It all Starts with a Cup of Coffee: July 2013

Let's be real, shall we? I absolutely love being a mommy. Like love with a capital L.. LOVE it. I sit back during nap time after spiffing the house and think to myself how abundantly blessed I am to have them in my life. I love my little home, with my little kids, and our sweet little love we have for each other. And I can't wait for my cute little husband to get home and give me a sweet little kiss on the cheek.

Excuse me while I throw up a little in my mouth... What is wrong with me?!

Let's just be real. This is not at all how it goes down. While it's true my house might be little in size, there is nothing little about the noise level, chaos, temper-tantrums, and amount of spit up that is thrown about each day in this house. So why do we (Okay, I) try and romanticize what the everyday looks like? Because life with a cute Instagram filter looks much better than without? Because we want people to think that we are Martha Stewart, Super Nanny, and our bible study leader in one? I think it's much more basic than that. I think it's because we have a desire to be affirmed. A desire to get a pat on the back, gold star, super mom award that we're on the right track. Well let me tell you sister, you are definitely doing it right, and you don't need a Pinterest inspired chevron print banner to tell you either. It's that sweet little giggle, a clean diaper, full belly, and napping sweetie pie that is pure confirmation you are doing just fine. And there isn't a filter in the world that could make that any better that what it is. You've been called to serve your family and I know that it comes standard with no sleep or personal bathroom time, and probably an extra 5 or 10 pounds. But it is so worth it when you see them say their please and thank you's, fold their hands in preparation for prayers, and giggle so hard it hurts. That's you, mom. Sure it took 50 million time outs, a couple arguments, bad hair days, and more caffeine than I think we should mention. But that's the crazy, untamed honesty that I think is more beautiful than anything else. It isn't always Instagram perfect in this house, but that's okay :) Here's to beauty in the mundane, no make-up, everyday routine!

-AG