My dear theater friends threw us a surprise baby shower on Sunday! What fun! We got all sorts of good stuff. I noticed the theme of the party was "Sleepy Time for Baby" since all the gifts seemed to revolve around that. My friends theorized that after the babies are tucked away and sleeping soundly, that's when they will come over to visit. Genius! I cannot imagine how people get by without having some sort of community. 

I've been seriously wrestling with all sorts of things lately as the summer ends and motherhood descends upon me. I've learned a few things that have put me more at ease.

1)        It's ok that I have no idea what I am doing
2)        There are so many mothers going through the same things as me and we are all pretty cool
3)        I don't have to prove anything to anyone
4)        I am allowed to be a whole person, always and forever
5)        There are people out that genuinely like the real me and my many facets
6)        I trust where God leads me, even if it makes no sense at the time
7)        I throw a mean right hook so I can defend myself and my children
8)        I have tons of people ready to support me when I need it, if I just let them
9)        It is ok that I have emotions, even if not everyone understands them

10)      Life continues to be good...Even when it is crazy and stressful, I am continually amazed by life's goodness