(not) keeping up with the Joneses

the Wolters (not the Joneses)

pressure, pressure, pressure.  i put it on myself, pinterest puts in on me, other peoples fb statuses put it on me, society puts it on me......so right now i am learning to cover my eyes, put my fingers in my ears, and do what i can do!  i am learning to be content, trying a new 'fruit' of gentleness, striving to be organized, and am being required to be patient about some things due to circumstances out of our control (stupid cars).  Anyway, my kids are fed, have a roof over their heads, are happy (most of the time), are bathed (including sprinkler run-throughs at the end of the day), and the hubby and i are reconnecting.  i have been home more, haven't been connecting with many people lately, and have been trying to simplify things.  so what if our 'plan' of getting a bigger house is not going to happen anytime in the near future, i haven't made the 'busy bags' like so many good moms on pinterest and blogworld do, or i didn't even decorate for valentines and easter like i normally do......i have been trying to interact with my kids one-on-one, cook reasonably price meals (open to recipes that are healthy and cheap!!!), love on other peoples kiddos so they can provide for their families, stay current with zumba songs/moves, seeing family for various reasons which requires travel across state and missing out on activities in KC. 

i decided that i won't succumb to the pressure to have it all together (because i obviously don't), have martha stewart get-togethers and plan tons of engaging activities for my kids.  we are doing just fine and our house is full of love and hugs and chase and i think my kids like me:)

*this post is very random, but that is how my brain has been these days:)

  xoxo- Lindsey