I used to be one of those highly-organized, efficient, neat freaks. My days started at 5:45 a.m. with devotions, breakfast, and a 30-minute workout, after which I got ready for the day and began work. By the time my teacher-husband rolled back in around 4 p.m., my work was finished, errands were run, dinner was cooking, and the house was spic and span. (The later was thanks to a detailed household agenda that assigned specific chores for each day of the week.)

Ever since my daughter was born, however, I’ve struggled to get my groove back. Many days I don’t get around to taking a shower until 11 a.m., I’m behind by two whole Bible books in my devotional readings, and the house more often than not looks very “lived in.” Although the weekly household agenda still hangs on my fridge, judging from the film of dust coating the furniture throughout our home, it hasn’t been followed religiously in months. (Somehow, despite my lack of watering, I haven’t killed any of our houseplants–yet.)

So as we rapidly approach the one-year mark of my daughter’s triumphant entry into the world, I’m beginning to wonder whether I’ll ever get my groove back, or whether it’s time to bid adieu to–perhaps even grieve–my old ways and embrace a new, more reasonable “groove.” Alas, by the time I figure it out, I’m sure we’ll be on to Baby #2, and all bets are off once again.

Do you ever lose your groove–and if so, how do you get it back again?