So a few weeks ago, I decided to rejoin pinterest. I had joined before but I didn't quite get the concept and so it overwhelmed me a bit. So I deactivated my account. That was a few years ago. I decided now that I needed something to do in the middle of the night to keep myself awake when I'm feeding Gabby, plus I have seen tons of cute things come from ideas on there. So I reactivated my account and started up. I have to say I love it, but it has made me a little more envious lately. I'm usually okay with what I I have, because I've really been blessed with a lot. But I kept finding myself wishing I had a bigger or different house because most of the projects I wanted to do won't work with our older, smaller home. It made me long for perfectly organized shelves and rooms, etc. So now I just have to keep reminding myself that I've been blessed with a lot and should try to keep my pinterest envy under control ;)
Another thing I've been noticing lately is that I wish I could keep my house clean for just even one day. When I'm tired, the last thing I want to do is clean, but it brings me a certain amount of joy to clear something away and see it clean for a little bit. I can't tell you how maddening it is to constantly be stepping over train tracks, to be tripped by them when it's dark, or finding fake food EVERYWHERE. I can't wait for the days for that to be over just so I can have a clean house. I find it stresses me out a lot more when it's messy than when it's clean.
I have one last point to make. Does anyone feel like they are a better mom when you get a chance to get out of the house for a bit to go to work? Or do something for yourself? Just curious.
Sunday, March 24, 2013
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I hear you on ALL of this! Pinterest is easily overwhelming and can make me feel like I am slacking as a mother or housewife, and therefore I ban myself from it from time to time when I feel this way. The cleaning? Yes, I swear my house is never clean. Sleep always trumps cleaning. And getting out? DO IT!! I am so so bad at it (always have been) but can't believe the difference I have had since my vacation without kids. We should plan a girls night out!
I definitely feel better when I get out. I get really anxious if I don't have my "me" time and I can sympathize with those who put their kids in daycare or work for a few hours a week for their sanity. Babysitting swaps have saved my life on that front so if you know of any other women who need some time consider switching with them.
Just remember there is a season to everything--and this is not my season for a clean house ;) It will come!
Pinterest is fun but you are not the first person I have heard of that it makes them unhappy with their own stuff.
The way I look at Pinterest, is they are just ideas and I can use them or not use them, or use them in a way that works for you. I swear half the stuff on there doesn't work anyway. So dont spend any extra time feeling bad. I've pinned like 50 workouts and I've yet to get a 6 pack.
And yes, get out of the house. You'll feel better. Even if it's just a few hours. Working one day a week has been good for me.
it gives me some extra income and there aren't any excuses to get me out of doing it.
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