WE NEED TO RECLAIM OUR VOCATION AS WIVES AND MOTHERS
My husband will totally tell you that our house is crazy...it is never all clean at the same time...what a shame, we really enjoy it when it is...another goal!!! When we work on one part of the house...the next one gets destroyed!!! So frustrating...I have tried EVERY organizational tool known to woman and it still doesn't do the work for me...the best thing I have found is just plan get rid of it...not just organize it-pitch it!!! My hubby wants to create disposable clothes.
At this time we are rearranging rooms (sorry eldest wonderful daughter who has to give up her own room to the next sister in line!!!) and getting rid of most of the stuff upstairs. Thanks to the Local order of Sisters near us...who are growing strong...they have taken most of our small bookshelves and dressers.
So we will try to start from scratch up in the pit of yuck...then we shall see how well we manage.
A) ASK FOR HELP: Push away pride, give others the opportunity to receive the graces to serve. stop trying to be super mom!!!1. God- be specific. The widow in the bible who kept asking the judge...beg!2. Kids- responsibilities3. Others-in-laws, godparents, neighbors, people from church, and especially people who ask if you need anything or offer their services. Examples:Carpooling, wash, ironing, pick up groceries, barrow from neighbors.4. Try not to ask your husband...I want him to be happy to come home, be open to life, and continue to want to homeschoolB) BLESS YOUR FAMILY: Rethink cleaning as blessing your family. BE A PROFESSIONAL OF YOUR HOME!!! Look like a pro too...do your hair, make up, and look nice. (especially for your husband)1. FLYLADY- a. Get dressed to your shoes in the morning.b. Keep your sink clean.c. At night review next day schedule and lay out your clothes.d. Declutter (27 fling boogie)e. Hotspotsf. SHE (sidetracked home executive)C) CHARTS & CALENDERS: think about what you need help with and schedule yourself and others to do it.1. Job charts- personalize look at your Husband’s pet peeves (ask)What you wished you could accomplish each day.2. Calendars- things we forget...Specify a day for errands, etc...Break down your day (schedule)PlannerMealsExerciseFamily fun3. Routine!!!!!D) DE STRESS YOUR LIFE!!!! This is easier for parents with little kids because they are involved in less activities and homework. BE FLEXIBLE!!! It definitely changes with out state in life...pregnancy, moving, construction, etc...What has helped me: (discern your state in life)1. Early bed time.A. gives you time with your spouseB. gives you one on one time with other kidsC. gives you time to do evening activitiesD. get to sleep early yourself (pregnant or nursing)F. those of you who have lots of children it gives them Quiet time, personal space, and opportunity to read2. Narrow down unnecessary activities!!!!!a. discuss with spouseb. limit/combine with other kidsc. kids appreciate the opportunity more and don’t take for granted. pray about the virtues you want your child to have3. SERVICEa. your state in life1. spouse2. children-nursery, Sunday school, CCD, sportsb. use your talents1. offer your services to your pastor2. volunteer at your child’s school3. help a new mom outAll these ways take time and discernment. Just because they work for me doesn’t mean they will work for you. Take small steps and laugh alot!
