Sorting Out What Is Important

I’m a checklist type of person. Before starting my week, I usually write a list of things that I’d like to get done. Things on my list include housework, making appointments, weekly dinner menus, and other “homemaker” type things. I feel a great sense of accomplishment with each check mark I make.

But you know what? For the last two months since I went from having one child to three, there have only been a handful of times when I’ve been able to stay on top of such lists. While I’ve been able to keep our house somewhat decent, the deep down cleaning only gets done when my mom comes to town. And laundry? For the life of me I cannot stay on top of it! My mom or mother-in-law bail me out there too, usually doing 10 or 11 loads in the span of a couple days. Sometimes I get frustrated with myself because I feel like there are never enough hours in a day. No matter how fast I go, I just can’t do it all.

BUT, despite feeling overwhelmed at times, I am so incredibly grateful for the chaos. God is teaching me how to sort out what is important. I may not have time to be a spotless homemaker, but I DO have time to love on my littles. I have these precious few moments and years to watch them intently as they develop into little people. I only get to rock my baby girls for a few months, and I only get to giggle with Baylen about the silliest things for a little while until he’s too cool for it. Someday my house will have a chance to be perfectly organized, but sadly that probably means my kiddos will be all grown up.

Yes, my checklists look a little different these days. My family comes first, and if I get to the other things, it’s just an added bonus. My kids have my heart and my time. Hanging with them is a million times more rewarding than checking off to-dos.

Do you ever feel like life is so crazy and there just isn’t enough time to get it all done? Let’s remember to seek the Lord on a daily basis and ask HIM what He wants us to do that day. When our priorities match up with His, peace and blessings overflow.

May your days be filled with things that are truly important!

Love,

Amber

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