Keepin it real

I like to keep it real and not live in Lala land of the perfect parents. I am not one of those moms who have their kids on a routine. I'm not saying that's a bad thing so calm down if that's you. I am wishing I was one of those moms right about now lately! 2 of my 3 kids like to stay up, stay up late, stay up late so mommy doesn't get any "mommy time" let alone any "mommy and daddy time". Lately they are pushing past 10:30. Seriously, I am exhausted, shouldn't you be! I wish I got a 2 hour nap during the day like you did! I  turn into pissed off, overly tired, just want to go to sleep mom. Then I say a quick prayer to God to please forgive me for being impatient and give me patience and also to please make these kids go to sleep! I'm hungry, I'm thirsty, I want milk. Ahhhh!!! Just go to sleep is all I can say (yell). {tomatoe, tomahtoe} I have to take a deep breathe and try to be nice mom and without sounding like I'm begging, I beg for them to please go to sleep. Mommy is tired, you should be tired too, it is late and it is time for bed! I promise you aren't going to miss out on some wild house party or a trip to the ice cream store. So I say one last time, I love you, sweet dreams, goodnight. 

Devastation

I can’t imagine the devastation. I can’t fathom it. I don’t want to. Seeing the footage on the news and the pictures online just leave a pit in my heart of sadness. Mother nature is uncontrollable, unpredictable…life changing. Children dead. Parents kissed their kids goodbye and sent them off to school not knowing that their lives are now forever changed. Some children are now left without parents or family members. Homes destroyed. Memories lost. So much sadness. All we can do is pray. Pray for recovery. Pray for a better future.

We take life for granted day in and day out. I’m guilty of it too. These tragedies happen and give us a blistering reminder of how precious life is and how quick it is changed. It leaves us feeling helpless and wondering how we can help. What can we do? How can we help them? Lend them a prayer, lend them your thoughts, lend them your heart.

Embrace each day. Embrace your family and friends. Life is precious. {I need to practice what I preach} Slow down. Take a deep breath. Enjoy life. Take one day at a time and don’t take it for granted.

Perfectly Imperfect

I have dignity, I have self respect, but lack self confidence.

I am a daughter, sister, mother & friend.

I've been burned. Burned bad. A burn that has forever changed "me" & who I "was". 

I have a calm demeanor but don't cross me (or mess with my kids, or my family).

I believe in tough love.

I believe that everything happens for a reason (the reasons often hard to see).

I believe that we do have a soul mate (I have found mine).

I doubt myself as being a good mother at times, though the love I have for my kids is endless.

I often get caught up in "life" & I am not the best "wife" but he loves me still & I am thankful.

I make mistakes.

I forgive. 

I give.

I support. 

I love. 

I am loved.

I am inspired.

I live life knowing that I have a purpose each day.

I am humble.

I am thankful.

I am perfectly imperfect.