I didn't choose it.
It chose me.
This word first appeared on a calender I bought over a month ago, and it seemed to be in every book I have read since. But really, it has been there along, in me.
This year, I am focusing most of my attention on my home life. I'm loosely nicknaming this year:
the year of the homemaker.
• I'd like to make soap and cheese and butter and bread and quilts and clothes and laundry detergent.
• I'd like to find some success in growing my own vegetables.
• I'd like to save water, reduce my energy and car usage and be a better recycler.
• I'd like to make routines that work (I think that means I need to stick to them).
• I'd like my children to learn good manners and be helpful with household tasks.
• I'd like to be better with money.
• I'd like to be a more mindful in every aspect of my life.
• I'd like to find some balance (this has been my 'word' for the last 4 years!)
I'd like some things in my life to change. But... I'm not ready.
It's no secret that I would like a little bit of land and a crumbling old house to renovate. But what if someone gave it to me tomorrow? I couldn't just walk in and begin living the life that I wish for. There are so many new skills that I need to learn first. Lucky for me, I can learn them (at least some of them) right where I am. Anyway, I can't move to the country just yet, I'm still perfecting the perfect sponge cake recipe!
I need to be happy: here and now. Learning: here and now. Preparing: here and now This is where there is security. There is a good job for my husband, there is a good school for my children, there are good friends and family support.
Being prepared for change is important. Only then, I will know exactly what is right for my family.
I'm excited - year of the homemaker! I think I was always meant for this role.
Do you have a 'word' for 2013? I'd love to learn of your focus for the year.
These beautiful Nikki McClure images are from here.
