gomommyblogger: Say Yes, Day 54: 100 Days to Brave (Advent Day 16)

This is Me

This part always gets me. This portion where I write about myself.

*deep breath* OK, here goes:

Because you are on a Mommy Blog, I will assume that we are similar-wifes and mothers and girls trying to figure it all out.

Let me just get this one thing off my chest so there is no misleading- cooking is not in my skill set and I am a crafty-mommy-wannabe, so you may see some of that on here, but they are mostly pipe dreams of mine and I accept that.

What this site is...well, if you like to read and see cute kids and quirky, oftentimes emotional posts, I got all of that here.

I try to be real. Ugly real, sometimes. -Maybe most of the time.

My inclination is to share the highlights, but I know it is the craziness which makes you feel more comfortable, so I'll go with that.

Marriage is one of the greatest gifts I have been given, but it is also really, really, INCREDIBLY difficult for me, and I write to process it all.

My three sons are great- when they are not annoying one another and -quite honestly- me.

They are my favorite.

I read, write, and go for long walks in order to just deal.

Gomommyblogger was born out of a desire to share the fun parts of mommyhood, but it has evolved to my online space to clear my head, share my truths, and offer you a hand if you find yourself trying to juggle the happiness and the craziness this life throws in spades.

The craziness...oh, it almost sounds dainty.

My simple goal is to be a friend- to you and to myself.

Writing offers the writer perspective and time and reading allows the reader to relate or learn, or relate and learn.

If you're reading this, you're here. If you're here, I am glad to have you. Welcome.

Always, Shannon

Sunday, December 16, 2018

Say Yes, Day 54: 100 Days to Brave (Advent Day 16)

Rest. On Sundays McFive tries really hard to prioritize rest.
We attend church and eat lunch, then we sleep. All of us, ideally.
Today we rested. Even Big Strong Man was home during this time and took a load off, which, is a rare treat for him during the holiday rush and mandatory workload he carries.

Today we said a wholehearted "yes" to the pause. Stopping. Resting.

9 Benefits to Napping

How to live Happy

Saying yes changes everything. Walking through the door, agreeing in the moment. Sometimes it is just what is needed to show you the next big yes.

No doubt this is small-town stuff here. It was a nap, not a revolutionary epiphany. But is was a yes.

Annie shares about the trajectory of travel her "yeses" have lead her to. Different states, different countries and continents.

I dare say that getting on a plane for travel and climbing back into bed during a busy ~~life~~ season both stem form the same root: saying yes.

Be Brave:

Say yes to one small thing today-

a friend's request, a push form the Lord, an invite to an event,

a healthy choice for yourself.