I have always loved writing so one would think that sitting down once a week or so would be easy enough. I do have a lot to say...our family is on the cusp of BIG changes and I know that having this little outlet will be good for me. (More on that soon). I am not sure what holds me back. Maybe it's the idea of putting my life "out there" for all to see. Maybe it is the idea that I just don't quite measure up to all those other amazing bloggers out there. Honestly it took me 2 hours just to figure out how to add a widget that I accident'y deleted! Technology is not my friend. Or maybe it is that in this day and age of Pinterest and apps that make your photos look amazing....that what I really have to offer is just plain old average.
But honestly, that is WHY I want to write about the craziness of my life. I believe that we forget to live in the average and instead we strive to be those mommies that appear to have it all together and make handmade Valentines and cute little goodies for class....or and make HOMEMADE organic, gluten free, sugar free dishes for potlucks all while keeping our house clean and having a fully nutritious dinner on the table by 5. Let's take a good look at what that really does to us. It makes us Crazy Mamas! Don't get me wrong, I have attempted my fair share of Pinteresty projects. I am not attacking Pinterest, I teach preschool and I have actually found it quite useful in coming up with crafts that are fresh and new! But today I sent my son to school with a box of Scooby Doo Fruit Snacks to share for Valentines Day (keep in mind he is in 8th grade and so it wasn't a requirement). I didn't even have him attach a note or anything, simply told him to pass out a package to each friend. Guess What? I am completely and utterly feeling GUILT FREE! It took me a lot of years to get here and it is my sincerest hope that some of you mommies can "Let it Go" sooner. Yes, that was a shameless plug at Frozen....hasn't it taken over your life too? Even as I say all of this, I do realize that there are those mommies out there that actually DO all of these things without the crazy factor, and "my hats off to you". I admire your organization and ability to hold it all together. But for the rest of us working or stay at home moms...with one kid or a bushel of them....life can get a little harried and we need to remember that we DON'T have to measure up to anybody EXCEPT the best mommy that we can be to OUR kids. Don't compare yourself to others because you'll be disappointed most of the time. I heard this quote and it's stuck with me. "The Reason We Struggle With Insecurity is Because We Compare Our Behind the Scenes With Everyone Else's Highlight Reel". It is my hope that my highlight reel makes you feel normal!
Release yourself from the mommy guilt. And now I am going to go feed my kids cereal for dinner!
~Goodnight from my Not Picture Perfect BUT Perfect for Me Family!!!
