Inspire Me

I have several blogs that follow just for fun... many of them are crafty/home decor blogs that inspire me to tap into my creative side. Because that's what I really enjoy... it's my way of getting in my "me" time while not feeling entirely selfish about being out for hours or spending a lot of money we don't really have. But one of my favorite blogs that I like to follow (and by follow I do me stalk....but not in a creepy way) a friend of mine told me about... and I've been obsessed ever since. This mom, who does not even know I exist, has two little girls... around the same age as mine. And again althought she has NO clue who I am, I can relate to much of what she says. This particular post resonated with me in a HUGE way! I by nature am not a good housekeeper. I really have to force myself to clean and do laundry. I, however, do NOT like a messy house. It drives me nuts. We don't have a very big house to begin with... (1450 sq ft. isn't much for three females;) ) and I am not an organizer by nature. In fact... a few hours ago I google-ed how to organize your food pantry. Btw, I got some great ideas... there will be pictures to come. But my point is... I suck at cleaning and I start to freak out a little when the house looks like a tornado came through. Ask my husband, it can really put me in a bad mood. It drives me nuts. As I look at these pictures of her house, I let out a sigh and realized I'm not the only one. I am not the only mom who's house never stays clean for more than 15 minutes at a time (unless the kids are in bed). And I'm not the only one who see's the importance of choosing your kids first. Even above a clean house. So that's what I'm working on. I'm trying to find a balance... I'm not every good at that in general... but it's a work in progress. But for the rest of today... the dishes and clothes and scattered toys can wait. I'm going to let it go and just enjoy the rest of today with the two sweetest girls I know.