Where does the time go? Why does it seem to go by so fast the older you get - or is it just me??!
Right now I am feeling a little overwhelmed by my lack of time - and I actually have MORE time right now in my life than I've had in the last 6 years! I think I've forgotten - or maybe I never knew - how to manage my home, my family, and my life - plus still work a part time job and participate at church functions!?
On thing about reading blogs is that I read so many where these amazing women are doing so many amazing things - and well, I am not. Or I don't even know how!? I know there is even more to the story than what they present on a blog - their houses probably aren't always as clean and neat as the pictures they show - and they might cook Hamburger Helper on occasion too - but it just doesn't look like it.
So, since I'm off on a Monday - which rarely happens - home ALONE - my kids are with their grandparents, my husband is at work ... I am determined to get organized. I guess I just realized that the new school year begins in 4 weeks (and I have SO MUCH to do to prepare for it at work), I'm having company all next week (our church is having a Missions Conference, & we are housing a family with a 21 month old - friends of my parents - missionaries to Germany). AND I'm having a baby in less than 6 months!!!!
What to do first?!! What are my priorities?? And what can I let go?? Have I mentioned before that I am NOT one of those high energy people-people who thrive on action, non-stop activities, and being involved in everything - PLUS God did not bestow the gift of hospitality (to include COOKING) upon me. Today I'm feeling just a little inadequate. I know "I can do all things through Christ" - and I guess that is where to start, to seek what HE would have me do first.
And so at 11 a.m. (yeah, I'm also not a morning person; I've been up for a few hours, just haven't moved very far), I am determined to get dressed, get busy, and get it together!! If you have any tips for me, leave me a comment. Thanks, friends!
PS I can just hear my friend Tami saying, "You eat an elephant one bite at a time." :)
4 comments:
Uh-oh! Sounds like you've got the "I'm inadequate blues"! :) I get those often too. I don't know how some women get it all done...and then sometimes I wonder...do they really get it all done?? But that saying about eating that elephant is true. :)
And what do you mean you're not a high energy person?? Girl, I leap out of bed at 4:30 am and my house is spotless by 5:00 am. YEAH RIGHT!! LOL! You should have seen me FALL into bed last night after canning all day! :)
About the company coming--remember that hospitality is not about five-star accomodations and gourmet meals. It is about inviting other people into our LIVES, not just our homes. Your guests won't remember in 5 years what you serve them for dinner, they'll remember that your kids sat down and read a book to their toddler.....the simple little things are where memories are made. Don't sweat it--drag out that crock pot and use it so you'll have time to enjoy your guests and get to know them!
I was just saying this earlier, time just flies lately it's just weird for me LOL
It is never easy when guests come over, but these seasoned ladies have it right. These missionaries will probably be exhausted as well and so thankful for your hospitality. Meeting their needs in this way is what it's all about.
Great job on the hoeing out by the way... I need to do the same with MY stuff!!!
Mrs. Doug
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