Make your bed, it makes a difference

I am so bad at writing posts. Its been over a month.
I could come up with every excuse in the book for why I haven't written for the past month
But I am just going to move on and  be better at writing starting today.
I am the queen of excuses.
My kids were driving me crazy,
I am to tired,
I don't want to,
I am to lazy,
excuses excuses!!!
NO MORE!!!

I heard a story where a man in the Marines was required to make his bed every morning. He had it checked and it had to look nice and clean. Once he was out of the Marines he still had the habit of making his bed. Somedays he felt like he didn't get anything accomplished. His wife asked, "Well didn't we the bed this morning?" "Yes, we did", but that is not that amazing" he said.
      I have to admit I feel like that most days. When my husband comes home from work and asks what I have done that day. I tell him nothing really, my house is still a mess, so behind on laundry, the kids aren't dressed etc... He asked if I made the bed this morning. I told him I had. He gave me a hug and told me I got something accomplished today.

It is so easy just to see the things that you don't accomplish than the things you do. I notice the days that I do make my bed. I have the energy and the motivation to accomplish more. Matt learned something in his therapy session that helps me on my down days. You say out loud 5 things you accomplished that days. Somedays its 1. I got out of bed 2. I didn't strangle my kids 3. I changed out of the pjs I have been wearing the past 2 days 4 I made someone smile 5. I made dinner. It has changed my mind set. I notice all of the little things I have accomplished and I feel amazing. It has helped so much with my depression and my very down days. I can't believe the change it has made on my attitude and my outlook on life. The scripture Mosiah 2:17 And behold, I tell you these things that ye may learn wisdom; that ye may learn that when ye are in the service of your fellow beings ye are only in the service of your God. 
     
 When I have that mind set in getting my everyday chores done. I am serving my family and others. I am happier to get those little things done. 

Remember be happy with your day even if you only make a bed.

I have deleted and rewritten this post so many times.

I have had a rough morning this morning.  I am pretty down  all right I am very down. The quote that comes to mind is people cry not because they are weak its because they have been strong for to long. (Johnny Depp) That definitely describes this morning. The thoughts that ran through my head this morning. ~Seri you cant cry you have to be strong for Matt. If you are down who is going to bring him up if he has having a down day. ~ The kids can't see you cry you are their super hero. ~ I can't feel down its my job to bring others up and help them out. Then Matt stood nose to nose me (we do that when we want the other to focus on what we are saying and its important) and said, "Seri, you arent perfect. You don't have to be. You are allowed to have down days. So I have a chance to serve you and have a chance to bring you up!"
 Why do we think we have to be perfect at EVERYTHING? And then are so gosh darn hard on ourselves when we don't do that task perfectly or don't do it as good as someone else.
I have learned from personal experiences that it is ok that I don't throw the perfect party. Its never gonna turn out as perfect as it is on pinterest. Its ok that you didnt clean the house perfectly or make the perfect dinner. What matter is you TRIED. You did them to the best of your ablility. It doesnt matter how well your best friend or some person you only know through their blog has done that task. All that matters is that you gave it your all.
I love you all!

I have debated back and forth if I wanted to do this. I don't have the best grammar. My dyslexia gets the best of me. Would anyone get anything from my posts? I am no one special. I don't make fun crafts, I don't do anything special or extra ordinary. I am just me. I have been through a lot in my life, inadequacy, bullying, death, depression, loneliness, health issues, spouse with severe depression and anxiety, a son with some signs of anxiety and many more. I hope I will be able to touch someones heart and help them through their trials in their lives.
 Who am I in 60 seconds?

My name is Serenity
I was born in Utah but raised in the most beautiful place on earth called Teton Valley, ID
Been married almost 7 years
Have 3 kids 2 boys (4 & 2 1/2) and a little girl (9 months)
We have moved 11 times in our marriage so far.
I love photography also anything outdoors
I'm willing to try MOST things once
I lived in China for 4 months and taught 5th grade and also preschool
I have worked in a daycare/preschool since i was 14
I play multiple instruments (my favorite is the trumpet)
I have 5 siblings (4 brothers 1 sister)
I love diet pepsi and reeses peanut butter cups,
I'm a proud member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints ( Mormon, LDS)
My husband and I are 7 years apart in age
I am a music/drama nerd
I love sports even though I am not very good at them
I love to think I am an outgoing person
I love meeting new people
I HATE CHANGE!!!
I love playing games! (Board, card, trivia, any kind)

Times up!

I can't wait to tell you more about myself in future posts. I hope they can help someone.

In my journals growing up I always put a positive quote at the end of my entry. I plan to start doing that again.