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Finding Beauty in the Ordinary

My life is very ordinary. My time is spent grocery shopping, feeding my people, changing diapers, playing with my 18 month old, folding laundry and cleaning up endless messes.



Sometimes this list of to do's can make life feel mundane and well.... ordinary. And lately I've been caught up in feeling like I'm not really accomplishing anything big or important. I have felt a little scattered and confused and trying to figure out if there is something more I should be doing.

Recently, I had a little experience that helped me gain some clarity that I have been searching for the past little while. A couple weeks ago, I was up all night with the stomach flu which left me very unable to function the following day. My husband and I decided he needed to go to work so I stayed home with my daughter by myself. It was my first time taking care of her on my own while being that sick. Thanks to an amazing friend who brought me some stomach flu essentials, netflix, and a good nap, we made it through the day!

The next day I was back to my healthy self felt amazing! Thank goodness it was only a 24 hour thing. It felt so good that morning to wake up and be able to get myself and Oaklee ready for the day. The things I did that day were the ordinary things I do every day but what changed was my attitude. We went to a little toddler program they put on at the library and then went grocery shopping and we both had so much fun! I felt so happy and grateful doing those ordinary things. Having the energy to make a healthy lunch and even cleaning up while Oaklee napped made me feel so happy and fulfilled. I love creating a home where the spirit dwells and being able to take care of my family's needs. Not much of what I do at home is very big, but it does matter.

Thanks to my crafty mom, I have a cute decoration in my living room that we made together. It is a little clip board with switchable sayings. For the month of April, I chose to put this saying on the clip board...


I love this quote and lately it has helped me find gratitude in my ordinary life. There is something beautiful in each day if I take a moment to reflect on it. I am so grateful I to get to spend my days taking care of my girl...soon to be girls woo hoo, and making my home a happy and loving place.

Be you-tiful,

Cheryl

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