Making Music...

I'm not sure what happened but about 5 years ago I started to HATE mornings. I know that in the past almost 5 years I have not got more than 4 hours straight of sleep. I love being a Mommy and I know this sounds as I am complaining to some, but I am really not as I feel very blessed to a Mommy to three little boys; however, the morning comes too quickly. I typically bury my head into crumpled sheets with most likely a child's foot in my back and one laying at my feet. I try to ignore the racing thoughts of all I need to accomplish today. Shower. Laundry. Baths. Breakfast. Picking up toys. Kissing boo boos. Breaking up spats. Lunch. Washing dirt stuck on worn dishes. Dinner. Changing diapers. Do I have time to exercise before the boys wake?

I squeeze my eyes to shut out the window glare, silently hoping it will slow the mind and time. Just another hour, Lord. That's all I need.

Dragging my sluggish self out of bed, I grumble with my thoughts. The frown I wear is more noticeable than the crust in my eyes and the bed hair I try to fix. What Am I Doing?? My children are looking for music to dance to. With each new day they are anticipating hope and joy. New discoveries. Places to explore.

Am I failing them with my attitude? They are looking in my eyes for the music. Music can be made in the mundane. Its notes can dance around your home with a fresh beat... each new day. The mundane can be filled with the joys in our heart. The joy in our heart will produce the smile on our face... if we choose to put to bed the grumble in our soul.

Will you make music in your home today?

Your children need it.

Your husband needs it.

YOU need it.

Psalm 51:8 "Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice."