Spring Cleaning a Little Early

I decided if I'm going to make staying at home my new job, I had better start running a tighter ship. First thing of order, organization. Closets. They are the root of the problem in this house. They were never cared for properly. As Brady is moving and getting into things more, I find the need to put things up and away. But where do I put them? The motivation is there I just hope I can keep it up. After the big clean up? A new schedule. If I'm going to be home with the kids all day everyday, for their sanity and mine, we need to have more structure. Not sure what that will look like yet, one thing at a time.

What He Wants

1 Thessalonians 4:11-12
Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands, just as we told you, so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody.

This is one of the scriptures I ran across this morning. I broke it down like this...
"A quite life, Your own business." Don't stray from the things God has given to you and put you in charge of.
"not dependent on anybody." I think there is a difference between spiritual/financial dependency and mentorship. It's GOOD to have mentorship, not good to have dependency. The only exception...God. I do believe we are to be depend on God.
I don't know, like I said, something that I was reading this morning.

Vi's Dedication (S)

Boy vs. Girl (V)

Drama

I find myself having a good unexpected cry after an ex-coworker sent me an e-mail in response to the one I sent that had an attached cover letter of mine she was proof reading. She said "you are a wonderful person and had more responsibility and influence than you think you had at LTF. Be proud of what you've done, and it isn't immodest to let people know!" Is it true? I want to believe it is. I had no idea there was still so much emotion there. I've been so busy with my kids I have not had much time to feel the pain of leaving the Life I once knew. Perhaps my "desire" to stay home full-time IS out of fear of the unfamiliar rather then God's direction. Being with my kids all day has been exhausting hard work, perhaps more than God desires for me. Maybe it's been exhausting hard work because I have still not surrendered my days at home to Him.
I'm finally ready to apply for my first job. I have confidence in my resume, a cover letter that needs just a few minor adjustments and a position posted on Monster.com that has sparked some interest. There is hesitation to send it out to multiple places. Do I want to apply JUST to apply and get some experience in the the process or do I cherry pick the ones that are interesting and seem I'm suited for? One job at a time, right? ;o)
Thanks Kristine, you've been comforting and encouraging, you're strength inspires me. Thanks to everyone for your guidance and help. I miss everyone SO MUCH. Sometimes it's just not fair but Life goes on.
Matthew 11:28-30
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."

What Day is it Again?

I feel like I'm even busier now then when I was working. Maybe it feels that way because of the lack of a schedule. I can never remember what day it is. Tommy's lack of a schedule doesn't help either. I forget other people actually have to go to work. Being home has certainly been the hardest job I've ever had. Tommy tried to get me to clean up after his big dinner mess because he had already cleaned dishes before he started and then labored for well over an hour making his dead bird (yes the lovely thing still had it's head, with which Tommy even used to pretended to talk to me). I firmly reminded him that while he was doing his thing I cleaned Haylie's poopy pants TWICE, Brady's puke TWICE, played with the kids, gave them both baths and feed them. He cleaned the rest of his pans. Nobody is getting of easy around here. The reward...two kids in bed. In approximately eight more hours and we can start it all over again. OK, now I see my co-workers point...it does feel a bit like the movie Groundhog Day.

On the Move (V)

Up and Running Again

Picked up some nasty little viruses last Friday. I won't mention any names, but it wasn't my fault. :o) They are pretty sneaky, so it's really not "this other persons" fault either. I promise he was not looking at PORN! :o) I'll write more later. Got to thank my dad, my very special personal IT staff. THANKS DAD!!