Summertime

What do you think of when you think of "Summertime?" Do you think beaches, water, picnics, swimming, vacations, fresh fruit, relaxation?  Well I do.  Summer is known for unplanned fun, living in the moment and enjoying family and friends.  For me, Summer is a time where I can devote hours on end to my children, which I love.  Plus, Summer has always been one of my favorite times of year because of the fact that it is expected and accepted to "go with the flow" "live in the moment" or have a "lazy day" here and there but I have to be honest, it's my favorite time of year and I'm struggling.  

I have deadlines, projects, work, etc. the list goes on and on and yet I can't seem to get it together.  It is like this "summer vibe" is on overload within me.  I can't seem to finish anything!  My mind wanders, I'm feeling overwhelmed by the littlest tasks, it's crazy!  In my many years of Motherhood, I have never struggled like I am this summer.  I have had a very successful and family-filled summers before.  I know how to have balance but not this time.  Granted, I have had a ton on my plate but it's weird...I always function best when I have many tasks to complete oppose to just one, yet, this summer proves to be the opposite.

Being the person that I am, it is difficult for me to see my "list" not being completed! I feel like I am letting people down by not completing certain things that I have, in some cases, volunteered to do!  It is just not like me, at all.  Anyway, I have decided to stop beating myself up and do what I can and be realistic with what I can accomplish.  Maybe, I have been on overload for too long and my brain wants a break or maybe this is God asking me to do less and enjoy my blessings more, I dunno?!  Whatever the reason, I have been meditating on some of my favorite bible verses so I can refocus and I wanted to share them with you!

She is clothed in strength and dignity

She laughs without fear for the future,

When she speaks her words are wise

And she gives instructions with kindness.

She carefully watches everything in her household, 

And suffers nothing from laziness.

Proverbs 31:25-27

I pray that I carefully watch over everything in my household and that I suffer nothing from laziness!  And I pray that you do too!

P.S. I'd like to hear from you!  I guess I am kind of curious if I am the only one who feels like this?  Are you struggling to get things done?  Do you want to do nothing besides enjoy the summer sun and smell of fresh fruit?  If not, I'll take some advice? :)

Xoxo!

Jessica