tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post4394648557730304618..comments2024-03-29T15:12:29.437+10:00Comments on down to earth: Working at homeUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-37175768329025497152013-09-14T21:55:41.073+10:002013-09-14T21:55:41.073+10:00Your last two paragraphs regarding teaching childr...Your last two paragraphs regarding teaching children to be a part of domestic life and work is so true. It hit home for me and I plan to share your blog with my brother who needs a little help to realize he needs to be inspired to share that with his four year old son.cmmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09535222311594759462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-35362631149086663702013-09-05T07:17:37.989+10:002013-09-05T07:17:37.989+10:00I am really enjoying the theme/design of your webl...I am really enjoying the theme/design of your weblog.<br />Do you ever run into any web browser compatibility problems?<br /><br />A few of my blog visitors have complained about my blog not operating correctly in Explorer but looks <br />great in Firefox. Do you have any recommendations to help fix this issue?<br /><br /><br />my blog post :: <a href="http://www.epicvideoclips.com/users/MelisaCor" rel="nofollow">make cash online</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-87860790698705613562013-08-30T08:50:17.132+10:002013-08-30T08:50:17.132+10:00An outside looking into my house would think I des...An outside looking into my house would think I despise domestic duties. During the working week we get through the dishes only every couple of days, there are clothes laying around the place, folding to do, washing on top of the washing machine, dusty floors. It's certainly not filthy but it gets to quite a mess. <br /><br />I actually love doing domestic work. I take great fulfilment from folding the washing and putting it away, getting into a nicely made bed in the evening, having a clear sink and cupboard tops, making the shower door sparkle. <br /><br />Thing is, I don't get the time / can't bring myself to make the time, during the working week. My work is both physically and mentally draining and by the time I get home at around 6:30pm, like many professionals I am sure, I just want to take my shoes off, have something to eat and go to bed. The mess, well, that can wait til the weekend. <br /><br />I yearn - I really do - for the day when I can put _my space_ first. When the house becomes what it once was - where living and doing took place. The surrounding areas - the yard - were where other work was done, farming, building, etc. That's all I want. <br /><br />I put an offer in for that place just the other day. I am a step closer. <br /><br />Pav x<br /><br />www.desirableworld.wordpress.com<br />Pavel - Desirable Worldhttp://www.desirableworld.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-20827031186472391942013-08-30T07:27:38.747+10:002013-08-30T07:27:38.747+10:00I know it's often difficult and you do certain...I know it's often difficult and you do certain things over and over again, but that works helps you shape your children, and you in the long term. You're doing such a good job with six kids to care for, as well as you and your husband but I promise you one thing - when your children are all grown up and gone, you'll wonder why all that time went by so fast. {{hugs}}rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-65931136581322218362013-08-30T05:30:36.267+10:002013-08-30T05:30:36.267+10:00I love the words you wrote "When I work durin...I love the words you wrote "When I work during the day making the bed, baking our bread, peeling vegetables, cleaning the stove or the fridge, I feel that everything is as it should be. How could it be otherwise when I am doing such useful work." In the day to day task of raising a family with six children, I often find myself frustrated that I'm doing the dishes again and again or the laundry again and again and again. Thank you for the reminder that it is such useful work to take care of our families for nothing is more important in the long haul. Six Little Ducklingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03552711478733637242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-58719611274210641692013-08-27T07:43:19.543+10:002013-08-27T07:43:19.543+10:00I had my kids so late (36 and 40) that I'm not...I had my kids so late (36 and 40) that I'm not sure I'll ever see grandkids! I think it comes of being the youngest of 8 and watching my siblings with kids in my teens--no better birth control than that! <br /><br />I'm a relatively new reader, and while I have not done the "August challenge" officially, we've been going through virtually every room in the house in the past couple of weeks--cleaning, purging, painting, etc. No more out-of-date medications, no more 6-foot dust bunnies in the closets or corners, new life in the kitchen, a new purpose to the old "play room" as art and craft space. It's feeling good! I have a way to go, but we're starting to walk the walk when it comes to simplifying and changing how we live. <br />(Some of this appears on my blog: www.misfitmeanderings.blogspot.com). eeochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06779964240236804405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-76014178001838713422013-08-27T03:33:57.828+10:002013-08-27T03:33:57.828+10:00How cute is Jamie! He looks so grown up!
