Call me a nerd, I love being organized. So, I keep a slim 3-ring binder that I tote with me in a backpack to work along with my purse and lunchbox. In it are sections for each of the things I plan, and when I have down time at work I update this binder. It struck me how it is like I am running a household remotely - all the planning that goes into being prepared for our work weeks, ministry responsibilities, finances, health, and home care is planned when I am not at home. A modern reality, I suppose - but I do have fun with it.
For meal planning, I get inspiration from a variety of web sites - here is what Matt and I had for breakfast:
Image from "Real Simple"Oh was this good! We substituted whole wheat English muffins and used slices of Provolone cheese. This hit the spot after a half hour on the treadmill...
I grew up with my mom home with us four young kiddos and my older sister off at college. I watched her in constant motion: canning, cleaning, cooking, disciplining the boys, baking, gardening, and the occasional dance in the kitchen. Dad was on the road a lot and she did a lot of work herself. I think I picked up on making the most out of time from her...
I am really enjoying married life, and this part being a special surprise. I like cooking for more than myself, running with a partner, and having Matt's help with the big stuff like the yard and car repair. We feel really blessed!
So I suppose I found a system that works, as nerdy as it looks. (I am having a blast!)
Happy Wednesday, all!
8 comments:
I love the "nerdiness" that is you. It makes you who you are, and you're beautiful!
Marriage is such a BLESSING! It's hard work, but so worth it. :)
I love planning - I must get a look at this binder you speak of. Do you have personalized tabs too? I love office supplies so I would go to town on creating a binder like this for us.
Menu planning is seriously the best planning I started. Ohh, and did I mention I keep an inventory of all my pantry supplies on the inside of each cabinet? NERD ALERT.
I love that you have a nerdy system. I am much the same! That is probably why I dig you so much :)
FABULOUS! I LOVE being here in nerdom and you're a great partner in crime. :o)
That said, I'm gonna hafta get me one of them binders. What a great idea!! :o)
Be thankful that you were organized before you got married! I was extremely unorganized, and had no time management skills and couldn't cook or grocery shop when Ruh and I got married! The last 6 years have been a learning experience for me and I have to say I have learned a lot from you and your mom! So THANK YOU! :)
Oh and I am happy to say I can do all of those things now and I love doing them! :)
'Constant motion' - that is Bonnie and me. I think it is hereditary, as neither one of us slow down even as we plow through the 60's. (She was out in her garden hacking away at grape vines in 90 degree heat...then wondered why she felt ill later. Duh! I'm the same way.)
I sure love your work ethic - GrandDaddy would be so proud of you!
p.s. Hope Matt has a great week, bug and all.
That breakfast looks SOOOO yummy!!! Gonna have to try that some Saturday. :)
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