My Mom just left. It's always sad, a let down of sorts, when you have a visitor and then they leave. Life is back to normal, which is beautiful, but it is nice to have an adult around all day to bounce things off of, or to pick up the slack. My mom and I differ some in our views of how children are to be raised, or homes are to be cleaned, and frankly my poor mother gets a bit overwhelmed by the business of our home. When you add an extra element, even when they are helpful, it can bring on more stress than usual. We abandoned some of our lenten traditions and sacrifices while she was here, I am glad to get back on track! I do miss her though. Hopefully she will be back soon.
Jacob and Isaac had birthdays on the 4th and 5th respectively. We had, at the last minute, friends over. We had a fire in the back and roasted marshmallows. I feel so blessed that I could call them a few hours before and they showed up ready to celebrate!
I worked out this morning and when I returned (after hubby left for work) the boys were busy in a blanket fort and Lily was sleeping so I took some time to pray. I was reminded about a few things I have been neglecting in my life along with the fact that my time on earth isn't getting any longer. Some tasks I should be more attentive to, and some human weaknesses that I don't keep in check like I should. So I made a simple plan to pay more attention to these things. I am going to commit it to paper, it helps me to remember. Oh the spirit of Lent. It is reflective and repentant. I'm grateful for the grace to stop here in the middle and recommit. I am off to have the first cup of coffee, of the rest of my life.
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