Every moment precious

One of the many things that I am learning is that every moment with my family is precious. I felt that I knew that before I started working, but now it is even more true since I have less time to spend with them. I am trying to remind myself that the dishes and vacuuming just won't get done right now after I get home from work because I only have 1 1/2 hours to see my kids before they go to bed. And usually after bedtime I don't feel like doing housework anyway. Luckily the pile of dishes in the sink is not a big one because Mike does a great job of keeping up during the day while I am gone. I am slowly adjusting to the working world again and realize how different it is from staying home. Staying at home is definitely the more physically and mentally exhausting job but also very rewarding. Please be encouraging to all stay at home mothers of preschoolers (and dads that stay home too). I now can relate to both working and stay at home moms and know that both situations have their ups and downs. I will continue to pray for wisdom and God's help in balancing work and family.