A Quiet Day of Domesticity

Today has been a wonderful day... a quiet day of quiet joys.

Well, yesterday, as I read the gospel of Mark to my children, God touched me. One of those convicting moments. I became aware that I have not been taking care of my family the way I would like.

Housekeeping is a weakness for me. Soooooo, yesterday I did a lot of laundry, made applesauce, and misc. cleaning, while still getting in homeschooling and our field trip to the planetarium. Today, I have done MORE laundry. (Yes, I was desperately behind.) I also baked bread, which I have been lazy about lately, and made brownies for our dessert tonight. We will have a simple dinner of soup. I also cleaned my kitchen and did a bit of straightening in the living room. It is a start in re-ordering my priorities.

These two children and my husband are precious to me. I have been blessed so richly by God. I know the vision I have for my family, but all too often I waste countless hours on the computer or being otherwise lazy, instead of doing the things I could to make this house a sanctuary or haven for my family. I do not practice hospitality as I should because I am so often struggling with housework.

So today I spent time doing things I really enjoy.... baking and taking care of my family. It was a quiet day. Chilly outside... but feels so nice in the house. And it smells good too. It is a good day.