Quality Time

Today was one of the most successful school days I have had in months.  Sometimes what we look like does not mean "success".  My husband came home from work to eat lunch and found me sitting on the couch with my hair a mess and still in pajamas.  He didn't say a word... because he knew I had been up half the night with our new baby boy and that I had my hands full teaching our other two little ones.  But despite all appearances... I was actually having a very successful day.

I was able to add in some fun teaching techniques with my little boys while being sleep deprived.  All of the laundry is clean... not folded and put away... but clean.  I prepared a meal for my family and did some housework.  But what I loved most about today was the great quality time I had with my boys.  They never even noticed that I had not had a shower and that I was in my pajamas most of the day because I was up half the night with our new baby.  They only saw that I wanted to be with them.

Sometimes quantity doesn't alway mean quality.  I'm with my three boys all day everyday while I am trying to be constructive in other areas and answer to their every beg and call.  But today was special.  We used some cool learning websites to go around the world and learn new words in Swahili from people in Kenya.  We also found a website to help them with their spelling and alphabet recognition and so much more.

At the end of the day we sat outside and they rode their bikes.  After bath time we read The Velveteen Rabbit which to me is a great before bedtime story to get their little wheels turning for a good dream.
Now, as they are still awake and talking to each other in their room I am having some quiet time just for me.  That is what this blog is for me.  It's an escape.  I think its important to have one.

I expect my 3 week old to start crying in the next room at any moment.  But until then I will continue in my own world during this priceless moment of quiet when everyone is in bed.  My husband is fast asleep... the dog is passed out... and its the perfect setting to just WRITE.

It's important for us as moms to snatch up these moments to give to society or at least pretend so that we don't lose our minds and feel hidden behind closed doors while staying at home with the kiddos.  I love my life and it feels so full.  I wouldn't change a thing.

The Lord has been gracious to provide us with all of our needs and most of our wants.  He is Jehovah Jireh, our provider and he cares for us.  I have so many stories that I could tell of His great love for our little family and the miracles that he has performed in our lives. He is good ALL of the time.