I expected there to be a bit of an adjustment period with my coming home from the working world. This past week has been fabulous in the fact that I am no longer punching a time-clock, but at the same time I feel a bit adrift and disconnected from my home. As August is coming to a close, I am looking forward to September and hopefully cooler temperatures.

 This morning I noticed that the leaves are beginning to fall from the trees and that the humdity has been low in the early hours. It is so pleasant out I think I should begin my day's work in the yard before the temperature climbs in the afternoon as it typically does.

I am finding myself longing for the heartier Autumn meals and baking. Are you? I would like to put together a list of menus to take the agony out of meal-planning each week.

While working, coupon-clipping was non-existant for me, so I am anxious to put that back into practice and save a little money at the grocery store. I also want to check out the PX, since we are military, to compare prices with our local stores. It just may be worth the trip.

With Autumn approaching, I am feeling the need to stock the larder. I find it so satisfying to be well-stocked in meats and non-perishable foods. I neglected doing so while working, so I must get back to this once again.

Daily I need to write down my cleaning goals for the day, lest I fritter away my time as I am prone to do. Best to plan my work and work my plan I dare say!

Have a wonderful afternoon!

The Homemaker Has Returned!

I am once again a full-time homemaker! No longer do I have to work according to someone else's schedule. My time is my own and it is heavenly! I have spent the past two days cleaning, cooking and working on projects that I haven't had the time or energy to get to while working outside the home.

I am thrilled to be here with the girls during the day and when my husband comes home for lunch and to have a good dinner ready when he comes home from work. This is especially important since we recently found out he is being deployed once more and will leave before the end of the year. I want to spend as much time with him as possible.

I am looking forward to getting back to blogging on a regular basis. :)