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s moms how often do we forget the joy of being a mom? We just continue along with the daily tasks of life, from making breakfast, cleaning up spilled milk, to reminders to children to complete schoolwork and chores, to watching the clock for curfew times to be met and hurrying children off to bed after a busy, tasked-filled day.  It can be wearing, overwhelming and the joy of motherhood is zapped.  I can forget to give my kids a hug or the much needed praise, overlook a handdrawn picture, and don't take that time out I was going to, to re-read their favorite book (that I am tired of - but they are not).  I keep going with the daily tasks of keeping my house going - but I can get so involved in all the "chores" that I overlook the deepening of my relationships with my children.  The dishes can stay a few hours longer for a walk through the woods or smores at the firepit.  Snuggles in the rocking chair reading a favorite story will be remembered much longer than clean windows and the laundry being caught up.  A simple trip to the playground with a picnic will help towards deepening relationships  . . . to keep the communication doors open with the children. 

I wonder if Jesus thinks the same thing, when we forget our personal time with Him . . . continued here