Parenthood is one of the most challenging positions I've ever held in my life. Today is a true testament of that. But it is by far, also one of the most rewarding. I'd get knocked down 100 times if it meant seeing 1 smile on their tiny faces. And today I fully realized that no matter what the obstacle is, it's going to be OK. We will overcome it and survive. Scratch that, we won't survive, we'll thrive. Because we're fighters and that's how we roll.
We have 3 healthy, happy, and loving children. I'm so grateful for that. And those 3 children have loving parents who will fight tooth and nail to get them everything they need and deserve in life. As well as 1 Mama Bear who will beat the crap out of anyone who gets in her way. Just sayin'. Don't mess with my babies.
While this week royally sucked monkey butt, it a been a solid learning experience for me. My family is resilient. As parents we are strong. My husband is my rock. And as a mother, I'm doing a dang good job. So while this week has kicked my trash, its DONE. It's over. Life tested us and we passed. I don't know what will happen in the future, but I do know that we will make it through.
Today is a new day. I've put my fears and worries to rest. It's all about moving forward and focusing on the beautiful things this life has to offer. It's time to take charge of the day. And it's time to stop stressing and to stop and smell the flowers.....
{...even if they do smell like bacon...}Happy Friday Amigos!!
Make it a good day...because I sure plan on it!
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Hugs!! Tough weeks do suck - immensely!! I'm looking forward to a non-sucking week - immensely, lol!
ReplyDeleteOh sweetie, I'm sorry it's been a rough week. But you're right! You do have great kids! You do have a handsome and great husband! And you are one HOT and GOOD mama!!
ReplyDeleteSorry it's been a rough one, but way to have an AWESOME attitude! Here's to a fantabulous week coming right up!
ReplyDeleteI feel like it's been a rough week for almost everyone I know! I hope next week is better for you.
ReplyDeleteHoly crap I LOVE those bacon roses.
Well I hope you have an amazing weekend, after your rough week :)
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Boo for the rough week. If you ever need help kicking ass and taking names you just let me know. Thinking of you. That momma bear thing is fierce when it comes out huh? I feel ya girly. Glad you came out on the other side feeling on top of it. Hope this weekend is mucho relaxing.
ReplyDeletetell me about it..the worse week in the whole summer so far! But yes I look at the new day as a better one and am sure it will be :) hugs
ReplyDeleteI hope you get The Hoff with a side of bacon to make you feel better!
ReplyDeleteHope every things better my little cheese ball! I'm sure you made this shitty week your bitch, and those kids are lucky to have such a bad ass momma on their side!
ReplyDeletep.s. I want to eat those flowers.
I'm glad that you were able to come out on top! Those flowers look delicious!!!
ReplyDeleteShut up! Bacon roses!! Suh-weet!!!
ReplyDeleteLove you long time!!
A Bacon Bouquet? Be still my heart! Sorry you've had a rough week. :/ Here's to a new start on Monday full of mustaches and red bull. Woot woot!
ReplyDeleteMmmm! Bacon! I'd MUCH rather get a bouquet of cold pork than roses...is that wrong?
ReplyDeleteNext week will be better - promise!
sorry tough week it can only get better! happy weekend.
ReplyDeleteMMMMMMmmm bacon flowers! :) Hope next week is much better for you!
ReplyDeleteSorry this week was such a whore, hopefully today rocks your socks! Have a good weekend babe!
ReplyDeleteyou are a champ woman. i have no doubt you and the hubs can conquer anything that comes your way. xoxo
ReplyDeleteYou are an amazing mama and I look up to you so much! If you ever need to vent, you know how to reach me. I really hope next week treats you better!
ReplyDeleteI hope your next week is better! But hey, with bacon flowers, the world is a much better place. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear your week was so difficult, but those bacon flowers look like they'd right all sorts of wrongs.
ReplyDeleteI still think you're pretty.
Hope you have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteHope you have a great weekend boo!
ReplyDeletei love u mama.
ReplyDeleteand yes u and J are amazing...
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Sorry your week was so tough. All things are temporary however and you can be proud that you worked your way through it all.
ReplyDeleteHere's to a brighter, less stressful weekend and a wonderful week.
Worry about the things you can control and the rest..let HIM worry about it for you :)
Sorry you had a craptastic week....hope your weekend is better! :)
ReplyDeleteSo sorry honey, but like you said, you'll thrive. I know next week will be better!
ReplyDeleteBacon flowers?! AWESOME!! LOL
ReplyDeleteYoure right, you 2 are super duper great parents! I hope next week is MUCH better.
Now those are some fatty flowers. I assume they must be these "bacon wrapped scallops" I keep hearing about? Your optimism is impressive and I'm so glad to hear things are lookin' up and that all this week's trouble is in the past . . . hoping this next week is 100x better!
ReplyDeleteomgosh that is the funniest thing I've ever seen! A bacon plant. Who would've thought?
ReplyDeleteHope things get better - we all have those days :-/