Life at the Reed house has been pretty steady. Kids under the weather, school events, and I worked some extra shifts this past week. I guess I needed to take a blogging break. Look out cause I am back now!
I cannot get over how fast this year is going. Can you? I had been feeling a little overwhelmed lately. You see everyone in this family has a birthday coming up ( Casey-Nov. 7, Luke-Nov. 20, Landry-Dec. 12, Me-Dec. 14, and Lauren-Jan. 5.), all of the holiday events (Thanksgiving and Christmas), being a room mom to Lauren/ Luke's class and their holiday party planning , etc. I literally had to take a mommy time out yesterday. I locked myself in the bathroom and in a hot bubble bath (I do my best thinking there. ha!) I made up my mind that I wasn't going to live in stress. I need a plan on how to make this rest of the year run smooth. I want to enjoy these precious birthdays, quality family time, first time as a room mom to Lauren and Luke, and above all to be in the true spirit of Christmas. My favorite time of year because of the birth of our Lord and Savior. God helped me come up with a plan.
My precious husband was sweet enough to watch the kids while I did my Christmas/Birthday shopping and made arrangements for events ahead. I got a lot done......and you know what the best part of my day was? It was my alone time with God in the car. I forget to "Be still and know that I am God" like the bible says. It was one of those moments or lessons I had forgotten. I realize now how small my worries were and that casting all my cares to Him was all I needed to do. Thank you Lord:) So, 3L's when you read this someday remember that even mom had her days of life being too hectic and that I found my answer in Him......I bet if you always do this He will answer you too. Love you kiddos~Mom
7 comments:
I can SO relate. All of the kiddies have their birthdays between Oct. 30th and Feb 19Th!! With the Holidays thrown in there I become overwhelmed every year!! Keep turning to Him... He will give you a peace that passes all understanding...I love bubble baths to regroup too!! and my almost 90 mile commute (back and forth combined) to work is usually the best part of my day with K-Love playing on the radio!!!
AHHHHHHH...you came through for me in a MAJOR way! Thank you for the post! Not only was I just needing a dose of RoRo and the 3L's...but I needed to read & hear just what you wrote!!!
Love you dearly, my friend!
What an awesome post. I am so not good with words. I wish I could just run out in the cul-de-sac and talk to you face to face. You have such a gift for making others around you feel lifted up. I'm a big whiner and cry baby and you can cheer me up quick:-) You have such a kind heart and the love God just shines through you.
I pray God continues to shower you with blessings. Keep enjoying quiet moments with Him. And keep that jacuzzi tub running:-)
Miss you so much!
I forgot to say I hope everyone is feeling better. Brandon has pink eye (eyes) right now. We're trying to keep Gavin from catching it. We need "Nurse Miss Robin".
I know you are the greatest Room Mom in history! Two very lucky teachers and classes to have you!
I needed to hear this too and can so relate. Mary's (my step daughter) birthday is Dec 14 too and then we have Matthew on Jan 11th and then 2 Nov Bdays on my side of the family. How lucky you were able to get a lot of shopping and planning done!
Thanks for you sweet words tonight...just what I needed, I feel the exact same way for some reason. Enjoy your Sunday night:)
I know what you mean- in the summer I have the 3 boys with back to back birthday s plus mine and m-in laws! Crazy, you got the holiday run which is hard. Our Pastor has been teaching on Being still and knowing God during this busy time of year and NOT giving in to the caios. sounds like your on the right track with the bubble bath!
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