A MOM-ent to Myself

No, that's not a typo in the title.  It's my reality.  Every moment I get to myself feels like a MOM-ent.  I can't help but think about my kids/family or be doing something that ultimately benefits them in someway.  I often struggle over what to do with myself when I get a two hour break.  How can I take care of just me?  Sure a nap is refreshing, but then I'm not really doing anything, just fading out.

Scripture or prayer or worship should be my first inclination, but it's hard to steer ourselves that direction.  I've recently been trying (I'll use that loosely) to insert these things even in a MOM-ent.  And funny enough, it's almost been better that way.  I put in an old Creation Fest worship CD to the van CD player a few weeks back, expecting protests from the "little people".  Having a CD player has been a missing feature in a vehicle for a number of years now.  To my surprise, the "little people" actually joined in singing.  I have no idea how they new some of the songs, but they catch on quickly.  It has been so special to hear my 3 year olds belting out "Open the eyes of my heart, Lord."

What do you MOM-ments or moments look like?

"I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, and his incomparably great power for us who believe."

~Ephesians 1:18-19a