Get Real

OK, I'm not going to lie. I just typed up a smarmy entry and I realized that I was doing exactly what I promised myself I wouldn't do: write as if other people were reading. I have no idea how many people are reading this, but I made a commitment to do this for me - because it was living inside of me, something that I really wanted to do. But what I wasn't counting on was how to write from the heart when I was stricken with the flu and caring for 2 kids that had the flu, and going through some heavy-duty emotional stuff with 2 people that are important in my life (think mother and ex-husband) and dealing with all the other 'stuff' that happens during a busy day (dog barfing, molar crown chipping, etc.)

Emotionally, times have been tough for me lately. But during all of this turmoil, the biggest comfort has been my husband and my 3 little ones. The time I spend with them makes me feel so grateful for the love and abundance that I have in my life. As I write, the kids are at me feet, curled up in blankets, and my husband is sitting close by on the couch while we have our "family movie" - a tradition that each of us loves for different reasons. (I love it because of the buttered popcorn...not usually the movies) Tonight we're watching Santa Claus 3. I am looking forward to a season of snuggling up, seeing the joy of the holidays in my kids' faces, and spending quiet time with family and friends. That is feeding my spirit right now.

Thanks.

Tomorrow I've got a song headed your way - truly inspirational!