Life doesn't have to be Perfect for it to be Wonderful

 Every morning I wake up and have my quite time before work. That's the only time I have to myself- Just me, cup of coffee, and my Lord. I am reminded that I can do everything I need to do through Christ who strengths me....His grace is sufficient for me...I renew my mind and I'm set for the day. If I'm not careful, i can lose my joy and peace in an instant to a recklace driver, traffic or some other annoyance before I even get to work.

Through the day things happen and come up that I much rather snap and throw a fit but choose to otherwise.

I'm better at some things than others but I'm just as weak, and have faults like everyone else.


A week ago, I decided to print out this Housekeeping Schedule which I stuck with a week faithfully and I'm still trying to follow through! I actually like it a lot.But now that Emma is holding on to things and walking, I can't have her be still for me to do much around here. I feel like pulling out my hair when I look at the mess with toys on the floor, the kitchen sink piled in dishes and the sticky floors.

I keep going back and forth with my housekeeping schedule and finally I have decided it's not going to look like a museum and it's impossible to keep it perfectly the way I like our place to be 24/7.  Sometimes I wish I didn't care so much about things being in place and order but I have this thing where I can't enjoy much if there is clutter.  Last night after we finally put Emma to bed, I was able to finish the dishes but had to leave the floors sticky...

I'm so grateful that Osh helps me out or else I don't know how I would be able to do it with a full time job.I love the way how he keeps me grounded and reminds me what it's all about it. I love how he can bring things into perspective. Honestly, I've known Osh for 6 years now and have never seen him bothered much or if he is, he never loses his cool or lets outside factors control his joy like a dirty kitchen. He brings so much balance and order into my life. I learn a lot just by watching him deal with stuff.

With that said, I have come to the conclusion that I'm going to enjoy the season we're in,  because the truth is,  life doesn't have to be perfect for it to be wonderful.

Happy Mom,

El