Category Archives: Homemaker’s Journal

Nov 2

Sorry, I’ve been gone

Well, what can I say… The last few months have been absolutely awful.

In September we all came down Covid, and everyone was sick for weeks. Thade and I are still experiencing long term symptoms. Some days are better than others right now. I still can’t smell or taste, and the lingering nausea is not too fantastic. Joint aches, and fatigue are ongoing too.

October was an absolute blur. We had our garage torn down, and we celebrated birthdays, an anniversary, and had more crappy Covid symptoms.

Thank goodness we have made it to November. Just maybe the new month will be better. So far Dylan and Agnes already have a cold, so I’m not holding out much hope.

Apr 15

Checking In On the To Do List for April

It is half-way through the month, and this month my household goals were centered around plumbing projects and gardening projects. Both are coming along o.k.

The plumber finally came by this week (we were on the waiting list for three weeks) and walked through the house. They got a good idea of what all will have to be done, and hopefully it doesn’t involve cutting into the ceiling. They should be back next Wednesday or Thursday to work on the upstairs bathroom, I’m really hoping that the repairs go well, and we can finally have our second bathroom back.

The gardening tasks have been going pretty well. I’m not spending as much time as I want to outdoors (weather/migraine/household tasks), but I am getting what I can get done in about an hour a day. We added three new trees to the front yard and side yard. We also added in six new planters.

My seedlings are doing well, and some of them have been planted in their new planters. My snow peas and strawberries seem to be doing the best so far. The okra have finally sprouted, but they aren’t quite ready to be moved.

I still have so much of the yard that needs cleaned up, and worked on. I’m just not finding the motivation or time to get off my butt and get it done.

My time is ticking away here, and I had better head out to pick up the kids. Hope everyone is doing well this April. What Spring projects are you working on?

Feb 26

Ramblings From This Week

Ok, so the kids finally went back to school on Monday, and I was on track to get the house back together, laundry caught up, and dishes caught up too. All of the pipes had thawed, and things were looking up.

My youngest has been struggling (again) with school/stress/motivation to do homework, you name it, she is having a tough time right now. The boys are learning to put in contacts this week. It is taking a bit of time in the morning, but they are starting to get the hang of it.

By Wednesday, the kitchen sink started acting up again… I am really growing tired of plumbing issues. I also took my oldest to the DMV to get his unrestricted license. He was able to preregister to vote as well. It was pretty cool getting to watch it happen.

By Thursday the kitchen sink was worse, and it is still torn apart and not cooperating today. I’m washing dishes in the Utility Room, which isn’t the most convenient, but it gets the job done.

Next week I’ll call the plumber again, and get on another wait list. This month has seriously been one calamity after another.

Feb 1

Hello February

Well January came and went by in a flash. It was a strange month. The kids were home on break, my oldest turned seventeen, and our schedules became flooded with basketball practice, games, and forensics matches and practices, and endless common core math homework. I didn’t get enough done…

So it’s now February, and I want to take today to get back on track. I’m still finding myself struggling with remaining focused on household tasks, and losing energy quickly to accomplish them. I’ve decided to pare down my weekly to do list, and see if it helps out a bit.

Here’s what I have so far…

  • Monday: grocery shop
  • Tuesday: household cleaning task (specific room)
  • Wednesday: day off, put away all clean laundry
  • Thursday: household cleaning task (specific room)
  • Friday: grocery shop
  • Saturday: weekend cooking for the family day
  • Sunday: vegan meal prep day

Grocery shopping seems to be my biggest nemesis at the moment. I am struggling with agoraphobia again, and grocery shopping leaves me completely drained. I am going to try and stick to just two days at the main grocery store, and pick up as needed.

Household cleaning tasks will be room specific. Daily the kitchen and bathrooms need cleaning and tidying. The living room gets a pick up a few times a day. On Tuesdays and Thursdays I will focus on just one room of the house. I hope this will keep me on task, and ease my distracted mind.

Wednesdays are my day off. Saturdays are my Monday, so on Wednesday I am taking a break. I’ll put away all of the clean laundry that is hanging out upstairs, and I’ll spend quality time catching up on The Expanse or crafting.

Lastly the weekend… I seriously live in the kitchen during the weekend, and it frustrates me. Instead of hoping for weekend plans, I’m just going to accept it, and cook big meals and treats on Saturday for the family. I’m adding in vegan meal prepping for me on Sundays. I always put myself last when it comes to meals, and I usually just grab whatever I can find. I hope that this will get me back on track, and eating better.

I’ll keep you all posted on how this goes. I’m giving it a shot through the month of February. I really hope that this helps keep me motivated, and gives me a little more energy to accomplish a bit more.

Oct 5

It’s Monday

The kids have been back to school for almost a month. I’m happy to have my Monday’s back for a bit. I’m enjoying the quiet house, and doing my best to catch up on dishes and laundry.

I’ve been making my to do lists for the week, and planning meals too. I’ll need to go to the store today or tomorrow. For now I’m enjoying another cup of coffee.