Yesterday

Yesterday was a gorgeous day!  The weather was perfect and I spent the day baking.  I made two batches of zucchini bread and a batch of Banana Split Amish Friendship Bread.  It was also the kind of day I wish every day could be like.  It is days like that I wish I didn't have to work and could be Suzy the Homemaker all the time.

Unfortunately, I feel like I did not truly appreciate being a stay at home mom when I was able to do that and now that I have the appreciation for it I am not able to be one.  Not that I have any "children" anymore - although Cari will always be a "child" in a sense.

I read something recently that talked about how most people find it difficult to get things done around the house as they see whatever needs done as being a chore.  They suggested trying a new approach and look at taking care of your home as your hobby.  Another issue in my house as I am sure is in many others right now is money!  There is not enough spare funds to do what needs to get done.  So my approach to this is to try to break everything down into little mini redecorating/remodeling sessions and do it in pieces - something is better than nothing and will eventually all come together.  First on the agenda is the downstairs family room.  Goal for this weekend is to start tearing it apart which I am sure is going to be more than a one weekend project.  I am sure to find many more items to add to the fall garage sale.  When it is all done it will be nice to have a usable family room once again!  I used to love decorating the downstairs for Christmas!!  Hopefully it will be done by then.