My life as a stay at home wife and mother......

Oh how I wish I could do a daily blog, this is my goal for the next year to be able to do so, even if it is a short one.

My role as a stay at home wife and mother is rewarding in so many ways. I get the opportunity to spend the day with my children, watch them grow, teach them, and see most of their new milestones. I get to prepare our own baby food, have home cooked meals, and run errands during the day so we can spend time with David when he gets home from work. I take this "job" seriously. It definitely isn't for everyone. Not all can financially do it but for the families that can, may God bless you and help you through each day. On top of this being one of the most rewarding jobs it is also one of the hardest jobs I have ever had. Your office is now your home, your quiet time, is when you have a 2 second bathroom break, and you eat many cold meals. The laundry is never done but you have to see it everyday. There are always dirty dishes, you can't possibly keep everything clean, folded and put away on a daily basis. As we embark on another year of home schooling and an additional child in the house, I look forward to getting a routine down. I pray that during this time I don't take for granted my time with Jacoby and Mateo by wanting to get "my office" clean more than I want to spend those special moments with them. I think about it when I used to go to work I would always clean my desk off before leaving for the day, this is probably why I feel such a strong urge to clean the kitchen every night before bed. Thank God for my husband He blessed me with. David reminds me weekly that I can't do everything, and just get done what I can. He doesn't expect the house to be clean, or dinner to be ready each night. He just wants me to be that Godly wife and mother to him and our children. David is supportive and uplifting especially on those long napless, mess making, potty training days. He is always wanting to teach the children about God, he strives to be the husband and father that the Bible speaks of. David and I are both breaking our cycle from how we were raised and choosing the harder path. This path is to follow Christ. In order to do so we have to stay in Gods Word daily. We have to fight our urges to respond sinfully and respond how Jesus would respond. I thank God for His unending Grace. I thank God for saving me out of this sinful world, and blessing me with this amazing life. I thank God for the wonderful ladies He has placed in my life to lift me up in prayer, and be a listening ear as we journey through this life together. I Thank God for the Christian Mentors that He placed in our life to guide David and I when we struggle or get off the path. Mateo turns 5 years old tomorrow, so now I am off to go help him clean his room, box up old toys to put in the attic, and replace his "Cars" themed room with a "Baseball" theme. So blessed to have him call me mom for the last 5 years. Happy Tuesday all.

Love,
Allison