That's what I told Jason when he asked me what he needed to pack for the family reunion tomorrow. He wants to pack some of it today, so he'll have less to pack tomorrow! WOW! These kids could whip me into shape with their organizational skills. Me, I want to procrastinate...more fun??? Okay, I need to really answer his question.............

Question answered! No, I really gave him a real answer, after the "smart" one.

Well, I was blogging, but my family is conspiring to get organized already for tomorrow. I used to be that organized (I won't say that other word that sounds uncouth), but then I got laid-back (heh, that's the nice word for it). Maybe it was after the 7th child and I stopped panicking that I would get buried under the "stuff to do" if I didn't work meticulously ahead of time all of the time.

It isn't that I have given up. It's just that if you keep up with the basics and let your kids help ALOT (it makes them responsible, although it may make you like me, irrespons...er LAID BACK). You see, I do wash as it gets dirty, everyday as I go till the bins are empty...so no big deal if we pack tomorrow, "Of course all of your clothes are clean...aren't they always? Except when someone needs bedding washed or someone pukes or when I am sick or gone or..." I really am glad to see my kids be so on top of things, once I gave up the "hey, I am in charge" attitude about it all.

I mean, I am "in charge" (under their daddy ya know), but I can delegate...or at least I am learning to. It hasn't been an easy road for me. Now (get ready for some psychobabble), I am the middle child and I always craved authority (everybody wants to be bossy once in a while right?...well maybe not normal people). So here I am MOMMY, IN CHARGE, HEAR ME ROAR. Hmm, now I am finding it's not so much fun to be in charge. I think I'd rather be in charge of just me...Please? Not an option I guess.

When I got married and had these blessings I guess I signed on for the long haul of "in charge". But, I wouldn't say I do it all that well, so I am relieved that they (the kids) are getting the hang of being a little "in charge" if themselves. It definitely took some training (mostly me), some tears (um mine? ) some confession "oops, sorry, mommy did that the wrong way", "God can you help me do better? I think I am teachable now.", and humility "Honey (husband), I don't think I am handling this the right way....".

As my husband always says, "Pray and read the Bible". Simple not simplistic. Gotta go, I think my kids are inspiring me!

Hugs to one and all.

Jenette.

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Posted by Anonymous

I love your babbling and love you! Your husband sure is wise, Pray and read the Bible. Now I know where all your wisdom comes from! Jlynn

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Posted by Hmschlmommy1

I'm so not good at that. I'm too much of a perfectionist. I try to do things the RIGHT way and then forget some important things (like film), but remember the less-than-important stuff (like dumbbells). Maybe when my children are older they'll pack for me. Ha! Won't that be a sight? Have fun!

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