One day, quite a number of years ago, my dear friend Julie opened my eyes to a truth which I had lived out for forever but never plainly understood.
Chaos drains my energy.
Cluttered rooms, fingerprint-covered windows, piles of dirty laundry, Legos strewn across the floor, a sink filled with dirty dishes, sticky messes, crushed Cheerios underfoot…
they unravel me and cause me great unhappiness.
I know what you’re thinking…
But you have seven children?! [Read more...]
I set my alarm for 5:15AM.
It sounds so early.
I allow myself one snooze before I have to get out of bed.
Okay, I confess…on really bad mornings, I sneak in two.
I pull my hair into a messy ponytail. Grabbing socks and sneakers, I sleepwalk my way downstairs into the kitchen.
I boldly grind freshly roasted beans at 5:30AM. (It’s what my life looks like being married to a recently, self-professed coffee snob.)
The aroma immediately jumpstarts my brain.
I pour half-and-half into a large mug, turning strong-black-liquid perfectly golden with the stirring of a spoon.
I indulge in my first sip. [Read more...]
I guess it all started with piles. Lots and lots of piles.
Piles of laundry.
Piles of paperwork.
Piles of responsibilities.
Piles growing exponentially before my eyes with no end in sight.
My middle name was fast becoming ‘Overwhelmed’.
I never had a chunk of time coming my way…
to organize, plan, create, or accomplish anything.
