I know, I know... it isn't quite spring yet and we've still got at least one good Michigan storm coming in the next couple of weeks, but these first two days of March have been so nice and sunny it's felt a little bit like spring is just around the corner. So, in the spirit of spring, we've been doing some cleaning.
Stanley Steamer came to do the carpets last Wednesday. After two years of baby drool and sometimes leaky sippy cups, they needed a little more tlc than than my Oreck could give. It's so nice to have them feeling so fresh and clean. We even got the sofa done. And since all the smaller furniture needed to be moved before they came. . . a little reorganization was in order. For now, all the papers are filed away in the office, all the toys are in a bin, and all the dishes are in the correct cupboard. For now.
As nice as it is to have the house feeling fresh, it's even nicer to know that our Father is working to clean out our hearts as well. We are so blessed and thankful to be in a season and place were God is continually working to make us more like Him. Though we often fall so short, it's exciting to be challenged through the Word to love like Jesus commanded. I don't always know how that looks, and sometimes it's a little messier than I expect, but it's definitely worth it. Our joy is made complete by remaining in Him!
Eli even got in on the cleaning. He "helped" for almost 40 minutes before going to bed tonight!
2 comments:
What a workhorse! Come and do my floors next Eli! :0) Or do some cousin-Micah training when we see you soon! We'll be arriving in Midland on Sunday the 14th. Looking forward to seeing you all.
~An
thanks for the neat pictures....Eli is a great helper now I see gma
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