I'm ...How cute is Jamie! He looks so grown up! <br />I'm a long way from being a Grandparent but am well on the way to being a parent and very aware of all my bad habits and so am trying very hard to avoid them with my little one! She's just gone 3 and I'm not the most organised person in the world and so together we're learning to finish one thing before moving on to another. I'm also learning to cook with a 3 year old shadow! Any mixing, whisking and "painting" has been taken over by my little one and she's very good at it too! The other day she was "painting" chicken pieces with mustard when she noticed me beside her and she said - Mammy, you sit down, I'll make lunch! <br />I think we're well on the right road!! :)<br />GayleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-69961844232771868902013-08-27T02:12:18.721+10:002013-08-27T02:12:18.721+10:00Both my husband and I were very lucky. We had par...Both my husband and I were very lucky. We had parents who did not consider that there was such a thing as a gender job. Both of us learned to take care of ourselves - from domestic duties to mechanical and gardening. And we continued on this way. Of course there are certain jobs that we prefer to do and also that we are better at but we still exchange responsibilities all the time.<br /><br />This flexible and sensible way of living was brought home with a vengeance when I became ill. A terrible time could have been made much worse if I had had to worry that my husband could not take care of our home and family and animals all by himself. <br /><br />When I took home economic classes in school we were taught to do dishes in the way that you describe but a bit different. My mother was horrified that the teacher did not teach us to rinse and soak first and she threatened us with bodily harm if we ever tried to do dishes by skipping those steps. And she was right. I remember helping with dishes after meals that we were invited to. The fact that the dishes were not rinsed was awful. Made me gag a bit. It did not matter if the glasses were washed first if by the time you were doing the bowls there were bits of food floating in the sink. Changing your wash water when needed and having separate and clean rinse water is also very important.<br /><br />SunnyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-68478551229394305502013-08-26T22:46:32.502+10:002013-08-26T22:46:32.502+10:00hi.
wow you have been on IKEA i see..(the greenish...hi.<br />wow you have been on IKEA i see..(the greenish tealight holder) i have one of these my self you see :-)<br />nice,make me glad .frugal timezhttp://www.frugaltimeez.bloggplatsen.senoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-46262098300063080162013-08-26T20:58:18.429+10:002013-08-26T20:58:18.429+10:00I agree wholeheartedly about children being taught...I agree wholeheartedly about children being taught from a young age how to help around the house. I had a giggle this evening though, Miss 4.5 year old was helping me unload our dishwasher by drying the plastic kids plates and cups. She had just a couple more dishes to do when she sighed and remarked "This is such hard work Mummy, I'd better go play a game soon!" :)<br /><br />I've loved the inspiration to be de-cluttering, and as always love reading about your grandbabies :) Larissa Jadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03358389402166363168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-49392677527617710382013-08-26T20:20:48.461+10:002013-08-26T20:20:48.461+10:00What a lovely post! My two children absolutely ado...What a lovely post! My two children absolutely adore their Grandma (my Mum). She is the only grandparent who regularly wants to see the kids and help me out. I admire her as I don't think it can be easy taking care of a 2 year old and a 4 year old alone at her age but she does it, usually at least once a week for a couple of hours and last weekend it was even overnight as my husband and I had a wedding to attend interstate. Sometimes I feel a bit sad about the other 3 grandparents not wanting to invest this time. I know it's their choice but it gives me such joy seeing the relationship my Mum has with the kids, I wish the others had that too. It does make my husband and I determined to enjoy our grandchildren, when and if they come!<br /><br />SaraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-24835187881115878182013-08-26T17:34:40.747+10:002013-08-26T17:34:40.747+10:00Your attitude to grandparenting is fabulous Rhonda...Your attitude to grandparenting is fabulous Rhonda! We are sadly lacking in that department, but looking forward to passing it on with our own grandkids one day. Grandparents can be such a vital part in a childs life, it can be a bit exhausting for parents to fill all those roles.<br /><br />Meanwhile, I have blogged today about de-cluttering under my kitchen sink, which was an achievement for me, and I have more things going out the door all this week. Thanks for the inspiration - it's been a great month!Cassandrahttp://www.cassandramadge.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-70483823912338528992013-08-26T17:34:23.419+10:002013-08-26T17:34:23.419+10:00Wow, that puts a new spin on homemade! Congratula...Wow, that puts a new spin on homemade! Congratulations grandma. Please give my best wishes to the mum and dad.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-21966432970955827742013-08-26T16:30:51.220+10:002013-08-26T16:30:51.220+10:00My son gave me the best compliment last week when ...My son gave me the best compliment last week when I was down visiting - he reminded me that he was grateful for teaching him how to look after his clothing and how to use a washing machine. He's home from the mines, helping his wife with the new baby he so kindly delivered in their ensuite last Tuesday night. I have done a good job, haven't I ? SueAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04239023812597159873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-36812504772267023932013-08-26T14:51:18.845+10:002013-08-26T14:51:18.845+10:00Really a great thanks to give us a important sugge...Really a great thanks to give us a important suggestion. Thnaks for the reply.<br /><a href="http://www.yakupavsar.com/" rel="nofollow">Estetik</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15043344387601838721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-13417144643605399832013-08-26T11:12:25.583+10:002013-08-26T11:12:25.583+10:00Hi Rhonda,
