A Joyful Keeper

We started school again this week, and I must say I’ve been struggling most with getting back into it, not the children. I have tried to stay away from the computer (as you can tell!), and tried not to get distracted by other things, but…. it has been hard. Being a homemaker and a homeschool mum is really two full time jobs, as many of you know! Even though it can be hard, it is also ever so rewarding. I wouldn’t swap my life for the world, even though sometimes it all seems just too much for me…..

My plan for this week was just to concentrate on getting basic routines in place - getting up on time, having two sessions of school (one playing educational games & one doing table work), having meals ready and keeping up with the housework. We’ve done pretty well with most of these. Getting up on time is a challenge for me since I haven’t been sleeping well lately. Hopefully that will improve!

I’ve also managed to get a few more boxes unpacked and …. drum roll please…. started preserving!!! I got two bags full of plums from Robyn and I am busy turning them into cordial. I will take photos and share the recipe when I am done. It is just the start of the preserving season for me. I am hoping to make lots of tomato sauce, relishes, jams and who knows what else! I just love to see bottles of preserves in rows in my cupboard.

So that is a quick update of what I’ve been up to this week….. I’ve had a few down days, but things are looking up again. I know that when I have my down days I need to just take it easy and not expect as much from myself as I usually do. I am learning… slowly…!

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