"Ladies, our homes are our domain to tame. And this isn't a one time project. Just like child training requires constant upkeep, so do our homes. Never stop thinking about what you might try next. Rearrange furniture and try out new colors in your mind. Enjoy the challenge of organizing and making lovely on a budget. Rise with a smile to the job of daily tasks mixed with long term projects. Be the queen of your home who oversees all, as well as the sweet servant who washes the floors.
...the environment that you surround yourself with and the attitude that you wear each and every day can have either a negative or positive effect on your own, as well as each person in your family. Your mindsets, moods, energy levels, and productivity will be impacted by your surroundings. The more organized and lovely you make your home, the more you will enjoy your work and rest in it.
and another thought-
"Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but from the strength of an ox comes an abundant harvest." Prov 14:4
God is saying, "Chin up, Honey. If you didn't have any children you wouldn't have any mess."
He is reminding us that without oxen there is no manure and I guess you could say the same about children and dirty diapers. We don't want to complain about our blessings. The messes are a result and a part of the blessing!"
Proverbs 14:4 is the verse that I keep on my fridge. I read that and thought the same thing. "This is the perfect reminder about our messes and our blessings." So I made a magnet with that verse and I find it is a great reminder.
Posted by: Patty | April 25, 2009 at 01:44 PM
such a challenge for me, such a challenge. I'd much rather be arranging flower gardens, planted vegetables, cleaning a chicken coop, mowing the grass,playing in the dirt anywhere outside rather than the house. I am SO housekeeping challenged. Oh the guilt. :) Hope you enjoy your travels.
Posted by: Barb | April 25, 2009 at 06:15 PM
I so agree that we need to make our homes comfortable and tidy. It is true that with children our houses will never be perfect~but who wants perfect houses when you are blessed with those cute smiling little faces! God bless, Rose
Posted by: Rose | April 26, 2009 at 09:33 PM
words I needed to read right now.......thanks, Kim!
Posted by: Chari | April 27, 2009 at 04:44 AM