Homekeepers Journal 2/23 Edition

I joined in this carnival/meme/what do you call these things??? a few weeks back and love it. But of course, that alone does not enable/propel me/promise a repeat any time soon, so I was delighted to see Mary Ann's post early enough in the day to remind me that this is the day for the Homekeeper's Journal and to be able to play along.

Here’s What’s happening …..

In My Kitchen ... made some more bread from the Artisan Bread Book I talked about here. It came out much better this time around. Using up the last of the pantry/freezer/perishables to make way for next week's beginning of the month shopping trip.

With The Children ... the #1 son is doing fairly well in school. Lost his after school aide that he loved so much and am now breaking in her replacement. Already run into a scheduling conflict with new aide. Sigh ...

What I’m Reading ... Just got a big group of knitting, crafting, sewing books from the library that I'm skimming. Found about 10 projects I'd like to do out of a couple of these books. Now just to find the time to DO rather than READ

What I have been learning ... Through this artisan bread book, I'm perfecting my breadmaking skills. One of my goals is to make my own hamburger buns which can be so expensive at the market, if you want something other than the standard white ones. I'm also picking up my Portugese language book again, reviewing what I learned last summer and pressing on to learn more. I decided even if Michael doesn't want to learn at this point there's nothing to stop me from learning on my own.


What I’ve Been Noticing ... the crocuses, tulip bulbs and other signs of spring popping up. I'm also noticing how messy my house has become and am determined to do something about it!

On The Back Burner of My Mind ... Michael graduates in less than 4 months. So maybe this is more on the front burner!!! And within 5 months we have to be out of these apts. And we have no idea of where we will be. We dont' want to move prematurely in case we are offered a job somewhere other than here, yet I'm itching to get out of these apts sooner rather than later!

In The Deepest Darkest Recesses ... that I have alot more anger inside than I let myself or others see. That I need to find a way to work through those issues that cause anger without hurting those in my life. And that without the Lord working in this area, I will never find a balance in this area.

**Thanks to Sylvia for hosting the Homekeeper's Journal!

Its your turn now. What's going on at your home? I'd love to sneak a peak.

Til next time ...

Homekeepers Journal

My friend Mary Ann has been participating in the Homekeepers Journal for a few weeks or so and I love seeing what's up with her and her home. Today, I'm taking the plunge and joining in the fun. It all begins over at Sylvia's place Christian Homekeeper Networker

What’s happening in my home... I love the quiet in the mornings after hubby and son have left for school. For the last 7 years, since hubby's accident, hubby has been home alot! It hasn't been a retirement so much as more like a sabbatical. But this is his last semester of school, and soon he will working full time again.


In my kitchen .... I got the book Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day for my birthday after hearing so many positive reviews from around the blogosphere. I finally got around to getting all that I needed and put together the starter last night. Can't wait to bake my first loaf and see how it turns out.


With our marriage ... Michael and I are best friends. We play cards or backgammon every day at lunch when he comes home between classes. We talk about (almost) everything. He is my soulmate and my love. We have our ups and downs, but we have a good marriage.


With the children ... Our #1 son, Josiah is doing well. He is happy and he has been very healthy this winter for which I am thankful. Right now his fav thing is watching Clone Wars. Friday night can't come soon enough for him.


Around the homestead ... Right now we're in a tiny campus apt, but we hope someday to have a real life homestead. I miss the days of having a wood burning stove, a garden and chickens. My emphasis of late has been purging for the upcoming move when hubby graduates. I have 2 more boxes in the car waiting to be dropped off at the thrift store.


In my “Inner Man” .... My sister and I are starting to memorize a scripture a week together. This is on top of our Sunday night prayer times over the phone. I have been so enriched from having a weekly prayer time with her over the last few years. I haven't settled on a specific book of the Bible to read nor am I reading a devotional at the moment. Anyone have any suggestions for me?

What is your Inner Man? In 2 Corinthians 4 Paul gives us a clue about what he means when he says “the inner man”. In that scripture he says that “our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day” (4:16 KJV). So for Christians even though there is something about us that is getting old, decaying and deteriorating and dying..there is also something about us that is growing, becoming more alive, richer and stronger every day we live and follow Christ. That is what Paul calls our “inner man.”

(I'm following Mary Ann's lead by including this next one)

In the sewing room .... I finished up another coffee cozy yesterday. I made several for Christmas gifts and want to have a couple on hand to give away when I want to give something cute to someone. Gift giving (and receiving) is my love language. I'm in the middle of making some pj bottoms for #1 son. And I have some material to cut out for a top for myself. Not sure when I'll get to that.

This has been fun. If you like doing this kind of reflective stuff, join us over at The Christian HomeKeeper