Read me book

Ella has always loved to read.  Since the moment it was possible, she would say to whoever sat down on the couch in our playroom, "Read me book."  Whether you sat down to relax, to do work, or even do laundry or tie your shoe, she'd say, "Read me book."  So today, my house was somewhat clean and the laundry was even done and I sat down to read to her as much as I could.  I read until my voice became hoarse.  Then we played file folder games I had created when her sisters were younger.  Matching patterns, colors, animals, shapes, and so on.  Then we moved on to clothespin games. We ended up reading more and playing outside.

As a mom of four there are true moments of insanity.  All four kids talking at once.  All four wanting something different.  I've played four different games at once before.  It's a normal feeling to be tugged in so many directions.

Tomorrow I am going to sub at the kids' school.  And Monday and Tuesday I will work at the Corn Maze. I am thankful that our sports season is coming to an end. (Don't get me wrong...football and cheerleading has been a lot of fun for our whole family!)  Despite so many moments of busyness, there are in between moments of  fresh air: like reading to Ella, listening to Eric play his guitar, helping Alayna write and draw, and letting Cailin do my hair.

My fresh air today was playing "school" with Ella. It's those special moments that makes me so very thankful.  The girls and I piled on the couch again tonight and reread all the books that I read Ella this morning.

Not sure how this is going to sound, but I think that God wants us to sit on his lap and to get comfy, cozy and say to Him, "Read me book."  He wants us to open His word, so He can teach us His knowledge...His insights, His peace, His love.  He has the advantage of being so awesome, that He doesn't ever feel tugged in too many directions.  He is amazing enough to teach and love completely to all, at once.  We should probably take Him up on His offers.

I think I can...I think I can...

November can't come soon enough.  Football, Cheerleading, AWANA, Guitar Lessons, Working at the Corn Maze, Substitute Teaching, Helping at Elevate, Having a Mom's Bible Study and a Wednesday Night Bible Study, Fall Festivals, Field trips...  I am holding up through all the busyness, well...all but my immune system.  It's that time of year when we need to get adjusted to having the windows open for the next six months.  My mind is scattered on so many topics to write about.  This is where I give up.  I promise to return.  Focused.  Soon.