Have you ever wondered what a ‘bored housewife’ thinks about when she is completing all those mundane jobs around the house? There is nothing quite like a having your hands in the sink with dirty dishes or having ironing up to your eyeballs! It is the trigger for your mind to go into overdrive and to a most wonderful escape.
I am often asked the question: Don’t you get bored at home? Yes, I certainly do! There is nothing quite like coming to the harsh reality that you are no longer a useful member of the workforce. Someone who contributes to society and gets affirmation from job satisfaction and the people that work alongside you. Oh and don’t forget the remuneration at the end of the month too! I miss all those aspects of having a formal job.
Instead I am a domestic executive who runs a slick show. The washing basket is empty, the kitchen cupboards are well stocked and the freezer is groaning with enough to feed us till the New Year. The house is relatively clean too considering we have a Jack Russel that sheds at least a 1000 spikey white hairs daily. My job is not confined to the internal workings of the house alone. I even managed to run the Christmas lights up the outside staircase myself this year. I did contemplate our ladder and a more daring venture up the roof but decided that Christmas with a broken leg was not a good idea. My family would have been mortified! Who would have filled the domestic executive position? I somehow think that there would not have been many takers!
But back to the Christmas light chore …..I quickly realised that you needed to test the string of lights before you painstakingly thread it around the bannister. It is infuriating when you realise that they just don’t shine! So it was back to the drawing board. Extra bulbs were sourced and we were in business. There were many ‘choice words’ that filled the air during the whole process. But fortunately there was no one around to hear them.
The creative jobs and the challenging ones don’t require me to go wandering off in my mind. I am totally engaged. The dressing of the Christmas tree was one such task that I just loved. I decided on a woodland theme being that we are tucked away in our forest. So all the creatures that frequent La Ravine are represented. Then I added a vintage display of old family photos. It is fascinating to note the family traits that have passed along the genes. That strong chin is ever present!
So what are my plans for the New Year career wise?
My trajectory looks rosy as there are opportunities to develop my creativity and to explore the thoughts that drift in and out as I go about my daily chores. The domestic executive has the elevated position of being a domestic goddess and I am loving it!
Best wishes go to all my family, friends and the readers of my blog for the holiday season. I hope that you get to put your feet up in front of the fireplace or barbeque depending on whether you are in the Northern or Southern hemispheres. Thank you for taking the time to read my blogs as this allows me the indulgence of putting those wandering thoughts into a written piece.
Thank you for all that you do! The tree looks beautiful and the theme, perfect. I love the photos idea. Look forward to seeing it in the flesh and spending another magical Christmas together with our wonderful family. We are a lucky bunch!
Dear Kristen, thanks for your comments. We are so fortunate to be able to all get together again this year for Christmas. I am so grateful to have you all close enough so that we can do this.
I am so looking forward to seeing how the twins take in Christmas this year. Not sure who is more excited……grandpa and nan or them!They certainly understand the concept now. Love mom xx
Hi Annie! Dit lyk so mooi!Have a wonderful Christmas with the family.Hope to see you next year!!!!! We are having Christmas here in Hermanus again. Geared up for Bailey!!! But that is what it is all about!!!! Go well my friend!Lots of love.Ros
Dear Ros, thanks for your comment. It is always good to hear from you. We have ‘darem’ walked a road together since school! Waar is ons dae? Enjoy the Christmas in Hermanus with your family. Can just imagine how you are going to spoil Bailey. Love Anne xx
Anne truly felt. Love the look for Xmas. Miss you dear friend.
Loved the music. Will post on – Thanks gives me a great one.
Hugs Xx
Dear Laura, thanks for your comment. I am so glad we could catch up this week. Enjoy the time with your mom and the rest of the family. Hopefully we can catch up in Toronto in the New Year. Love Anne xx
Love reading your blog my dear friend. Have also of late been wondering about this domestic godess status. My dear housekeeper on leave now and I am not enjoying housework cleaning ironing washing!!!! Love and miss you so very much. Lorraine 😂😃😄
Dear Lorraine, thanks for your comment. The Domestic Goddess status comes all to quickly…enjoy while you are still able to dabble on the other side! Enjoy your Christmas break and hope that you are getting together with friends and family. Love Anne xx
Hello dear friend, what a lovely blog! You really are a star. You have achieved so much this year, in your home and beautiful garden. Enjoy your Christmas and I’ll be sending pics of CT!! Love you xxx
Dear Sally, you are on your way today to sunny SA. You left at a good time! Enjoy the family visit and just being back in your old haunts. Will be thinking of you. Love Anne xx
I also love to listen to the Pentatonix… great singing group. What a luxury to be bored…I’ll have to try it sometime! Take care.
Ha Ha You make me laugh! Since when were us teachers….ex or otherwise ever bored. Enjoy your break over the Christmas. Take care. Anne
Dear Anne Thank you for being so real and authentic in all that you share! You certainly do know how to glamorize the most mundane chores. I love your Christmas tree. Wishing you and your family a wonderful festive season and oodles of fun and happiness in the new year. Love Bev
Dear Bev, always love to hear from you and to read what you have to say. Thanks for always taking an interest. Have a wonderful break down by the sea. Rest up and enjoy the ‘me time’
Love Anne