The Housewife Journal ~ March ~

  ~ March 2025 ~ 


Springtime is coming! I'm so excited, even though the front and back porch are both covered in pollen and you know what that means for the sinuses... Everything in our yard is starting to wake up. The Hydrangea bush that I destroyed pruned during the Winter is finally getting it's leaves. The Dogwoods are slowly getting their flowers, and we found we have a White Blossom Cherry tree out front with the most beautiful white flowers. You must remember that this is our first Spring in the new house, so seeing how things bloom in our yard is a fun adventure. Now we patiently wait for Easter. 💕


 ~ Out And About ~

Why does it seem like we are always here, there, and everywhere? I think the most noteworthy things we did this month were with people in our church community. Some friends spontaneously invited us over for dinner one night. A family member got baptized. We went to a St. Patrick's Day party, complete with singing Irish songs. We also had the first (annual I hope) St. Joseph Altar at our parish! It was beautiful and the food was delicious! I feel like I always say this, but I am so grateful for our community. I wish every parish could have one as good as ours. These gatherings are so important for families trying to live holy lives.


~ In The Home ~

Not much has changed in the home. Our biggest project, the chicken coop is almost done! We hope it will be finished by Easter. We did introduce our nine new chickens with a temporary run (a long story, but we're happy we got them early, even if the coop isn't complete) 

sneak peek of the coop and our new chickens!


Inside the house, I'm trying to not think too much about decorating during this season. If I do, I'll just want to go shopping and paint the walls and spend time on Facebook Marketplace...not exactly in the spirit of Lent. But not worrying about those things, helps me to practice contentment, which is a good thing and very peaceful too. Hmm, maybe I should try being content with what I have all year round.😉

~ Kitchen Happenings ~

My husband and I gave up meat for Lent, so this month I've been trying to come up with ideas that are more than just grilled cheese (as good as grilled cheese is) I've actually been humbled because I realized that because we're eating less in Lent, I don't actually have to make a whole feast...And that is kind of hard for me. Not to mention, my sourdough has been reduced to bread only. *sigh* I guess that will make the Easter baking that much more exciting!

my contribution to the St. Joseph Altar mentioned above...


~ Things I'm Grateful For ~

My birthday was on the tenth of March. I got so many thoughtful calls, texts, cards, and gifts, from many different people. Lots of them, I wasn't even aware they knew it was my birthday! I'm so grateful for this life that I've been given. And for both the families I was born and married into, the friends and the  community God has blessed me with. This birthday also made me want to be more intentional about my friends' birthdays and even just texting someone when they come to mind.


~ On The Bookshelf ~

I bought a book for the first time in what seems like forever! I was fortunate enough to have come across one I wanted right before my birthday; Occult Feminsism: the secret history of women's liberation. I have already finished the whole thing!! Rachel Wilson is Orthodox, so while she understands a lot more than most, she misses the mark a few times, claiming the Catholic Church split from the one true Orthodox Church. But I can overlook that. She has taken up the challenge of doing what no Catholic dares to look into- the connections between the occult and feminism. This was by far one of the best books on feminism that I've read. Lots of people tackle second and third wave feminism, but hardly anyone thinks about first wave. Because It's just about women getting the vote right? And what's wrong with that? Hmm...I might want to do a thorough book review one of these days. 

~ My Spiritual Life ~

 Let's talk about Lent for a moment...This has been a very different kind of Lent. I suppose that's natural, as each season in one's life is going to be different from the last. Last year, I learned a lot about self-denial, mortification, and withdrawing from the world, even family and friends, to be with God. This year is quite the opposite. We have had gatherings, parties, family events, and pretty much everything in between, almost every day. I'm not sure how I feel about it either. It kind of feels wrong, but then it also feels like another kind of sacrifice. It is a sacrifice of putting aside our wills that wish to be quiet at home, to get out of ourselves. Both kinds of sacrifice are necessary and I think that is what God is teaching me this year. 


~ Other Random Things Worth Mentioning ~

Did I ever mention I got my sewing machine working?? I'm so excited! After many days of trial and error, and lots of frustration, I finally contacted my cousin. She graciously made me video tutorials on threading the top and bottom, and I only had to watch one to realize what I had been doing wrong. What a blessing! I was able to mend a skirt, my favorite apron that's been waiting for at least a year, and a  cute Spring top that's been waiting even longer. Having it available, ready to use, has been so nice. I think after Easter I might make some outdoor cushions for our front porch swing and chairs.😁
 And that is one more New Year's resolution checked off the list. Woohoo!

Comments

  1. Your housewife journal posts are some of my favorite! And I particularly loved your reflection touching on the Lenten sacrifice of our wills and plans . . . that resonates deeply! Can't wait for your next post :)

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