My Counter... It is sad how often I let it determine how I feel about myself as a mother. I look at it and I think. What a mess! Why can't I ever keep things looking nice?
As I stared once again feeling condemned by my counter I realized that the majority of these items had only landed there in the last hour. I decided to snap this picture and go back over all the things I see and tell myself why they are there.
The bottle of medicine is there because I was getting a headache and it was making me grumpy... I take care of myself so I am a happy Mommy.
The flier is for a sale is because I try never to buy something unless it is on sale and even then usually the flier just sits on my counter and is eventually tossed out ... I am careful with our money.
The Kindle is because I had been reading through my Bible study.... I value God's Word.
The Sun glasses are because we had been going in and out all day... I like to spend time outside.
The toy microphone started out precious as I listened to my babies sing into it. It had to be removed and "put up" because an argument over ownership started... I love to hear my babies sing and I don't allow fighting over toys.
The books are on the counter because I looked at books with Baby and pointed to objects with him... I think learning is important and I love spending time with him.
The stack of mail ... Because that is the sort of thing I can never get to when it first enters the house... I prioritize my time.
The teacup sits in the center of the counter because I took time out to make a little cinnamon sugar mix for the kids because they have been rejecting cereal lately... I care that the kids with low-iron eat their iron rich cereals.
The red bowl collects my daily scraps for our chickens... I even want to make the chickens happy.
The plates are all sat out so I can easily serve everyone's dinner... Because I like us all to sit down at the table at the same time together.
The baby formula feeds the littlest member of our family... I don't like my kids hungry and fussy.
The camera lets me snap a picture at a moments notice (although usually my oldest are snapping those pics)... I believe the best pictures don't happen when they are planned.
The orange box is full of books I need to return to a friend... I save money by borrowing things instead of buying.
The frying pan holds the beginnings of our dinner... I cook good meals for my family.
The zucchini just came in from our garden... I like fresh produce.
My counter says a lot of things about who I am, but it is not a condemnation of me as a mother or wife. I need to remember not to listen to the nasty voice that is always trying to convince me I am not good enough.
What about you? Does your counter reveal your priorities too?
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