Confessions

I'm reading the book Grace for the Good Girl by Emily P. Freeman which is about letting go of the "try-hard life" (as she calls it) - or the quest to always be "good" and perfect - that woman often fall into the trap of. As a recovering perfectionist - and someone who, although she can admit is not perfect, still often struggles with wanting to project that image - I can really, really relate to this book. 

In the spirit of being vulnerable and finding strength in weakness, here are some true confessions to illustrate just how un-perfect I am... granted, these fall on the silly end of the spectrum and maybe some day soon I'll work up the courage to lay down some of the really nitty-gritty stuff...

1. Until about a month ago I didn't know you couldn't put aluminium foal in the microwave
2. I have this beautiful top that I've only worn once because it needs to be ironed and I just don't do that!
3. I know kids aren't supposed to watch TV until at least the age of 2, but my son often watches The Wiggles at 4:00 pm so I can start dinner (or "close my eyes for a few minutes")
4. We don't eat 100% organic
5. I love The Bachelor/Bachelorette
6. I frequent celebrity gossip websites
7. I can often be heard saying "it's yucky" when my son wonders what the unhealthy treat is that mommy is munching on
8. I never tighten the lids on jars... this drives my husband crazy!
9. I will put the empty milk jug back in the fridge so someone else (see above) will have to change the bag
10. Clean, folded laundry often sits in the basket for days... weeks...