Living the Home Life

Get It in Gear, Already!

     Have you ever met one of those people that have great intentions of doing big things, but it never quite gels for them?  That's me.  Wannabe writer, knitter, jogger, domestic goddess, and Super Wife/Mom all in one.  After some consideration, I think I'll have to try to knock them off one by one.

     Writer- I am currently researching to write a short biography about Queen Victoria and the Victorian Age.  I will attempt submission, and if it doesn't happen, I will turn it into a homeschool unit study.  I've got many websites bookmarked, several books out of the library, and have even started notecards! woo-hoo!!!

     Knitter- OK, I spin and have yarn coming out of my ears.  I currently have several projects going, including socks, a hat, and I dream of a scarf made from this 50/50 merino-silk that I dyed and spun.  It's breathtaking, but I'm afraid to screw it up.  I also have a bunch of silk that is supposed to become a scarf for my wool-allergic sister in law.

     Jogger- This is tough, because I have bad joints and mommy bladder (Mommies, you know what I'm talking about).  This I need to work up to, I think.  I ran cross-country in highschool, and while I was slow, I could go out and run 5 miles.  I miss that feeling you get when you're running out of steam and slowing down, and then you get the big sweat and everything loosens up and you breath again.  Runner's high is definitely good.

     Domestic Goddess- I stay home, I homeschool, and I have one kid.  You would think I could get my act together.  I idolize Flylady and all those people that can get a schedule and stick to it.  I wish I had money for gourmet meals.  I wish German Shepherds didn't shed.  This is a bad subject for me and the object of much controversy between me and DH.  I need supernatural intervention.  Pray for me, people.

     Super Wife/Mom-  Until I can get the Domestic Goddess thing down, this isn't happening.

     I look at this list, and think "tall order, ain't happening", but we'll strike that here and now and say "Slow and steady will get you there.  You see where you want to go, and that's half the battle."  Now I have it here on the blog, and won't be able to hide from it.  I'm good at the out of sight, out of mind game. 

     That's all for now.  I need to try to get my sister over here for project and critter pics.