Let's Normalize Real Life, in Homesteading! For Homestead Sunday #7

Welcome to Homestead Sunday, where we share what we have learned, what we do on a regular basis, and what projects we are building, rebuilding or working on. Who are we? We are a three generation family living on six acres in South Eastern Texas. 

And while we have only been in Texas a short time, we have had the homestead mentality and lifestyle for quite a few years. Starting out with our time living in Montana. And, although we are not experts in any way, I hope that what we share with you with this series is helpful, as well as inspirational for you and your own homestead journey. Or even with your own home and yard in the suburbs. Because to homestead is an much an action as it is a lifestyle.

Sometimes things simply do not go as planned! You can do everything right, and still something in the mix, keeps it all from coming together. But that happens everywhere, not just on a homestead, and not in just this family!

But I think it is time to normalize not getting everything done. Often there is something else that calls out loudly. Something that was not on the list, but also needed immediate attention.

Like: 

Some days tidy is the best you can do, the rest waits for tomorrow. 

A broken water pipe, will always come first.

A grandchild that needs to sit on your lap and read a book with you.

A down pour of rain.

NOT AGAIN!

The power might have just gone out.

A major tool just broke!

There is only one deck screw left in the box!

A friend needs a helping hand...

So...

There will be weeds, probably lots of weeds.

There will be fire ants, everywhere.

There will be chickens that do not want to perch in the coop. 

Summer heat will have its way.

And so will winter cold. 

Last year's seeds may not be viable. 

There will be too much sun on some plants. 

And not enough on others.

And you might want to remember that homestead magazine articles with beautiful buildings and perfect landscaping most likely have paid staff, and you do not!

But wait! 

You are the paid staff...whether your homestead is part of your income base or not!

For all the chores that must be done, including cleaning out a septic tank, rebuilding a culvert drainage system, building a hail cover for a tiny home, cooking, and cooking some more! Planting a garden, then harvesting and preserving the harvest. As well as one one of our favorites, time with family!

And finally, that there is always more work, than you have time or energy for, pretty much each and every day. 

But that a homestead is not a job, even if it is part of your income. It is your lifestyle. 

And finally that this is the life we have chosen.

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You may also enjoy: 

5 Minute No Sew Task Apron from Homestead Sunday #6.

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