My Calling

So, I am really excited to be a full time homemaker, even when I still am a full time out-of-home worker! Though when I get off work I am tired, I still am excited to come home and make dinner, do laundry, clean dishes (although this one is my least favorite!), and clean the house so it is nice for my husband. We may be in a 500 square foot, one-bedroom apartment, but it is still our home! :)

I really enjoy my full time job. I have learned a lot and thoroughly enjoy being in it. However, I believe my heart is truly one that God has shaped to be a stay at home wife and mother. My sweet Mama has made me want to be like her!

Now, I have this “wish list” of things I want to start doing or accumulating slowly over the years, so that I can better serve my family and others. I am going to list them all out, remembering not to desire earthly treasures, but if I am able to get these inexpensively and keep my focus on serving the Lord, then I will be very glad to! I will update as I add new goals and meet old ones:

-obtain a bread maker (maybe Christmas??)

-obtain an ice cream maker

-obtain a flour grinder

-start buying and grinding whole wheat flours/grains

-make kefir weekly

-visit local farms/markets for all natural, organic produce, meats, and grains

-start soaking grains

-start growing our own herbs and spices

-try one new recipe a week

-have a special dinner dessert day for my family

-have a garden

-consistent, tracked budget ran both by Jon and I

-Limit time of surfing blogs online to 30 mins a day!