Biblical Character Trait: Orderly

This week I decided to mix two curriculums together for Sarah. I love the .Hubbardscupboard free curriculum that i'm using. I was using the 3 y/o curriculum "Bible and Rhyme". I love that this goes over numbers but I really like the 4 y/o curriculum on Character. So I decided to blend them and take the best of both for Sarah. Next year my plan is to use Bob Jones.

So this first week we did "Orderly". I am a very organized person but even so, once we started studying the scripture and reciting our memory verse, "But everything should be done in a fitting and orderly way" 1 Cor. 14:40, I was a bit convicted.

I've noticed that my home can go from Orderly / Clean to chaos in SECONDS!! I don't understand how it can turn so quickly but with two little ones, an older son, sewing, preschool and just good ole' living...this is one busy house.

This started me thinking, "What is orderly". I think this will look differently to many mom's. This is also something that can make many mom's feel inferior if their homes are not in order. I can't say that I blame them but here are a few things to remember:

1: Orderly mean to have everything in their place and to do things in an orderly manner.
This doesn't mean perfection. This doesn't mean that your home has to be spotless. You can have everything in it's place and leave the dust there too.

2. I think orderly has alot to do with priorities. If you're on the phone, and your home is messy, then it's time to order you day in a better manner. As I say to my little ones.."Work first, then play". The same goes for mama too.

3. I think a loose routine is great, some mama's like a strict schedule. If it works for you....do it!!!

Sarah is enjoying our bible lesson this week and sings alot of songs to support this scripture character. She is also the first to point out when something isn't orderly. At first this might sound annoying but it's something I hope sticks with her. Maybe when she's old enough, she can help me keep my home from going clean to chaos in 2 seconds. After all the Lord tells us, "Train up a child in the way they should go...".

God Bless,
Laura