Finding a Better Way

It is raining here tonight, but it's so peaceful.  I have much to be thankful for, even though I let the bad things overtake me sometimes.  And yes, sometimes finding the good is hard, but it's there, it's always there.  This morning in Sunday School our teacher taught about being joyful and thankful when things are hard.  That is not always easy. 

I have had a long week of studying and homework, but I just keep saying "this too shall pass" and I know it will.  Time has a way of flying by, and it will be May and this semester will be over.  This is going to be a busy month.  I am already tired, and it's just gotten started. 

I told my husband the other night, I just want to go away, even for just a day.  Just a day to not have to look at the dirty dishes...how can a family of four mess up so many dishes????  I want a day where I don't have to fold clothes or look around and know that I should be up cleaning.  But I will get passed it and even if my house isn't sparkling we will all live another day. 

Hope everyone has a great week.

Monday, February 2, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by HopefulHeart77
Don't be so hard on yourself. Remember that you cannot do everything all at once. I know this sounds crazy but I am going to share it with you anyway. When I am trying to my school work and I feel overwhelmed.( I can't stand the house to be messy either.) This is what I do. I take all my books into the kitchin and put them on the table. I set the kitchin timer for 15 minutes. I do as much schoolwork as possible in 15 minutes. Then I set the timer for 10 minutes. I do as much housework as possible for 10 minutes. In ten minutes I can unload and load the dishwasher or fold a load of laundry and start another or vaccuum a room or clean a toilet............ The rule is that I have to stop and change back and forth when the timer goes off. I know it is hard to believe but this really works for me. I accomplish ALOT more this way. Plus, I do not feel guilty for neglecting one thing while pursuing another. You will be quite surprised to see how much you can accomplish before the buzzer sounds. Try it. :) If the amount of time for each activity does not work for you, just change it to suit you.....

Monday, February 2, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Indigo
Babies only last a little while - dirty dishes are forever! Don't be too hard on yourself. Once things calm down a bit - you'll be making up stuff to do just to keep busy ;-) (and then you can come do *my* dishes...glad to be of service :p )
Tricia

Monday, February 9, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by HopefulHeart77
How ya doin schoolgirl? I just stopped by to say hi. Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment. Keep on keeping on. You can do it!

Sunday, April 26, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Schatzi
It's been a while since you've posted...but that's okay. Just wanted to stop by and say Hi.

Hope you are having a wonderful day.
Connie

Tuesday, June 9, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by HopefulHeart77
I am sure you have been busy with school but I just wanted to stop by and say hi! Many blessings to you!