Here are a few things I have learned about myself from blogging...
1)There are a lot of really good writers out there, and I AM NOT ONE OF THEM!
2)I wish that I was more of a creative person, like so many of you out there are.
3)I would love to learn a little more about photography. Not necessarily for a business, but just for personal use.
4)My life.....though tough at times.....could be a lot worse!
I'd have to say that blogging has been good in a lot of ways, but I think it has some negative affects too. I know that most people only blog the happy, perfect moments in their lives, or make it appear that way, but sometimes it can be kind of depressing. It is easy to flip from blog to blog and think....."Man, I'm a crappy mom." or "I have a seriously boring life." or "I wish I was skinnier, or more creative." Today I had one of those moments when I wished I was different. One thing that I really struggle with in my life is planning ahead. I am TERRIBLE at seeing the bigger picture! I don't recongnize helpful things that need to be done, I forget birthdays, I'm either right on time or late and always running around like crazy to get out the door.....need I go on?
Halle's birthday is on Tuesday and I seriously can't believe my baby is already a year old. Dave brought up getting pregnant again and I looked at him like he was crazy because it seriously feels like I was JUST PREGNANT! I'm sad because I'm sure that with every child the time is going to continue to fly. Anyway, due to the fact that Dave has YM's on Tuesday nights I though it would be fun to celebrate Halle's birthday today(Sunday). So last night when Dave and I were out on a date we stopped by the grocery store and bought a cake mix. This morning when I was making the cupcakes I couldn't help but think, "I am seriously a crappy mom when it comes to birthday's for my girls." I know that Halle is only 1 but just wished that I was better at planning ahead. This is something that REALLY bothers me after the fact, but I just don't know how to fix it. I am one of those people who is bad at planning but needs a schedule/plan or I don't get anything done. I'm stuck in a dang vicious cycle and I don't know how to get out of it! FRUSTRATING!!!
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WOW you are being WAY to hard on yourself!! My sister was telling me she has the same exact problem! I wish I was more like her in some ways instead of being OCD about everything, there are pros and cons about both. There are so many areas that you are an amazing mom!
ahhh tiff, this makes me sad because you ARE being hard on yourself! Blogs are like family photo albums for the most part. Just pictures and memories and vacations, holidays and celebrations! :) I think everyone has a different comfort level with sharing personal stuff, but rest assured EVERYONE has personal stuff! :) Also, as I was reading your post, I kept thinking about all the cool things you DO and ARE that your girlies will be so proud of. For instance, your girls will have the pleasure of sitting in the church pew and watching their beautiful mamma sing a lovely song for the congregation...I just know that they will beam with pride! (umm, that is something my kids will NEVER see!) hehe! Also, our kids love us unconditionally. They are really good at seeing the positives. Ya know, my mom never took amazing pictures or was a witty writer, but I loved her for HER and there were other things that made her great! So if you think about new hobbies you'd like to try or talents you'd like to develop, just don't forget about all the sucess you've already had (hello, "I was a BYU cheerleader")
love ya tiff!
I think we definitely have these moments but I think you are better than you're giving yourself credit for. I think for the one thing you feel you're not too good at there is a list of ten that you are good at!
Tiff, I love how humble you are. Your so cute. Just for the record, I know that everyone that looks at YOUR blog feels the same way, including myself. You are so talented, such a perfect mom and we would all love to be just like you. Have you seen Brynlee? She is the smartest little girl anyone has ever seen, and the cutest! And little Halle is on the same track! I think your great and you've always been such a good friend to me and everyone you know, so cheer up!!!Your amazing!! Love you tons tiff.
Hey, I know how you feel and I think that we all feel it. I look at your blog and I think that your life is so together. Plus, your little girls always look so cute. I think that you are awesome. And, Happy Birthday little Halle. She is seriously so stinking cute.
well, if it is any consolation I really admire you. You seem to have your life so together. You always look amazing and your kids always look so cute. You really are a great mom and your kids will remember all the good things you do for them whether or not you were a good planner.
Tiff-the good thing about motherhood is that just like children, each mom is so different and special and unique in their own ways- In how they do things, how they act and react to their children, etc. And you know what- that what makes us who we are. I highly doubt that your kids will ever feel shorted.
I think every mom feels this way a time or two, or three...You are such a cute mom. You girls always look so cute and so happy. You are way creative. You have such style about you. Your blog is such a example of that and you are so intelligent, I can't believe all you read. I always have wished I could sing. You do have such a talent to touch others to feel the spirit with your voice and in your spare time whip most men in Golf. Hey I got an idea, I will trade you tennis lessons for golf lessons!
I soo totally get what you are saying! I feel this way sometimes when I read others blogs! Why do we as girls CONSTANTLY compare ourselves to others?? Tiff you really do seem like such a cute mom and your girls are so sweet and so funny and that is because of you my dear!! Who do these girls spend most of their time with? YOU!! You have so many awesome talents that I would LOVE to have!! Understand you are awesome and so many think the world of you!!
yeah, give yourself a break! Have you been to Seriouslysoblessed.blogspot.com?
It makes fun of the whole pefect life according to my blog thing...it is sooo funny, and soo true.
You are down to earth, beautiful, talented, humble, and so much more!
Did you know that about yourself?
I was just going to mention seriouslysoblessed. I saw the person before me already beat me to it, though. That blog always makes me feel better! The whole blogging thing is a bitter sweet experience for me, too. I love keeping in touch with people, but I too feel the negative waves that come from it. I think everyone does!
Amen! I feel the same way! Every day I have to constantly strive to feel better about myself. But Tiff, you are an amazing person, wife, friend and mother! I look up to you more than you realize! Your girls are beautiful and happy, all because of you! There are a few blogs I just can't even read anymore because I feel so down about myself after reading them. I have to admit.. I usually only post the "good" times, I want to try to be more real though! I need to document the not so "good" times too! Keep your chin up... you're incredible!
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