Let Me Explain....

After my last two blog posts, it has been brought to my attention quite a few times, that people like that I "tell it like it is." Another person implied that they like reading my blog because "you are a total disaster and it makes me laugh!" And, while I totally love making people laugh, I want to explain why I am willing to put everything out there for people.....(and for the record, I am not a total disaster...rude!)

I lead an incredibly charmed life. I have beautiful and healthy babies, a loving husband and a safe, warm home. I have a job I love, a family that is supportive and kind, and enough warm clothes and food on our table.

But my life, albeit very charmed, is not perfect. I am not perfect. My kids are not perfect. And the more I read blogs, Facebook posts and Pinterest boards that show perfect Moms with perfect kids.....it just makes me mad. And, to be honest, a little sad. We all know those people are not perfect. We all know their kids do crazy things, they have Mom fails, their husbands act like tools sometimes....but they just won't freaking admit it! What is it about the internet that makes people feel like they have to appear perfect? I guess it all comes back to the crazy competition us moms have between each other. And let's all be honest, we ALL compete. 

So, I have decided that I want my blog to be as honest as possible. I want you guys to see a family that loves one another fiercely, but still gets really frustrated with each other. I want y'all to read it and be like, "oh bam, I just did that yesterday! But oh man.... I can't believe she admitted it...." Being a good  parent is HARD. Being a good wife is HARD. Working (even part time!) and trying to be those things is HARD. And, if I am speaking honestly, I like to hear that other moms are struggling with those things. Not that I like that people are struggling......but it's nice to know I am not alone.

And that's why I blog the way I do. I want y'all to know you aren't alone. I would rather people read this stuff and feel comforted and a little less crazy, instead of reading it and thinking "man, I just can't keep up." Or, even worse, "Am I a terrible mom because I don't feel that way or do those things!?" No......you aren't a terrible mom. 

So, if reading my blog makes you laugh because it is so ridiculous, or because I am such a disaster (which I am not...) good. Keep reading. I guarantee my little family will continue to provide blog material to keep you feeling like you aren't alone :)

.....Just like they did last night when Zack and I were sitting on the floor, exhausted, while this little situation transpired.....