Moving right along into Day 10 in the A-Z Blog Challenge...
J is for Jumble
'an untidy collection or pile of things;
mix up or confused in an untidy way'
I'm pretty sure I imagined when I reached the age I am now there would be more blank space everywhere. In my home, on my calendar, and most especially in my head.
But guess what? There's not.
I remember being a young mom and having just an endless jumble of thoughts running through my head nearly all the time. Most of those thoughts revolved around raising children, because mothers are the keeper of everything and it all just pings around your brain pretty much on a loop.
We're just us now, so what sort of jumbled thoughts can possibly need untangling in this season of life? Here's a peek...
Why does my back hurt?
Is 7:30 too early to put on my pajamas?
Call my mother.
Call hubs mother.
Where did I put that card I bought?
Did I sleep funny?
Is that why my back hurts?
Are we free the third Tuesday of next month?
Did he feed the dog?
Was I supposed to feed the dog?
Let's go somewhere.
Let's stay home.
Did I take my vitamins today?
I've done something to my back.
What was the name of that book I wanted to read?
Show I wanted to watch?
Movie I wanted to see?
Where did I leave my keys?
Are my roots showing?
The grandchildren 💕
Why does my neck look like that?
Does it always look like that?
Does this dress make me look old?
Is this dress too young for me?
Why is it so hot in here?
Didn't the guy say I need new tires?
Are my girls getting enough sleep?
My girls 💕
What in the world did I do to my back?
We need to paint the house.
Buy a car.
We need to stop spending.
Let's go to the islands.
Is that spot on my face something to worry about?
I don't like driving at night.
I need new glasses.
I need new glasses.
What am I wearing to that wedding next month?
We'll need a leaf in the table for Easter dinner.
and...and...and...
"You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you."
Isaiah 26:3
Hope your back is ok and good luck with sorting the jumble lol
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ReplyDeleteSo relatable!
I feel this one! I always have a laundry list of things in my head like that.
ReplyDeleteHaha...jumble is my brain. Why did I just walk into this room? Hope your back sorts itself!
ReplyDeleteYeah, and most of my jumble is nothing that anything can be done about, so why think about it? We still do though. Now, my house and belongings are in a permanent jumble. I know where things are though.
ReplyDeleteOh my, I can relate to this! Each of the kids, husband's job (dis)satisfaction, saving money, spending money, health, and the list goes on...
ReplyDeleteWell, my thoughts aren't as profuse as yours, but yes, there is still a lot on my mind. The other day I just had to write all the necessaries for that day on paper so I could see them and cross them off as accomplished. That helped, but some days I just wing it -- with varying degrees of success. I get it.
ReplyDeleteI think all of us, at a certain age, can relate to most or all of your list. I'll take it, though. Amen.
ReplyDeleteWe are such multitaskers, aren't we? When I'm in the midst of my "jumble" I'll often check in with my hubby and he's usually got only one thing on his mind. How does he do that??? It's got us in a bit of trouble when I get frustrated with his "tunnel vision" and he struggles with my "jumping from thing to thing"! After 41 years, we've learned to adjust! The Isaiah verse at the end of your post is a keeper!
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