a revelation

this week i seem to have my momentum back, my enthusiasm. it waned somewhere around October last year! it's nice to feel energetic and inspired again. confession: i think working part time might make me a better mum. it may have taken 4 1/2 years to come to this, and i certainly would not like to be working any more than i am (2 days would be ideal). a number of things has brought me to this conclusion, and finally, i am at peace with it!

this has been my first week back at work since Christmas time, and it has felt more normal than being home! i've managed to stay on top of housework, so hopefully that doesn't slip, because i come home feeling good, instead of burdened with mess. and before i went back to work and moved through each room in the house decluttering. not that people would probably notice if they came to my house., but i removed any excess photograph, candle and trinket from every bookshelf, buffet or other shelf. i really don't need 6 half burnt candles sitting on my bookcase waiting for the next time i want to light one! i still have to tackle Nicholas and Audrey's room.

Nicholas has asked to make lemonade today, so dad is bringing soda water later when he comes past our house and Nicholas has the lemons and sugar ready. it reminded me of this book, which i have been wanting to buy. i love making chutney's and preserves. i've only ever made a few, but i get a lot of pleasure out of them. cooking for anyone other than my family stresses me, but to me this is therapeutic.

and here is another book of handmades i am waiting on. i can't wait for it to arrive in the mail. :)