...And Then, There's Reality

We all do it: post a picture on a blog or Facebook of the Super Housewife we believe ourselves to be and the domestic accomplishments that we're so proud of. Be it a craft or a yummy dinner or dessert: whatever; we want everyone to think that we've got it all together right? So, when you see those pictures you look around your messy house and wonder what is wrong with you and why aren't you able to be Super Housewife like all of the others; why, the second you turn your attention to something else that chaos ensues around you and your kitchen looks like the tupperware drawer threw up because the crawling child has had a hay day during your mental absence. Admit it.

Here's a secret: they are lying. We all are!

I'm canning peaches today and while normally I would probably just post a close-up picture of the orange goodness inside of the jars and say something like "we've been busy..." I'm not. I'm going to show you what my house actually looks like today and it 'aint pretty.

Exhibits:

Here's my kitchen

Here's what my table looks like

Here is my floor at this exact moment...hot.

And this is what my children look like right now

You may all proceed to tell yourselves how superior you are to me when in reality, we've all been there. Remember, no one is perfect and the woman who wants everyone to think she can do everything is probably crying by herself at night and taking shots at 11 am.  

Here's a good gauge that my doctor gave me: its a good day if you haven't dropped an F-bomb at your toddler. Perspective? Truth is, 1 hour from now the Cheerios will be swept, the clutter put away and diapers changed. It will all get done! Not to mention that while the kiddos sleep I get to have a cleaning party as Journey blasts through the house! Holla! Just be sure to tell yourself daily that you are doing a great job!

PS...R has a poopy diaper that needs changing and I'm letting her marinate while I type. More examples!