Who am I again?
My nanny came back to work today and I found myself a little lost. This seems to happen every time there is a stint without her. At first I get a little annoyed and frustrated that I have to revert back to full time housework. Very quickly after, I get into the groove of it and I remember how fulfilling it actually is. Then she gets back and takes over the morning routine again, and it leaves me a little discombobulated.
Oh right, I’m a Hussy too
I have to switch gears again. Get back to the Hussy part of this housewife life. When she’s working she takes the morning round of kitchen cleaning, the garbage, the homeschooling and the chores associated with the children. This leaves me more time for writing and to spend time with my husband. Or to sleep and focus on my self-care. It’s a blessing don’t get me wrong. It just takes me a minute to find a new rhythm again.
Change is hard
I’m a Taurus and it isn’t that we don’t like change as much as it is hard for us because our inertia is so strong. Once we get going in a direction, it’s challenging to stop and move the weight of the earth in another. I’ve learned I have to just go really slow and be gentle with myself during transition periods. Without the morning daily tasks to take care of, I took better care of myself.
Daily Routine
I slept in and played some Animal Crossing, which I normally reserve for later in the day. I took a hot shower, curled my hair and put on a little makeup. I made myself a hot breakfast of scrambled eggs with cheese, bacon, fresh strawberries, blueberries and arugula. I am about to go grab a cup of coffee from my favorite coffee shop, a roast for dinner, and spend some time with my creative writing projects. I had an early morning sleep intermission where I washed the couch covers and deep swept the living room. Wednesday is shower cleaning day, but I will probably leave it until tomorrow.
Daily Musings
I love being a housewife, but I also love just being a woman. Having a part time nanny allows me to experience the best of both worlds without burnout or overwhelm. I know it isn’t financially viable for everyone to have the luxury of hired help, but you can still create space for your woman by enlisting help from friends, family or lovers. It’s vitally important to take the time for your hussy in this domestic life. To remember that you are a woman still, not just a wife or mother. It’s good for your marriage and a beautiful example for your own children if you have them.