A BiG problem.
Often I think the tasks that await me will accomplish themselves.
For example: the laundry I continue to put off... I honestly have to say to myself "Self, this laundry will NOT wash itself. At that rate, it will not fold itself and put itself away."
That is my job.
As is the kitchen floor that needs mopping. Once agian..."Self, this floor will NOT mop itself." That, my friends, is my job as well.
After cooking I must remind my stubborn self that the pans will not wash away their own food remains and find their sweet way to their reserved spot in the cabinet.
You guessed it, mine also.
Most civilized adults are not foolish enough to think that housekeeping tasks will take care of themselves, but I tend to differ from most civilized adults.
I have really been struggling with this recently. EVERYTHING seems more appealing than the tasks that need to be done. Everything!
Possibly it is because I am running on very little sleep due to a teething infant who also has a double ear infection. Possibly it is because I have began blogging, and frankly, reading about stranger's lives is very alluring. Possibly it is because if I am not extreemly careful I can slip into the sin of laziness. Possibly, possibly, possibly.
With all of the possibilities I can conjure up, I still have many jobs that await me.
So, bring it on!
It is 10:38pm and I have another good hour and a half to give it my all.
My list of to-dos for the night include:
At least 2 more loads of laundry.
Filing the stack papers laying on my table.
Packing Noah's bag for our upcoming trip.
Packing the snack bag for our trip.
Putting away the laundry I've washed and folded.
Making a game of finding all of the places in which Noah has chosen to leave his Legos.
And to top it off, I am hoping to escape to a place where I find only myself and the Lord. Isn't that a nice reward to a to-do list?
Here is to clean homes, happy hearts and sweet dreams!
4 comments:
I think I'll call you SUPER MOM!!!! hahaha
Oh, you are SO not the only one!! Our baby hasn't even arrived yet, and I STILL can't seem to find the motivation to do the chores. I know that it will only get worse, come August. I hope you got some things accomplished last night... but don't be TOO hard on yourself if you didn't!
I am right there with you! I keep hoping my house will just take care of itself, but alas, nothing like that is happening! I have sent recent e-mails to friends with my subject line reading "my computer won't let me do my laundry." :)
I hope you were able to get some of the things done on your list. May God give us both wisdom daily about what to put our hands to and what it is okay to let go of!
Blessings! Praying for better health in your home!
Okay, so I LOVE your blog! I came across it through Mandy's. She and I attended a couple's lifegroup together at Gateway Church. Anyway, I love that how you write is almost as if I can hear you talking. Your posts are so detailed and animated. And I couldn't have said it better about housework! You're right, why WON'T those dishes or laundry take care of themselves?! Or better yet, I wonder why do I have to be the one to do them?! And then, like you, I am reminded that I GET TO stay home with my daughter and that means that I GET TO do the not-so-fun stuff like toilets and dusting. But it's so much more fun to get out of the house or to be on the computer! Haha! Anyway, you seem so sweet, and I just wanted to let you know that I like to read what you have to say. Thanks for sharing your heart!
*Denise Reese*
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