Rest?
We didn’t really stop today on what is the day of rest for Christians. I’m not sure I really understand how to honor that belief, because a large part of our busyness comes from the day’s activities. We drove around 3 1/2 hours total going to and from church and choir. Then, you factor in the time we’re actually on site. That’s over 3 hours, plus the time it takes to get them dressed and fed and prepped for singing or memory work. I don’t see how we can rest when being an active participant at church requires this crazy schedule. I guess we could do away with travel soccer in between service times, but that would not go over well with my boys. We didn’t stop until about 10:00 tonight after they had eaten their snack before bed. I appreciate any insight from those of the same faith. Is this what your day looks like? I certainly don’t find it restful, but we are coming together to be with the church body as we are instructed to do. I just must be missing something from the theology side..
Shutting down for the night..vision blurry from fatigue, and the rooster will be crying all too soon telling me it’s time to teach!
In the woods
We spent a large part of the day at a friend’s house enjoying the outdoors. The kids fished, climbed hay bales, rode 4-wheelers, drove a tractor, watched the cows, and played with worms (because the fish weren’t biting). What a great experience for them. Around where we live, you have to pay money or stand in lines to enjoy farm activities like we did today.
Hubby and I escaped to the gym later to play a few rounds of racquetball. I’m a terrible racquetball player. I look like a spastic, injured fairy, but we had a good work-out while having a few laughs at my expense. Mexican for dinner-just the 2 of us while the kids stayed with grandma and grandpa:) Cards after dinner..we are all so competitive. No one likes to lose so games can get a bit lively.
Off to bed.. This is the earliest I’ve said good-night in a long time:)
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