Embarrassment is good for the soul.

I was reminded of a story the other day that is 100% true and 110% embarrassing.

My family used to live at best 30 min away from my children's school. If you did not leave my house by 7:00 am forget it you were going to be late. Most mornings my husband would take the children on his way to work because it too was on the same side of town as their school so it just made sense. One morning my husband was running late and I kept asking do you want me to take them? His reply was a very frustrated no adding how wasteful it would be in gas and my time and it just didn't make sense. Well, I hadn't gotten dressed in this scenario because I typically did not do as such. I went into our room to find my husband no where near ready and we were already some 15 min past the time you "have" to leave to get them there on time.

I didn't even think. I grabbed my purse and keys and hit the car driving like a maniac to get them there on time. Well, we got there. We were late. I was going to have to walk them in. What did I have on? A Pink too small t shirt, no bra, capri pj pants and that was it. Nothing more. No jacket. No shoes. Nothing in the car to cover up with just that. So, I proudly walked them in looked at no one and turned around practically running for the car.

Now, I bet you're wondering why I told you that little tidbit. It is for this reason. No one is perfect. We are all going to make mistakes, even if they are completely not our fault and we are still bitter years later (truly I'm not...I promise...okay maybe a little.) Please realize that you are human! You are not supposed to be perfect. The way we learn from things is by living them. How do you learn to not touch a hot pot? You burn yourself on said hot pot. How do you learn to not forget baking soda in cookies? You end up with goo blobs instead of cookies. You have to make mistakes to learn for yourself.

Please understand that the reason Rachel Ray can make a 30 min meal is because she has a production crew to help prepare and clean up and no children around her asking her when dinner will be ready. Ah, the magic of television. I am sure that there are women out there that have it all together laundry caught up, perfectly nutritious meals planned and prepared, houses neat and tidy, children happy and quietly playing a game. Sure, they exist. ON TELEVISION!!! Remember reality is a completely different ballgame.

Have a great week!