tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post4802415725846736006..comments2024-03-12T00:33:24.839-07:00Comments on Homemaking on the Homestead: Kids, Chores and a New Book I’m ReadingCrystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00621490444516696992noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post-62491056244332095792012-07-30T06:47:07.311-07:002012-07-30T06:47:07.311-07:00Dearest Crystall,
As a mom of a 2year old toddle...Dearest Crystall, <br /><br />As a mom of a 2year old toddler, I was the girl coming home to a clean house and room , made bed washed and ironed clothes. And yes then mom wanted me to learn when I was in highschool. Yeah what a drudgery it was. Then I moved out on my own.. o my what a mess!!! I was to social to really care, then got kicked out of an apparment because of me messyness, then stayed that way(parents moved to another town when I started to work(19) so no family or friends, no one teaching you.. I am married today for 6 years, and what an excperience. Am only starting to get things in order. <br /><br />SO oneday I would love to teach other ga'lls and my own children so it wont be that overwelming and embarresing. My girl of 2 has her job's already. setting the table, and helping mom pack out diswasher(when she is there and cleaning up her toys with mommy) :) <br /><br />I thought you started out organized and knew it all, after all these years of reading your blog I must say I feel inspired! xxx<br /><br />Thank you and God bless you dearest C!<br /><br />Maritza <br /><br />South Africa<br />CenturionMaritzahttps://www.facebook.com/maritzasylvianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post-23886283023157771912012-07-24T08:02:24.124-07:002012-07-24T08:02:24.124-07:00Thank you for suggesting this book! I have 6 kids ...Thank you for suggesting this book! I have 6 kids at home ages 3-14. I am very anxious to use the ideas that she offers! I am very much in the rut of just doing it myself to hurry things along. And that does not do any of us any good....Thanks again! MaryWyoming 8https://www.blogger.com/profile/13855819034125038396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post-85750145063587155092012-07-23T18:50:58.707-07:002012-07-23T18:50:58.707-07:00I think, as moms, we all struggle with that too.. ...I think, as moms, we all struggle with that too.. I am working on perseverance for the betterment of my children and my home!! :) And a good book for motivation doesn't hurt either! :D <br /><br />Crystal :)Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00621490444516696992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post-34731525851788217372012-07-23T11:07:00.218-07:002012-07-23T11:07:00.218-07:00Me too, Me too! I have 6 children and for many rea...Me too, Me too! I have 6 children and for many reasons and our current "too busy" situation I am finding myself walking into every room and seeing jobs left undone or half done...does this book teach you as a mom how to follow through with instruction? Ha!I need to work on myself too!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14005720901747546671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post-295498303743842582012-07-22T18:04:15.143-07:002012-07-22T18:04:15.143-07:00It is nice to see I'm not alone in this.. I&#...It is nice to see I'm not alone in this.. I've asked myself, a lot, lately.. why am I re-learning this? I knew better! LOL!!<br /><br />Crystal :)Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00621490444516696992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post-29003244069817200742012-07-22T18:02:53.609-07:002012-07-22T18:02:53.609-07:00Good for you for seeing this Diane! Yes, it is ha...Good for you for seeing this Diane! Yes, it is hard to change habits.. can take a long time, but it is so worth the efforts. And all aspects of parenting seem to be a work in progress!! :D <br /><br />Crystal :)Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00621490444516696992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post-28722706328571005612012-07-22T18:01:03.912-07:002012-07-22T18:01:03.912-07:00I can relate Laura.. we do our children a dis-ser...I can relate Laura.. we do our children a dis-service by not preparing them for adult life! <br /><br />Crystal :)Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00621490444516696992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post-18928352908050101502012-07-22T10:39:45.147-07:002012-07-22T10:39:45.147-07:00This sooooo hits home with me. I have two children...This sooooo hits home with me. I have two children so I was always able to keep up with the housework on my own. I thought since I was a stay at home mom that it was my job to keep everything clean. I have recently had a mind switch with my 13 yr old daughter. If she doesn't learn this stuff now when will she learn it. Five or six chores have been implemented for each week and really staying own her about taking care of her ferret's needs and picking her belongings up from around the house. I will restate this is a work in progress. lol. Hard to change their habits after doing it one way for 13 years, but we will perserve and get it done.<br />Blessings<br />DianeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10214322750183022876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post-43357089770230487782012-07-21T16:48:03.482-07:002012-07-21T16:48:03.482-07:00What a great post! It is very important to teach ...What a great post! It is very important to teach our children responsibility at an early age. My sister and brother-in-law didn't prepare my nephew for adulthood....it was a culture shock for him when he left home. <br /><br />Keep up the great work!<br /><br />Blessings~<br />LauraThe Red Brick Farmhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06284797355909025022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post-46455737491572438972012-07-20T18:29:38.435-07:002012-07-20T18:29:38.435-07:00thank you for the recommendation. I'm in a sim...thank you for the recommendation. I'm in a similar season of life, and finding I/we have to re-learn things . . . again!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862575244739399798noreply@blogger.com