Guys! Is your life flying by too?? Where is the time going? I know I’m like a broken record but I don’t know how it keeps flying by me. I go to work, do the moming stuff, a little wife-ing thrown in (probably too little), finishing up school. Why do I do this to myself?
I have been listening to some great books by some even more amazing women that have given me some much-needed inspiration and let me know that we are not all alone in this crazy life. I would love to recommend some for you to read in your downtime – whatever that is! I listen to them in the car, read before I fall asleep and sometimes when I’m sitting in the bathroom hiding from the kids…. Yes, I actually do that. It still doesn’t stop Avery from knocking on the door.
I’ve mentioned before about reading Rachel Hollis’ book “Girl, Wash Your Face”. I recently read “Girl, Stop Apologizing.” I find her to be refreshing and motivational. She explains that your dreams are worth pursuing and that “No one will care about your dreams as much as you do.” She’s totally right. My husband wants the best for me, but his dreams and goals aren’t necessarily the same as mine, much to his dismay. Poor guy. She talks about setting goals and not giving up, even when it feels like your goal is a million miles away. Fear is a big reason that we don’t step out and go after what we want in life. I’m not talking about that extra piece of cake (although I rarely would say no to that). I’m talking (and so does she) about running a marathon, losing weight, writing a book or starting a business. What’s your dream? Write it down. Now go for it.
Have you heard of the Youtube videos by #imomsohard? Ok, they are seriously hilarious. I belly-laugh through most of them (watch the one about body hair) and I’ve shared them with other women in hopes that they will bring a smile. The amazing thing about this book is that it gives tons of stories and examples from the authors’ motherhood journey that shows that I’m not the only crazy person. Kristin talks about her fear of wacking her baby’s into the door frame as she passed through and it exploding. I didn’t have that exact fear, but I did misjudge a door once carrying Noah and gave him a little bump. I was upset, but he’s good. He learned his alphabet and numbers like every other kid. Jenn made me feel better that I’m not the only one that begs my kids to eat what I occasionally cook, finally gives up and feed them cereal. I’m not the only mom that cried into the dirty laundry because it was all so incredibly hard. I’m not the only one that has faked being “okay” because I didn’t know how to ask for help. I didn’t even know what I needed in order to ask. Give it a read. I literally lol’d in the car driving home from work this morning.
Moms, take a minute (or hopefully more) to yourself. Ask for help. Read in the bathroom while the little monkeys beat on the door for you to open their 27th pack of fruit snacks of the day. Enjoy the long walk around the car after the marathon workout of buckling that toddler in the car. Drive home from the grocery store alone like you’re enjoying a drive through the Italian countryside.
Then set a goal and work for it. Maybe that goal is not to yell today… That happens to be my goal every day but whatever. My other goals include finishing the laundry (and having the basket empty for more than 8.3 seconds). I would like to do more traveling, specifically with my husband. We started a family so soon after getting married, we never really had the time or money to do it. There are some others, but I’m still catering a little bit to the fear that Rachel talks about (Yeah, we’re on a first name basis. She’s basically my 3rd best friend).
What are some of your goals? Can I help you get there somehow?In your wildest dreams, where do you want to be in 5, 10 or 25 years? What do you want to leave behind for the world?
Write it down.
Now, go chase it.
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