mama got some help!

lately, i've been struggling with trying to get everything i need to get done and enjoy my time with the girls and S. however, it's been very difficult to get even the smallest of chores done around here. actually, IMPOSSIBLE... {in the 5 minutes i've sat at the computer, i've been interrupted 6 times- really} have i been lazy, unmotivated, discouraged, overwhelmed? YES, i have... i admit it, so the first thing is recognizing that i have a problem and the 2nd thing is to do something about it. a big part is that i have 3 sets of eyes starring back at me, 3 sets of hands grabbing at me, 3 sets of feet running after me, and 3 MOUTHS to feed ALL day long. it's very difficult to finish what i've started.

after a long hard look at my situation, i realized that something HAD to change. something HAD to give {as my husband so nicely puts it}. well, something did change, i found a little mamas helper, a sweet 12 year old girl who loves kids, she lives 1 mile away, and best of all she has no big summer plans.

she came over today, so that i could clean out closets and the kitchen pantry. i had 3 hours of uninterrupted time. the girls and S were having a great time and so was I!! we decided on one morning a week for her to come over and watch the kids so that i could get some projects done. {i've been feeling a little guilty this afternoon for having to pay someone to watch the kids while i clean- is there something wrong with that?}

the pantry before- don't look too closely.. yuck!

the pantry after- don't look too closely..

i was able to set aside some clothes for donation...

thank you Lord that i was able to be productive today. thank you for our little helper that was able to watch the kids, bless her. thank you for keeping them safe. i want to be better at managing my time, so that i can serve you more. help me to follow through and fill me with your spirit, so that i may better discern my priorities.