Hooray for Homemaking!

Frankly, there are many days when I long to be saving the world. Or getting a master's degree. Or making bank as a band director (shoot, or even a janitor). But let the record reflect that today, April 23, 2008, I am happy as a clam to be a homemaker.
I love Addison. This morning I read the book "Follow that Bee" to him and he was so fascinated that we read it again. His hair's starting to fill in. He's wearing what I think is my favorite outfit today.
I love Nate. He is so patient and kind. I really enjoyed ironing his shirts this morning, and making our bed. Not that those are huge things, but they make life a little nicer and less hectic and slobby-feeling.
Although tomorrow I may once again be gazing at the "U" on the mountain to the east of us with longing, today, for whatever reason, I will scrub the toilet, take out the stinky diapers, and burn a batch of chocolate chip cookies with a big fat smile on my face. Yeehaw!!

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  1. BrookeApril 24, 2008 at 2:30 PM

    Michelle, you are too cute! I agree..yay for homemaking :) Where are you guys at these days? We should hang out sometime!

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  2. BeckApril 24, 2008 at 6:39 PM

    I love you Shell!!!

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  3. CrystalApril 24, 2008 at 7:53 PM

    Oh Michelle! You're the most awesomest.. i know that's not a word.. but I used it anyways.. so hurray for blogs! love you numchuck

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  4. DustinMay 1, 2008 at 3:38 PM

    Michelle, you're so great! I really liked this post. I think what you said is very insightful. My experience with this is very limited, but I think if more people would recognize the value of homemaking that you so adeptly described, families would be strengthened. Thanks for your thoughts.

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