Life is still an adjustment. I feel like the empty nesters. Having Mr. Incredible home has been nice but going on THREE weeks means there are adjustments to be made. Mr. Incredible has many delicious meals already prepared for when I come home from work and there is enough left overs that I can take it to work the next day. ( I can't say the same when HE worked and I was home, sometimes dinner was optional! ::hangs head in shame::)
He always always cleans the kitchen when he is done and does the dinner dishes! My children do not truly have chores and I know this is a downfall. Children should have chores. (IMO) It teaches them responsibility, pride, and ...., I think chores are a good thing. We differ on this.
I would work one day a week. It seems like that was forever ago. I am so grateful for those days. I have come to realize I don't want to HAVE to work. I like being a KEPT woman and Mr. Incredible is so good at it!
I know that this blip in life is for ME! I like being frugal. I like trying to stretch milk, juice and shampoo. I LIKE this. It almost feeds into some sort of sickness that I have. Perhaps, I remember days of my childhood when we were on a budget. Gone are those days that my NY family has had to understand a budget. I LOVE that about them.
In the mail my parents have sent us gift certificates to two grocery stores. One thing I can be sure of, we will be the fattest poorest people in Charlotte! LOL, but seriously. We have been blessed and I am grateful to my parents for their love and concern. It makes me want to give.
I think of the little boy in my son's class. His situation has not improved. His lunches are not better. Dash may just bring extra food and just say he has too much to eat and offer it to him.
Good news:: I have since worked enough hours to have bought this. It is my 60 inch HDTV plasma flat screen.
and this two leather sofas that would line each wall, with the flat screen it would offer more seats in our very small living room.
These were my motivational peices to begin working after the holidays but these motivational peices very quickly began to look like this
G A R B A G E!
It is all about perspective! What a beautiful word!
I was so happy to actually have to work for something more meaningful and much more IMPORTANT like
and these Four beautiful beings.
BUT My NUMBER one challenge of having Mr. Incredible jobless is getting used to having the man HOME! Sharing my home and my daily habits with him. Both of us under roof running one roof isn't necessarily a good thing. I like things done MY WAY and he likes to do things in HIS way. I have had to relinquish CONTROL of certain household duties which has also been giving me HIVES.
Mr. Incredible cleans but he doesn't see clutter.
Mr. Incredible vacuums but he doesn't MOVE things and
And he vacuums SLOWLY ..........
Did I mention SssssssLlllOoooooooooWwwwwwwLlllllllllllYYyyyyyyyyy??
Mr. Incredible likes a bed made EVERY day, but I could care less.
BUT truly, all those BUTS mean ABSOLUTELY NOTHING because the common factor that Mr. Incredible and I have is our determination to get through ANYTHING as a family and to endure well, and to be HAPPY! Isn't that life's goal? To live a good life and to be happy no matter what life deals you!? Perspective, my friends! AND from where I am sitting it looks pretty POSH! What a beautiful life!
I have learned this:
Without our storms we would not know peace. Without our hardships we would not know comfort but being able to find blessings and joy while in the storm is phenomenal! No matter what your storm may be, loss of income, death, children, marital strife, financial, emotional, etc. Learn from the moments in front of you. MG
23 comments:
Great thoughts Goose. And I love the title of this post. I'm glad to hear you're not starving. I felt the same way as you when we were unemployed, everything was quickly put in perspective and I wanted to always be able to give to others that were suffering. That little boy makes me sad. Let us know if we can help.
A little perspective sure clears the vision.
You are doing a much better job of seeing the silver lining than I ever would. Your words are an inspiration to many!
I couldn't agree more. I wish I could copy your post & put it on mine regarding having hubby home under foot..
But I don't work outside here & a lot of time don't seem to do much here either. Been sick for a few days & can't seem to move around much..
Your in my prayers & I know things will be fine. You have so many that love you!
I love you my friend..you are doing amazing, awesomely well!!! Your words are so true.
I just love your song on here....."let the world stop turning, let the sun stop burning, let them tell me love's not worth going through...if it all falls apart, I will know deep in my heart, the only thing that matters has come true...in this life I was loved by you."
After reading this post I grabbed my hubby and asked him to dance with me. We haven't slow danced in a long time. It was so nice.