Yay the final week of the challenge, I ...Hi Rhonda,<br />Yay the final week of the challenge, I made it!! http://agluttonouswife.blogspot.com.au/2013/08/decluttering-challenge-final-week.html<br /><br />I also wanted to tell you I made the moist orange cake into a moist lemon cake by substituting the orange with 5 small sized lemons. I removed the pips but apart from that followed the recipe to a tee with great succuss. It is my go to cake recipe now, so easy and yummy!<br /><br />Warm regards<br />Jan<br /><br />www.agluttonouswife.blogspot.comJan (a gluttonous wife)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04980538485559579650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-78189057929709223452013-08-26T11:04:23.870+10:002013-08-26T11:04:23.870+10:00I love hearing people talk about how much they enj...I love hearing people talk about how much they enjoy being grandparents. There are so many types of grandparents...all good, but this is the type of grandparent I cherish most of all. I still remember standing next to my grandma making pikelets or digging in the garden with grandad . The thing about grandparents is that they do 'tell' ...they just 'do' and that 'doing' is what influences us the most.Yes I grew up and forgot for a little while , but the memories were there tugging away at me and now this is the very life I live with my children and one day, grandchildren.I love that you tell us the stories of your grandkids and make something very simple sound oh so wonderful .Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09958193502828236814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-12163513208778571082013-08-26T10:04:44.621+10:002013-08-26T10:04:44.621+10:00Good morning Rhonda. Seeing the photos of Jamie ma...Good morning Rhonda. Seeing the photos of Jamie make me miss my granddaughters. I have been waiting for QANTAS to reduce their fares to the Outback so I can visit in the school holidays but it looks like I am going to have to fork out over $320 each way to see them. I can't go by train or bus..well I could but I may not be able to get out of the train or bus when I arrive! LOL! So much for arthritis. <br /><br />I love your posts. They are always inspiring.Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-61533546119958766802013-08-26T09:29:19.173+10:002013-08-26T09:29:19.173+10:00What a wonderful post for a Monday morning as I po...What a wonderful post for a Monday morning as I pop in for a little break in my home routine for Monday to check your blog. As always with your writings, I find great wisdom and it confirms that I too am on the right track. I love my family and my home and I find great joy in being a homebody. Later today I will take my 92 year old Dad to do our shopping and of course it takes ages for him to walk up and down the isles, but that brings me patience. Whilst he lives with us, I still encourage him to potter in his little kitchen in his part of our home. He can't see as well these day and yes he makes a mess but he feels that small amount of independence that we all crave even if we are that age. He knows that I am there if he needs me just on the other side of the door. He loves it when I call him for our morning tea out on the verandah at 11am. That half an hour breaks up his morning. He's getting rather frail now and we are easing into the next stage but we are there for him and like you Rhonda and Hanno it's a pleasure to care for those we love. Have a lovely day<br />Blessings Gailgailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11474172270399240621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-5896903795447934062013-08-26T09:28:40.099+10:002013-08-26T09:28:40.099+10:00ooops I haven't done so well with the de-clutt...ooops I haven't done so well with the de-cluttering challenge, but I am lucky enough to volunteer at the church op shop once a month and always make sure to take some donations with me, so de-cluttering is a continual thing. I also enjoy teaching my grand kids the everyday simple things. We are going to plant some seeds this weekend so that is always fun.africanaussiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16660727599623626163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-18627777744422464002013-08-26T08:19:48.668+10:002013-08-26T08:19:48.668+10:00Music to my ears. Thanks for a beautiful start to ...Music to my ears. Thanks for a beautiful start to my week. I have never been more happy than now, as I make an effort to slow down and appreciate the beauty is the small things. Enjoy your week. Jade xxJadenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-90053094214661622602013-08-26T07:56:12.239+10:002013-08-26T07:56:12.239+10:00Hello Rhonda, beautifully written and reminds me o...Hello Rhonda, beautifully written and reminds me once again that the work l do here at home is important and done out of love. I have a wonderful husband who always shows such gratitude for everything l do and always hugges me after a good home cooked meal thanking me for my trouble. My little boy said "nothing is as good as a homecooked meal!" the other day, bless him. Made me very happy. I have learnt so much from my gran, my mum and dad. I too forgot it for years but then found it again and treasure all the knowledge. It has always been part of who l am, it just took me a while to realize. All the best, PamWinkel's Crazy Ideashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17934679165455175289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-53791054125223546882013-08-26T07:50:15.002+10:002013-08-26T07:50:15.002+10:00What a wonderful post-thank you for this! These ar...What a wonderful post-thank you for this! These are the things that I hope I can pass on to my grandchildren. Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10314254638454546970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-19060750234489756442013-08-26T07:48:04.616+10:002013-08-26T07:48:04.616+10:00What a lovely post Rhonda,
My granddaughter was he...What a lovely post Rhonda,<br />My granddaughter was here Saturday and we baked cookies together. She is almost 4 and can easily stir together dry ingredients and can do many things with a little help. After we were done baking she looked at me very solemnly and asked, "Grandma, now can I help with laundry?" After that I was worried all she would associate me with was work so we spent the afternoon playing games. Your post helped me feel better about what she does with us.<br />Jo Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05002875247743241617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-30557630288213822162013-08-26T07:44:42.529+10:002013-08-26T07:44:42.529+10:00Such a beautiful, thought-provoking post, Rhonda. ...Such a beautiful, thought-provoking post, Rhonda. Just reading your words helps to slow down my thoughts in the best way possible. Thank-you!<br /><br />I made a big pot of pumpkin soup last week, which fed us for days. And because strawberries are so cheap at the moment (my own ones are yet to give us fruit) I made a couple of jars of jam. The vibrant, jewel-like colour of the jam is nothing like the insipid variety from the supermarket! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com