There isn't much quiet time in our home.  Right now, my youngest son is asking for chicken nuggets, my 5 yo daughter is asking me what 5 + 8 is, the baby is pushing chairs around the kitchen trying to get things off the counter, and the other three are doing various tasks!  Most days are usually a whirlwhind of activity.  Don't get me wrong.....i'm not complaining.  There is nothing like the sound of children playing, laughing, splashing in the tub, and yes even screaming and arguing!  I wouldn't trade this hectic season of my life for anything.....after all it is part of the Lord's plan for my life, and what can be better than that?

Quiet time...there is another kind of quiet time that we homeschool moms long for - time with our precious Lord and savior.  I often wonder if it is as hard for other moms to get that precious time in as it is for me?  When I plan to have my quiet time early in the morning, the baby will decide to wake up extra early.  Or maybe the other children will start bickering if I try to wait until I have them settled eating breakfast.  While I think actually getting the time in is very important, I've come to realize that the Lord will bless the EFFORT to meet with him, even if we get interrupted!  He's a good God, and I couldn't make it through even the best homeschool day without Him!

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Posted by Summer

I bet there arent many quiet moments in your life Jen. But your right, that is the lords plan for you. You are an amazing mother with so much patience that I envy you for. If I had a half of your patience i could do so much more in one day. Keep up the blogs, I love to hear how my favorite children in North Carolina are doing. Love you guys big much!!

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