It has been a while...but I have been extremely busy. Teaching kids, talking to parents, taking care of my own four lovely children, cooking, cleaning and escorting everybody to swim practice, music lessons, swim meets, concerts etc.Time for some relaxation. Lurking around the internet and creating some nice decorations for eastern. I already put together some beautiful pieces. Pictures are taken later today or perhaps tomorrow afternoon (I think it'll be the last option).
Some time ago I started reading a blog called 'a little loveliness'. This blog reflects everything I wish for the perfect family life. The creativity, the spirituality etc. And I always wonder; why does it seem I'm always busy, I barely have time to be creative at home. I'm always cleaning, cooking, working, driving.....what am I doing wrong. Because as I look at other blogs and especially the one named above, I get the feeling of living a hectic chaotic life. What's their secret? How do they do it? I really want to know. So. If anyone can tell me....don't hesitate!
gr. Christina
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Christina, a friend just directed me to this post, and I wanted to thank you for your compliments. I do lead a very blessed life, and blogging helps me record my happiest times and the family memories I cherish. The blog is my little corner to reflect on a favorite verse of Scripture, Philippians 4:8: "Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, let your mind dwell on these things."
However, I do not want to give anyone the mistaken impression that I am perfect or that my family life is perfect. I have my share of missteps, failures and down days.
Today, in fact, was one of them! Still tired from a busy weekend of travel, I was already frustrated with a long to-do list of chores. Then at lunchtime Emma spilled a whole bottle of chocolate milk across the table and floor in our kitchen. I was on the phone, and when I tried to hand her some napkins, the phone cord knocked a new bottle of mopping solution onto the floor, spilling two-thirds of it. And as I rushed back to pick that up, the cord swung back and knocked over the iced coffee I had treated myself to at lunch. So it spilled across the counter, down the cabinets, and onto the floor. That turn of events is funny to me now that the kitchen is clean, but I nearly cried when it happened!
I guess what I want to say, after all, is that most of us women find ourselves at times feeling busy, frustrated or overwhelmed. But creating special moments for the ones we love, enjoying life's little blessings, and keeping a spiritual focus will help us see the loveliness that fills our lives. MOST of the time, anyway, even when we are looking at a chocolate-PineSol-mocha floor!
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