Balance and Grace

My biggest struggle right now is with balance, especially in regards to time management. Everything has a time, I just can't figure out when it is. Time to play with the kids. Time to exercise. Time to clean and organize the house. Time with Jeff (I can't remember the last time we had time together without kids). Time to myself. Right now I need time to tan. That may sound silly but when it is 90 degrees out I really want to wear shorts. Last night I did something horrible. I finished making dinner and was baking cookies. The sun pours into our kitchen that time of day. It was 82 degrees in the kitchen! I was so hot. I told Jeff I just need to go cool off. I laid across my bed and woke up this morning!! Next thing I knew Jeff was telling it was 5am and time to get up. I feel so out of sorts this morning. I don't like that. I didn't finish cleaning the kitchen. The back door was left unlocked. I left my van windows down all night. I didn't kiss the kids good night. I didn't lay clothes out for today. I hate waking up and feeling behind. I am reminded this morning that God is good and offers lots of grace. My unfinished to do list from yesterday is not important. We will manage. The day will move forward. But what is important is God and his Grace. I can't remember the last time I went to bed so early. I must have needed the rest. He must have known that. Today even though I feel a little behind. I also feel refreshed and ready to tackle my day. I feel blessed that I was up at 5am. Starting my day early is the best way to start. I have been blessed with alone time this morning to prepare for the day. It is so comforting to know that God is always with us, He knows what our needs are (even when we may not know) and that we don't have to be perfect!