Who am I?

While recently reading a post on some of my favorite blogs, the author was decribing a “type” of person, that he called The Nice Guy/Girl.  You either know this person or in my case you ARE this person.  Trying to please everyone else or do the “right” things will not guarentee you a happy life. Helllo News Flash?!!  What have I been thinking?? In fact, putting yourself on the back burner all the time will in fact work against you and the people you love.

When I became a mother, I think I lost a sense of who “I” was.  I could easily identify myself as a mom and perhaps by the job I had at the time – but it has become harder for me to try to figure out who I am. What are my hobbies?  What is my style of clothing?  If I try to answer these simple questions I often get stuck.  The simple task of buying myself a new shirt, should be easy and fun, but I start to wonder..”would this shirt be practical at the park, or what if Sunny rubs his peanut butter covered face on me…I just can’t justify spending that “extra” money on myself.” I think this is pretty typical for a new parent, to go through a period of baby comes first..but it is truly important to make sure you take care of yourself.  If that means spending 10 more minutes to put some make up on BEFORE going to the grocery store, because it just makes you feel better – then so be it!

I’ve decided to get to know myself a little better this year, spend a little more time on me.  Not only will my kids benefit from having a mom who is a happier person inside and out, but my husband will too!