X is for Spots

I am sure you are familiar with spots. We are all moms, so we see spots every day.

If you are like me, the first spot you see is a coffee stain on your clean shirt about five seconds after you pour your first cup of coffee.

Then you have to decide to throw it in the wash or just leave it. Afterall there will be many others joining it throughout the day, right?

The next spot is the place you settle for a few minutes of time to yourself before the children get up.

This is a cozy spot, I hope. At least it is quiet and you can drink that first cup of steaming coffee and sit for a bit. This is the spot where I get in synch with myself. I read some scripture, do some thinking, and finally make notes of all the things I have to get done today.

And that leads to the next spot which is all about your kids, usually.

If you are a mom with young children, that spot is probably the kitchen to make breakfast but if your children are older (like mine) and do most of their school after the sun goes down, then that spot is probably the computer to read and write and connect with your homeschooling world.

There are many other spots you see during the day and if you are like me, many of those activities leave their mark on your shirt. (especially if you have little ones!)

In fact it can sometimes feel like your day is a treasure hunt, looking for those hidden spots. Where the dog left your shoe, or where your daughter dropped your phone the last time she used it. Those treasure hunts may not be that fun, but they are necessary.