{ Finding comfort in simple homemaking chores }

Do you know what the best thing is about being a homemaker?

Being a homemaker!  

Having the privilege to take care of our homes, being able to do that, and to make an impact on our children's lives and our husband's well being too.  We are the keeper of the home, the one that creates a warm, cozy and safe environment for our families.

It is a blessing from God to be able to do this very important job.  If you don't see yourself as blessed as a homemaker, I encourage you to rethink and start appreciating just how lucky we are.

I find the most comfort when I'm busy in my home, doing the normal daily chores that may seem trivial and mundane to some.  I don't think it's just because of the routine it creates in knowing basically what you will be doing each day.  The familiarity of  it all, but I also think it is the fact that I actually do enjoy these tasks that face me.

Just wanted to bring you along on a pretty normal day for me. 

 

Laundry - there is always a constant flow of laundry to wash and dry and fold.

 

Plants - I have so many around the house, and every morning I check on them, see if any need water or pruning.  Above, I am actually checking on my Passion Fruit Tree, she doesn't not do well outside in the winter so we brought her in, and as you can tell she's a climber.  When spring comes around, she will go back outside.

 

Tidying up - I usually walk past the living room and den on my way to the kitchen, and tidy the couches, pillows, fold blankets etc.  The furry babies also get lots of kisses and hugs, just because. 

 

Kitchen - put away clean dishes and wash breakfast dishes, wipe down counters and cabinets. Take out meat for dinner.

 

 

Bible reading - when the house is pretty much set to order, I usually come back to my bedroom and sit on my bed to read my Bible.  The babies usually come back and take their naps too.

 

Computer work - I'll usually take this time to pay bills, check email, check the blog, and do anything else that needs doing.  Today it was meal planning.

 

Dinner and prepping for next day - Dinner time is always a busy time.  I make dinner, set the table, feed the family, then wash dishes, put away leftovers, prepare hubby's lunch for work the next day, set the coffee machine for the morning, wipe down counters, sweep the floors and make sure Elliott has food and water for overnight.

After shower, I get in bed and either read or watch something on the TV and am usually asleep by 9pm the latest.  

I've often been asked what I do during the day, or how I go about my usual homemaking days, so I hope this gives you an idea.