“Lose this day loitering, and ’twill be the same storySomedays it is hard to get up. Especially when I've had less sleep than I planned. But, not getting up until later doesn't solve any problems.
To-morrow; and the next, more dilatory:
The indecision brings its own delays,
And days are lost, lamenting o’er lost days,” -Marlowe
So, we've made a goal in our house of being early risers and being productive. Early for me means before 6:30. The kids are up by 7 am. And it's great! Even the two children who are prone to sleeping till 9 am are adjusting.
I've always loved mornings. They are so peaceful. I had a job once with flexible hours. I chose to be at work at 5:30 am, getting off at 2 pm, and I had the rest of the day free. It was so enjoyable and productive.
Each day I ask the Lord what my biggest priority should be, and I work on that first, until it is done. Everything else, including dishes and laundry, is optional.
Yesterday it was getting the garden planted. Today, it's reading. Specifically finishing the book Simplicity Parenting by Kim John Payne. I was surprised by that being the priority, until Oliver threw up on me this morning and I realized that my productivity would be severely hampered by a sick and clingy baby.
God should always be involved in our goal-setting and daily planning. He knows what our final destination and the best way for us to get there.
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