This is my first ever blog post; and while I hope to connect with and possibly inspire someone, I realize that there are MANY bloggers out there that spend a lot of time blogging, and I may blog for myself. This is ok. So, WHY blog if maybe no one will read it? Well, partially inspired by my love of Julie & Julia, but mostly because I want to. My husband works 2 jobs and I have a lot to say; maybe someone wants to listen...
My family moved from Southern California to central Arkansas 3 years ago, and my heart is not taking it well. I miss everything about CA, but I am tired of whining. A wise and beloved aunt once told me to 'bloom where I'm planted'- so this is what I intend to do. I am a blessed mommy, having 3 children and 5 fur-babies (cats), and have been married to my high school sweetie for 13 years (next month). My wonderful kids are 6, 10, & 12, youngest two are boys and my eldest is my lovely girl. I am an unabashed Disney lover- indoctrinated since birth by one of my favorite aunts to simply adore all things disney! (Until the day I die I will watch cartoons on Saturday mornings) I am a homemaker now, but I was a retail specialist at Dillard's and I loved my job; however I felt needed at home, so I left. I am now simply mom (which isn't simple at all!), money is tight, and so are my favorite pants! So I'm creating this blog....
I am an open book (ask anyone), and I have many things I struggle with: housework, exercise, strength (physical, not mental), and exercise.
In 2 months I'm turning 30, and something about this has me very shaken.... I have goals! I have dreams!! All I have ever done is be a wife and mother (married @ 16), and I am seeking to complete something important to me that I can be proud of (other than my wonderful family) I have always struggled with my weight, ever since I was 9 I've been a 'fluffier' version of myself than I would prefer. Now, with 3 kids and a very supportive husband (who loves me whatever my size), my goal has changed a bit from "being skinny" to 'I WANT TO BE HEALTHY, FIT, AND BEAUTIFUL FROM THE INSIDE OUT!' Hence my title- Goal- fit foodie.
Why foodie? Because I love to cook and bake!! (I am even, slowly, attempting to have a baking business from home) The older I get, the more aware I become of the struggles I have had with food, teaching myself to cook, and emotional eating. I don't want my kids to have these struggles. I want my sons to be accomplished and confident in the kitchen, and my daughter to bake a cake that's SO good it brings tears to your eyes! But more importantly, I want them healthy, happy, and self sufficient.
My hope is that this blog will help to keep me motivated, and real, in my everyday struggles as a woman trying to live out my faith, juggle my housework and exercise, and be the best wife and mother I can be. So HELLO! A great big welcome to my crazy cat loving, disney loyal, Christ centered life! I hope you don't get lost here, sometimes I do....
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