Just give me a little piece of quiet : daily getaways for a mom's soul

This collection of short devotionals meets moms where they are, helping them find a little peace and quiet in the midst of their crazy days. I'm not the maid Don't ever let me catch you smoking I'll leave the light on for you Play fair Respect your elders 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1! What in the world do you think you're doing? Were you born in a barn? Don't make a mountain out of a molehill This is going to hurt me more than it's going to hurt you Use your indoor voice Don't cry over spilled milk Look on the bright side, dear Don't make me stop this car! Say cheese! If johnny jumps off a cliff, are you going to jump too? I don't care who started this You're not leaving the house dressed like that! "Sticks and stones may break your bones ..." Just because I love you, that's why Tuck in your shirt You can do it! Hold your horses Tell your friend it's not a good time Watch where you're going! What's going on in there? Just a minute! What's that smell? Just wait 'til your father comes home Turn down that music Don't get too big for your britches Don't tease the dog Mommy will kiss your boo-boo and make it all better No, you can't change your name Be nice to your sister Mommy's on the treadmill I'll love you forever Wipe that smile off your face You know better than to do that You can look but you can't touch I love you (but you're driving me crazy) You were born in my heart There are starving children in Africa Because I'm your mother, that's why Be nice to your brother Cough into your sleeve Pick up your toys Shhh, mommy's on the phone To have a friend you must be a friend Mommy and daddy are having "quiet time" Mommy needs a nap Mommy's locked in the bathroom Now tell me how you're really feeling Leave your sister alone Go to your room for "rest time" Watch where you're stepping If you stick out that lip any farther Eat your vegetables There's no such thing as the boogeyman The kitchen is closed. This book might be the next best thing. Step off the mommy treadmill for a little while, get outside your wipe-a-nose workday, and let fellow mom Lorilee Craker help you out. Bookended by Scripture, Lorilee's stories and tips for moms in the trenches are a great way to revitalize the spiritual person inside-you know, the beautiful person hidden behind the fight-refereeing, sleep-deprived woman your kids refer to as "Hey, Mom."With a little encouragement and some spiritual refreshment, these home-grown stories will help you laugh at life's most embarrassing moments, remember treasured memories, and put things back into perspective. And when patience is running thin, Lorilee will remind you why you were so excited to have those little ankle biters in the first place. It's just what you need to survive those crazy days! Most moms with young children struggle to find a little peace and quiet for themselves in the midst of their hectic days, and setting aside time to spend with God can be even harder. They need devotions that fit their busy schedules and meet them where they are. Lorilee Craker's short readings are just right for these moms. She lends her engaging writing style to personal stories that moms will find encouraging, often funny, and oh-so-familiar. Each reflection is related to a biblical truth and bookended by a verse at the beginning and at the end. Just Give Me a Little Piece of Quiet invites moms to retreat from the day's pressures and be refreshed for tomorrow's possibilities. This collection of short devotionals meets mums where they are, helping them find a little peace and quiet in the midst of their crazy days.