All is quiet as I finish up the piles of dishes and pots and pans from a long day in the farmhouse kitchen. There was a mid-morning request to make bagels, then two more requesting donut holes, and by 10 pm we were finishing up the last of not only those experiments, but sourdough cranberry bread, crescent rolls, more spiced nuts, and supper that turned into a three hour ordeal. If you're thinking I went all-out and made a gourmet meal, let me just admit that it was already made for me...all I needed to do was boil it! I was getting a little testy as the evening wore on as my five foot counter balanced a surprising number of kitchen implements, and I announced to all present that we would not be doing this again.
Now tonight, in the quiet hours before the voices begin again, I can fondly enjoy the craziness. I suppose it's a bit like childbirth...that distinct feeling of certain death and then such overwhelming joy that of course, I would do it all again.
For the JOY.
For the Learning
For the Companionship
For the Success
For the Fellowship
For the Laughter
This is why we do what we do...
...and mediate arguments, fix attitudes, kiss ouwies, wipe noses and a host of other issues that perhaps will be a different post...
"Thou will keep him in perfect peace, him whose mind is stayed on Thee, because he trusts in Thee" Isaiah 26:3
Goodnight, friends. Make plans to enjoy your kiddos tomorrow.
11 comments:
Hello My Sweet Friend... :)
I was just about to sign out myself when I saw your post come up..So I rushed on over here to say hello..."HELLO"...I was just telling Jenna that I do wish we were closer...I think of you often and would love to be able to call you up and say... "Would today be a good day to visit..." or more like " I'm coming over...what's for lunch.." : )
It has been a bit busy here as you know...but a GOOD busy...as we are learning some new things...
Well..A BIG BIG BIG hug to you...
Much Love to you and yours
In Christ
Angelina
Wow that is a busy day...I sigh just thinking about it because my days can be like that as well.
House is also quiet now with everyone in bed...candles flickering and just the tapping of the keyboard.
Have a blessed day tomorrow.
Connie
I Miss you dear friend and pray that all is wonderful with the Regan Family Farm:) Catherine Anne
All I can say is...thank you for this post! God used your realness and humility to hold me accountable!
May joy be yours in abundance this day!
Mendi
Sounds like an eventful and busy day...filled with lots of memories. :) You were a busy crew, that's for sure! Enjoy your goodies. Everything sounds tasty...and wouldn't last long in my house. :)
It is all for the joy of it!
Why do we do it? because without it I will fill incomplete :)
blessings...M.
AMEN! Such timely words, so true..and I love your verses! I never thought about the childbirth analogy- that's a good one. Have a wonderful day!
If you have a recipe for the sourdough cranberry bread, I would love to try it if you are interested in sharing. I began a "starter" in November and am developing ways to use it.
Krista
I love it!!!
"The feeling of certain death" yup, that describes childbirth at one stage or another :-)
Those bagels sound yummy!! I think we'll whip up some pretzels soon. So delicious and easy.
Hugs sweet friend~ Cinnamon
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What a beautiful post! It does sound like your household was very busy there!
I think we are blessed to be mothers & have all this chaos & craziness!
Have a wonderful day - enjoy your precious family
Renata:)
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