Good Enough

Have you ever just had one of those days where you feel like you aren't good at anything? You're not a good mom because you _____, your not a good wife because _____, you can't keep the house clean, you don't cook good for you meals lately, your garden is getting beyond you, the laundry is piling up, you forgot to call a friend, you knew you should have done something for someone, but you chickened out, and in general, you just feel bad. What do you do when you start to feel this way? When this dialog of your "failures" starts running through your head? For me, I had to take a step back and look at the things that I have done successfully. I do know how to cook nutritional dinners and when I find/make the time I cook them. I love my children, they have clothes to wear, food to eat, and for the most part seem happy. I do play with them and read them stories and they love me. I love my husband and I remember that he works hard for us all week, and he can't read my mind so if I need his help, I need to let him know. My garden is better than it was last year and it is a learning experience. It will be better next year than this year, so just try to do the best I can. I know that I'm not a failure, there are some things I can do well. I think one of the hardest things in life is to not get discouraged. How do you do it? How do you keep your thoughts positive and move on when you feel down?

Storytime

Today when we came home from town I put the groceries away and then went to see what the kids were up to. I hope you can hear okay as Taylor reads you a story.

Goals

So, I have this list of things I want to do on the side of my blog. I've gotten a few things done, but really, the list has not changed in a while. I was thinking I could mark done planting a garden since I do have somethings out, but I don't have everything out. I do have a garden planted, it's just not a complete garden. This is one of those questions of how honest do I want to be with myself? I haven't marked it done yet because even though I really want to, I also have a tomato jungle on my table reminding me that they need to get outside before I can say that I'm done with the planting. Our garden won't be as big this year as we wanted it to be, but it's bigger than it was last year. I guess it is something we will just have to work up to. So, here's to fresh veggies and a healthier lifestyle.

Monday's Miracles

1- Sunshine

2- Rain

3- Dirt

4- Seeds

5- The magic that happens when all the above come perfectly together to make something yummy to eat.

Monday Miracles

1- Blossoms on the trees.

2- Water.

3- Warm spring breezes

4- Swings

5- Tomato Plants