I'm not usually one to make a New Year's Resolution... I find it pointless and feel like I'm just setting myself up to fail. This year, however, is going to be different. This year I'm going to keep my resolution! (See last post where I label myself the queen of good intentions). This year I am suitably inspired to actually follow through with my resolution (let's see how long it lasts... No, I'm going to be optimistic). This year I am going to (drum roll please) blog at least once a week! (For my sanity as well as for my little sisters' enjoyment). For those who are a little disappointed by that anti climatic resolution- well any sort of commitment at this stage of my life is a really big deal for me!
I read three different Catholic mothers' blogs, and I must say, I often feel quite inadequate afterwards. These three mothers are truly inspiring; they have 3, 5 and 7 children, they homeschool, cook, clean, homestead, craft, sew, knit/crochet, organise epic parties and always look lovely for Mass (they post a weekly picture). On top of that impressive list of extra curricula activities, they also blog, often! I think they are awesome- I'd like to meet them one day (even if I am a little bit intimidated by their accomplishments). But, here's the thing, I'm not them, I'm me (duh). I am only just getting back into the rhythm of life now that my baby is nearly ten months old (can't believe it!) I'm still trying to figure out how to keep on top of housework, childminding, gardening, cooking and washing, not to mention all the extras. It is hard work!
So my blog is not going to be perfect but I can promise you that it will be real. This upcoming year, I will write at least one blog a week that will tell it like it really is, not how I wish it was. There are some days when it all seems too hard, but hey, those days are not the norm. Often, I feel pressure to portray this image of having it all together, all the time- that just isn't possible for me... And I'm okay with that. I just want this blog to inspire others to give themselves permission to just take it as it comes and not feel as if they need to be keeping all the balls in the air all the time. Sure, it's great to be a master juggler every now and then, but crawling through a ball pit can also be fun! Right now, I'm trying to figure out the balance between nurturing relationships (including spiritual ones) and being productive- and that is going to be a work in progress for many years to come I expect :)
On a side note, the American Catholic blogging mums seem to have this thing set up where they post pictures of what they wore to Mass on Sunday- I think it's an awesome idea... So I'm going to start doing it too (I think it's a practical and fun way to promote modest and appropriate dress for Holy Mass). I would like to invite other people to post their 'Sunday best' photos on the Facebook group page (same name as this blog). Anyways, hope everyone has a safe and fun New Year's Eve- we are going down to my parents' and I am going to drink for the first NYE in about 5 years (I think one sniff and I'll be done)! Good luck and Happy New Year!
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