{"id":18450,"date":"2018-11-08T02:30:24","date_gmt":"2018-11-08T10:30:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ladyslittleloves.com\/?p=18234"},"modified":"2018-11-08T02:30:24","modified_gmt":"2018-11-08T10:30:24","slug":"finding-the-good-in-the-hard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/livingwithlady.com\/2018\/11\/finding-the-good-in-the-hard.html","title":{"rendered":"Finding Light in the Dark"},"content":{"rendered":"

This is going to be one of those posts that is going to contradict one of my pet peeves and is even something I have posted about before, but now rooting for the other side… kind-of.<\/p>\n

Wow, could that be any more confusing?<\/p>\n

Stay with me.<\/p>\n

In summary, I have always found it slightly annoying when people would say to me, “enjoy every minute of it (parenthood), it goes by so fast!”<\/p>\n

And my argument has always been that it’s okay for you not to enjoy every minute of it. It’s okay not to enjoy the sleep-deprivation, the tantrums, or the heartache when your child is hurting. That you don’t need to feel guilty for not cherishing every second. (I actually wrote a post on this, and you can see that HERE<\/a>.)<\/p>\n

Now. Here is where I become a slight hypocrite.<\/p>\n

When our first two were born, we lived in an 1100 square foot mobile home. Our budget was TIGHT. My husband was going back to school and I was staying home with our two babies which meant we made the most out of what we had. I watched our budget closely, and our activities usually consisted of those that were free; parks, libraries, friends’ houses.<\/p>\n

We each still had a car, had enough to eat out every now and then,\u00a0and to live comfortably; but we were living month-to-month and there weren’t a lot of extras.<\/p>\n

My husband was also in school full-time in a very rigorous program and we had two tiny little babies in the house and I had no idea what I was doing as a mother. I found myself in tears a lot.<\/p>\n

And now, about eight years later, I look back on those times with a warmth in my heart and remember amazingly fond memories. I remember the friendships I built during that time. The many “firsts” we experienced with our children in that tiny home. The first DIY project we ever did together.<\/p>\n

The memories of the hard times have taken a back seat to the fond memories. And I am beginning to think it might always be that way… or at least I hope so.<\/p>\n

I hope that no matter what tough situation we may face, that when looked back upon, the light outshines the dark.<\/p>\n

If you are going through a hard time, a tough situation, or anything troublesome, my hope is that there is also something good going on in your life and that THAT<\/em> is what you remember during that time. Whether it’s the simplicity during the stressful times, or\u00a0the great friends you met after moving away from what you knew, or\u00a0the baby kisses after a night full of cries… Hold on to whatever that may be and squeeze tightly, my friend. It could end up being a cherished time in your life and a wonderful memory.<\/p>\n

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This whole thought is like the sister to “cherish every moment; it all goes by so fast!” and for that, I want to slap myself for even going there, but after reflecting back on our past this past weekend and talking through some pretty amazing memories with shit-eating grins, it all just came full-circle, and I am so thankful for our time in our little mobile home, even with all of the stressful situations.<\/p>\n

I loved that house. I loved the simplicity.\u00a0 And I loved our life back then.<\/p>\n

These were some of the first home decor pieces I ever made. I was so stinkin’ proud of them, and still am!<\/p>\n

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As always, thank you for stopping by, friends.<\/p>\n

<3 Shannon<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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