About This Blog..... And ME of Course!
Have you ever felt like you don't even know who you are anymore? Do you ever look back at who you used to be and wonder "Where did she go?" "What was I thinking?" "Who am I?"
Motherhood is one of the greatest gifts that anyone can imagine. But, there is no denying, it is also a lot of work. It also doesn't get easier the more you have. Throw in working full time, pets, uncooperative spouses, family, extra curricular activities, and life's wayward curves... and it's easy to forget about yourself.
Time passes and you can't think of anything you like that isn't centered around your family. This in itself can become a double edged sword. It is great because you know that you are an awesome mom and your children will grow up appreciating what you have done for them (even if they may not see it during their teenage years). However, in all of this we often lose sight of ourselves. As the babies grow up, and the kids become more self sufficient we are now left with more time to think "What do I want to do?"...
And we come up blank.......
Maybe you love going to the gym. Maybe you are fascinated by hair and makeup. Maybe you are in love with DIY and other hands on projects. Or maybe you just enjoy your down time binge watching TV (or YouTube videos). Maybe you just like trying out new things.
Well honey, let me tell ya, you may just love this blog!
I am a 34 year old mother of a blended family of 6. Yup, you read that right! My darling (usually exasperating) other half and I have a combined 6 children from the ages of 19 all the way down to age 4. Mine is the oldest of the bunch at 19 years old (and yes I was an extremely young mother but that's a tale for another day). This means I have been a MOM over half my life! It also means I never really had a lot of time to find myself and figure out who I am and what I like to do. As our youngest is beginning to reach that school age it has started to become very apparent that outside of motherhood I am lost. For the last 20 years I have done very little besides go to school, work, take care of kids, keep house, and help hubby with whatever hobby tickles his fancy at the moment.
I NEED TO CHANGE THAT! I NEED TO FIND ME! I AM MORE THAN JUST A MOM AND WIFE!
BUT WHERE DO I BEGIN?
Well, I am starting right here. I have always loved writing and what better way to connect to people than sharing experiences. Through this blog I want to share this journey with you while I try new things. Whether those things are trying new foods, make-up, gadgets, products and giving you my brutally honest opinion on them or trying new experiences and projects and sharing my successes and failures with you. Yes there will be talk about the family and kids and I am sure I will rant and rave some. But remember, our families are a huge part of who we are. Our experiences help mold us into who we are today.
If you have something you would like for me to do or try and share my experience with you then please leave a comment down below! If I love it I will even mention you in the post!
Motherhood is one of the greatest gifts that anyone can imagine. But, there is no denying, it is also a lot of work. It also doesn't get easier the more you have. Throw in working full time, pets, uncooperative spouses, family, extra curricular activities, and life's wayward curves... and it's easy to forget about yourself.
Time passes and you can't think of anything you like that isn't centered around your family. This in itself can become a double edged sword. It is great because you know that you are an awesome mom and your children will grow up appreciating what you have done for them (even if they may not see it during their teenage years). However, in all of this we often lose sight of ourselves. As the babies grow up, and the kids become more self sufficient we are now left with more time to think "What do I want to do?"...
And we come up blank.......
Maybe you love going to the gym. Maybe you are fascinated by hair and makeup. Maybe you are in love with DIY and other hands on projects. Or maybe you just enjoy your down time binge watching TV (or YouTube videos). Maybe you just like trying out new things.
Well honey, let me tell ya, you may just love this blog!
I am a 34 year old mother of a blended family of 6. Yup, you read that right! My darling (usually exasperating) other half and I have a combined 6 children from the ages of 19 all the way down to age 4. Mine is the oldest of the bunch at 19 years old (and yes I was an extremely young mother but that's a tale for another day). This means I have been a MOM over half my life! It also means I never really had a lot of time to find myself and figure out who I am and what I like to do. As our youngest is beginning to reach that school age it has started to become very apparent that outside of motherhood I am lost. For the last 20 years I have done very little besides go to school, work, take care of kids, keep house, and help hubby with whatever hobby tickles his fancy at the moment.
I NEED TO CHANGE THAT! I NEED TO FIND ME! I AM MORE THAN JUST A MOM AND WIFE!
BUT WHERE DO I BEGIN?
Well, I am starting right here. I have always loved writing and what better way to connect to people than sharing experiences. Through this blog I want to share this journey with you while I try new things. Whether those things are trying new foods, make-up, gadgets, products and giving you my brutally honest opinion on them or trying new experiences and projects and sharing my successes and failures with you. Yes there will be talk about the family and kids and I am sure I will rant and rave some. But remember, our families are a huge part of who we are. Our experiences help mold us into who we are today.
If you have something you would like for me to do or try and share my experience with you then please leave a comment down below! If I love it I will even mention you in the post!
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