Surprisingly, a lot has been working for me lately. My cleaning schedule has been working well.
My son has been doing really well with his chores using our chore system. There are days when he does NOT want to do his chores, but he does do them.
My freezer meals are working for me.
I am feeling really thankful that I am finally learning how to “do it all” – no, I don’t have it down perfectly, but I am feeling 100% less stressed and I feel so much more at peace during the day. Do you want to know my secret (I am sure you do) – I . . . stay home. I mean I really stay at home. This is actually kind of big for me.
I don’t leave the house unless most all of my daily cleaning is done. I really am picky now about what commitments I make outside of the home. I try to only plan ONE outing a week for me and the kids. My husband played a big part in helping me prioritize. I used to try to do everything and go everywhere and then nothing at home would really be done.
I used to be the one who was known as never wanting to be at home. I always wanted to be on the go. There are days when the vacuuming might not get done or something may have to wait until tomorrow, but staying at home and having a plan for your day helps tremendously.
What about you? What have you done that helps your life at home? I am always up for new tips and tricks.
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April 15, 2009 at 6:44 am
klutzymama
I agree. I only go out on Fridays to get groceries. If I have other things that need to be done, I try to make them wait til Friday so I can do them all at the same time. It helps that we have lots of things to do within walking distance. I’m sure we’ll go out more this summer, but I can’t imagine it would be more than one extra day besides grocery day. I just really love being at home!
April 15, 2009 at 7:20 am
Jenn @ Beautiful Calling
Oh, I just wrote about that earlier this week. I found myself on the go so much (with good things) but my home falling behind and as a result, I was grumpy and feeling like a failure.
I aim to stay at home more so I can focus on what is really important right now!
April 15, 2009 at 7:45 am
Jenn @ Beautiful Calling
Thank you for your comment! It really is encouraging to hear that there is another SAHM who isn’t able to make it to every bible study!!
April 15, 2009 at 7:50 am
Kim
I am a homebody as well. I try to do all errands on one day.
I used to be very involved but have come to realize that my home and my family are my main concern and my ministry.
From one homebody to another, great post.
Kim
April 15, 2009 at 11:50 am
Lisa
When I stay home instead of run errands, etc all over town constantly, I find that I feel more organized and peaceful. Thanks for this post! 🙂
April 15, 2009 at 12:02 pm
mub
Thanks for posting the link to your freezer cooking, I’ve gleaned some great ideas!
April 15, 2009 at 1:33 pm
Amy
I have been staying homebound recently too, and I’ve learned to love it. Before I started we were always on the go. Never a shortage of stuff to do.
April 15, 2009 at 3:37 pm
Lindsey
This is definitely something I want to work on.