Staying Organized

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I am a very organized person by nature and I always try to stay one step ahead of things. However, now that I'm going to be working full-time, I want to make sure that I am on top of things around here.

I know that it's going to be difficult and I would be lying if I said I was overjoyed about going back to work full-time. However, I know this is necessary and yet, I don't want to lose the things that I enjoyed about staying at home.

Yesterday, I spent most of the day baking. I wanted to put some things in the freezer to make my life easier and still be able to have the home baked goods. I have children with allergies, so when I make something from scratch, I know exactly what is going into it.

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I spent from 9 a.m. until around 4 p.m on my feet stocking up on some things.

I made 2 loaves of Italian bread, 3 loaves of French baguette, 16 onion bagels, 16 whole grain bagels, a batch of chocolate chip cookies, and dough for hot pockets.

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On top of that, I canned sauerkraut, processed corn for the freezer and got dinner together.

Today is my first day with the children, as well as my own children's first day of school. I hope it's a good one!

Comments

  1. LynnSeptember 7, 2010 at 6:25 AM

    I'm praying for you Terri. xx

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2010 at 7:48 AM

    I'm praying for you too Terri, let us know how your day went. Your food preparation ahead of time is a great idea, but be careful not to spend every Saturday in the kitchen! xxx

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2010 at 8:16 AM

    Wow, you did alot yesterday! I am praying God will bless you and your family as you begin school and work.
    God bless, Kathy in Illinois

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  4. TracySeptember 7, 2010 at 10:38 AM

    You'll do great, Terri.

    You must feel so good to have stocked up a bit before starting your job. God will carry you through.

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  5. NadineSeptember 7, 2010 at 11:55 AM

    Whew...you were a busy lady! :)
    Wishing you the best on your first day - may the Lord be with you!

    Blessings!
    ~Nadine

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  6. MarieSeptember 7, 2010 at 12:24 PM

    Oh WOW! You were very busy and all that bread looks so good!
    Good luck working full time.
    Love,
    Marie

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  7. DianneSeptember 7, 2010 at 4:50 PM

    When I worked when you were in your teens, I use to make three different meals on Saturday that I could use during the week so that I could get supper on the table within a half hour during week days.

    For example, I might make a Meatloaf and a pot of Spaghetti Sauce and Macaroni and Cheese then during the week, I would just heat these up and add a veggie or potatoes or spagetti depending on what I had.

    Maybe that would help you. Don't overdo. All the things you fixed look wonderful. I'm praying for you, Terri.

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  8. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2010 at 9:26 PM

    I hope you had a good first day! You really accomplished a lot yesterday ~ it sounded wonderful!

    Blessings ~ & I'm praying for you too!
    Sharon

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