Category Archives: Homemaker’s Journal

Oct 11

October check-in

While I was looking at my calendar filled with post-its, and school papers, I realized that I haven’t gotten too much accomplished on my October to-do list…

  • Clean out the boys room, closet, dresser (again): Still not done
  • Clean out Agnes’ closet and toy bins (much needed): Well the toy bins have been cleaned out and re-organized. The closet still needs a lot of work.
  • Decorate indoors and outdoors. The new den could use some Halloween decor, and the front porch needs a little work to welcome Autumn.
    Well, this one might get scrapped…
  • Plan Agnes’ 5th birthday party, and get to shopping: REALLY NEEDS DONE!!!
  • Figure out what to get James for his birthday and our anniversary too…: Yep, no idea
  • I’m helping out with pre-school duties again, I can’t wait!: I’m scheduled to help two times again next week…
  • I actually finished one of the crocheted Christmas gifts, and I have just one left to make. I went a different route, but I liked the finished product even more.
  • The kids have a lot of time off in October, maybe a little road trip is in order.: Hmmm, looks like the last week (when they have days off) is already a little busy
  • Finalize Halloween costumes. Agnes has hers, Dylan has an idea, Thade’s costume had to be scrapped ($$$$$), so he is thinking on it.

The Halloween costumes are done, and ready to go trick-or-treating! I also picked up the boys some new shoes. They’ve both changed sizes again.

  • A few indoor plants need to be re-potted, I picked up a great pot at the flea market yesterday for the task.

Oh yeah, this one is done!

  • Clean out and reorganize the kitchen shelves, get rid of a few cluttered items: Still needs to be accomplished…
  • I also had an impromptu item added. I cleaned out my closet, and took all of the unused clothes to be donated. I also rearranged my out of season purses too. My closet is a little bit cleaner now.

Today it is cold and rainy, and it looks like we are going to be in for the weekend. Maybe I can get some of these tasks done. I had better get to it, the month is getting away from me.

Oct 10

Rainy Day

It is raining and pouring, and it really feels like Autumn outdoors. It is the perfect day to catch up on a much needed nap or two. I should probably finish up a few chores, but I would rather snuggle up a bit on the couch and crochet the day away.

The house is quiet with everyone busy at school. I hope the rain sticks around for a bit. How I love rainy days. What about you… Are you a fan of rainy days too?

 

 

Oct 7

Thinking of Thanksgiving

It isn’t even Halloween yet, and I haven’t planned Agnes’ Birthday party, but I can’t stop thinking of Thanksgiving. It has quickly become my second favorite holiday.I’m already thinking of that delicious dinner and fantastic desserts.

I’ve been baking a lot of pies lately. I’ve been testing out crusts and fillings to add to the pie rotation.

I know that Thanksgiving dinner will be Thanksgiving lunch again this year. We have lots of family members that like to get their shopping in early. I don’t mind though, I like making a giant lunch, and then having snacks and all those desserts later in the day.

What about you… With Autumn finally here, are you thinking of Thanksgiving too?

 

Sep 29

I need an extra day

I’m just going to say it… Weekends completely exhaust me. The kitchen is trashed, the laundry (that was caught up) has piled up, the pets need baths, the trash needs taken out (again), and all of the food is gone.

Happily, I welcome Monday morning. In fact I could use a few more of them. I got everyone to school, and headed to two different stores. I unloaded the mini-van, and got everything put away just in time to throw dinner in the crock pot, and make lunch. James picks up Agnes on preschool days, and she screams and tears through the house with whatever craft she made for the day.

I finished a few chores around the house, and got all of the paper goods put away and restocked upstairs. The afternoon flew by, and Agnes was really tired after preschool. I ended up making Pb & J’s and Biscoff & J’s for dinner. I’ll freeze the food in the crock pot, and maybe be a meal ahead or two.

Maybe I’ll do better tomorrow. This past weekend was a long one, and holy moly I am paying for it this week.

 

Sep 27

Thinking Ahead

With October just around the corner, I’ve been thinking of a few projects I would to get accomplished during the month.

  • Clean out the boys room, closet, dresser (again)
  • Clean out Agnes’ closet and toy bins (much needed)
  • Decorate indoors and outdoors. The new den could use some Halloween decor, and the front porch needs a little work to welcome Autumn.
  • Plan Agnes’ 5th birthday party, and get to shopping
  • Figure out what to get James for his birthday and our anniversary too…
  • I’m helping out with pre-school duties again, I can’t wait!
  • Locate and purchase yarn colors needed to complete Christmas gifts. I’m down to the last two gifts to make, and I’m losing steam.
  • The kids have a lot of time off in October, maybe a little road trip is in order.
  • Finalize Halloween costumes. Agnes has hers, Dylan has an idea, Thade’s costume had to be scrapped ($$$$$), so he is thinking on it.
  • A few indoor plants need to be re-potted, I picked up a great pot at the flea market yesterday for the task.
  • Clean out and reorganize the kitchen shelves, get rid of a few cluttered items

I’m sure that more items will get added to the list. What do you have on your To Do List for October?