Who am I?
At 37 I find myself a stay at home mom and housewife. I rarely describe myself that way to people I meet, continuing to introduce myself as a librarian. The fact is, I am not working outside the home, I do stay at home with our 4 year old son and almost 2 year old daughter, and I am the primary caretaker of our home. We live in a beautiful part of the lovely Garden State, New Jersey. Surrounded by farms and fields we have ample room for gardening and our chickens. We live in a lovely old house that has its usual share of problems, but is filled with charm and character. I love to putter about my house, love to cook, and enjoy doing various sewing and art projects (decoupage!). Somehow, despite my embracing of this domestic life, my towels are still mildewy, my kitchen floor is always dirty, my garden is always weedy. But we are a happy family in a happy welcoming comfortable home, where friends and guests are always at ease. And isn’t that what homemaking is really all about?
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Sarah I love this!!!!! What a wonderful idea and beautiful blog. I am enjoying it so much.
Comment by Aunt Marg — August 23, 2007 #
Hasn’t that baby showed up by now?
Comment by Paul — December 3, 2007 #
Did you find a source for gingham bias binding? I’m looking for a source that makes bias binding in a wide range of patterns and colors that offers retail sales. Sincerely, Marion, Bristol, TN
Comment by Marion Kyle — February 24, 2008 #
You sound like me 15 years ago. My kids are 16 and 14 now.
I have kept a backyard flock of chickens for many years now. Our dog is not too mean to them, sometimes herding them into a corner just off our deck when they are running free in the spring and fall.
I chanced upon your blog when I was looking for pictures of toy felted pots, mugs and plates, which I am making for my daycare.
Nobody gets hurt by a cloth plate!
Comment by Eve — February 27, 2008 #
Hi Eve! I’d love to see a felted plate if you make one or find one. And–looks like we are going to take the plunge and get chickens this spring! I’m very excited about it. Thanks for checking out the site.
Comment by Sarah — February 27, 2008 #
I finally read “Who Am I” and I would like to add my opinion. It is a joy to watch two parents enjoy the delight that having children can be, and also do such a good job of being parents. I also liked your housekeeping theory. People are rarely remembered for keeping such a clean house. Cooking, crafting, gardening, and other creative activities not only bring happiness to the creator but to others as well.
Comment by Joan Cornish — June 17, 2008 #