Order and Symmetry

I'm the type of person that can not handle chaos. I like order and symmetry. This apparently does not work very well with motherhood. I do however love how motherhood changes my perspective and priorities. I still keep my house fairly clean and orderly, but some moments it's like a hurricane went through my house and I've learned to just pick certain things to clean up. It's like I have to look at my house in phases, otherwise I will go insane.

My first experience with an artistic/non-orderly person was my college dorm roommate, Kimberly Weeldreyer. I remember when we were moving our stuff in together and I was placing small items on the dresser for decoration. Now keep in mind that each piece was in the perfect spot and was positioned just right. She comes over and moves them all around and says something like not everything has to be symmetrical. Ummm, yes it does. I remember stepping back and realizing that my world was not the same world for everyone else and that I was going to have to adjust. This girl was going to teach me some things. She is still a very dear friend and I love her but that doesn't mean I would let her come change my house around...ha ha ha.

I think the same is happening with my kids. They are teaching me so much about myself. Sometimes I have to let go of what I want to control in order to allow them to be themselves and thrive in who God has created them to be and I love to watch them explore and learn.

While we teach our kids to learn and reflect we too are doing the same. I appreciate all the people in my life that have made me who I am today and I thank God for my kids who will continue to challenge me and make me a better person...most of the time, because sometimes they make me a bad person too, but let's try to keep those moments at bay :)