Power Mom. Making choices for the better of her family. Well, I suppose we should get to know our families then. For example, I've tried to follow cookie cutter meal plans in the past, trying to be efficient and thinking that if it worked for that family, it must work for mine. But, I didn't even think of my family's likes or dislikes, and they always backfired. Meal plans are good, but they must follow what my family enjoys to eat or else it is worthless.
I am writing today in my pjs, and I am a bit nervous about it. I feel a pressing need to hurry up and get on with things of the day. This is because I have gotten to know my family. Will-boy is up and enjoying a video game or two while we wait for Ellie and hubby. They always sleep late. They are natural night owls, while Will and I enjoy the mornings. I used to think that I could lounge around in my pjs doing my "own" things while I waited for hubby to wake up, only to be frustrated later when I didn't have time to take a shower, or whatever else, and I was still in my pjs at 11 or noon because things started moving too rapidly once everyone was up. Finally, now, I realize weekends are just happier if I get up, listen to the Daily Audio Bible, get dressed and eat breakfast. That's why I really feel the need to get up and get going. The unpleasant feeling I get when I don't still lingers in my mind. Point being, pay attention to YOUR situation. Don't rely on what others do, their lists and how they think life should go. Use them for ideas, but then pay attention to YOUR family, honor YOUR husband, and ask God to show you how to be the wife and mom they need. He will give you the power.
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