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Thursday, October 11, 2007

All in the Day and the Life of a "Domestic Engineer"

Yep... That's me. Sounds pretty good huh! I came up with my new title when I was continually filling out paper work at the Doctor's Office and Hospital! I got tired of putting "nothing" or "mother" or "housewife" or "house-rat" (yeah I used that once) or "retired" or "wife" or "Grandma " ...and the list could go on as life went on.. As I look back on my life at all the titles I've had, most of them have been great! Especially the "Mom" and "Grandma" one. I'm so grateful I was able to be a stay home Mom and enjoy every crazy moment of my kids life's.. In this day and age Mom's aren't staying home with their little ones for various reasons. Well, now that all my kids are raised and I'm a grandma, I still use the excuse that I'm a mom and grandma for staying home...LOL.. Actually some may think I'm lazy and wonder what on earth I could possibly do every day to stay busy. Today I decided to take a few pictures of what my day entailed . It's really no different day to day just a different project, list, visit, or a new "honey do list"!.... Yes, I do things for my honey since he's the one that works. I've decided that each day is too short and passes by way too quickly! I once heard this little thought..... When you worry and hurry through your day, it is like an unopened gift.. Thrown away! Life is not a race. We need to take it slower. Hear the music before the song is over. "Life may not always be the party we hoped for....but while we are here we might as well dance!". My life seems to have a way of accelerating as I get older. My days are too short, and my list of to do's and promises gets longer and longer. I'm learning to enjoy each day and if the list is left undone at the end of the day it's OK............ Because I have enjoyed the day!

9 comments:

Anonymous said...

Lookie Lookie who is a little blogger now. I love the lists upon lists of things to do. That is one thing I remember as a kid, Mom never stood still she would just go and go, trying to make everyone happy and make them feel loved. Somethings never change. :)

Brooke said...

Mom you are amazing! I too remember the lists in your planner. By the way the quilt is fantastic!!! and the tutu's are adorable! love you too much! Can't wait to see you!

Shauna said...

I love it! You are the cutest "domestic Engineer" I ever did see. Pretty amazing how much you can get done in one day. Dare to dream. :) I guess someday I will miss my stage. :)I love all your little pictures. You are so talented. . .the quilt so cool. . love love the tutus. . . gardens so cute. . .and the books make me smile. I guess we can say you are one busy lady. Love it! Thanks for all your help. You're the best!

Becca said...

Aunt Deb!! I'm so glad that you've been "sneaking" onto my blog.. because I've been sneaking peaks at yours too! :)It's been fun to see what's going on in your life. I must say, you are quite the "domestic engineer"! I'm definitely impressed! I could use a lesson or two! And it's amazing how much you can get done in one day!! At the end, you must be exhausted.. going nonstop all day! Well, next time you come to Utah, I'd love to see you. If it doesn't work out.. no big deal.. but know that I'm always available! :) Love ya!

Shauna said...

I got Jacq's costume bottom in the mail today. . .I have to say that it is even cuter than the picture. . .thanks mom! YOu're the best.

Jen said...

LOVING your blog!!! :) Just got back to PC today, and of course had to hurry to the computer and check my blog list.....you are most certainly the most accomplished domestic engineer out there! :) So glad I had such a great mom to learn my cooking, sewing and attempts at gardening from! Love you! PS...I think Ross and I need to be clowns too....tutu for Ross?? haha....KIDDING!!

Shauna said...

LOL! Jen you are one funny Lady! Love it! Love you! Hey mom check me out!!!?!>#!*#U(^ See my cute picture. . .we'll have to figure it out for you. ;)

MaDeb or Deb said...

You guys are funny.. I love your picture pickles.. and a tutu for Ross??? Hummmmm...could be scary. Remember Mr. Eisenhart and his tutu.. LOL ! What are you going to be anyway?? I'm hoping to be a new Grandma and rocking a baby Hailey!

Barrett Bunch said...

Lazy... Hardly lazy, you are the busiest mom, grandma, retired, housewife, etc... that I have ever known! Oh yeah, and of course the best mother-in-law. Love the pictures and the quilt, it is so great catching up it has been a while since I have been on!