"If you spend the majority of your days in the company of babies, toddlers, tweens or teens, then your happiness will be directly proportional to your ability to laugh often and enjoy the chaos. The child-rearing years, in particular, are meant to be hectic, playful, and fun!"
-Rachel Campos-Duffy

Monday, January 05, 2015

7: An Experimental Mutiny Against Excess-Chapter 2 Day 4


Day 4 -

Well.  It happened.  I didn't get my laundry washed and dried in an ample amount of time, so I wore a damp coat to church today.  I don't think anyone was the wiser, but it sure didn't feel so great to wear a damp coat out in MN's sub zero temps.

It got me thinking about what homeless people experience in these frigid temps. I really can't complain about my 7 item wardrobe this month, because I'm sure there are people in the world who would find a 7 item wardrobe simply amazing!  And, sure my damp Winter Coat was uncomfortable, but not nearly as uncomfortable as not having a Winter Coat at all.  I'm certainly feeling grateful for having what I have.

On another less serious note, who knew picking out your socks each morning could bring such joy!  It's really the only creative freedom I have in my wardrobe right now.  And I need creativity for my soul! Now I only wished I could find a way for my children to want to play the "Match the Socks Game"!

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