Spare the Rod, Spoil the Mom?

Woe is me!  I forgot an eye doctor appointment today.  The less than friendly, and justifiably so, lady called and rescheduled me.  I had an interesting quiet time with our Lord last week.  I have made our Esther Bible study, this blog, and reading of good books a priority for several weeks.  These are worthwhile, good and enjoyable things.   However, it was made clearly in my heart that these things though good and in God's will, they are not to take priority over my daily responsibilities.  I am guilty of surface cleaning, doing laundry but not folding and putting up, a have left kevin on his own for lunch, went out for suppers, neglected our finances, missed or forgot Doctor appts, and generally have run amok.  I am once again a "bad" Jesus girl.  These may not seem so serious but the lack of organization in my home has made me grouchy, and have set me up for depression and laziness because I feel overwhelmed.  Thank you Lord for His grace and gentle "rod" of discipline.  

Saturday, Cory, Kevin and I, spent 4 1/2 hours in the basement clearing and cleaning.  We will continue this feat this week (Cory is on spring break).  We are creating a workout space complete with equipment, motivational posters, tv/dvd player, and fans.  I spent the evening yesterday, cleaning my nasty house.  I will finish it here in a bit.  The laundry is folded (thank you Kevin) and I am ready to wash this morning and fold as I go.  I will clear my desk and update my calendar.  I have a nice "brunch" planned this morning.  We missed breakfast.  I just woke up.  I took 2 pain relievers w/a sleep aid at midnight last night because my legs hurt from being on cement on Saturday, and working in my flat shoes cleaning house yesterday.  The pills worked to the point that I didn't hear my phone or cell phone ring which was next to my head.  Kevin brought me another phone when the eye doctor's office called.  So why tell you all this?  You know this blog is my diary.  I need to see the errors of my ways on screen and it feel good to get it off my chest so to speak.  It eases the guilt.  So there, you are being "dumped" on.  Sorry!

I have no great stories or inspirational insights.  I am going to rise up and carry my torch toward my convictions of Biblical womanhood.  The Titus 2 woman is rising up from the under the quilts and pillows.  The Anna that some know as the being clean and organized is back.  Go ahead hate me...(pls don't).  But yes I will clean my cupboard fronts, baseboards, and light switches, doesn't everyone?  I will label my Tupperware storage containers, and line up my cans in the pantry.  She's back, she's ridiculous, she's anal....and I am so glad she's back.  

Ladies, have a great day doing what God has called you to do, in or out of the home.  It is energizing and freeing when you know you are doing what He wants and are doing it well.  As for me I am off to the kitchen with my ipod on my ears, happily homekeeping for the ingrates!  I am woman hear me roar!  Love you all truly!!!!