When I write, I am always so critical of myself. I know I make errors with the grammar and spelling. I also know sometimes, what I write doesn't flow as well as I want it to. I often find myself over thinking, instead of just letting the writing happen. Sometimes, I wish I could just think all of these thoughts I have inside of my head and find them magically written down on my iPad later. Maybe technology will get there one day but, for now, I will just have to keep typing my thoughts down myself.
I have tried to start blogs in the past, but never stuck to writing posts for more than a few weeks. For whatever reason, I have managed to run this one for about six months now. I am proud of myself for sticking around this time. I wanted to start this blog for a few reasons...
1. To have an outlet
2. To share some of the things I have created
3. To have something to look back on from this time in my life
4. To become a better writer
Number four was my main reason for writing this blog. I have written (well I always start writing) stories. I am decent, but not great. I would find myself getting discouraged quickly, and give up. I know great writers practice every single day. I may not ever become great at writing, even if I practice every day until I die, but at least I will continue to improve.
Since starting this blog, I have had several occasions where I considered posting some of the stories I have started. I can't ever seem to bring myself to do it though; I enjoy it too much and am not ready to be heavily critiqued.
I don't often share my blog on my Facebook page. I like it being a little hidden from the world. I have some craft projects that make their way around Pinterest, but for the most part, these personal posts stay pretty much unseen. It is kind of weird, because as much as I love this blog feeling so personal, I also want people to read it to. I also want to wake up in the morning and be one of those bloggers who finds new comments to approve. I know, it is a bit of a contradiction...wanting it to be a secret, while also having a fan base. When I really enjoy doing something though, it is hard for me to share it with others. When I share, I open myself up to criticism and I would much rather just enjoy the process. Throughout the last few months, I have been feeling more confident with my writing.
I appreciate anyone who takes the time to read any of these posts that aren't the crafty ones you found on Pinterest and those who do take the time to comment <3
My adventures in nannying, parenting and crafting! I nanny a 2 year old and a 5 year old and am also a new mom. I am going to still try to get some projects down around the house and am using a lot of my Pinterest Pins for inspiration. I will hopefully complete at least one project a week.
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
You want the truth?
Being a mom can be hard work, but it is the most enjoyable job I have ever had. I wouldn't trade staying home to be a mom for anything in the world. I feel very confident in my mommy abilities and know that it is something I am great at. However, there are days I call my husband once (or twice on a really hard day) to find out EXACTLY what time he will be home; I pace the floor around that time, ready to hand my son over as soon as hubby walks through the door. Those days don't happen often though, thank goodness.
On those hard days, I feel like disaster and look like one too. There are days where I don't get to put a brush through my hair. There are days I don't remember to eat breakfast. There are days where my sink stays full of dishes. Those days, I feel like a hot mess, especially when I see everything all the other mommies seem to be accomplishing.
A day in the life of "other mom" looks something like this..
6am- Mom works out for an hour
7am- Baby wakes up. Mom prepares a gourmet breakfast
7am-Mom and baby play
9am- Mom and baby meet up with another mommy for a play date
Noon- Nap-time for baby. Mom eats some homemade soup she made the day before
1pm-Mom and baby play, laugh, and sing for hours
5pm- Mom prepares dinner and sets the table (candle light and napkins folded into swans included)
7pm-Baby goes to bed. Mom and dad relax with a glass of wine in front of a fire.
"Other mom" will also find time to do charity work, have a hobby, and keep up her personal appearance (hair, nails, tan etc.). She will post pictures and status updates on Facebook of all of it. It is hard sometimes to not feel a little "other mom" envy, especially as I sit contemplating how to handle the poop explosion my son just had.
Funny thing is, I am sure I look like I am "other mom" on Facebook. If you were to look at my page, you would find status updates of the play-date we went to, the errands we ran and you would see pictures of furniture I have found time refinish. You won't find a status update about how I want to pull my hair out because my son has been fussy all day. Some moms that I know, seem like the "other mom" too, but I know that everything doesn't run as smoothly as it appears.
It is ok to be messy hair, covered in baby snot, haven't slept in 3 days mom. We all have those moments, even though we don't announce it on Facebook.
