I just moved the clothes from the washer to the dryer. I unloaded the dishwasher and reloaded it, emptying the sink of most of our dirty dishes. Oh, and I emptied the trash can in the bathroom because it was full ... again. Does homemaking feel like a never ending job or what? That's because I guess it is never ending. The laundry is always going to keep piling up around us. The dishes are going to keep filling the sinks, and the trash cans are going to constantly need emptying. Have you ever wondered, "Is what I'm doing even worth it? Is it even important?" I think many of us as homemakers Continue Reading
Ways to Choose Joy
Lately, I feel like I have been Miss Crabbypants. I don’t know if it’s the weather or work or missing Travis or what but I have been in a bad mood a lot. I’ve been complaining and whining and just being negative like it’s my job. Basically, I’ve been focusing on the clouds instead of the sunshine. I could make lists of reasons why I deserve to be in a bad mood. When instead I should have been making lists of why I need to be grateful, why I should be happy, and how blessed I am. How about you? Do you get in those ruts? The ones where all you can see is the bad stuff? Do you make lists in Continue Reading