Restful Projects at Home

Seasonal room for writing at Mrs. White's house.

We have been enduring an unusual heatwave.  It used to feel like it was much cooler here in the mountains of Vermont in the summer months.  I am not prepared for such a long stretch of hot weather.  This has affected the type of things we are doing at home.  When some of the grandchildren are here for a visit, we stay in the cooler rooms, by the fan.  I am not baking as much. I am limiting kitchen work.  We need to stay cool and as comfortable as possible.

One afternoon, as grandchildren were here, I set them up with little projects. The boys were content with a variety of toys and games.  But grand-girl wanted something more interesting to do.   I got out my sewing box and scrap fabric. I set her up with a little chair and a tray-table for a work desk.  She was delighted!  I had to demonstrate how to set up the needle for hand-sewing.  This was something I had already taught her about a year ago, but she had forgotten. She quickly got the hang of it and was busy making little bags and such to hold miniature toys.  Before the children went home that day, I said to grand-girl, "The next time you come over, bring some of the stuffed toys that have holes in them and I will show you how to fix them."  Sure enough, on the next visit, she brought three little toys that needed repairs.  She got right to work after a simple explanation from me of the easiest way to fix them.  She did a wonderful job and was very happy.

When we do not have company, I have been working on a little book project. I sit in our seasonal room by the french doors.  It is much cooler in here than other rooms in the house. I have a fan nearby and my small computer desk.  I work on an old laptop computer which doesn't have internet access.  I have been typing nearly everyday as I work on completing this project. It is a little different than other books I have done. I hope it will be ready next month. 

I am feeling incredibly worn out.  Yet I feel so very blessed and grateful.  It is so nice just to do little projects at home and enjoy the family.   

I lost a recent post here about the flooding we had.  All is well now. We are tired but we are okay. Thank you for your encouraging words and prayers! We are grateful!

Blessings

Mrs. White

From the Archives -

Advice for a Happy Home - Peaceful Living by Rules.

Careful thrift in the Home - Reducing Expenses.

A Peaceful Old Fashioned Bible Time - The Prentiss Study. 

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