". . . I know NieNie can seem a bit overwhelming as far as perfection goes, but look at what she's dealing with now. It just goes to show that you NEVER know quite what is in store. We know we can't plan because our husbands chosen careers are not so black and white.
But really who can plan?
Nobody knows what tomorrow will bring. The point: Eat, Drink, and be Merry for tomorrow we DIE! HA! Just Kidding. The point is to embrace the most important in life, because you really NEVER know how long you get to have them by your side. Each day is a blessing and we get to decide how we use our time and our energy... it really is our choice... really!
So... go kiss your husband & tell him you love him. Hug your kids and let them do something messy and fun (in the kitchen where is will wipe clean, or better yet the backyard!) Wear something silky to bed once in a while just to spice things up. Oh, put on some dark nail polish for your next date night just because Kyle thinks it would be cool. (You can remove it when you get home.) Share your testimony, and be firm in your personal convictions. You are an amazing woman, if you were not I wouldn't waste my time being your best friend!
Now, it's easy to dish it out and tell you how to be more NieNie-ish, but give it back to me. Don't let me be the same woman year after year. We have greatness to achieve!!!"
Life is good.
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What a great post! It's true--there's a lot in life that we can change around to bring the sunshine back into our lives. Look outside ourselves and connect with others, etc. and always, always count our blessings.
really great post Michelle! I think we all have days where we feel that way! I love the Fall pictures :)
Gotta tell you the truth. I clicked on the NieNie dialogues once, and instantly felt a whole lot worse about myself, and haven't desired to return. I've read people's blogs that are so poetic or funny or thoughtful or whatever, and it makes me feel like mud. But I decided that trying to be anyone but me is way too hard and blogs are blogs. People write themselves however they want to; for all you know NieNie is as made up as TAMN, as far as her day-to-day activities go. I'm sure that's not true, but I'm just saying. Anyway, life sure is good, especially after a nap, and if I was trying to be like someone I might just choose you. Thanks for the great reminders!
I really liked this post, Chell! Every day really is a gift and I forget that too often! Thanks for this post! :)
So Jake and I sang "We Thank Thee O God For A Prophet" in Sacrament Meeting to and when we sang the part "When dark clouds of trouble come o'er us" we couldn't help but chuckle and think of Cadester!
The cadeism's are awesome and make me laugh, like the one with turning down Savanna! so funny! I am not sure who that guy is that is in my picture! I forgot his name. The funny thing is I did not realize he was married, until after I looked at this picture and saw the ring! I am really glad I did not flirt with him! He is in the family ward that we were helping.
Hmm...I know how you feel about the Nie Nie Dialogues. I had this conversation with someone in the ward not long ago. Not just about Nie Nie, but about so many blogs. Once I am done reading, I feel worse about myself. Why don't my kids say such cute things, or why isn't my craft that cute, or why isn't my husband that romantic, or why isn't my house that perfect?
I suppose part of it is that we share that which we're most proud of. I've started thinking about starting a private blog for posterity's sake. A place where I can "brag" to my children about their accomplishments and share worries and fears with them that they will read later on down the road. Something that would come across the wrong way (I'm sure) to anyone else besides them.
And, I've also decided to see blogs as a window into people's talents as well. Nie Nie is a great wife and mom. I truly think it is her talent. She is someone I can learn from, and the key is to try to learn instead of get discouraged by all that I am not. I read home decorating blogs and craft blogs and sure wish I had the same talents, however, it's hard not to have feelings of jealousy or pride or not to covet those things. I need to feel happy for all that they are, not discouraged by all that I am not.
I guess in the end there's so much I can learn from others. I love this message from your friend, because it's great to be reminded that these things are there to make us better and help us grow. Not to remind us of how far we have yet to grow.
Well, I've now rambled on. Just wanted to let you know I can relate. And know how great it is to have great friends!
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