Things I Learned While Trying to be a Blogger Mom

So I have these big ideas of inspiring at least someone, and possibly getting pinned a few times like all those amazing Pinterest Queens. Then I remembered things like...I don't even provide a Pinterest link on my blog. Oops. But no matter who reads, there is just something that feels at least a little nice about organizing my daily happenings into nice little tidbits on a pretty pink background. Some days I just feel like I have it all figured out.

While I know I am a chaotic mess, here are some of the organized thoughts I've actually been able to put together about blogging.

1. You should probably invest in a camera.

Note the dirty mirror and clothes in the corner :(

Ok, if you are "serious" about blogging, it's a little disheartening to compare your fuzzy-ish iPhone pictures to some other mom's snapshot of a perfectly lit little project in a 3000megapixel quality picture. I'm thinking maybe a Christmas gift from my parents....I can let them know it's for pictures of  Sophie! ;)


2. You will feel cheesy and pretentious as you blog away at Starbucks.
I don't know if this is just me, but when I find a time that I can curl up (ok, sit in a slightly uncomfortable chair that was miraculously not occupied by a teenager and her entourage) at a Starbucks and create a blog, I feel SO awkward. I feel like anyone that walks by is going to see and be like "What is this girl doing? Blogging? But SHE isn't dressed cute." I mean, where do all these bloggers GO dressed in stilettos everyday, anyway?

3. I RUSH through my projects and they come out (kind of) crappy.

Not too shabby. But I took this pic on my STOVE. BEFORE wiping it down. 

Ok, I know that in a perfect world, I would have a HUGE amount of time to use metallic markers to update an entire wall. And my toddler? She'd be completely occupied by an amazing and engaging activity that increases her fine motor skills. In reality? I have Sophia flinging green beans around as Dora the Explorer screams at her to "SAY MAP!" while I frantically glue crayons to a frame  for a teacher gift. Of course, I didn't realize how much glue and crayons I'd use (yes, more than 64) and I resorted to using puffy paint as glue and a few of Sophia's not-so-sharp crayons down at the bottom. Sorry Ms. Prado, hope you still like the gift!

4. My house is what it is. 
As  I look around at other blogs, I see amazing decor (DIY of course) and healthy recipes. All kept together with strict lists and "easy" cleaning regimens. Then there is my house. I have no dishwasher, not even one linen closet, and somewhere between furniture I bought with the best intentions, you'll find back packs and lesson plans covered in Sophia's apple sauce that she thought would be fun to throw. I was going to clean it as soon as it happened, but Sophia started pulling the dog around by his tail....See, I have priorities! I swear!

Most importantly, I think I've learned that I need to just do things the best I can. If I DO happen to find things that help me to make my life easier or more productive, I promise to share. ;)

Thanks for being so understanding y'all. :D
Jennifer