I know that Hate is a strong word, but I can safely say these are the things I Hate!
I hate...
... the way the bottom of the milk carton always leaves that ugly residue on the shelf in my fridge.
... doing laundry. There are way to many steps, from sorting and checking the pockets of the my little boys pants for "treasures", to ironing and hanging. Although I'd have to say the worst part of doing laundry is that it's NEVER ending! I'm more into instant gratification cleaning.
...going to the dentist. I'd say that's pretty self explanatory.
The things I love (the short list).I love...
...apple scented candles. Yep just love 'em.
...Snuggling with my 2 year old. I love laying face to face on his bed with his little arm draped over my neck and wrapped around the back of my head. He runs his fingers through my hair and I do the same to him, and for a few minutes in time he is quiet, (which is rare.)
...my husbands cooking. Yes he makes a mess, and yes it bad for my figure, but boy is it GOOD!
...having a gas fireplace. It's so easy, flip the switch and boom - beauty and warmth!
...watching my baby girl and her Daddy. It's really one of my favorite things to watch. He scoops her up in his arms and she squeals and gets this look on her face as if to say, "I'm Daddy's favorite little princess!"
There aren't many things in this life that I know for sure, but these are some that I have come to know recently.I know for sure...
...that I have the best kids ever! ;-)
...that no matter how hard I work to avoid it, there will always be more laundry to do.
...that I'm not perfect, I will never be perfect, and I just need to let it go. I'm still working on it. So often I think we (especially us women) start to feel like everything has to be in order, the kids have to be perfect, the house has to be perfect, we have to look perfect, we have to throw the perfect birthday party, and have to have the perfect family picture on the perfect Christmas card. When in reality we are just setting ourselves up for failure and disappointment. So one day if you get a Christmas card from me that includes a picture of my 4 year old picking his nose, you'll know that I have successfully let it go!
Here's to Letting it Go in the New Year!
Lauren you are a lot closer to perfect than I am when it comes to mom, housekeeper, wife, and togetherness, if you ever need a reminder just call me and I can skype with you to show you that I am probably still in my PJ's at 4pm(and no I didn't put them back on, they just never came off)my house will be a mess, my kids will be screaming at each other or at me, and it will be 4:30pm and I still wont have any idea what to make for dinner! : ) But I will smile at you and tell you everything is great, when inside I am ready to scream and run away to my happy place! That is my perfect life that honestly I wouldn't trade for anything! Love you
ReplyDeleteCarroll you crack me up, and you're right! I'd rather being doing this (even on the bad days) than anything else! ;-)
ReplyDeleteP. S. I know you a lot closer to perfect than you let on! ;-)
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