I just got back. I went to ww - I was nervous going but was glad I did.
I bought my d brother the last thing.
my likes: are like all of yours. I agree it is very broad. I love being a home maker and it is also a struggle.
-I like order (like d harmony) in my life and thus my family's - I keep working at that. (even if you can't see it)
-I like being the support for my family and making a home for them.
The desire to create a safe nest for loved ones.
that's a definite for me as well.
-i love when things run smooth (lol) as much as it can. (having my routines and my home blessing done as well as keeping up with laundry.
-I want my family to feel the love I have for them
- I actually love having my home feel homey!
I like being there for my family but not being the end all of the prep and planning, making sure we are ready for an event and that every one else, esp. dh asks the day before if everything is done and is in the car.
-I don't like when I stress or feel bad when peace and order is too much for me to accomplish. (anxiety takes over and then indecision hits and I stall)
-I don't like when I am the one insisting that the basics get done. No one is as thrilled as I am.
-When I fall behind and I can't seem to catch up! (happens a lot especially when dogs and cats are shedding or family keeps everything).
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I tend to forget everyones life is not perfect and they can't do it all; even though when you walk into their homes it is perfectly stunning and it looks like each moment is easily planned.
- I know I work hard even though you can't always see it.
-I don't like when my home does not show how much I care. (I do love when the cleaning ladies come every couple months = I could hug them when they come in the door and especially when they leave bc I am so so grateful)
I chose to be a homemaker but I expected it to be easy all the time True story. Dh had a wonderful mom who did all of his laundry. We were in our first apartment and he turned to me and asked if he had clean socks... lol! It was so funny to both of us. We had wonderful mothers who always were one step ahead of us. (especially my d mom - everything was perfect - she kept my clutter issues at bay and our house was run beautifully.) Then I and dh had to figure out others (our children) were counting on us for the home.
I want that same feeling in my home: warmth, joy, clean laundry
(and I thought it would be effortless - thank goodness I have a good sense of humor most of the time
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what I like about being a SIDETRACKED HOME EXECUTIVE: 1. all the people here! 2. We are not alone! 3. we are some of the most giving people there are.