Yesterday morning I found myself ALONE, in my HOUSE, for 4 + hours!  It was amazing.  It was quiet.  It was peaceful.  It was a gift.  After doing nothing for an hour except searching the internet for alternative presidential candidates (I am thinking of voting for Vermin Supreme-everyone gets a free pony and not brushing your teeth would be against the law! -Just kidding.  I think) I decided I needed to be productive during this time of uninterrupted bliss. Ah... what to do? Scrapbook?  Exercise?  Phone a friend?  NAH!  Wash the kitchen floor! Yes!!!  Whoa there Lynn!  You lead an exciting life.  Well, that's the thing right?  20 years ago I would have thought I was crazy.  But you realize that it is the simple things in life that really add to your joy and peace. I did something I don't get to do very often,  I put on some of my favorite music (no -NOT Bruce).  This artist is what my children refer to as "Mommy music."  And that she is.   If you have never heard Marie Ballet I would highly recommended her.  Her music speaks to a mother's soul no matter what stage of motherhood you are in.  Listening to her is a mini retreat.  It is a way to center yourself in what really matters.  She understands where you are coming from and she helps you move forward.  No matter how many times I listen to her there is always one or two songs that speak to me at that moment, that day, about where I am in my life.  I am reminded of God's love for me and how He has called me into this vocation.   I am renewed with strength. I washed and sang. I cried a little, And I thoroughly enjoyed myself.  Ahh.  I looked around my clean, sparkly domain and smiled with peace and success. I turned to leave the kitchen and tackle the next project, folding laundry, when I heard 5 people explode into the house with wet, muddy boots, and exclaim, "MOM! Where are you?"

If you have a chance today.  Take a listen to some of Marie's songs.  You won't mind when your clean kitchen floor has mud prints on it!

http://www.mariebellet.com/