Tag: housework

Long Days Alone

Angelica has started school, so I am settling in to long days at home alone. There's plenty to do, but time to rest too. Being at home when your kids go to school is a nice break. I miss homeschooling and having her with me all day, but this is a lot less stress. Yesterday … Continue reading Long Days Alone

How to Clean With Depression

As you may know, I have Bipolar Disorder. Part of that is experiencing bouts of depression. When you're depressed, housework is hard to do. Even when manic it can be difficult because it's hard to focus. I cheat a little. I hire a professional cleaner to come a few times a month to do a … Continue reading How to Clean With Depression

Feeling Overwhelmed with Cleaning

We are still moving into our new house, and I am feeling overwhelmed. I just want a neat, orderly house. I like to maintain things but I have a hard time getting them neat and clean to begin with. Moving is always so difficult. I want to get on a cleaning schedule. I have someone … Continue reading Feeling Overwhelmed with Cleaning

Stay at Home University

Several times over the past year I have tried to go back to school and it hasn't stuck. Either classes weren't asynchronist which is what I was looking for was looking for, or there were other reasons that it just wouldn't work. But I don't want to stop learning. I always have an active mind … Continue reading Stay at Home University

Patriarchy

I'm reading Timothy J. Gordon's book, "The Case for Patriarchy," and I love it. Christian patriarchy is a beautiful thing. It forbids spousal abuse while promoting male headship. My husband is my leader and the head of our household. I obey him, and he loves me like Christ loves His bride the church. I don't … Continue reading Patriarchy