So, I've decided to change my blog name back to it's original - "Happily Every After...is a whole lot of work". I feel that it better describes what my blog is about. Although I still call myself Slackermom it doesn't quite suit what I am trying to share. There have been a number of times that I have met other moms who I can tell are just trying to survive. You can see in their eyes that they are overwhelmed with their responsibilities as a wife and a mother. They are trying to keep up and measure up but feel like they are falling short with everything they are trying to do. I have felt like this myself. I recognize that blank, glazed over stare of silent hysteria because that has been me so many times. Over my sixteen years of marriage and mothering I have learned what is important for me to focus on so that I don't get overwhelmed trying to do everything. I've learned my limits and recognize cues that warn me to step back and rethink so that I don't get into situations that are not what I am about (my first cue is that I am hyperventilating). I'm not perfect at it, I am still learning, and some of those lessons I would like to share with you.
I stated in the description of myself that I want to be a writer. Well, I've been working on a book. They say to write about what you know, so I am going to try and share my thoughts and experiences on how I survive the process of living "Happily Ever After" by focusing on what I call "Six Happily Ever Habits".
Six Happily Ever Habits
(If anyone can come up with a better title I am open to ideas.)
- Who do you want to be - figure it out.
- Do not expect perfection.
- Love your kids........but not too much.
- Love your spouse first.
- Allow for help.
- Serve others.
I hope these are experiences that you can understand and relate to and that you will enjoy reading about.
Happily Ever After!
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