And in case you want to see a reminder everyday, check out this cute sign that is available on this Etsy page..
http://www.etsy.com/listing/110461302/keep-calm-youre-a-good-mom-printed-on
On those hard days, I feel like disaster and look like one too. There are days where I don't get to put a brush through my hair. There are days I don't remember to eat breakfast. There are days where my sink stays full of dishes. Those days, I feel like a hot mess, especially when I see everything all the other mommies seem to be accomplishing.
A day in the life of "other mom" looks something like this..
6am- Mom works out for an hour
7am- Baby wakes up. Mom prepares a gourmet breakfast
7am-Mom and baby play
9am- Mom and baby meet up with another mommy for a play date
Noon- Nap-time for baby. Mom eats some homemade soup she made the day before
1pm-Mom and baby play, laugh, and sing for hours
5pm- Mom prepares dinner and sets the table (candle light and napkins folded into swans included)
7pm-Baby goes to bed. Mom and dad relax with a glass of wine in front of a fire.
"Other mom" will also find time to do charity work, have a hobby, and keep up her personal appearance (hair, nails, tan etc.). She will post pictures and status updates on Facebook of all of it. It is hard sometimes to not feel a little "other mom" envy, especially as I sit contemplating how to handle the poop explosion my son just had.
Funny thing is, I am sure I look like I am "other mom" on Facebook. If you were to look at my page, you would find status updates of the play-date we went to, the errands we ran and you would see pictures of furniture I have found time refinish. You won't find a status update about how I want to pull my hair out because my son has been fussy all day. Some moms that I know, seem like the "other mom" too, but I know that everything doesn't run as smoothly as it appears.
It is ok to be messy hair, covered in baby snot, haven't slept in 3 days mom. We all have those moments, even though we don't announce it on Facebook.
And in case you want to see a reminder everyday, check out this cute sign that is available on this Etsy page..
http://www.etsy.com/listing/110461302/keep-calm-youre-a-good-mom-printed-on
Friday, February 22, 2013
Things take...
...10 times longer after you have kids. Projects that would have taken me a few hours pre-baby, now take at least a week post-baby.
My husband has been coming home for the past week and has made fun of me each day for my attempts in refinishing a wooden plant stand. My Great-Grandmother passed away a few weeks ago and I saved it from going to goodwill. The top of it had some minor water damage and the finish was worn off. It isn't a fabulous antique or anything but it sat there with these big puppy dog eyes and just begged me to take it home. Ok, not really...but I was in need of a project and figured it might fit in pretty well with my other furniture once I spruced it up a bit.
Anyways, my husband has teased me because,I only get to sand and paint one part of the table each day. The first day, I refinished the top and bottom. The second day, I only sanded and painted down the tiny little legs. The third day, I finished one of the middle spindles. I had no time to do anything with the plant stand on day four, five,or six. It is now day seven and I have no motivation to sand the next spindle. I would rather play with babies and then be lazy during their naps!
Hopefully I will have pictures to post soon of the plant stand redo. For now, I can at least show you a before (after I started sanding the top). I am sure the suspense is just killing you ;)
My husband has been coming home for the past week and has made fun of me each day for my attempts in refinishing a wooden plant stand. My Great-Grandmother passed away a few weeks ago and I saved it from going to goodwill. The top of it had some minor water damage and the finish was worn off. It isn't a fabulous antique or anything but it sat there with these big puppy dog eyes and just begged me to take it home. Ok, not really...but I was in need of a project and figured it might fit in pretty well with my other furniture once I spruced it up a bit.
Anyways, my husband has teased me because,I only get to sand and paint one part of the table each day. The first day, I refinished the top and bottom. The second day, I only sanded and painted down the tiny little legs. The third day, I finished one of the middle spindles. I had no time to do anything with the plant stand on day four, five,or six. It is now day seven and I have no motivation to sand the next spindle. I would rather play with babies and then be lazy during their naps!
Hopefully I will have pictures to post soon of the plant stand redo. For now, I can at least show you a before (after I started sanding the top). I am sure the suspense is just killing you ;)
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