I wrote this tonight as a quick reminder to myself for those times when I find myself overly stressed or down or frustrated at seeing the lives of others seeming so simple and carefree...those times when I think, "if only I stayed at home..."
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I am blessed. Plain and simple.
It's too easy to lose sight of that sometimes. So what if my house is a disaster (12x whatever you're imagining) and home-cooked meals are not as frequent as I would like? I have 3 beautiful, healthy kids. I have a wonderful husband. I have a warm house. I get to influence 100+ kids every day. I get to spend time teaching kids the love of theater each day after school. I have the opportunity to further my education.
My life is full. What other way is there to live? I would much rather know that I'm spending each day making the lives of others better and not just my own. No, Jessica, the world does not revolve around you and your family. It is okay to live in a house that is nowhere near perfect...that is not open to the public at any time. It is okay not to have multi-dish meals. It is okay.
I am blessed. Plain and simple.
