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This Post was written on Monday, 8/20, but never finished. I am publishing it now because it's a good set up to the blog I just posted, "In Which I Am Feeling..."

Okay, so I kinda thought things would be different. My chief complaint as a new, homeschool mom of three, is that I feel hurried and interrupted. Like there's never enough time to get enough done and I'm constantly in motion, and whatever task I'm working on will shortly be interrupted for something or by someone. 

So I joined this accountability group called Hello Mornings! Basically they encourage you to get up early and start your day right, with exercise and time with the Lord. There's flexibility to do what works with your life, but also accountability and encouragement through your morning check in. Nice. 

So I went to bed early last night (well, as early as one can with an infant) and set my alarm for 5 AM. I did manage to drag myself out of my warm, comfy bed. I started a Bible study on 1 Peter (which was simpler than I thought it would be, but has a lot of potential to be exactly what I need to hear right now) and prayed. Madi woke up, so I nursed her, and by 6:30 I was doing a yoga work out. 

At 7, I woke Grayson up, got him ready for school and out the door by 7:45. Then I got myself ready and Brooklyn up. In a few minutes we'll head down to our school room for school. 

I feel...disappointed. I guess maybe I thought starting the day early would give it some magical quality that would make the day go well. But I still feel just as hurried as before. 


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