it's okay because...

sometimes i am a control freak with my kids. among other things like how the bed is made, the towels are folded, and when the kids go down for the night. i mean, i'm the mom so it's my right. right?

this week i have tired my best to let it go. 

it's okay if trevor wakes kellen up just after he fell asleep because he hasn't seen him once that day.

it's okay if the dishes aren't done because we spent all day outside. 

it's okay if emma wants to eat corn dogs every day for lunch.

it's okay if kellen plays in the dirt. 

its' okay if spending time as a family means a late night drive to the gas station for some snacks. 

it is all okay because life isn't perfect. no matter how many times i catch myself thinking it should be. thinking that everything needs to be in it's exact place, the kids should be clean and presentable every second of the day, and that i'm not a good mom/wife unless things are "just so". 

it's okay because kellen knows to fold his arms when we pray and always says thank you.

it's okay because emma reminds me that i need to answer her with a "yes ma'am" because that's what i expect of her. 

it's okay because along the way they are learning the important stuff and that is all that matters.

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currently i have about 5 loads of laundry to fold, 3 bags to pack, and emma is not in bed.

tomorrow i am running a 5k and have ran less than 10 times in the past 5 months(three of them being this week) and never longer then 2 miles....but it's okay because trevor and i are leaving the kids with grandma and getting the heck out of dodge tomorrow afternoon. 



just remember to take a deep breath because you are an awesome mom and it's all going to be okay.