Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Summer ending.... (sigh)

Time flies by! I have a sadness as I feel the chill in the air and the evenings darken sooner. Yet, I have an anticipation of a new page of ORGANIZATION in my household.

I am SO excited to schedule the heck out of family. Revising the chorelist! To suit the ever growing expanding family. Writing out the monthly Meal Planner and Grocery Guide! To assist me in shortening the meal prep time and be thoughtful of our grocery budget. Calendaring my own work hours! WAHU! This is my favorite part of becoming a part of the school year again. I get to set some hours for me and work my own business to give myself a raise. Inventory going on in the pantry and freezer, also. Two butcher hogs are being processed now for my family, and lazy me, this year they are at the actual butcher shop!!! I know, frivolous, because I am capable; however - it is too hot and I am feeling just busy enough to beg off - 1/2 hog is sold and will pay for most of that bill.

My oldest two are in Junior High Football  - how amazed I am at their growth as they turn into actual teenagers (13 and 15 soon). They are such good kids, or so I am told. But as is normal, not always perfect! I am learning to let them be people but draw my lines firmly as I AM THE MOM! Love it when I sound like my own dear Mom who, bless her heart, always cared.

What is your fall like? Are you harvesting? Are you schooling? Canning? Freezing? Looking at the pantry and freezer contents? Share with us what your autumn is like and give us tips... if you please.

Our economy is pretty tight.... so my hardworking hubby just furthered his licensing so he can go away to work and make more $$ soon as he is done coaching peewee football next month.
YOU DO WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO!!
Never feel helpless to change your situation because inside of you God gave you just what you need to make your life what He wants it to be!