Free day

  There is an aspect of social media that feeds our curiosity to know how others live their lives, and then there is the personal component of sharing the life we want to portray.  For as long as I can remember, I have had this inner battle between showing who I feel I really am, and the person I allow others to see.  Social media only enables this inner battle to continue.  I have made quick posts about fun moments, and happy occasions, but I hesitate to share my weaknesses or downfalls.  Why?  Aren't we all vulnerable to the same learning curve.  This year as a personal challenge, I will reflect my real life; my joys, trials, temptations, and victories, in an effort to end the inner battle.  
  The new year always brings a sense of, "Okay, I've got this," but do we really?  I've never been this age before, or parented this stage of kids before, etc, etc, so why do we always try to pull off that all together look.  Let me tell you, I do NOT have it all together.  Today after I taxied kids to school,  I went back to bed.  My need to-do list took a back seat to my want to-do list as I selfishly cozied up under my covers justifying to myself that spring semester doesn't start until Tuesday, and this will be one of my last days to take advantage of a 'free' day.  I slept from 9am-1pm, and it felt great.  When my kids came home from school I was happier, more patient, and not on edge.  So, selfish as it was, I believe that my family needed me to steal this 'free' day, and that is real life for today.  
Jerusha