Well, since embracing my role as a homemaker, I've been learning a lot of new things. I'd like to share some of the things that I've learned and hopefully pass these things down to my daughter as well.
The one great thing about being home with the kids is that I can get them to work with me in the home. It opens up so many opportunities to teach from a godly perspective and share my beliefs with my kids. Deuteronomy 6:7 tells me to "[i]mpress them (God's commands) on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up." In every aspect of life I can share with my children how God wants us to live.
This past Saturday I moved the kitchen furniture and scrubbed the floor on my hands and knees. (Note to self: Don't attempt this again until after I have healed from surgery!) I asked Cate to help me by scrubbing the baseboards and walls while I scrubbed the floor. She got a little sloppy with her work, and I was able to share with her why we put all of our effort into our work. I quoted a couple of Scriptures. I think she got the message, because then she cut a rag for her brother to help out too!
I absolutely loved that little window of opportunity to teach Cate some of God's truth. I have seen her growing and changing this summer, and I'm so happy about it. It's been an exciting time as I figure out how this homemaking and raising kids thing works. I feel like I'm doing what I was made to do. I know Cate is happier as a result. I'm not sure about James, but he is constantly singing some happy little song. I think he's happy too.
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