By looking at my header you would think I am an expert on what to bring to the hospital when you have a baby. But for some reason, this area has remained a mystery to me over the years. It never fails that once I am admitted I think of a million things I wish I would have packed and after the baby I am contantly sending my husband to the store or back home to bring me items I forgot. So I decided ...
Schedules and Kids
I think schedules or at least routine is incredibly important in a child's life. Over the years I have discovered that my children behave significantly better if they know what is expected of them on a daily basis. I use Manager's of Their Homes as a framework for creating our schedule. I think this is a great resource, but for those who are completely unscheduled this book can be ...
The Key
This is Our Story, or my journey to become The Happy Housewife. I write a new chapter every few weeks, to catch up start at the beginning. A few years earlier in my life I decided rather foolishly to move out. On the way out the door I attempted to remove the house key from my key ring and return it to my father. He handed it back to me and told me no matter what, I could always come home. So, ...
A Day in the Life of The Happy Housewife ~ Schedules and Real Life
In my last post I discussed my daily schedule. While I try to stick close to my schedule there are times when it isn't going to happen. Those of you who have read my blog for a while and who know me in real life know that a few years ago my husband suffered an injury during a deployment that left him unable to drive. For about 16 months I took him to work, doctor's appointments, therapy, and ...
A Day in the Life of The Happy Housewife Q & A Time
I decided I would try to answer some of the questions that are coming in via the comments before I forgot about them. From Amy Ellen: Do you mind if I ask how your blogs come out during the school day? Do write them in advance and schedule the posting? I am so curious to know how you fit all that happens on this blog into less than an hour! But what about exercise too? I struggle to get up early ...
A Day in the Life of The Happy Housewife ~ Be an Example
In my last post I discussed the importance of training your children, not only to be obedient, but to work. Having children that are willing to be part of our family team is one way I am able to accomplish many of the things I do each day. I realize it takes more time and effort on your part to train your children, but consider it an investment in everyone's future. One of the first verses our ...
