Every inch of you is beautiful

Sharing for #embracelovingyou because this song makes me happy.

I'm bringing booty back
Go ahead and tell them skinny bitches that
No I'm just playing I know you think you're fat
But I'm here to tell ya
Every inch of you is perfect from the bottom to the top

MOPS: Brave and Crafty

After sharing how much I loved MOPS the other day I got to spend some time with our lovely leadership team and get our craft on for the upcoming semester. I wanted to share the amazing centerpieces that one of our ladies came up with! I love being part of such a creative team.

The process picture:

Finished product:

Stamping the word Brave on the white feathers gave it that special connection to the "Be you bravely" theme. 

I feel like I hear God constantly telling me this is my time to be brave. There's always a reminder right in front of me- I haven't quite figured out where I'm supposed to be brave yet but after just finishing reading the book "Let's all be Brave" by Annie F Downs (review to come) I feel like I just have to listen to Him. 

Hear it and be brave, he made me on purpose.. He made me to be brave. 

And I can't wait to start this brave journey with some pretty great ladies by my side! 

Be you, bravely.. MOPS

I've touched base on my love for mops before but as we gear up for the next semester I'm reminded of how important this community is. 

Mops stands for mothers of preschoolers, because that's what we are. We are mothers first and we share that bond of being knee deep in a season that can be hard. Now it's not always hard, I'm not complaining and saying that because I have 2 kids under the age of 5 my life is so crazy hard ALL the time. There are good days and bad days, just like any other season of life I think. But us moms get each other. We know the struggle and the balance that comes with being moms to young children. 

It comes with long nights, snotty noses, tears and fighting. It comes with hugs, snuggles and smiles. There's screaming, hitting, time outs and pouting. We see joy and laughter that can quickly turn to tantrums if something doesn't go just the right way.
You want to know what it's like being a mom to a 2 year old? Imagine living with a tiny little person who has a split personality but loves you more than anything in the world- until you use the word "no". You're mom and their world revolves around you- so much so that you can't even pee alone. Showering? Forget it, better master the ole dry shampoo/perfume cover up now.

But we do it. We are moms and we have chosen to love those little people more then they love us. Yet we are women too and the community that MOPS gives us helps me remember that I am not alone in this. God has a plan for us and we aren't meant to do it alone. 

This years theme is "Be You, Bravely." When I heard that it felt like God was speaking to me directly. Be you. Be brave and join these women in their journey. Because for me being a mother is just the beginning of being brave.