Back to that thing called REALITY (and no I don't mean TV)

Yep, tomorrow is the day of going back to reality. Zach goes back to work and we will try to do some school. Fun. It was such a nice, relaxing break and vacation. Normally after almost three weeks I'm ready to THROW Zach out the door, but this time is different. It has been wonderful having him home. He is such a great husband and really helps with the kids. I know that *I* am the helpmeet but HE is a wonderful helper to me. He bathes them often (we've taken turns while on vacation but normally he's the one to do it). He also feeds them breakfast and lunch for the most part. I know there are some dads out there who don't do any of this. Zach is wonderful and it is nice for me to not have to do it all. This past week at home we did so many fun things- went bowling with our homeschool group, swam in our pool, had a picnic in the backyard, went for a walk, played games. It was nice. We're also in the process of refinancing and selling on eBay so we've been pretty busy! I just feel SO totally blessed by the family God gave me. Even though my children tend to drive me crazy I am so blessed to even have children! I'm reading Terri Camp's book, "I'm Going to Be the Greatest Mom Ever! (Even if it Kills Me). I have read it before but just wanted a boost. It is hilarious but also so encouraging. Last night I was just CRACKING up at her talking about what a good Christian wears, especially a good Christian homeschooler. JUMPERS!!! I must not be that 'good Christian homeschooler' because I do NOT wear jumpers. Even Zach was laughing about it. It's a great book- even if you don't homeschool. She makes you laugh but also puts things into perspective. This poem that she wrote really struck me and I wanted to share it with you all.

The Mirror

I look into my mirror

and wonder what You see.

Do You see godliness

deep inside of me?

Or do You see someone

who just cares about her hair?

Do You see a person

who doesn't really care?

Do You see the extra

pounds of fat?

Or, do You really care about that?

Do You see a person

who has a holy fear,

For a precious Savior

that she holds so very dear?

Do You see a person

whose heart is pure?

Do You see a person

who knows you, for sure?

As I look in my mirror,

help me to see,

The kind of person

You want me to be.

This is what I need to remember throughout my week. I need to have a pure heart. I need to be the person that He wants me to be. I need to be godly. I must admit I'm nervous about Zach going back to work. Will I flip out at the littlest things again? Or can I slowly take a breath, breathe a quick prayer and use patience? I'm praying that I will be the Godly mother that the Lord desires. Have a blessed week!