And you are so right...it's all about perspective.
And, LG and I are both cracking up at the vaccuming thing.....it is SOOOO the same story at our house.
Loved this post.
Still praying for you.
Love the food storage and the emphasis placed on food by your fam.....LOVE LOVE FOOD around here.
You are inspiring. You clearly have a clear perspective on what's important. You are blessed with a beautiful family and an extended family who cares. Hang in there.
I really learned a lot about you in this post Goose. And you don't disappoint me. I can feel the growing in you. I understand completely about being frugal after being able to buy what you want. I know how it feels a little better to not take things for granted. It feels good doesn't it.
I love your food storage. You will enjoy it way more than dusting and moving the couch to vacuum under. It looks fantastic and full and blessed. All that food. Good job.
I know that you will be okay. I know it. And you are helping so many others too. I am sorry to hear about the boy though. I hope that situation gets better too.
I didn't see any SPAM though. What's up with that :)
I know what you mean about having a husband underfoot. Mine was home all day for President's day and it totally through off my groove. I didn't blog at all! :) I feel like I have to be productive all day long and show him how hard I work.
That picture of your food stage shelf is AMAZING. I love that you have a big box of hot chocolate!! Also a pantry staple for me.
Perspective is a funny thing, huh? And great thing. You guys are gonna get through this, and come out even stronger than before.
p.s. thanks for stopping by on facebook the other day!
You are amazing MG!!
What a great hubby you have there!!
I love all the new things you bought too!!
Hey Mother Goose. No offense but that picture with everybody in it is kinda scary. Because Dash looks like Chucky the killer doll. I am scared of Chucky!!!!!!!
Any type of vacuuming is good vacuuming. Slow is better than not at all ... right?
Thanks for sharing your thoughts with me. I love your clear vision of life.
You both will get through this. My prayers are with you. m
I am so proud of you. It's moments like you are experiencing now when you know what you and your marriage are truely made of. It's so hard to deal with unemployment (live in fear of it ourselves) but having a REASON to pull together can bring you so close.
Still, I know what you mean about it being weird having the hubs in your space all the time. My husband had 17 days off for Christmas and New Year and by the time he finally went back to work, we were BOTH going stir crazy.
I hope that he finds a good job soon and I'm so glad that you are able to bring in some income to keep the family afloat. Take pride in that.
What!? NO Spam or Milo? What kindof Tongan are you?lol
YOu rock, you just rock completely.
I feel like we should do something for this little boys family.
Lets set something up. if everyone gives a little, it would help that family a lot!!!!
I have something to give, how about you? email me, lets get it going.
Great post!
inpirational, funny, and your perspective is why you have so many followers. You speak for us and with us.
Ohhhh...LOL..I just got your comment on my blog!!!!
Okay...you'll have to look at the time that I left you a comment on your blog. It was almost 2am my time!!!! :)
I hope you're having a good day!!!!!
My hubby was out of work for a year once (many, many years ago). I wasn't working either but fortunately we were able to live on severance, and then when it ran out we lived on unemployment and our savings. God was so faithful to us during this time!
I hope your hubby finds a job soon and I am glad that you have one. I'm like you, I like being frugal too.
Some people want their kids to enjoy their childhood and don't want them to have chores. I totally understand that. We just wanted our kids to have chores so that they could learn a work ethic for when they grow up.
For me, I think it will help them when they're on their own. I never had chores as a kid and it was a struggle for me when I went out and lived on my own. I didn't know how to do a thing and it was very frustrating. Fortunately for me (and unfortunately for the kids, lol!) my hubby agrees.
GOOSE, you ALWAYS have such a good attitude!!! You are an inspiration to us all!
When Adrian left Bridgestone and started working from home it really cramped my daytime style!! I finally started volunteering at the library 3 days a week so I wouldn't have to cook 3 meals a day, everyday!!!
You are very lucky to have a husband that cleans anything at all. EVER.
MG...you are an inspiration to us all.
I totally know the feeling Mother Goose! I learned a lot about you and I think you are a beautiful individual! This too shall pass...I just hope it will pass quickly for you! I didn't realize you live in Charlotte? My stepdaughter lives there! We have yet to visit!
Great post - I am all about perspective!!
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