Monday, December 5, 2011

Sunshine and Christmas Decorations!

Its December already! I can't believe it and what I can't believe even more than that is...there is NO SNOW in northern Michigan yet. How insane is that. Notice the new layout...that's snowy enough for me :) Jacob and I were talking yesterday about how incredibly awesome it would be if we only had 2-3 months of snow this year (completely unlikely) but hey we can dream right?


Well I already decorated the house for Christmas, which for me is huge! Its only December 5th!!! Normally I throw something together on Christmas Eve and then get irritated that I didn't do anything sooner. We just need our tree and we will be all set! Such a sense of accomplishment and pride. I love knowing that simple little things make my heart sing with contentment. The fact that the laundry is done, the dishes are scarce (oh don't judge yours aren't always finished either) and the house is picked up and decorated makes me just smile at my hard work.


I am not one of those people who magically have a perfect house all day, everyday. Its something I work at very very hard on a constant basis. You know those crazy people who can't go 30 minutes with their house in upheaval, or the type who follow their kids around cleaning up as they play....yeah well I'm not that type of mom, or person. I love love love a clean organized house, and chances are I will be very irritable and a bit frazzled if it's not picked up but for some reason that still doesn't magically keep my house looking nice 24/7.


I figure sometimes a messy house is a happy house. I love the quote "Don't mind the mess, we are busy making memories" That perfectly describes me and my family :)


God has been teaching me this small things is quiet ways lately. So quiet in fact, that until I sat down to write and I took the time to think, I barely recognized it. He is slowly, and quietly teaching me that in order to be a better wife, a better mother and a better person I need to take the time for myself. That doesn't mean I need to go on a spa day once a month or go on a shopping spree all for myself. He is showing me that it means taking care of myself in the smallest ways. I need to get enough rest, and make time to exercise and most importantly make Him and His word part of my DAILY not weekly routine.


All of that seems so simple but its so easy for me to get distracted by things that appear to be more important or fun at the time. Spending 2 hours on facebook, pinterest, netflix and other things on my computer can definitely be cut back to hmm...30mins or so and free up a lot of important time for other things that are better for me.


Sleep has been a big issue for me, I always know I need more but always fool myself into thinking I'll be fine without it. The truth of the matter is if I don't take the time to sleep it makes me more impatient which in turn makes me into no fun to be around...so I'm being unfair to Asher, Jacob and anyone else who crosses my path when I'm over tired.


If I dont' take the time to immerse myself in God's word daily then I am setting myself up to be attacked by satan himself. He will take full advantage of the fact I am vulnerable.


So there is my little snippet of what I've been learning lately. and now my friends, its time to eat my newly discovered favorite food (Japanese rice) and spend some time with the big guy upstairs while Asher boy is napping.


Hey go crack your Bible open, I promise you won't regret it :) Oh and Listen to the song "Give me faith" by Elevation Worship--its the video above :D


Love and peace.


6 comments:

  1. Very insightful. It amazes me that you can so eloquently express your thoughts in such a beautifully simple way! Thank you!

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  2. I love my quiet time with God too! When I go a few days without it I really miss Him. It truly has become more then just reading scripture. Now, it's genuine one-on-one time with my Father :-)
    P.S. Last year snow started Nov. 5 and didn't stop til April. SO thankful we are already a month ahead of the game. Love the beauty of snow but not driving in it!
    Merry Christmas!

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  3. I love my quiet time with God too! When I go a few days without it I really miss Him. It truly has become more then just reading scripture. Now, it's genuine one-on-one time with my Father :-)
    P.S. Last year snow started Nov. 5 and didn't stop til April. SO thankful we are already a month ahead of the game. Love the beauty of snow but not driving in it!
    Merry Christmas!

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  4. Oops, my daughter was logged in too. My comment is freshstartcoach...Lisa Marie Metzler...

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  5. I completely agree Lisa, so glad the snow has held off :) Thanks so much for commenting. It seriously made my day. I'm happy to see people read my blog! And Mary, you made me blush, thank you for the huge compliment!

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  6. I'm in the minority here, but I'm hoping for some snow in time for Christmas! I like it for December through February and then I've had my fill. :-)

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