Doing the same thing

Today, I got up at 5:30 with Zoey and made her lunch, then Tessa's lunch.  I got her breakfast, then started on the dishes.  I said morning prayers with her, then went to her room and picked up, and made her bed.  I snuck a minute back in my bed, then went to clear off the table, and pick up the living room.  I got Tessa up, got her dressed, brushed her hair, made her breakfast, told her to brush her teeth, siad morning prayers, got her coat on her and sent her out the door.  Then, I went to make her bed, and mine, and back to the dishes.  I took out the garbage, and started the washer. 

Just like I do every day.

Honestly, I'm glad I've always stayed home with my kids.  I think I had an advantage because I was always there, no matter what time they left, or what time they got home.  I can read my kids body language like an expert, because I've been around to see the highs and the lows.  Sometimes, the kids have hated that, because when they're upset, I know.  And sometimes, they don't want to talk about it.  Too bad.  I want to know what's going on. 

Some kids got a little short changed.  Tyson, for instance, didn't really get much attention when he was a senior, because I had a baby that year.  Having a baby before was not that big of a deal, but I was out of practice.  And old.  So this baby was a little more of a handful, and my attention was divided just a little too thin.  I'm not convinced though that it would have changed anything.  I just have a tad bit of guilt over it.

Anyway, as I was putting away dishes from the dishwasher, dishes that I wash everyday and put away every day, sometimes several times a day, I was thinking about the fact that I live a pretty mundane life.  I stack the same glasses, and the same plates.  I wash and fold the same clothes.  I sweep and mop the same floor.  But still I know, that this is where I'm suppose to be, and my family, and me, have been blessed for my desire to stay home, and take care of my children. 

So I'll be doing the same thing tomorrow, and the next day, and the next... you get the drift.

Today, I'm doing it with snowing falling, and hot chocolate. 

Comments

[Danielle]

I have only been doing the same thing for a little over a year now and yes somedays it gets old, but I wouldn't miss the giggles, smiles, learning, laughter, tears, hugs, and bedtimes for anything! Your kids are blessed to have a mom who will give up somethings to have the world!