Quiet Time

We've been reading Kaela's new story Bible to the kids before bed each night, and we're just past Moses. All week long, we've read about Moses--leading the Israelites out of Egypt, crossing the parted sea, receiving the 10 Commandments. And all week long, every time Moses gets to get away from the people for awhile, I am so jealous! :-) We were reading about Moses going up on the mountain and leaving Aaron in charge (bad move), and he got to spend 40 days with God up on the mountain. 40 days. With God. As I'm reading, I'm praying in my head, "Lord, what I wouldn't give for just 40 hours. Or even 40 minutes!" I can't even hear myself think these days!

I love my life. Children ARE my life. But I am surrounded by the young and the needy literally every waking minute. I don't even know when I last got to take a bath by myself. And I am tired.

So I have a plan. Tonight I drank a big cup of coffee, kissed my family goodnight, and am going to settle down with my Bible and A Voice in the Wind. Downstairs. By myself. Up way too late! Until I can hear myself think again. And after that, until even that quiets. Then in the morning, Eric will cover the breakfast shift and I can sleep until the room is filled with sunshine. Then we can meander down to Mom's for some family time that is every bit as restorative as the alone time can be.

I. Am. So. Excited.

(Yes, it really is the small things...)

Hoping your weekend is full of peace!