I spent some time listening to lectures today. I listened to an introduction to Kierkegaard that I found interesting. His notion that ethics and religion do not go hand in hand, but are opposed to each other is a captivating idea. I also completed a documentary series on the early queens of England.
This morning I watched an artist teach a lesson on gesso and I primed and textured a canvas. Now I will leave it to dry for a week before painting over it. I also began two small paintings. The next step for one of them is to mix a little bit of red with some high gloss medium to thin it out, and create a thin, transparent red wash over the image.
I read a fantastic book on life as an artist too.
What will I learn this evening? My husband is traveling for work and my father in law is outside playing with my daughter. The evening will likely be relaxing.
I feel at peace with my decision not to go back to school again. I enjoy the life of a traditional housewife and being at home. It feels safe and cozy in here, and I like all the time I get to spend with my family. Paying for school is kind of a lot to do when you don’t intend to go back into the work force, and unless we need the money I don’t plan to go back. Apps like Wondrium, Curiosity Stream, SkillShare, Coursera, and more, make it possible to keep myself intellectually engaged at home. I enjoy being cloistered away in my home environment. I prefer to spend most of my time at home.
Fundamentally, women were born to be homemakers. There are some women with additional or competing callings, but by and large my gender is meant for marriage and motherhood. People act as though being home is mind numbingly boring, but if you are bored at home that is a reflection of you and your lack of inner resources, not the trad wife lifestyle.
Not all trad wives bake bread from scratch. At my house, my husband enjoys cooking and I do not, so on weekends, sometimes he cooks. Being a trad wife can be very hard when your children are little, but once they are school age, it gets so much easier to find time for yourself.
It’s a blessing to live this life, one I hope my daughter gets. Ladies, the economy and your boss don’t own you. You don’t owe your life to the corporate machine. Focus on your family. Let your husband lead, provide, and protect as he was meant to.
Life at Home 