Friday, April 8, 2011

A fuzzy morning

Today is one of those days when I must do everything or I must do nothing. How do you find the balance of what is worthwhile and needful compared to simply going through the expected motions of your life? Don't panic--the children have been fed. (That falls under the needful category. I've found if you don't feed them everyday they get noticeably upset.) They have also been clothed and brushed and what-have-you. Is it worth it for me to marinate some chicken for dinner when I haven't even showered yet? Is it even a good idea to shower when I haven't done my expected workout? Why should I workout when it takes up a huge chunk of my morning and really I'm just so tired? It makes sense that I would be tired after reading a whole book in one sitting until 2:00am last night. But I needed to read that book, the same way I need chocolate when I'm stressed. (Oh, and I ate a bunch of chocolate chips too, which consequently gave me a headache. Huge Costco bag of chocolate chips? Best idea ever. Or worst.) So what is needful? What is the most important thing? This question always points to the best of all answers--you know, the ones you always repeat in sunday school: Pray, then read the scriptures. Huh, guess I'd better go get my priorities straight. I know there are women out there who are just like me, who have days of doubt and confusion of purpose. Sometimes it helps to know that you're not the only one struggling with everyday life--the only one who misses the seemingly obvious answers. It won't last forever. Just take one step at a time. Okay, now I'm going to go following the prompting. Then perhaps I'll start with getting dressed...

3 comments:

pinksuedeshoe said...

On Thursday I wore my bathrobe until 2 in the afternoon.

Emily S. said...

...and you are a blogger too! Very fun.

Mikelle and Ben said...

I love this post! This is how I feel almost everyday...no really! For me, it seems like I have to choose between getting the kids ready for the day, or myself! The kids usually win and I end up in my pj's all day with no makeup. Plus, most days I don't feel like I accomplish much besides dishes and sometimes laundry. Such is the life of a stay-at-home mother, I suppose.