Hey, y’all!
I’m not sure how many of you are new readers, wonderful girls I met at BlissDom, or if you’ve been reading Blue-Eyed Bride since before my mom even read Blue-Eyed Bride.
1. I am wife to Todd and mom to Hudson (2.5) and Hayes (9 months)
2. I love Jesus and want to serve others and tell others about Him. But I’m not perfect and I am so thankful for His Grace.
3. I am a list-maker. I love making lists. I used to be a major control freak, but having two little boys changed that quickly! But golly, I still have to make a list every single day.
4. I love to write. And edit. And it’s a shame I do all of this on a computer screen with a keyboard because I sure do love a red pen.
5. I wish I was better at taking great photos (or taking photos, period) and I wish I had more time to be crafty because I really do like to craft.
6. I love clothes and love marking pages in gorgeous magazines of things that I want. Isn’t one of the greatest activities to go through and build fantasy shopping carts on all of your favorite retailers’ websites? But I usually don’t buy them because I remember that by noon I have been spit up on or drooled on and it’s just not worth it.
7. I used to plan events for a living, but now I stay at home with my boys. (I’m still not used to saying “boys.” Wow.) I love to throw a birthday party, baby shower, wedding shower, or even help someone with a wedding. It’s just in me to create and find ways to be creative. I don’t miss very many things about my old job, but I miss exercising my creativity and coming up with fun ideas.
8. I love to cook. I love to eat. I’m trying to finish up losing the rest of the baby weight. But all the recipes I love to make don’t make that easy. Fortunately, there are so many great blogs that make it easier to find delicious things to eat that are also healthy.
9. Through my blog, I like to tell you what really happens here. Without throwing anyone under the bus or telling you the nitty gritty details of our latest argument. But I write so I can remember how I felt when something big or small happened. It helps me to get it all out there.
What do I want to be?
I’m not sure, but this question pretty much exhausts me. I have spent so much time over the last few years thinking about who I want to be. And I’m done with it.
I am who I am. The most important relationships and roles in my life are enough for me. And God’s grace is enough for me.
Too much time has been wasted on comparing myself, my looks, my wardrobe, my home, my talents, and my story. Isn’t that crazy? It’s such a time suck and it drains me.
But I’m done with all of that. I’m tired. I am who the Lord intended me to be and that’s all I can be. And it should be enough for me!
So, if you’re new here… welcome!
If you’re not new here… welcome back!
I feel the same way about my job. I miss the creative element. I miss that outlet. I don’t miss much else which is why I know I’m right where God wants me at home. And AMEN on that 2nd blurb. You are exactly who God made you to be. Beautiful, a loving mother & wife, a good friend, etc-and you have grace & mercy to cover anything else you don’t particularly like about yourself. Thank God for that 😉
I love how you sum up I am who I am. To me you are a nurturing mother, loyal friend, expressive writer, and an old soul 😉
I’m working on the comparing thing…with 2 kids there’s going to be no time for that.
Love your little corner of the internet-first blog I ever read and still a favorite. Sad we didn’t cross paths in Nashville!
you are EXACTLY where you need to be…and you are doing a great job!
I’ve been reading your blog for awhile, I can’t even remember how I found it! But I love the way that you share without sharing too much or complaining about someone else or the way that something happened. As one homemaker to another, its nice to know that I’m not the only one who doesn’t have it all figured out! Thanks for keeping it real in the blogosphere!
You forgot to add that you are an AMAZING friend!!!! 🙂
Love you!
I love reading your blog and your tweets! Your little ones are adorable! You are doing a great job! You along with many other blogs inspire me to do better with my own blog. Have a great day!
I’m not a really new reader, but I appreciate this post. I love reading about what makes people “them”!
Hi Erin,
Have read your blog for quite sometime. Just noticed today that your family pictures are done by T. Turp. Tracy was one of our good friends, I love how god is placing small reminders of her in our daily lives! Beautiful family 🙂
Numbers 2,4,6,9 are completely me too. Love you and your blog…you’re always genuine, making easy for others to relate. Glad you had fun on your trip, Erin!
-kelly
I love your blog! I am a list maker as well, and we will welcome our first kiddo, a little boy, in July… I am thinking my organization and lists will suffer, and I am nervous about it!
I may or may not have giggled when I saw the number 9 in your headline 😉 LOVED LOVED LOVED meeting you in Nashville.. Love YOU! and i LOVE this post! 😉 XO!
What an awesome post Erin! You have always been one of my favorite and must reads and I always feel as though you know exactly what to write about ! I love that you have stayed true to who you are with your blog because that is often an inner struggle with me to blog what I want to vs what is current/popular…thank you!
You are wonderful Erin! I loved this post!
Erin, I’ve been reading your blog for 2 years now-it’s one of my favs! You seem to struggle with the same stuff most of us do, but you’ve got the courage to put it all out there for the world to read and for that I’m grateful. It’s not easy, I’m sure, but it’s nice to know that someone else is going through the same stuff I am and that I’m not alone. Thanks 🙂
I’m new here so thanks for the welcome and the beautiful post!
You know I pretty much already loved you and your blog, but hanging out with you was just confirmation 😉
We will definitely make another “meet-up” happen before BlissDom next year.
Hope you guys are having a great week!
Great post Erin! I love reading your blog, and just about everything on your list I could relate to. Looking forward to continue reading.
Erin, I’m new here! Well, I mean I’ve read your blog a couple of times, only I’ve never commented. But I wanted you to know that I really enjoy your blog. It’s sweet and simple and beautiful. I always feel rested reading it!! I don’t know how much we have in common, but I’m going to keep reading! Thanks for the great posts.
I agree with Lulu 🙂 That’s an important point!!
Love the “I am who I am”. What a healthy outlook to have. What’s wrong with being okay with who you’ve become?!
Amen, sistah to the comparison statement. I regrettably have spent too much time comparing myself to others, and we’re all different 🙂
Love these pictures! They are so sweet! They capture so much emotion!
Love this post! You are a great mom with so many yummy recipes and mommy advice, hair tips, creative project ideas and a funny way to tell it all along the way 🙂 I’m not at the point of missing working yet, since I just became a SAHM in September after Brynley was born. The great thing about your work is you could schedule as much or little as you wanted if you ever do miss the creativity.
Laura
Love this post. I’m a new mommy and struggling with some of the ups and downs (there’s been some marathon crying this week!) and I love the reminder that we’re all just doing the best we can.
I’ve loved reading your blog over the last couple of years. We’re getting ready to welcome #2 into our family so it’s been good to read about another mom’s experience to get prepared!