Thoughtful Thursday

My friend, Alex (from my old ward), posted this article on Facebook called "A Few More Obvious Tips for Not-Very-Good Homemakers" and it is hilarious... you should read it :)

My favorite two paragraphs.. They really were all awesome!! But these stuck out the most..


My friend Barbara (you all know Grannybabs, right? She's awesome) suggested this absolute gem on her blog, "Specialization is the key to appearing competent." Memorize that. It's a great homemaking tip. Barbara says she knows how to sew aprons and make homemade mac and cheese, pumpkin cookies, and jam. That's it! But she's really good at those things and people think she's a very  snazzy homemaker. Find your four things and live your life. This is a true pearl of wisdom. Thanks Barbara!

 I like the above paragraph the most because I've been trying to figure out my talents.  So I'm going to take this advice and find MY four things and live my life! And stop comparing myself :)
And finally, I'd like to share something that I learned only a few years ago which blew my mind. It is this: Interpret things in your favor. I spend a lot of time and energy trying to tease out what people really mean or could have meant or could be thinking or might have meant to imply. I read this advice in a magazine and told Christian about it. He says he does this all the time. He just assumes people mean the very best. I never do that. I always think the worst. And it makes me feel bad. So I don't do that anymore because as a not-very-good homemaker I've got my hands full without worrying what everyone else thinks about me and my store-bought birthday treats. 



 I like the above paragraph the most as well because I do take what people say in the worst way.  About 90% of the time the people don't even mean it the way I think they do.  I need to think the very best of people! People are NOT out to get me! haha :)

Now go READ THE ARTICLE...  here's the LINK again :)

Thoughtful Thursday

Sorry for the glare... I took this picture from a magazine that was left on a table in my break room at work..  But I have to say... I totally agree!! Why must we all keep up appearances?  I want my house to be clean yes.. but it doesn't need to be sparkling.. Right now our TV room is a mess.. but my boys are happy and playing.. when they are old and moved out.. My house will be clean again :)