What's the point?

I just wanted to share my Why. Why am I writing this blog? What's the point? Well, I am a die hard perfectionist, and a pretty tough critic (of myself that is) and I have recently had an epiphany. That my perspective has been misguided for quite some time now. I thought that by attaining the title of "Super Mom" and keeping up with everything, by myself, that somehow it would make my family happy. Well My eyes have been opened, and I have realized that no one really cares if the baseboards are clean, nor do they even notice when they are! But what they do notice, is a happy Mama, and when I am super stressed, and overworked, it's kind of hard to stay happy. So after 10 years of holding myself to my own overachiever expectations, and hiding from the world when I can't reach them, I have let go! So I am using this blog as a therapeutic journal, of sorts. And this has been a very liberating thing for me to do. To admit my shortcomings to the world, and to the people I know *Gasp* My hand was shaking, but I clicked share...And I do not regret it! My hope is that by me being real, and sharing my blunders and triumphs, It may encourage moms around the world to be real, let go, and help re-define what a "Super Mom" really is!   It's leaving the house in an instant when your Son has strep and wants a milk shake, and realizing while in the drive through line that you have Baby puke all over your shoulder. Or as "Biggest Bowden" pointed out last night, It can even be carrying around a crying baby while you straighten up the house (thanks sweetie). And it's asking a friend over for coffee, even though your house looks like a tornado just ripped through it and spat all the toys out! So no more seclusion for me! It's been months since I've had a coffee date with a friend and that is just plain silly! Bye Bye perfect image, and hello reality! If I can do it, then trust me, Anyone can do it!!!