Sneaking in Quiet Time in the Midst of Chaos

Homeschooling doesn’t allow for much time alone. It is so crucial for me to get in my quiet time with the Lord. If I miss it, I can definitely tell. With three boys under the age of 8, it is very hard to get any peace and quiet at all. I have to sneak in quiet time throughout the day when I can.

Here are some of the ways I sneak in quiet time in the midst of chaos in my house full of boys and noise:

Yes, this one is difficult for me and I don’t do this very often. When my children were babies it was even harder to get up earlier than them. Babies need more attention and can’t occupy themselves for very long. Sometimes I get up early and sit with a hot cup of coffee and pray and read the scriptures.

We have a large, fenced in backyard. We also have a trampoline, swing, play area, and lots of dirt to dig in. My boys love playing outside. I send them out and pull out my Bible and sit at my dining room table while I watch them play. It is quiet in my house while the noise and chaos travels outside. My mind feels at ease and I can read God’s Word without interruption (for a few minutes).

Each afternoon I tell my children to find a spot around the house. They have to separate from one another and grab a book or quiet toy. I grab my Bible and go to my room and read. Sometimes I put on some peaceful music on so I don’t hear if the boys makes noise (cause let’s face it, they WILL make noise).

Sometimes I ask my husband to play with the boys after dinner so I can relax for a few minutes. He willingly takes them because he knows how little time I get to myself. I like to sit in my chair in my room and read for bit.