Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Small victories
My little family has been dealing with a lot of trials as of late. I have found myself with very little time on my hands. The thought of it had me very nervous at first but have found that it was for my own good.
I learned to appreciate the small victories in my day.
An empty dishwasher, a folded load of laundry, a vacuumed floor, a quick hug, a dinner prepared, a workout done.
I am finding satisfaction in the redundant and never ending jobs of a mother.
One thing at a time.
I'm grateful that for now things seem to be looking up and hope to hold onto my this new found sense of accomplishment.
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I really like your perspective on things. Some days it really is the small things that add up. Just getting kids fed and dressed and keeping them happy and alive are bigger jobs than we often give ourselves credit for!
I am glad that you can appreciate those "little" things. I can't wait to see you guys!
Thanks for the positive outlook reminder! Lately, I have been going crazy with all the never-ending duties that need to be done everyday. My kids are dressed, fed and for the most part, healthy. I need to slow down and realize that I have so many things to be grateful for. As much as my laundry and dishes drive me nuts, I need to be grateful that we have clothes to wear and that having dirty dishes means that we have food to eat. :) There's an article in this month's Ensign that opened my eyes to the importance of 'slowing down' and not being in such a hurry. :)
That's great Mel! Heavenly Father wants us to be happy with our everyday lives! I'm learning to have fun in the middle of keeping things up. Today I actually stopped cleaning my kitchen, played a game of Sorry with the kids, then they all helped me finish the kitchen. It was so fun! I hope I can keep this up!
You rock. What can I say?
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