Balance: A rarity

When I reflect on today, the word "Balanced" comes to mind. It's been a long time since I've felt balance in my day, so when I feel it, I like to bask in it.The day didn't start off feeling very balanced - we slept in, Elijah ate half of a banana before I realized he hadn't nursed yet, etc. But as we got moving, everything just sort of fell into place.

I put away the mound of laundry accumulated over the weekend (and possibly the previous week), played with my sweet son, and laid down for a nap. While he slept, I, in perfect timing, got my beauty on and listened to some wonderfully powerful Mary Kay presentations. We ate a balanced lunch of sushi (for me) and turkey meat (for E) and proceeding on to a play date. 

I was really very excited about this play date. The mom and baby go to The Little Gym with us and her son is one month younger than Elijah. I was also excited because until today I was uncertain of her belief/relationship with God the Father. At the play date she revealed that she wasn't involved in any religion because she doesn't like that religions make you believe "one type of thing". She doesn't want to be told what to believe. I shared with her my heart and we also discussed her misunderstanding of the difference in the Old and New Testament God (hello last post!). She seems open but I think it will take some time. Anyway, a relationship has begun and I look forward to our next play date/MK facial next Thursday. 

No, it wasn't a perfectly laid out day and yes I still have housework to do, but I did all the things I set out to do. For me my accomplishments consist of spending time alone with The Lord, spreading His truth and love to others, loving and caring for my family, and sprinkling in some Mary Kay along the way.  

How do you seek and find balance in your daily life? What does balance look like to you? Please share your thoughts. I'd love to hear them.