Last weekend we were looking for ways to make changes in our life and Eric asked me what my perfect day looked like. I envisioned ....quiet time with God, quality time for my family, being presentable always, keeping the house "company ready", laundry caught up, keeping track of bills, meal planning, grocery shopping, cooking, training and educating the children, and don't forget the all important social networking and recording memories of our life, also known as blogging! Yes, I want to be Janelle English.
Well, I know she doesn't homeschool and not sure if she has a blog (it would for sure be a great one if she did)...but you get my drift if you know her! If you don't know her...she's witty and fun, but confronting if necessary, she loves talking about food, she knows how to organize (and keep it that way), but above all else she's living for God and a great teacher of His word. Ultimately I know God made me who I am for a reason, but I'm thankful for the excellent examples of Godly women, wives and mothers He's put into my life.
So, we sat down and wrote out all the things to try to do and put them into a daily schedule. Simple enough huh? It works amazingly perfect on paper!
The first day I woke up on time, got dressed, started laundry and prepared breakfast. Libby's first comment to me that morning...Are we going somewhere Mommy? hmm, I guess she noticed.
Everything went wonderfully well. Breakfast with my hunny, getting in the Word, fixed my hair, fed the babies...even clayt got some breakfast (as in solid food) for the first time in his 8 months existence, quality meals prepared for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as 2 snacks for the children, one on one time playing with the kids, helping with projects, bills paid, schedules updated, emails sent, training and correcting of children in a nice productive manner, baths and showers for everyone...and we only got to bed 30 minutes late!
So today is day2...and we got a little bit of a late start...must have had something to do with the fact that we got to bed "just a little bit" late. I was able to remove myself from my cozy warm bed in exchange for some somewhat comfy jeans an acceptable colored "black" fuzzy-chenille warm "jacket" with pom-pom ties, that ended up being removed this afternoon. My previous attire- Chenille "movie theatre" carpet jammie pants, and a zip up, ruffle edged 3/4 sleeve, multi-pastel striped fuzzy chenille robe (with pockets!) is going to have to wait until the weekend to come out of the closet again, farewell old friend, see you soon!
I went to the sub freezing garage to start a load of laundry, only to find a load of the children's laundry from yesterday still there. I re-ran the load and moved onto breakfast (which took about 2 times as long as I had planned). Although breakfast was served "on time" I spent my quiet time cooking. I left a bit of a mess from all the cooking and preparation of breakfast when I got distracted by babies needing to be changed and put down for their naps which lead me right into "cleaning time" of the day. Which I am happy to report: successfully completed! And just in time to start serving snacks and preparing lunch.... I spent a little bit of time in the word durning naptime, but more time than I should have working on other blog posts...while I helped Libby with her project and explained how I'm still doing it with her because I will STOP what I"m doing the second she needs help. I see where my self control is lacking. But everyone and their brother, mother and sister know that, if they know me. I"m working on it though!
Paul tells us in Philippians 3:12... Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me.
And that's just what I plan to do, keep working on my Perfect day schedule until it is attained. Strive to be better each day, learn from my mistakes and make changes. Celebrate the victories, no matter how big or small and above all enjoy and pay attention to the life that I'm living.
Now I best start getting ready for bed...I'm not saying how far behind I am already ;) But my hubby is JUST now on his way home...7 hours of overtime will throw-ya off schedule!
