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Just a few years ago, my life revolved around home – gardening, taking care of kids, blogging, knitting. I felt so self-conscious talking to people.
Today, I don’t knit unless a child requests a new pair of socks. I’m involved in Girl Scouts, writing 2 blogs, Homeroom mom for my 7 year old son’s class for the 2nd year in a row, along with volunteering at school, and running. Not to mention taking the kids on field trips and sports. Yes, sports. I love talking to people, and I feel less fear walking into a room of strangers because I know there’s a friend waiting, even if we only know each other for a few minutes.
My life has expanded, and with that expansion has come so many different types of friendships. I feel so blessed to have so many wonderful women in my life.
I see my children’s lives expanding, too. One of them is moving way too close to adulthood, and yet as a mom, I’m excited to see him explore his world. So many times I have told him to get out there and enjoy life, to see what life has to offer.
The 4 younger ones are heading down their own paths.
I see my own path opening up. It’s scary. It’s also very exciting. I’m the only person holding me back. Sure, there are naysayers and envious people. That’s life. But, if I am true to myself and focused on being the best me, I’m really the only person who can hold me back.
Here’s to the incredible, wonderful, life changing possibilities ahead in 2013!
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We should never get to the point where we stop growing and trying new paths, right? I firmly believe that.
Sharon at Momof6 recently posted..Is it harder when your “oldest” gets older or when your “youngest” gets older? {Share Your Life}
Always to grow – sounds like a great motto!
Embrace your new found freedom, anyway they will always need their mom, even when they are moved out and married.
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Thanks for sharing this with us Barb. Do check out this great post 21st Century Housewife recommended on her FB page, it’s relevant and beautiful http://mariashriver.com/blog/2012/12/the-gift-of-an-ordinary-day-katrina-kenison
Rebecca x
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I’ll definitely check it out. Thank you!
I love this! I like to say, “I want to be a bigger vessel for life.” Here’s to expansion!
Thanks for participating in the Tuesday Baby Link-up!
Thank you! What a wonderful phrase to use, to be so receptive to life.
We all learn and grow and expand! I am so surprised at the ways I have changed and grown since my Daughter was born. Now with two and the blog my life is definitely full of love, great friends, and my wonderful family. What more could a mamma want?
Thanks for sharing on Natural Living Monday! I am excited to see what you have to share this week.
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Wonderful! I love hearing that!
LOVE this post. I firmly believe we live multiple lives within one. We have so many chapters and our life is better as we continue to learn, grow and develop into the best version of ourselves.
I love that the blogging world has opened up so much for you!
Nicole @MTDLBlog recently posted..A Reminder to Cherish {Share Your Life}
Thank you and I love your image of multiple lives within one!