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The Art of Homemaking

The Art of Homemaking: My Little Princesses

  I feel a good cry coming on.Today my Grace will start kindergarten.Tomorrow my Baby Ruth turns 2. Neither of them are babies anymore. If I said it once I've said it a thousand times:I wish I could freeze time. Today I have to let Grace turn into an "official" kid.Tomorrow I have to say goodbye to Ruth's baby years. I love my girls.With all my heart.And I have a hard time letting go. My husband keeps telling me that I will only love and enjoy each of them more and more as they continue to ... View the Post

The Art of Homemaking

The Art of Homemaking: All because I was sanding…..

Lately, I have been feeling like I am failing as a mother.  I know it's normal and I know we have all been there, but the feelings have been so real and so overwhelming lately.Let me share a couple of examples....I have one child that is struggling with growing up, toss in some learning issues and childhood anxiety, and life isn't so simple.  And I don't know how to help.  We have talked to professionals, written up plans for the school---but starting school next week isn't helping with my ... View the Post

The Art of Homemaking

THe Art of Homemaking: Digging for Gold or How to Live in Anticipation

I'm not very good with uncertainty.In fact, I hate it.To the point that I read the last page of every book first, before I even begin I see what happens at the end.(Yes.  I really do this.  With every single book I read.  Always have.  Always will.) I like to know the end from the beginning.I need to know that everything will be ok.  That things will turn out as they should and that the good guys will win. This compulsive need sometimes makes raising my children hard...especially at this time of ... View the Post

The Art of Homemaking· Thoughts

The Art of Homemaking: Focus on the Significant

I ran across this quote the other day.I think it was meant for me. It's what I'm working on.(What our whole family is working on actually.) There are so many distractions...and obligations...and commitments...and things to do that sometimes it's easy to confuse what is going on with what is significant.  And I don't want to miss what matters most.Especially with those who are the most significant.Here's to hoping that I can find some wisdom and clarity....Have a happy Tuesday everyone.-liZ ... View the Post

The Art of Homemaking

The Art of Homemaking: Memorial Day and Traditions

 "In their simplest sense, traditions are inventions people make in order to hold fast to home and one another.  Little things, often repeated, become woven into the commonplace of existence like bright threads, giving character, lending enchantment.  The children's accumulated memories of family traditions go with them through their lives." "The traditions holding families together are neither costly, complicated or copyrighted.  They are often so small and so simple that the world outside ... View the Post