When I was growing up, most mama's were keepers at home only then they were called housewives. It was great having a Mom who was always there to take care of us. In elementary school, I don't ever remember coming home to an empty house, latchkey kids were unheard of. We are talking the 60's here folks! And even in highschool, Mom was there a majority of the days. We didn't eat takeout food at night because everyone was too busy to cook. We weren't enrolled in every activity under the sun that took up our homelife. We sure didn't eat dinner sitting in front of the tv at night. I had a great Christian home.
Fast forward to 2010. The housewife is now a "Keeper at Home". To me this means that I am honored to keep my home...in order, in food, in cleanliness, in learning, in exploring, in loving, etc. some folks ask...what do you do all day. In the course of a week, I make the bed, fix breakfast, homeschool with the kids, fix lunch, drive to dance lessons or co-op classes, bake from scratch, plan menu's, grocery shop, vacuum, do laundry, dust the house, blog, answer emails, do leadership work for homeschool group (treasurer), encourage my children, run errands and help my husband, play games, read books, watch tv shows with my kids, cook dinner & encourage girls to help. I also read magazines, cross stitch, sew, quilt, read blogs, talk to older children when I get a chance, pray, attend church service, etc. Most of my "chores" I do at home. I couldn't get all this done if I was running around. Some weeks, I run more than others but I prefer to be home.
Being a Keeper at Home is my job. I don't get a paycheck, a regular review, a bonus, days off, or any other ammenities you would associate with a job. Sometimes I work insane hours and I even feel unappreciated on occasions. But I do get to spend hours with my wonderful children and I get to help and assist the most wonderful husband in the world. This is the best job I have ever had!
Sunday, January 10, 2010
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Welcome to the farm ~ we are a blended family with 7 children (3 are married), 4 grandsons, 5 dogs, 3 rabbits, and 15 chickens living on 3 acres in Georgia. I love crafting, sewing, cooking & canning, recipes of all kinds, reading, playing with my little buddies, family time, travel, pinterest and most of all the Lord.
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Not sure how I came across your blog but certainly have enjoyed it. I am planning to get all the ingredients this week to make my own laundry detergent and fabric softener!
ReplyDeleteAmen, and Amen. I totally agree with the Keeper of the home. I too was blessed to be able to stay home and raise my two children. My daughter homeschooled her 3 biological children and is now getting ready to homeschool her little girl she adopted from China and is in the process of adopting another little girl from China. It saddens me when ladies think it is "beneath" them to stay home and take care of their children and their homes. They don't know what they are missing or what their children are missing.
In Christian Love,
Grandma to soon to be 5
Great post, Donna! I'll need to re-read it tomorrow while I am trying to keep my home/school running!
ReplyDeleteGrandma of soon to be 5! I am eagerly anticipating being a grandma! I know you are anxious to meet your new grandchild. Keep me updated and let me know when the travel will occur. Your family and new grandchild are in my prayers!
ReplyDeleteJennifer...just when I type something like that...Monday happens and I have to reread my own post. Praise the Lord the day straightened itself out and we got everything done!