Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Looking for a groove.

I've been feeling a bit down and out these past few months. I just can't seem to get in a good life groove. My body isn't exactly bouncing back from the pregnancy, and I just can't seem to find a free moment (or an ounce of spare energy) to get my sweat on. And can I just say that I HATE it when women - especially celebrities who breast feed for no more than a few weeks - say that they owe their rapid weight loss to nursing? Please. For me, that couldn't be farther from the truth. The fat seems to stick to my ribs (and elsewhere) like glue while I'm nursing. Ugh.

Also, while I'm ranting... I don't understand how moms do crafting and blogging and baking and exercising, all while keeping their children healthy and happy. Maybe my cogs aren't all properly spinning, but it seems like I am just barely able get my daily chores done, let alone fitting in a bunch of fabulous extracurricular activities.

I know what I see online and read in celebrity news isn't an accurate portrayal of life, but I can't help but feel inadequate.So, here's to being more real. Maybe one day I will be confident and content with my flabby little belly and sub-par crafting abilities. And maybe one day the rest of the world will too.

6 comments:

Terry said...

Just remember...there is a time and season for all things. Right now your priority is Piper and Micah....everything else can wait. :) Who cares what anyone else thinks?? Don't compare yourself to others! You are one awesome individual!!

Debbie said...

Terry is totally correct!! I think most of these other people are probably either:
a)full of BS
b) have a nanny and a maid
c)full of BS
I love you and think you are totally awesome!

Traci said...

Jamie I think you are totally awesome too! I don't think anyone with little children really do all that stuff. When the kidlets get a little bit older all the crafting and baking will come back to you. You are an amazing momma! Your kids are the cutest things ever! We love you!

Michelle Stott said...

You are great Jamie. Hang in there maybe someday we can both do all that crafty cooking stuff. For now let's just enjoy the little ones!

Jenny Boo said...

Oh Jamma Boo, I love you and think you are great. You are such a great mom to those two little cutie pies. I agree with everyone above, just enjoy the time you get to spend with those kiddies, you won't regret it:)

Kamae said...

Hey Jamie! I'm sorry that you've had a rough few months. Mothering is so rewarding but SO hard. I've wondered the same thing too--I'm a pretty motivated and organized person and yet I have no idea how some of these women do all the things they do. There just aren't that many hours in the day (even if I did have an unlimited supply of energy), which means something's got to give and maybe it's their relationships. I think your kids need you most right now and you are doing a fabulous job. Of course you need hobbies to keep you sane and I think we'll see how much more time we have for those things when our kids get a little bigger. I wish we lived closer! We could keep each other real. :)