M was sick on Sunday, so she and I stayed home from church.  The house was sort of a mess (we'd come home from the mountains too late Saturday night  for me to clean up before our Sabbath) and I was in a foul mood.  I was able to spend some time reading Bible stories with her, and having a quiet time myself, but I definitely saw the lack of a worshipful attitude in myself.  All day I was easily irritated and didn't want the kids on me.  And M especially really wants to be on me a lot right now.

I'm not sure why having a messy house bothers me so much.  I think it feels like chaos (the second law of thermodynamics in action!) and it sets my teeth on edge.  I think our household systems have fallen by the wayside and I need to do some serious training again-- not just of the children, but of myself-- to get things back on track.

I have adapted the "Children's Routines and Bedrooms" file from Large Family Logistics (link at right) to our ages/stages and am going to try to implement some new habits.  Pray for us, as change-- especially change that requires work!-- is always hard.

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Posted by leemomofthree

The enemy sure likes to get us down, doesn't he? He knows are wead spots and doesn't waste any time jumping right on in. I will be praying for you this weekend. I pray you will have a blessed worship this weekend and be encouraged in your walk. Keep your eyes on Him, who will carry you through.
May God bless your family as you start on your new home care adventure.

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