The illusion of perfection.

I like to post on Facebook and Instagram and lately, I like to blog too. I don't do drama and I try to be positive with my posts. I love to share ideas, funny stories and cute baby things. I think social media is a wonderful thing, in most cases. It has allowed me to connect with other like-minded moms who I would never have had the opportunity to "meet", it has allowed me a safe space to ask for help and has allowed me to pass on helpful information to other moms in similar situations. It helps me to feel connected to the world even on days when I am home in my sweats all day.

All wonderfulness aside (that's a word, right?), there are downfalls of social media for moms specifically. In terms of "mommy wars", social media can be tough. You see other moms posting about the great trip they took their little one on, the gourmet meals they make and the immaculate home they keep. You see the fantastic crafts they come up with and the perfect play room that is right off of Pinterest! I love to see the ideas and love to see little ones enjoying life...even if I am a little envious of that play room! Sometimes though, it makes us feel as though we are 'less than' or like we can't measure up in some way.

So, here is the thing...

While I try to avoid posting photos with dishes in the background or don't update my status to include a recent spat with hubby...you won't ever catch me pretending to be perfect (at anything!). I like to share ideas and tips about parenting, but I definitely don't have it all figured out and won't pretend to. I lose my patience sometimes, we eat take out, we watch tv, I don't shower daily and we have dog hair on our furniture...that inevitably ends up in Ruby's mouth daily!

Just so you know...