But I have learned quickly that being a stay at home mom and homemaker is not for sissies. And it is not easy (in any way). But I've also learned that there is no such thing as a perfect mom. I have found out that the moms I thought were perfect, make mistakes just like me. I don't know where I would be without these moms and homemakers who are willing to share their successes and failures.
So I admit....my laundry is NEVER done. Sometimes I let my boys watch one to many episodes of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse because it keeps them quiet. I've walked past the same stack of junk on my table for a week without putting it away. I don't always give my boys veggies at dinner because it's such a fight to get Caleb to eat green beans. I want to be super crafty, super organized, and super perky all the time. But I'm not.
Why a blog? 1.) Maybe I could be an encouragement to another new mom who is having one of those days. 2.) I often find a craft or recipe that I want to tell others about because I think it's super cool. 3.) Sometimes when I'm having one of those days, it makes a big difference just to share. This is really the main reason.
So at the risk of embarrassing my mom (who tried to teach me how to cook when I was younger but I refused to let her) and horrifying my mother-in-law, I would like to share my journey. And hopefully other moms will be encouraged to share their experiences, because we all have different ways of going about taking care of our families and homes. But every decision we make is out of love for the ones that God has given to us. I am so thankful for God's grace because, after all, we are all "hopelessly flawed".
"When you called me to be a mama, you didn't ask for perfection. But that with every breath, I'd point them to You."
