This morning my devotional was about simplicity. As far as material things go, I have that down pat! Our house is very small and simple, our furnishings extremely modest (bordering on meager and crappy! I joke all the time about how you could destroy everything in my house and I'm only out about $15! LOL) Both our cars are old clunkers (but hey--paid for so na na na boo boo!) and my wardrobe....oh my goodness, we won't even go there. Let's just say I have the redneck mom look to perfection!
But activities, how I spend my time, that definitely can use a makeover. I've always been more of a Martha, not so much a Mary. I love my Jesus, very much and I make time for Him all throughout the day. But it doesn't feel like it's enough and that's because it probably isn't. I tend to busy myself with things, though meaningful and worthwhile, that could probably be put off just a bit. But oh how I HATE procrastinators and I'm determined never to be one. I like to plan and be on top of things. I don't mind a surprise now and then (prefer GOOD surprises though) and I don't get all stressed out over it, I can go with the flow as good as they next woman. But I at least have to have an original gameplan before I can "plan b" it! And I hate to be bored. Doesn't the Bible also say something about 'idle hands'???? There, that's my defense! That's my story and I'm sticking to it!
No, seriously, I am going to rethink a few things that I do. And of course, when school starts back, things will slow down in some areas and pick up in others so maybe I'll be on an even keel for a bit. I just want to be sure all that I'm doing is what God wants me to do. You direct my steps, Lord Jesus! Reveal to me what I can hold onto and what I can let go of.
One thing I know I won't be letting go of are all my preschool activities (dance, music & movement, discovery room, etc.) Preschool is my calling. Every time in my life when I've tried to take my "career" (lol) in a different direction, God has always yanked me right back into preschool and I know I have the gift for it. The little monsters, uh, I mean angels absolutely have my heart! Even the ones who can really try my patience sometimes! I don't mind getting tough with them when they need it--too many of them come from broken homes and homes where they is an extremely liberal child-led parenting philosophy or something (my mom would call it a spoiled brat syndrome!) going on and they desparately need boundaries and limits. And I've no doubt God knew what He was doing when He said the rod of discipline will drive mischief far from a child. And I don't mean spanking, but being firm, consistent and letting your yes be a yes and your no be a no and then above all, balancing all that out with some tickles, hugs, kisses and snuggles! No, this is really what God has for me right now and I know I am where I need to be. He orchestrated it all. And I am really excited about the plans we have all made for the coming school year. I'm glad to work for a church that believes in its weekday ministry and supports it in ways that most don't. I just wish they could see the rewards more often.
Homeschooling is my other passion. I so wish I'd begun doing it sooner. I cannot imagine what my relationship with my girls would be like if they were still in school. If you send your children to school, I don't judge you for that--I did it for many years. But believe me when I say these past three years have been SO worth it. And I love being involved in our homeschool community. I have met so many wonderful families and have learned so much that has helped my own family because of it. So that is definitely staying!
So what will be going? I don't know. Like I said, God will just have to show me but I'm sure it won't be either of those two things! If God let's me have a vote, I'm going to choose housework as one! LOL If only I could TRULY let go of that and not worry about it not being done to my expectations....if that ever happens, you will KNOW God has worked a miracle.
Brooke is off to camp as of this morning. I sure hope the child finds something to eat this week. Such a picky eater still but she tends to do better when she's off like that and I'm not around.
Dylan leaves tomorrow for the beach and he's already gotten the lecture. He's really smart and a good boy, really he is. But sometimes he does do some boneheaded things! And I've told him that HE will have to be the responsible adult this week because God help 'em, he surely is not going with any! LOL I think my cuz' acts more like a kid than some of my preschoolers!
So Kayti will be an only child for a few days! Whatever will we do? LOL
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