Finding My Groove

It has been a couple weeks since I last wrote anything. Not because I haven't had anything to say, but because I was trying to re-set.

Have you ever been so caught up in your monotonous day-to-day that you forget how much more intentional you can be? For weeks my husband and I have been having conversations about how to be intentional with our time; what relationships to pour into with that time; how and what to prioritize; etc.

My evenings were down to a science-- I got dinner started when my husband let me know he was on his way home. We ate shortly after he walked through the door. We bathed Wilma, and she had a little bit of playtime with dada before I nursed her to sleep for bedtime. It was then time for house-maintenance and time with my spouse.

My mornings, however, were not so simple. I had been saying how I wanted to get up before Wilma, to have time to myself. In my last post, you likely read how "well" that was going... And I have discussed being more present throughout my days at home with Wilma-- sharing some ideas of what we do with our time.

But I felt like I wasn't using my time to the fullest. I needed a re-set.

Over the last two weeks, aside from an extended weekend vacation, I have been cognizant of my time and my intentionality with it. Each morning I wake up between 6 and 6:15. I drink my coffee, that had been pre-set the night before, journal conversations to God, and read the Word. After my coffee is gone, and I feel at a good stopping place in my Bible, I go get dressed, brush my teeth, and some days even put a little make-up on.

Now... babies are on their own schedule, as many mamas know! So, Wilma's wake-up time does not always allow for the exact same morning routine. But I use whatever time I have in the mornings to do as much of that routine as I can! After Wilma wakes, I nurse her and get on the floor to play. An hour or so goes by before I get breakfast to the table for us to sit down together and eat.

I won't bore you with a narrative of my entire day with a 7-month-old, but I will say that what we ARE doing, is prioritizing relationship.

I prioritize my relationship with God by dedicating time to prayer and devotion each morning.

I prioritize my relationship with my spouse by serving him. Including serving breakfast, (sometimes lunch), and dinner.

I prioritize my relationship with my child by focusing solely on her while we are playing.

My husband prioritizes me by dedicating quality time for conversation and cuddles every evening after Wilma is in bed.

As a family we prioritize friendships with other followers of Christ through bible studies, small groups, and serving in our church.

I feel like I finally have it down. My mornings feel more productive and less chaotic. My days feel more dedicated to my growing, thriving, child. And my evenings feel more connected to my spouse.

I am on the sunny side of my chaotic season; I have found my new groove; I am making my schedule work. If you feel like you are in a rut, I urge you to take a few minutes to write down what things/people are a priority to you. Fit those things into your timeline and let the other "stuff" fall aside for a while. Get in your groove. Take time with what's of top importance before adding other things back in! We are ever changing, ever evolving, thus our grooves will be too.

*Heavenly Father, I pray for those who feel like they are constantly turning in on two wheels. I pray for those who feel they are in a dry season. God, I pray for intentionality. Lord, as we live these busy lives here on earth, let us not forget to build our relationships with you and with others. Help us to not let the chaos overwhelm; for the Holy Spirit is here to guide us. Lead me to be loving, to be kind, and to proclaim your name in all I do and say today. Amen*