After dropping Grace off at school today, Gideon, Gabbi, and I went to Wal-Mart and Hy-Vee for groceries, put them away, and have had a snack. I have about 10 minutes to blog before we head back out to pick Grace up from preschool. As I sit here, I can't recline the chair because Gideon has several toys stuffed under it and I can't see one of my couches under the pile of laundry that I need to fold. Right now, my biggest goal since becoming a SAHM, is finding a balanced life.
I know that this is much easier said than done, because I have been trying to figure this out since August. I've skimmed the FlyLady Book when the children have let me have some time to read and I think it is a fantastic system. Although, I really doubt that the FlyLady had a 5 month old, a two-year-old, and a four-year-old when she developed her system, because I have yet to find the time to make my morning and bedtime routines!
What I have figured out so far is that: A: My husband needs my attention too and I must make sure to schedule time to spend with him each evening once the kids are asleep, B: If my house is in perfect condition, then I have neglected my family and they have been craving my attention, and C: I have to schedule time for myself. Now, I haven't figured out how to accomplish C yet, so if any of you other mama's out there reading this have ideas, please share them!
I recently read a post from Pastor Mark Driscoll's blog from his wife, Grace, talking about his same issue. If you have time you should read it. http://pastormark.tv/2011/09/22/finding-balance-in-a-busy-life I love how honest Grace is about the difficulties mom's face and how she deals with them. Grace explains that as her duties pile up and her day goes on she remembers who she is serving. :)
After I took a minute to read Grace Driscoll's post for the millionth time, I know that my first step to achieving a balanced life is by remembering that I am serving the Lord first and then my family. I'm going to take a minute to pray and then load us up to pick up Grace from preschool. ~Julie
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