The Cole Homestead

Finally a spotless house, now for the dresses

I have been trying to get this house back into shape and it has been a endless battle.  My little boy has decided that he no longer wants to take naps or sleep by himself.  We have had quite a few late nights.  I told myself that if I got everything caught up ( house wise) I could sit down and cut out all of my daughters nightgowns and dresses for this fall through next summer.  32 all together.  That seems they only way I can do dress.  Mass production.  My father was the same way with his inventions on the farm. 

So anyway, the house is pretty well caught up (except for the laundry but I can't hang it on the line till this next line of storms move through.)  I also want to wash a few more canning jars and put them up.  We are planning on building some better shelves for our home canned goods and store bought goods in the laundry room.  We are trying to shop only once a year.  We tried 3 months then 6.  WE are hoping to try a whole year come January.  It is hard to guesstimate when you don't know how the garden will produce and how many family members we will have for that year.  Plus the sge of each child can vary so much from year to year.

My mother in law asked to take our daughter camping tomorrow so she can go swiming with her friends at the campsite.  They will be closing it after Labor Day so not too many chances left.  Hubby hopes to mow the lawn and I just want to finish the dresses and nightgowns so we are prepared for our next big task.  Tricking the chickens into the freezer.  Hopefully when we do that the weather will be nice and cool.