good mama

i instituted a day of rest for my daughter a few weeks ago.  she can veg. or hang out.  or watch tv.  or whatever.  she just isn't expected to work.  i encouraged her to take sunday and make sure she was prepared with homework and such earlier.  though she has been busy, as the weeks have gone by, she has embraced this opportunity.  she even seeks to have the dishwasher done on saturday, and her laundry.  it's really sweet.  and i'm a good mama because i saw the need for rest in her.  she lies down on the couch after eating on sunday afternoon and after awhile, she is OUT.  i mean truly out...snoring out.  she takes long sunday afternoon naps.  it's so good for her.  kids are too busy.  too connected.  this is a reboot and reset day.  it helps her heart and mind.  her spirit is lighter.
life is busy around her.  busyness is not a spiritual gift.  it might even be a hindrance.  so, i released her from sunday responsibilities.  well, she did hold the ladder for me today while i took leaves out of the gutters, but that's it. :)
we spent years living in an environment where nothing was ever enough.  now, i am having to start from scratch to create what is truly healthy.
working each day a little bit around the house keeps things tidy.  i am teaching my girl.  she's getting it.
she's happy.  i love seeing her happy.
absolutely love it.
i adore her.
blessings.