My friend did this YESTERDAY! She is an inspiration.

I had run to the 4-H extension office for our 4-H books and picked her up a family guide. I dropped it off on my way home.

   When I walked into her house her family was cleaning! She had a SMILE on her lips (she always smiles but this was a satisfied smile) The accomplishment of jobs well done were her crown for the day.

   I, on the other hand, was wearing the black cloud of the paper mess on my head. On the way home from her house I told the children, "We are going to do cleaning school!" I need to get the house "in order" or at least peaceful looking!

   Thus we did!

   I rewarded everyone at 6:30 PM with a popcorn party at the kitchen table with kool aid and then I read a chapter outloud from out reading book, Amy Charmicheal.

     Everyone was sitting and talking about how tired they were. It was a good time to tell them this is how I feel every night! They all got a good idea in their mind as why I am sometimes grouchy at night. They all were very appreciative to me last night. One son even stayed up and rubbed my feet and brushed my hair.

    I need to remember it is not all about PAPER work, but LIFE and HEART work!

    The lessons learned yesterday will have life long impact. Those papers they did will sit and rot. (the papers are necessary but not ALL THAT!)

   Lord, help me be a quiet example to my children. That I will joyfully teach them to help me in the tasks of the day. Yelling does not teach them! Help me to make time to SHOW them!

  I know I prefer when you gentle show me "how to" do it! Let me do it like you do!!!