It's 8:25. Preschool starts at 9. The kids aren't dressed, lunches aren't packed, and the baby is sound asleep. And I'm sitting here, having a quiet moment. Probably sounds like an epic time management fail. It isn't. I'm intentionally taking some time this morning to just go slowly. So often, I'm rushing everyone out the door, creating stress, friction, and tension, which can't possibly be a healthy start to the day. So this morning, I got up, and snuggled with my older two babies under the quilt, made up a rhyming prayer for the mornings, and began teaching it to them as we waited for the sun to wake up with us. Then we wandered (okay, I stumbled - I hadn't had coffee yet) out to the kitchen, got some breakfast, and the kids got to watch some cartoons while I had my coffee, fed the baby, and now here I sit. Giving my day to God, whose plans are infinitely better than mine, and praying that I too will take the prayer I taught them this morning to heart.
As we go along our way,
Guard all we do, and think, and say.
M still slightly dehydrated, but still amazingly active and chatty. Feeding going a bit better.
C and P are both really tired, but we'll press on.
I've been feeling the effects of poor nutrition, dehydration, and too much busy-ness. I'll go and go, then all of a sudden my whole body just stops, and things like eating are too exhausting. My limbs grow heavy, and I feel as though I'm moving through cake batter. Every movement requires great effort, and I can't keep my eyes open. So I've been trying to do a bit better at looking after myself, because playing the martyr doesn't do anyone any favours, hey?
What's going on in your world(s) today?
XO,
Sarah
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