I got to experience something this morning that I rarely do. I got to drive in the car all by myself!!! It may seem simple and boring, but if you are a mother, especially a mother of children ranging from infant to preschool age, you understand where I'm coming from. I needed to get to work a little early today and my sweet husband traded me cars so he could take the kids with him. He fed them breakfast, got them dressed, and headed out the door for school. It was complete greatness.
As I hopped in the car this morning the first thing I did was pray for strength to get through the day and for God to ease my frustrations. My frustrations of working full time, not getting to snuggle my boys in their pj's this morning, leaving a messy house behind, and a few others not needed to be mentioned right now. After I prayed I picked a cd....not nursery rhymes, lullabies, or silly music. Something good to start my day. I chose the Robbie Seay Band. I listened to a song that kept skipping because the cd was scratched, but I kept rewinding it to soak in every word. The song was "All I Want". There's a few lines in the song that I think were written just for me....at least for today.
"All I want is my frustration to be replaced with signs of strength.
And all I want is conformation you're gonna see me through this day."
Wow. God makes Himself known right when we need it.
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There are four of us...2 squirmy boys, one hard working man, and one woman trying not to lose herself in the mist of it all. Structure...can we maintain it amongst the chaos? Oh yes, yes we can!
About Me
- Kathryn
- Why Structured Chaos?? I am a creature of habit. I am a rule follower. I like routine and I'm often thrown for a loop if things don't go as planned. I like structure. But many times my chaos IS my structure! I am married to a student minister, whose schedule is not the norm. I have 2 rowdy boys who love their momma and want so much of me. I am also a first grade teacher who is returning to the classroom this fall. I've got a lot whirling around me and I'm trying to organize my chaos the best I can. This blog is just a glimpse into my world with my boys, my thoughts on life, and sometimes just a place to ramble. We all need an outlet right? Why not make it on the world wide web? Welcome to my Structured Chaos!
2 comments:
Alone in car is still a nice treat for me even though my kiddos are older. We were kindred spirits this morning. I go to the gym super early on Wednesdays (5 am) and Chris gets the kids up, dressed and to school. I get dressed at the gym and head to work. Two things motivate me to actually get outta bed that early. #1 the smoothie that I treat myself to for breakfast and #2 time in the car all by myself. However I must confessed you used your time much more wisely, while you were praying and listening to good music. I was laughing at Kidd Kraddick on the radio! I am sure you made the better choice!!
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