still under construction.....

I guess I could describe my life so far best as saying I am constantly under construction.

IN THE BEGINNING.... (just kidding).... my foundation was poured out by, of course, my parents. And I can honestly say they poured a pretty solid foundation as it comes to the 3 most important aspects in life (from my perspective). Mind, Body and Spirit. Through this life, I have neglected one or the other at times... but haven't completely let one of the 3 go....yet. All 3 are under construction at all times (especially the "body" which took a hit being prego).

Being raised Episcopalian, I always had a loving aspect of spirituality. I never looked at this side of my life as a restriction or set back, which I believe many people see it that way. At times, I have stepped out of God's light and into some dark corners, but always seemed to find my way back to "my Friend" (God) and my inner spirituality.

My mind has never been a "straight A" type mind. More like a "straight C and hope for some extra credit" type mind. I only learned something when I was interested in the subject- but.... being under construction, I have found I am interested in A LOT more than I was at 18!

And body.... well....... let's just say no one is perfect- haha! I think more of the insides than the outsides of one's body. I LOVE chocolate.... so my body gets a dose of the bad stuff here and there. But my foundation was built with veggies, fruit, grains and all the good stuff. No sodas, no junk food in our house growing up and never gorged at friend's houses that did have this. Food was not made out to be the center of the universe. As an adult.... I can indulge here and there, but I think the 80/20 rule fits well here for me and always has... 80% good- 20% bad.

Writing this out is a way for me to "get back to the basics". At this point in my life, I want to be a great wife and a great mother. That is about all that consumes me. I try not to get caught up in too much more than this (unsuccessfully sometimes). I would be just seriously lucky if my amazing son could receive the same great foundation I had. It won't solve all his problems in life; it won't take away pain that comes along; it won't keep him from falling down sometimes. But my hopes are that these three foundations will be what picks him up, or takes some pain away, or sheds light on the silver lining that comes with every problem. I could ONLY BE SO LUCKY! I am thankful beyond words for my parents and what they have instilled in me. I guess all those years of my mom saying "you'll understand when you have a kid!!!!!" has finally resonated in me!!!!

Welcome to my "under construction" world! xoxo