Time to slow down

When you go 6+ weeks without a computer and without means to post regularly on your blog (with the exception of a few updates), it becomes difficult to put a sensible post together. That's the reason I'm having trouble, or the fact that I experiencing a little burnout.

May has been one of the busiest months we've had in awhile. Actually, it is busy every year and is unavoidable. We're running in circles with piano recitals, gymnastics meets, end of year school events, women's bible study, girls retreat and a women's brunch. Eric's job is picking up more and more business (thank you, Lord) so he's starting to travel more. You can look at any one of us and see we need to slow down and rest.

Last night was our last night of bible study until September. While I LOVE bible study very much, I know how much it consumes me and apparently my family sees it as well. The girls are usually sound asleep when I get home, but last night when I pulled into the driveway I saw their bedroom lights still on. I ran inside and upstairs and they started screaming, "Mommy's home! Mommy's home!" I had made it just in time for bedtime prayers.

While O prayed, she thanked God for bringing Mommy home finally. As I kissed them goodnight E said, "Mommy, are you going to be home with us for awhile now?"

Talk about pulling at my heart strings.

You have to understand I am here all day everyday, but I know I haven't really been available lately. Instead of letting that false Mommy guilt creep in, I'm just going to thank the Lord for the summer ..... and for rest. I get to spend some quality time with these cuties...