Hello, My Name Is Rachael And I Am...
Impatient. A workaholic. Unrealistic.The Proof
I simply cannot justify nor can I accept that the house is going to be messy just because I have a (deserving) husband to dote on, 3 homeschooled children, an ailing mother to care for, an income to build from scratch, a garden to tend, and we just merged two households.There is also absolutely no reason why I cannot get up at 4 AM every day so that I can get more work done. It is a matter of choice.
The kids should be as fast and efficient as I am at chores even though they have less than half the experience. I have taught them all they need to know to accomplish this.
The Results
Stress. Disappointment. Frustration. Strained relationships. Fatigue.
What Works, What Doesn't
I happily stopped detailed menu planning because it wasn't working. That was easy. Obviously, some other things need to change. Ahem...I...need to change.
Homestead Hang-Ups
Much more complicated is the task of changing one's habits and perspectives. Which
is why I will be breaking all this changing down into blog segments called Homestead Hang-Ups.
I have dedicated August to figuring out what works and what doesn't around here, and to finding solutions.
Feel free to leave some advice. I know I'm not alone ;)
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