BIG Things

"Your picking up toys on the living room floor for the 15th time today
Matching up socks
Sweeping up lost cheerios that got away

You put a baby on your hip
Color on your lips and head out the door

While I may not know you,
I bet I know you
Wonder sometimes, does it matter at all?

Well let me remind you, it all matters just as long
As you do everything you do to the glory of the One who made you,
Cause he made you,
To do
Every little thing that you do
To bring a smile to His face
Tell the story of grace
With every move that you make
And every little thing you do"

These lyrics come from a song by Steven Curtis Chapman.  I had never really listened to the words until the other day.  I had been complaining to Brandon about how many times I clean the living room in one day and how long it takes  does not take my kids to destroy it again.  He told me I reminded him of this song.  That got me thinking.  I absolutely LOVE being able to stay at home with my children.  I am so thankful that God has blessed us so that I am able to do that.  That being said, I also realize how easy it is to feel unproductive and insignificant when you spend all day with the "littles".  And then I read the words to this chorus.  I may not be reaching the lost in a way that I hope to be able to do someday, but I am making a difference in the lives of my children and teaching them to love Jesus and others.  We are planning to make a lot of changes in our family over the next year or so.  I know it is so important for me to help them through this transition.  I am so thankful that God considers the "little things" BIG things.

And, you knew it was coming...pics of my littles: