Our new garden beds!
Vampire, ampire, ampire!
A moment of honesty, folks! No makeup, apron tied, unkempt. But isn't Amelia a sight for sore eyes!
Liam and our starter pots.
Friday, April 15, 2011
So much has happened!
I can't believe it's been a year since I started this blog to help "find myself" (seems so silly now)! I started blogging as part of a grand scheme to carve time out of each day to rediscover who I am, aside from "momma."
I can't believe how much has changed since then! I have had some success selling vintage on Etsy. I really love it and am thinking about doing something a little more adventurous like a flea market or two. If that works out I might try renting a booth in a shop! I need to do a little more research on that, though.
So one year after I decided I needed (and so does every momma out there) to make time for myself, I have come to the conclusion that everything will be just fine. I am not so lost. I just have to remember that just as much as the kids need me to get down on the floor and play and read books, I need to take time out of the day to do what makes me smile.
I have learned that I am a better, more loving, less stressed-out momma because I do allow myself to be selfish at least once a day. So really, that's not so selfish. The whole family can reap the benefits.
I have learned that I might still get overwhelmed sometimes. There are days when Liam is testing my patience, Amelia is teething, Luke has to work late and the dishes are piled high. Something as simple as washing my hair can actually give me enough of a boost to make it through without freaking out. Sometimes I do lose it and Luke is the bearer of that ugliness. Sorry honey :(.
I have learned that I am not the same person that I was before I had kids. I am stronger, wiser and happier. I am a work in progress. I am constantly growing and evolving. Aren't we all?
I, I, I! Me, me, me! I guess when one writes a blog about one's search for oneself using "I" a lot should be expected, but to this extent?! Time to reevaluate the ol' blog.
I can't believe how much has changed since then! I have had some success selling vintage on Etsy. I really love it and am thinking about doing something a little more adventurous like a flea market or two. If that works out I might try renting a booth in a shop! I need to do a little more research on that, though.
So one year after I decided I needed (and so does every momma out there) to make time for myself, I have come to the conclusion that everything will be just fine. I am not so lost. I just have to remember that just as much as the kids need me to get down on the floor and play and read books, I need to take time out of the day to do what makes me smile.
I have learned that I am a better, more loving, less stressed-out momma because I do allow myself to be selfish at least once a day. So really, that's not so selfish. The whole family can reap the benefits.
I have learned that I might still get overwhelmed sometimes. There are days when Liam is testing my patience, Amelia is teething, Luke has to work late and the dishes are piled high. Something as simple as washing my hair can actually give me enough of a boost to make it through without freaking out. Sometimes I do lose it and Luke is the bearer of that ugliness. Sorry honey :(.
I have learned that I am not the same person that I was before I had kids. I am stronger, wiser and happier. I am a work in progress. I am constantly growing and evolving. Aren't we all?
I, I, I! Me, me, me! I guess when one writes a blog about one's search for oneself using "I" a lot should be expected, but to this extent?! Time to reevaluate the ol' blog.
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