I was thinking a while ago about the things I have learned recently and a lot came to mind, so I thought I would share...hopefully I can remember them!
- Summer is much more enjoyable after losing 20 lbs. I started trying to lose weight last October and have lost about 20 lbs total. Previously summertime was not a lot of fun for me...it was super hot and miserable! I was shocked at how big of a difference 20 lbs of extra weight makes.
- Along the same lines as the above...no matter how much weight I lose, I don't think I will ever feel totally confident and secure about my body. I wish I could get over it, but what's a girl to do?
- This one has taken me a LONG time to learn...I've had to let go of caring what people think of me. I think this was one of the hardest things for me to understand. People will think what they will about me, so be it. I am myself and that's what you can expect from me, I am not fake or insincere at all...what you see is what you get. I had to let go of caring if I got invited to every single thing my friends were doing...it's not the end of the world it I don't get invited to every single girls night out, sure I'd love to go, but it's not that big of a deal. Like I said, I feel like this was a big step for me and it has made my life so much simpler.
- I am not a trendy person. I have tried to be trendy fashion wise, but I just can't do it! I feel ridiculous when I do try something trendy on. That and I can never justify spending that much money on something that will probably be viewed as hideous in about a year...I just look at it as saving money! I am for sure a jeans and t-shirt type of girl...it works for me!
- I will never stop worrying about my kids. Worrying if I am a good enough mom. Worrying how a choice I make for them today with effect their lives in the future...good and bad. Worrying that my kids don't have enough friends around (even though I know they do). Worrying that I am reading, playing, teaching, singing with my kids enough. I don't think it will ever end!
- I am getting older. I know what's totally obvious, but it's taking some getting used to! I have been so used to always being the youngest in a group and that's happening less and less now. What's up with that?!?
- I have a lot of fantastic people in my life! Of course, my husband and kids, my parents, in-laws, etc. But I also have great friends all around me...it is such a blessing to be able to call up any number of people if I ever need help with anything...I feel SO blessed!
6 comments:
Can I just say that I love you? You are one of the most genuine people I have ever met and I'm glad you shared those lessons. (I'm hoping to learn them someday...)
ditto what A.G said. I have always thought you were so genuine and great. You were one of the very first people I met living here...and have nothing but good to say about you.
I think you look wonderful..I am so proud of you for what you have done. Way to stay dedicated. With 3 LITTLE kids...it's so hard. Keep staying true to who you are...
Oh, and I was watching The Real World (MTV) the other day..I know..so lame..and I swore I was their age...then realized I am SOOO much older than them!! It's all about how you feel, right?
I hear you girl!! It's okay to not be trendy, to be a real person, to be 20 lbs. lighter (!!!!), and to be old. (I've been pulling out gray hairs for the past year - sad.) I love you for who you are and since the day I first met you - and that's been a LOOONNNGGGG time ago.
Miss you!!
I like this post. I think your thoughts are echoed in the minds of many women. Having everyone like me and worrying about being a good mom are certainly things I am still trying to come to some kind of peace about.
It is true, we are getting old. But I am kind of liking being old. I know a lot of great old people after all.
Not only are you genuine but you are a truly nice person. You've always been nice to me and I appreciate that. I'm a jeans and t-shirt kind of gal too; even more so now being a mom. AND congrats on being so successful with your weightloss(you look wondeful) and being dedicated to staying fit. I think people are crazy that say they can't do that once they have kids. It's all about time management. Anyway, good post. I also liked what you said about learning not to care about what people think...I had to learn that the hard way a very long time ago, but I've been MUCH happier since.
K, I loved reading this. I felt like I could relate to all of it. I'm not trendy and feel uncomfortable when I try, definitely old, lost 52 lbs and love it, have discovered that I still have body issues, I have recently come to the conclusion that I will always worry about the kiddos and the older they get the greater the consequences and responsibility, I'm not really social and have come to realize that if I don't put myself out there then I'm not gonna be attending too many parties (I'm okay with that),...etc etc.
Thanks for your thoughts, helps me to know others feel like I do.
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