A Child's Prayer

Normally I do not add extra blogs during the day, but my dad sent me an email and I just had to share it here. It touched my heart and made me think about my life. It reminds me of the day to day in our house.

Dear God, are You still awake?Have You got a minute or two?
You're pretty good at understanding,And I really need to talk to You.
You see, Mommy came to tuck me in,Like she does every night.I was trying to play a trick on her,Since she can't see without the light.
I was going to close my eyesAnd pretend to be asleep.But when I heard her crying,I didn't dare let out a peep.
She started talking to you, God.Did You hear the things she said?Could You hear what she was sayingAs she stood beside my bed?
Why would Mommy be so sad?I wondered just what I had done,And then I began to rememberit all As she named them one by one...
This morning we worked in the garden,But, honest, I really didn't knowThat if I picked all those little yellow bloomsThe tomatoes wouldn't grow!
Charlie and I were trying to be helpers,'Cause I know that's what Mommy needs,But I don't think she was too happy with uswhen we pulled up carrots instead of weeds.
Mommy said we should stop for the day,she decided we had helped quite enough.I sure had worked up an appetite...I didn't know gardening was so tough!
we had peanut-butter and jelly for lunchand I shared too much, I guess...But I didn't realize until I was donethat Charlie had made such a mess.
Mommy said she needed a nap,she had one of her headaches today.She told me to keep an eye on my sisterand find something quiet to play.
Well, God, do You remember all those curlsyou gave my little sister Jenny?We played barber shop...very quietly...and now, well, she doesn't have any.
Boy, was Mommy mad at me...I had to go sit on my bed.She said never to cut "people hair" again.I guess I'll practice on Charlie instead.
We sat and watched poor old Albert,I just knew he must be so boredGoing round and roundin the same place all day,Wouldn't You think so, Lord?
I didn't think it would hurtto let him out for a while.I mean, mice need exercise, too.By the way, have You seen Albert lately?He's been sort of missing since two.
Mommy sent us outside for the rest of the day.She said we needed fresh air.But when Daddy came home she told himhe was trying to get something out of her hair.
We thought Mommy needed cheering up,so we decided to brighten her day.But, God, did You see the look on her faceWhen we gave her that pretty bouquet?
We had gotten a little bit dirty,so Mommy said to get in the tub."Use soap this time," she reminded,"and please don't forget to scrub."
Charlie didn't like the water too much,but I lathered up real good.I knew Mommy would be so proud of meFor cleaning up like I should.
I went downstairs to the table,but during dinner it started to rain...I'd forgotten to turn off the water, it seems,and I hadn't unplugged the drain!
I decided right then it was just about timeto start getting ready for bed,When Mommy said, "It's sure been a long day," And her face began turning all red.
I lay there listening to Mommyas she told You about our day.I thought about all of the things I had doneand I wondered what I should say.
I was just about to tell herthat I'd been awake all along,And ask her to please forgive mefor all of those thing I'd done wrong.
When suddenly, I heard her whisper,"God, forgive me for today...For not being more understandingwhen those problems came my way...
For not handling situations in the wayYou wanted me to...for getting angryand losing my temper,Things I know You don't want me to do.
And, God, please give me more patience,Help me make it through another day,I'll do better tomorrow, I promise... In Jesus' name I pray."
Wiping her eyes, she kissed meand knelt here beside my bed.She stroked my hair for a little while..."I love you, precious," Mommy said.
She left the room without ever knowingThat I'd been awake all the time.And God, could we make it our little secret?You know, just Yours and mine?
I'm sorry I was so much trouble today,I really didn't mean to be...Daddy says it's tough being a kid sometimes,but I think it's harder on Mommy than me.
Well, goodnight, God. Thanks for listening.It's sure nice to know You're there.I feel so much better when I talk to You'cause You always hear my prayer.
And I'll do better tomorrow, I promise...Just You wait and see!I'll try not to be so much trouble again,But, God,please give more patience to Mommy......Just in case! Amen.

11-6-08 to do

Well, I accomplished almost all my list for the 5th. I even did a bunch not on it. woohoo me. I hope u all got a lot done too. It is 7:10 and I am getting ready to put the kids to bed soon, so I thought I would jump on and post my list for Thursday the 6th real quick.

