Another day, another night. Life moves along quickly then slows down, then warp speed ahead, and back into a sluggish step. Each day has a rhythm, some days have no rhyme, but all are perfectly how they are meant to be. Having two small children and raising them (mostly) on my own is not a cake walk by any means. Okay, occasionally there’s cake (mainly in the form of cups!) Nonetheless, being a homemaker is a tough mudder of a marathon that I never had any practice or preparation for. My life with littles is messy, fantastic, hilarious, trying, beautiful, and fun all at once.
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My husband works for the state. Sixteen hour days lately. We just moved across the country…New Jersey to Idaho. Needless to say we are a one income family. We certainly live within our means but we sacrifice A HECK OF A LOT. Family time, the higher quality food we like, random creature comforts like internet / streaming services. Not that we watch a ton of tv but it’s nice to have the internet when we need it. Like now for instance, I do a lot of my blogging from my kindle (to type) and phone (to actually post).
It’s hard on our family. Not seeing dad everyday, not having extra money to buy the toy he saw in the store. Especially when our kids are so little they aren’t at the age of understanding the concept of money and wants vs needs.
I do my best to make our homemade life an exciting one. Playgrounds, walks around the block, random little free library adventures! Since we are new to the area also we haven’t found a lot of steady friends yet. It’s just spontaneous, momentary friends at the park. Or the occasional hey to someone at the grocery store. In time I know I’ll find other homemaker moms like me, that’s just not a huge priority right now.
Life with littles isn’t just cute photos and coloring together. It takes a lot of work. Strength and will power, determination, motivation. Sacrifice. On all parts.
I love the morning cuddles with my boys. After dad leaves, the dogs sneak up on the bed and everyone’s in a mess on our seemingly tiny mattress.
I love being crafty enough to make my sons small things they enjoy. A playhouse, a new teething toy, new coloring pages, a tiny ‘Montessori’ space, puzzles, a mobile, whatever I have the supplies for!
I’m so motivated to be all that I can be for my husband and my children. I want to make the home as fun and beautiful as I can. With the resources I have on hand. My husband complimented me around Christmas because we didn’t have a lot of presents or decor but I made it work and we had a blast! He said “ I love that you can make anything out of nothing”.
That’s one of my favorite compliments he’s ever given me. Because it speaks to my resourcefulness and my frugality!
Being a homemaker takes all my dedication. Being a mother takes every ounce of strength from my mind to my body. I know this is just the season I’m in. It won’t be night nursing and co sleeping forever. But for now I’m loving each second of it with every fiber of my existence.
How’s life been going in your world? Are there littles running around your feet over there?
