Life Together Not Apart

     Life together, not apart, is how we roll in the Lavelanet household. As hard as that is for me to learn, at times, there is no better way.

     I have to keep reminding myself - literally on a daily basis - that I am no longer alone in the daily tasks I do. I have children watching me and learning from me. Their observation skills sky-rocket, and I need to be willing to let them see. Them seeing me brushing my teeth, washing my hands, doing the dishes, weeding the garden, reading books, reading the Bible, on my knees praying, talking on the phone, doing work on the computer, playing piano, worshiping the LORD through dance, lifting up my hands in praise, etc. - them seeing all of those things and much, much more help them understand how life works. As they observe, they put pieces together in their mind of how to do life.

     So as much as I want to get my things done, apart from the boys being their to witness each detail - also to have the opportunity to concentrate and feel normal - I need to remind myself that I am not alone. Not doing life solo is a blessing, and I need God to continue to show me how to do it all with the boys - teaching them along the way.

     "God, give me grace and strength for the day's work and the day's play. Lead me in guiding the boys; lead me in training the boys. Help me speak righteously, act righteously, and live righteously. Help them understand and learn what they need to. Show them Your ways, LORD; show us Your ways."