tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post1166647938209425369..comments2024-03-27T05:20:57.996-04:00Comments on Monica Wilkinson: On Table Beauty and Reduced CapacityMonica Wilkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17235919587298518908noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-67251823279826379572017-11-16T15:26:26.674-05:002017-11-16T15:26:26.674-05:00I am currently pregnant with #5, homeschooling age...I am currently pregnant with #5, homeschooling ages 8, 6, 4, and 2. I feel how much older I am with this baby versus the earlier ones, and also just the amount of caring I must do. Yet I still need some time for quiet, and to have the house running. The kids are increasingly helpful, but I definitely see needing to scale back what I might like to do. At the same time, these are some of the best years of my life, I am sure, and I want to enjoy them and create beautiful memories. It's hard to find the balance sometimes! I look forward to hearing more of your thoughts.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03647116892177098796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-32119536343662163362017-11-14T23:03:54.317-05:002017-11-14T23:03:54.317-05:00Yes! As you know we have similar ages in children ...Yes! As you know we have similar ages in children (Younger two) and I have noticed a huge shift this year. I am also babysitting a 6 month old and have senior graduating. Crazy busy! Mrs. Chrissy Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09516870555452352931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-88588650971241019362017-11-14T08:13:37.118-05:002017-11-14T08:13:37.118-05:00This is an interesting thought, Monica. This past ...This is an interesting thought, Monica. This past year and an accumulation of several rather stretching years have left me having a really hard time being motivated with homemaking. Primarily, cleaning. And keeping some sort of routine so it doesn't pile up. Figuratively and literally. LOL<br /><br />I'm hosting my family-in-law for Thanksgiving this year for the first time! This has been a good time to get going with cleaning and decluttering. Each day I feel better about my progress. I'm also being mindful to not seek perfection but to do what God requires of me. Perfection is stressful but simple obedience to the Father brings peace. <br /><br />Your table is so pretty and cozy; almost makes me want to do an outdoor Thanksgiving dinner!Mary Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03129793790973176351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-42606677437649837472017-11-13T09:20:10.357-05:002017-11-13T09:20:10.357-05:00Your table was beautiful. It looks like such a coz...Your table was beautiful. It looks like such a cozy place to sit and relax. I know what u mean about capacity. My families lived have changed so much since much my children have gotten older. This year has been a hard year. Reading your blog has been a resting place to see all the slow and beauty. My oldest daughter is getting married next month. It has been very hard for me to let her go since she is only 18 but I know I have God on my side. Thank you for making things look so homey and beautiful.Chellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01308094080741951253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-32902436992343835402017-11-13T08:15:02.623-05:002017-11-13T08:15:02.623-05:00Yes. We have 2 teenagers in the house and a 12 yea...Yes. We have 2 teenagers in the house and a 12 year old. We find ourselves more worn down after the day than when they were babies. It is a season (I keep telling myself). I actually was thinking this morning about how my thoughts and actions have shifted through the years regarding activities and fun at home with the kids. Thanks for sharing. Love the quote. I may share it. Lisa M.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-49897220453527018162017-11-13T07:25:29.529-05:002017-11-13T07:25:29.529-05:00Monica, I could have written this. Even though I ...Monica, I could have written this. Even though I am home most of the time I don't feel the ease to bake, clean, decorate and craft that I have in the past. I know that most of it has to do with the season I'm in. As much as I love our new role as a homeschool family it has added a new dynamic to my life. The energy I use to have for housework and fluffing the nest seems to be directed to math. That is the hardest subject for us and I find that most days after we struggle through there isn't much left of me for more then the basics. I hope that in time the season will shift and I will find the energy once again for the things I love. Know that you are not alone, my friend, and I've found that although these seasons are hard they add wisdom to our lives and thankfully don't last forever. Wendihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02547001714523524390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-30178254897062166102017-11-13T07:18:23.903-05:002017-11-13T07:18:23.903-05:00Thanks for sharing, Monica. I am amazed by your ta...Thanks for sharing, Monica. I am amazed by your talent for setting beautiful tables!<br /><br />Pastor Brian shared a quote from Ann Voskamp yesterday to end our sermon--this may not be verbatim since it's from memory: "Bind yourself to Jesus and He will free you from all that binds you." Anyway, just something I've been thinking about.<br /><br />Love you!*carrie*https://www.blogger.com/profile/10545859613596796648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-86494667670762039322017-11-13T06:18:03.045-05:002017-11-13T06:18:03.045-05:00Yes, right there with you. I long to have the tim...Yes, right there with you. I long to have the time and energy to do my usual baking and decorating, but I don't have the focus to do it. It makes me kind of sad, but I know this is a season. My husband is having some health issues and he and our kids need my full attention right now. I did find a candle I enjoy from White Barn candle, I think it is chestnut and clove. Just lighting that on the stove makes me feel happy and cozy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com