There is something very fulfilling about a full day, isn't there? The children are tucked in, it is quiet...and while your husband is picking up a yummy treat for you to enjoy on the nightly "date", you take a few minutes to reflect.

Walking through a clean house, peeking into a straight garage, full drawers and closets ready for the coming week, and a kitchen gleaming for a new day. These little pleasures are the joy of a homemaker, and bring calmness to the soul! Even the children are thrilled when their toys are ready to be tackled afresh, their bedrooms glisten, the pets are in clean bowls/cages and all their clothing is set before them to choose from. Simple pleasures that are the result of consistent effort, day in and day out. 

"Lord, help all who claim the title 'homemaker' to find deep fulfillment in the so-called mundane tasks of life. May we as homeschooling mom's build up our homes rather than tear them down-both literally and figuratively. Amen."