My very best self.

Lord knows I am far from perfect. I clean what I can see, I refuse to unload the dishwasher, certain 4 letter words are my favorites, and I enjoy a glass of wine...or three. 

Recently, it's been on my heart to become my very best self. Not for me, but for Mollie. I accept who I am, faults and all.  I want my daughter to see me and my imperfections as a strong, confident, and healthy woman. I want her to know that no matter what her quirks may be that God made them and they are beautiful. As long as she is leading a life that He and she can be proud of, I have done my job as a mother. 

I admit that I could change some things to continue to grow into my best self. After all, life is a learning process. I'm far from superwoman, but I secretly hope she sees me that way. Juggling life is difficult, but God doesn't give us anything we cannot handle.. I know that well. 

It is my deepest prayer that I grow into a woman and mother that my daughter can be proud of and that the Lord's love for her can be seen through me. 

God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,

The courage to change the things I can,

And the wisdom to know the difference.

14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. Psalm 139:14