But what I really wanted to write about was the investment as a wife and mother! Oh the Joys and I say that with no sarcasm! Seriously what a joy it is to be a wife and mother when you have your life in order! I can't tell you the joy I have knowing I am able to make my family meals ever night, the laundry that is clean and put away everyday, the cloth diapers that I put on my sons tushie, the dresses I have sewn for my girls, knowing my husband is coming home to relaxation and not chaos, lighting a candle to give the fragrance of home and a welcoming for him, taking my children to the library, park, or on play dates! I seriously can't tell you how blessed I am in this moment as a wife and mother!
God has shown me the importance of investment in my family. Setting the tone for the day and making life not so complicated. I haven't gotten in to slowing down completely. That is difficult with all the priorities with the church and ministries we are involved in. With that said it is all for God's glory so if those ministries are things He wants me involved in; then they are worth the time they take to do them!
So as I sit here today trying to catch you up on the life of the Clems I tell you this....Invest in your husband, invest in your children, invest in your life that the Lord has blessed you another day with! I could tell you many ways I have invested in my family different than I did in the past but these few I will share with you.
Start your day with the Word of God and your husband if he is available.
Stay ahead of chaos by making sure the laundry is started in the morning.
Never leave dirty dishes for yourself in the morning: it's added stress to your day!
Take time for your children...listen to what they have to say its really important to them. (If you have a talker like I do then allow them the time to tell you whats going on thru their little mind)
Encourage your children to do their best in everything and praise them when they do a great job.
Read to your children. I just recently purchased a chapter book to read to Faith and Justice at night to get them excited about the adventure in stories.
Pick one day a week and tackle the time consuming things of the home but light the candle first and put on some quality christian music. Try not to spend more than two hours for your kiddos sake.
Put the kids to bed at a decent time so you can take quality time with your husband even if it is watching your favorite show together holding hands and eating popcorn :)
It's important to have a clean peaceful home but more importantly is the investment of time you take with your family! Be Blessed! Here are a few new pictures for you...this is what we have been up to!
There skirts made by mommy!
Drying Zane's diapers
Justice can peddle by herself this spring!
Picnic in the park just Mommy and the kids!
It was beautiful and smelled wonderful with the trees in bloom!
Feeding the squirrel.
Playing at Curious George!
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ReplyDeleteYou are so right! Investing in your family is definitely the best use of your time. I saw your picture of taking the kids to the park for a picnic. We did that some when our girls were little. I was thinking, not too long ago, that I wish I had done much more of that when they were small. It doesn't cost all that much to go and it's so wonderful to play with them in God's beautiful nature.
ReplyDeleteMy girls are grown now, but you can be sure that when I am a grandmother, I'll be taking my grandies to the park!