Balance can be so hard to find at times.
Being pulled in so many different directions, the things we want to do, the things we must do.
Work ... truly, prayers answered. I have been praying about work, perhaps moving a different direction, or simply working a bit more. When Bub was born I had my studio. He basically grew up there. I loved that time. I worked a lot but he was part of it all. Then Pie came along and running a studio was not so easy. Now two kiddos, a very different vibe. After months of thought and prayer, I gave up the studio and cut back on work .... staying home, giving all my time to the kiddos. Perfect for the season. Now, at 10 and 5, I'm still at home with the children, that's my first priority, my job. But I have been working, and working quite a bit. And more and more in the works. Not sure how things will turn out with some of the possibilities but I will leave that up to God. So far He has has visibly answered my prayers, leading me down the right path. There has been no questions. And I love that time ... time to expand my horizons, be creative in a profession I still love.
Being pulled in so many different directions, the things we want to do, the things we must do.
Work ... truly, prayers answered. I have been praying about work, perhaps moving a different direction, or simply working a bit more. When Bub was born I had my studio. He basically grew up there. I loved that time. I worked a lot but he was part of it all. Then Pie came along and running a studio was not so easy. Now two kiddos, a very different vibe. After months of thought and prayer, I gave up the studio and cut back on work .... staying home, giving all my time to the kiddos. Perfect for the season. Now, at 10 and 5, I'm still at home with the children, that's my first priority, my job. But I have been working, and working quite a bit. And more and more in the works. Not sure how things will turn out with some of the possibilities but I will leave that up to God. So far He has has visibly answered my prayers, leading me down the right path. There has been no questions. And I love that time ... time to expand my horizons, be creative in a profession I still love.
But its still a balancing act.
Work, laundry, grocery shopping, cooking, simply running a home.
So often I hear,
"Mom, where's my cleats?"
"Mom, I can only find one sock."
"Mom, I need help with my homework."
Mom, I can't find my baby doll."
"Mom, I'm hungry."
"Mom, what's that word?"
"Mom ..."
"Mom ..."
"Mom ..."
Mothering ... another balancing act. I am a very protective mother. Over protective some would say. But I don't really care what others say! I nurture, love and protect ... as mothers do. However, there also needs to be a balance in giving a bit ... giving a bit of space, a bit of independence.
That's where I'm at with Bub. He's a true home body and loves our family time, but he is getting older and what wants .... needs a bit more independence. I am trying to give him that. When I got to school this afternoon Bub asked if he could walk home from school, about 1/4 mile down a trail. "Heck no!" was my first response, (I didn't say that aloud), but something in my heart was telling me to let him. That it was okay. It was good. I did ... I prayed the entire way home until I saw him come off the trail. What an awesome sight that was. And he felt great.
Striking a balance ...
Now off to the football field for practice ... just as we are evening. Not too much balance there.
But that's what life has for us right now ...
Peace ...
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