Well, today I feel very accomplished after a full day of events. This morning I was waiting for once for my boys to wake up. I was encouraged by a member of the staff at Central Christian to try to Mom to Mom's small group Bible study that meets on Tuesday mornings at 9:30. So, I woke up early wondering if I would be able to make it to church in time. Well, 8:00 rolled around and I knew it would probably be impossible to make it. So, I kept arguing with myself back and forth whether or not to push forward and accept the stress involved with running around trying to get the kids ready to go. Finally, at 8:15 my oldest woke up and the race began. I got my youngest son first to nurse him and get him changed. Check. Then I ran to get my oldest breakfast and changed ready to go. Check. Get the stuff they needed for the trip. Juice, water, diapers, etc, etc. So off we went and left the house officially at 9:30. I was going to be late. But, as I stated above. I just kept having to repeat to myself in my mind, "just go, just keep going you can do it - its ok if you are late - better late than never - you can do it - you CAN do it" So I kept going and we made it. We were a half an hour late but we made it. It was a great meeting and I really enjoyed myself. I was so thankful that I went and learned a good lesson.
So often in the pasts few months I have missed out on opportunities because I was too lazy to push myself to get out of the house. Its so easy as a stay at home Mom to find such security in the "familiar". Having my diapers, my washclothes, the bathtub, the lunch food readily available, convenient potty breaks, and the comfort of being in your home when your kids are ready to nap. However, I have found how important it is for my boys to get out of their comfort zone for socialization purposes. Clayton to find new friends and learn new ways of communication by talking to kids both younger and older. For Calvin to learn that its ok for Mommy to have an hour away every now and then.
I look forward to my new Bible Study and the opportunity to improve myself both as a wife and Mommy.
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