1. wake up 5am
2. make coffee
3. workout
4. shower
5. make bed
6. wake girls
7. do girls hair
8. send girls to school
9. start fire
10. make Daddy, Jewel, and Moose pancakes
11. feed Daddy, Jewel,Moose 12. clean off table
13. clean kitchen
14. dress Jewel and Moose
15. set up baby cage
16. start wash
17. feed fire
18. clean bedroom (15)
19. clean bedroom (15)
20. clean bedroom (15)
21. clean bedroom (15)
22. clean bathroom (15)
23. clean bathroom (15)
24. fix girls sink
25. feed fire
26. make lunch (leftovers)
27. Moose down for nap
28. clean kitchen
29. make zucchini cookies
30. reboot wash
31. fold/ put away laundry
32. feed fire
33. bake pineapple upside down cake
34. set table
35. wood on the fire
36. cut up cutlets/clean kitchen
37. pack kids into suburban
38.Nut’s Parent/Teacher Conference
39. check mail
40. make broth
41. start rice-a-roni
42. start cutlets
43. start corn
44. finish gravy
45. dinner time
46. clear table
47. dessert time
48. clear table
49. feed fire
50. wash dishes/ kids clean room
51. kids in tub
52. kids ready for bed
53. Moose in bed
54. story
55. girls to bed
56. momma time
57. feed fire
58. straighten living room
59. straighten bathroom
60. put away dishes
61. start washer on delay
62. bank fire
63. fill humidifier
64. make sure porch light is on
65. bedtime 10:30

Tomorrow’s goals:
-general upkeep
- catch up on more laundry
- clean guest bathroom
- finish planning trip
- make chore charts
-family meeting about chore charts

Stay motivated, enjoy something new today, take 5 minutes for yourself even if it means hiding in the bathroom, and have a wonderful day. Hugz.

miss me much?

Well, it has been a while since I was here, hasn't it?
No excuses. Just know that I am back and ready for the day.

November 5, 2008
Heather’s To-Do list
I am a thoughtful and capable person. I can maneuver past any obstacle that is placed in my way. Barriers may attempt to block my path, but I will remain resolute. I am motivated to achieve my goals, and I will not be hindered.
I recognize my talents and abilities and know that I am strong and competent. There is nothing that I cannot do. I can conquer my fear of the unknown and I am on a path of no resistance.
My strength is what gets me through each day and helps me to be self confident in who I am. I have no reason to doubt that I can do anything

5:00am wake up
make coffee
workout
take zucchini from freezer
shower
make bed
wake girls
do girls hair
send girls to school/start bread
make Jewel and Moose boiled eggs
feed Jewel and Moose

8:00am clean off table
dress Jewel and Moose
set up baby cage
start wash
clean bedroom (15)
clean bedroom (15)
rise bread
clean bedroom (15)
clean bedroom (15)
clean bathroom (15)

10:00am bake bread
clean bathroom (15)
make lunch (leftovers)
clean kitchen

1:00pm make zucchini bread
reboot wash
fold/ put away laundry
bake pineapple upside down cake
set table
wood on the fire

4:15pm cut up cutlets
make broth
start rice-a-roni
start cutlets
start corn
finish gravy

5:30pm dinner time
clear table
dessert
clear table
wood on the fire
wash dishes/ kids clean room
kids in tub
kids ready for bed

7:15pm story
kids to bed
chicken out for dinner (chicken ala king)
momma time
bank fire
straighten living room
straighten bathroom
put away dishes
fill humidifier

10:30 bedtime

Tomorrow’s goals:
-general upkeep
- make white bread
- catch up on more laundry
- clean guest bathroom
- finish planning trip
- make chore charts
-family meeting about chore charts > Friday

Mine as well know, the workout did not happen, that stupid DVD is still missing. When my room is clean today, maybe I will have found it. If not, then I either loned it out or, it is gone forever. If it is gone, I will have to invest in another. That dance DVD makes me feel like an elephant trying to do ballet. Oh well, such is life. Also, update: dinner tonight and dinner tomorrow are switched since Daddy's fav is cutlets and he just told me tonight he will be late coming home. Cutlets do not reheat well. At least I have a plan. Have a great day and stay motivated.