Awkward & Awesome

For old times sake and because I'm really trying to document more of my life, I bring to you some of the most awkward and most awesome moments from the past few weeks. Idea credit to Sydney from the daybook.

Awkward

•I was refilling our 5 gallon water jug at the grocery store when quite a line developed behind me. Instead of the normal speed, the water was barely trickling out... I kept apologizing to the 4 people behind me with 1 gallon jugs. When it was finally full I kept hitting the edge of the cart trying to put it in, and the cart would roll a few feet away. Id lift it higher and hit the edge again and push the cart another 5 feet away. This happened 5 times before I got it in. I swear everyone was staring.

•Trying to sneakily throw poopy diapers in the outside trash without being seen because I haven't even brushed my teeth for the day and its noon.

•Elsie trying to kiss the bug she found on the floor at church during sacrament meeting and the couple next to us that kept scoffing when we decided to film it. It was awesome how awkward it was.

Awesome

•Elsie's top front teeth are FINALLY starting to show. I guess this could be awkward too because well, she has had fangs for like 4 months now.

•I printed out my itinerary and made a copy of Elsie's birth certificate for our trip to AZ next week.

•Chase got me a tortilla press. Homemade tortillas all day errrday.

•Ikea shopping trip without a husband telling me to hurry up.

•I wore a knee length dress last week without a jacket and I didn't freeze!!

•I redid our front room and let me tell ya.... I LOVE IT.

Have a great weekend y'all!

Comparison: the thief of joy

Multiple times throughout the day you will find me checking my phone. Making sure I didn't miss any emails from one of my clients, finally texting someone back that asked me a questions hours before, or browsing social media and seeing what the rest of the world is up to. I see all these gorgeous pictures taken by friends, family and even some people I have never met before. One person is at the beach, another is out shopping with a friend. Every picture seems perfect. Perfect outfits, perfect smile, perfect healthy salad for lunch.

I find myself looking down at my sweat pants and mismatched socks, then over to my baby girl still in her pajamas at 1PM. She's walking through the house eating a roll she got from who knows where, leaving a trail of crumbs behind her. 

I sigh and then open pinterest... cause that will make me feel better. My favorite thing to look through is the home decor. All these beautiful homes with huge kitchens and walk in showers with 17 different shower heads for all your washing needs. Now don't get me wrong, I LOVE my little 1940s home. It's so cozy with its original wood floors and we don't really need anything bigger right now. But when I see all these amazing, and freaking expensive, houses, I always say 'someday Ill have a kitchen like this', or 'one day Ill have a laundry room with cupboard space and a sink'.

But yesterday I realized WHAT'S THE POINT?!

I don't need ideas for remodeling, thats already done. I have a couch and curtains and pillows and more pictures and art than my walls can handle. So why do I keep returning to this site where I save image after image of houses I'll maybe have one day? Or outfit after outfit that I want to buy? This website literally makes you un-content with the things you have. Well at least that's how it is for me.

I am constantly comparing my life to those I see on social media and pinterest. Saying I wish my bedroom was more like that. Always wishing I had those shoes or that scarf. Even silly things like wishing I could pull off a hat the way that chick can... ITS SO SILLY.

Ultimately no good comes from my times spent gawking at everyone else's perfect life. I just feel unsatisfied and ungrateful. So not attractive you guys.

SO I've decided I don't need it. I'm not going to delete my facebook or instagram. And yes Im sure I will be on pinterest every now and again. Shoot if you ever want to know about anything on the earth... pinterest has your answer. Its practically the new google. But I've decided to spend my time enjoying what I do have and being more grateful for my life. However un-perfect it is.

I wouldn't trade it for anything.

Besides you don't get much better than this...

Baby Moccs

For those of you that don't follow me on instagram I posted about Elsie's glitter moccasins. Not only are they adorable and so girly, but they actually stay on her feet! Which is saying a lot because She has skinny little feet, but they are long! And I swear all baby shoes are made short and wide. Since we got these in the mail from Enchanted Lilly she has worn them more than all of her other shoes combined! Not a glitter or sequin fan? You're in luck because there are tons of different colors and options to choose from. These moccs are totally adorable AND the lovely shop owner Sarah is offering free shipping! Head on over and check out her cute shop!

Bath Time

Sometimes when Elsie is having a cranky or defiant day, I stick her in the bath for an hour or so and suddenly everything is all better. You just cant be upset with a naked baby.

ps. after a two month break... I'm back!