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Comment on July Harvest by mary

mary — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 18:37:34 +0000

super blog! i get so overwhelmed with chores that lists are the only way to go!

Comment on July Harvest by Maria

Maria — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 15:22:14 +0000

Shannon, Your reply is very timely! I’ve been thinking of getting a nigerian dairy goat (we have only have chickens and ducks right now), but was worried about the time and money commitment, especially since a neighbor down the road will sell us goat milk from her dairy. I don’t think I will add dairy animals until the kids are much older… if I add them at all, ’cause when the kids are older I’d like to travel more!

Comment on July Harvest by Shannon

Shannon — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 14:22:06 +0000

Keeping my fingers crossed for Toby’s job Maria! Sounds like you are headed in the right direction over there and I hope you get to stay and enjoy your much simplified homestead for a long, long time. A warning from the trenches: dairy animals are the opposite of simplicity, *grin*. We did our own dairy for a few years with the little ones and finally saw the light – it’s not worth the time, energy, vet bills, etc when we can get organic free range milk at the store, at least at this stage of our lives with two little kids running around. We traded in the goat herd for a few sheep and one shearing a year and we’re done, lol.

Comment on July Harvest by Erin

Erin — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 19:44:01 +0000

Hi Maria! I found your blog back when you were still building and somehow life got in the way and I only re-discovered you again this week! Everything looks wonderful, the gardens are amazing! It sounds like you are on the right track with trying to pare down a little bit – I too have a huge garden, much too large for our family, although I can’t seem to stop myself! I have been doing it all myself since the kids are still little and husband is deployed to the Middle East, I have really had to dig down deep and force myself to pare down the gardening, canning, etc and relax with a glass of wine, a book, anything that is “just for me”. We are planning a move to the Northwoods of MN (where I’m from) eventually and that is the one thing I worry about: how to manage family time like a weekend away, etc when there are animals to care for, gardens that need tending, etc. I’m pulling for you, I know it must not be easy – love the way you homeschool too!

Comment on July Harvest by KathieS

KathieS — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 08:48:18 +0000

Wow, so much to comment on.

You do a lot. I have never come up to see you that you were sitting and relaxing. Make a list. Number them in importance. Only do ten.

I would hate to see you leave what you have worked so hard at, also I would just hate to see you leave.

Keeping my fingers crossed for Toby’s job.

If there is anything I can ever do……

Comment on Re-evaluating by Wendy

Wendy — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 12:52:16 +0000

I sometimes feel that way too, and I don’t get nearly as much done as you do.

Does it make you feel better than I adore your fantastic garden? (Also, thanks for stopping by my site. I’ll be sure to let my daughter know that you like her video.)

Comment on Re-evaluating by kristine

kristine — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 03:29:35 +0000

i had to quit reading blogs and blogging because there is just too much to do. now i can only check up on my friends once a month or so and i hate it. i am starting to resent this lifestyle because i have no life. i’m lonely and tired and poor and have no support. i have too many jobs and not enough hours to complete them: mother, homeschooler, housekeeper, homesteader, herbalist, writer…the list just goes on and on.

a community is the way to go. everyone shares, everyone has an interest or two they can focus on and everyone wins….sigh. someday.

i look forward to reading up on your changes.

Comment on Re-evaluating by Grace

Grace — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 12:25:17 +0000

Yep! I’m with you there. My husband, 9 month old, and I live north of Asheville in a teeny tiny cabin, no plumbing, no electricity, and property to try and care for. We’ve been there three years and love it. But with our little guy in the picture now, plus our jobs, it feels hard to maintain everything and still have family time to just enjoy each other. So we’re in a similar place of assessing options and how to maintain the balance you’re describing. I’d love to hear what options you’ve found and are considering. It be great to have someone to hash out ideas with!

Comment on Re-evaluating by Christina

Christina — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:32:44 +0000

I understand how you feel simple isn’t always…simple. Let me encourage you to look down, see the precious blessing standing beside you, learning and working alongside mama and daddy? Your teaching them so many lessons by laughing together, and working together as a family. Lessons you will not see the fruit in until later. Remember too, your land is newly cultivated. It always takes time to care for it, but will take less time later as it improves. It seems, that first year garden produce little, yet take great care.
If you have to let things go, then so be it. The season of your life your in right now, is for but a short time. As your children grow and mature, and can handle bigger chores, or the 4H raising chicken project, then guess who gets to handle the chickens! :^)
The time in which their young is so short. As a seasoned mama I have more time on my hands as they’ve matured then I did when they were younger. But so do they, and at the right time, I could hand off chores and jobs.
Don’t grow weary in well doing. Love those babies, love your husband, make time to spend with others. You’ll be blessed by the memories of this, more than getting it all done each and every day.