Oh how I am struggling with the fact that my family continues to get busier and busier. Fall is always a full time of year for us as school starts up which means not only the girls have new routines but so do Chris and I. This year Olivia starts preschool four days a week, Emma will be in middle school for the first year and Reagan stays in the same elementary school...that is 3 different buildings that I will be dropping off and picking up from DAILY.
We feel that it is important for our children to have time to play, attend midweek church events and spend time with the family. In order to do that we have limited their activities (ie sports and dance) to only one activity at a time. To this point it has worked out nicely. No longer is that the case. Reagan is stepping up several levels in both soccer and softball which adds more games, practices and over all time commitment. This fall she'll be playing soccer and softball at the same time. Honestly, I have no idea how this happened and mama isn't very happy about it. However, it is what it is and we'll make the best of it. I guess if she has to miss a game or practice once in a while, that is what she'll do. Keep us in your prayers that we don't all go crazy. With Emma dancing more this year than last, Chris coaching high school softball and 9 year old competitive softball, as well as his book being released (whatever that will include) and Olivia starting school, I don't know when we'll find time to hang out as a family. Oh let's don't forget guitar, cello and mom's scrapbooking.
There is so much more to life than cramming a bunch of unimportant activities onto a calendar each week. Being "busy" is a great way to lose sight of eternal matters. I pray that God will stretch our family time, help us prioritize our down time and ground us when we forget what life is all about.
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Thanks for the reminder of this Melanie. We get so busy and forget what is really important. Some of this week's stuff got cancelled, and I am so glad actually. "Be Still and Know I am God." This verse is very dear to me. I tend to get too busy. Love ya Heather
He will. We just have to listen and obey... that's the hard part!
Just remember not to loose sight of what really matters....I so remember those days and I was so busy that looking back I don't remember much...so make sure you take time for YOU! Scrap a little and love every minute with your kids!
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