Rest Assured

I was reading Preston his nightly book tonight as I do every night. Tonight was different though. I have been pretty stressed out so I was in "hurry mom" mode and just wanted to get through the bedtime process so I could finally relax. I asked Preston what book he wanted to read and he went and got one off his shelf. I tucked him in and sat next to his bed and began reading the book. I thought to myself that I was going to power read through the book and be done with it. After I began reading it...I totally got into it. I really felt like the book was written just for me! All the words were coming off the page screaming "Heellooo Katie! Listen up, focus on these words. You need to hear this and believe it!". Who knew I would get so much from a Dr. Seuss book as I did tonight.

With all the things going on lately, I find myself doubting myself a lot. It's ridiculous almost. One moment I am so sure I am doing the right thing..and the next I want to curl up and call everyone I know for advice when really all I need to do is listen to myself and pray. I know what I am doing, I know what I need to be doing, and most of all I know I do not need to justify every decision I make. I am a mother...a smart one. And not just any mother...I am Prestons mother. I am a woman. An educated, beautiful, caring woman with so many words of wisdom. And yet...I give myself my own advice and then doubt it!

For now, I am adding this to my list of things to pray and work on. No more doubting myself. No more feeling the need to be accepted for everything I do or needing justification for every decision I make. After all, I am Ms. Fabulous and in order to keep that title...I have to live it!

"You have brains in your head.
You have feet in your shoes.
You can steer yourself in any direction you choose.
You're on your own.
And you know what you know.
You are the guy who'll decide where to go".
~Dr. Seuss