Finding Routine

For the first time, in my life, I have no set routine. For those of you who know me, you know how CRAZY that makes me. LA started school this week. My day now consists of getting her up, drinking coffee, taking her to school, coming home- waiting for job interviews, praying for phone calls about job interviews, and being disappointed when it is time to pick her up without job interviews. So yesterday, I took the bull by its horns, figuratively, and made a "to do" list. My schedule now includes a scheduled time with God-each day without fail, a few tasks to be done in the home- trying to not be so OCD for a husband who is NOT OCD in the least, looking for jobs- but not being anxious when they do not come, and spending quality time with my husband. There is the joy of my day. Spending time with Jon. Since I took the non-traditional way of parenting before marriage, this time is precious. We don't have the luxury of your typical newlyweds. We have a middle schooler... Which makes life interesting. So this week, I have learned the power of waiting, not panicking but waiting and treasuring these waiting moments.