On Thursday, someone asked me why I was changing so much. On Friday, My Scraps and More posted a challenge - a layout using a picture of you. Then I was in my local Archivers and I saw the new Authentique line - Be"You"Tiful. Now I never, ever use pictures of me - even my this is me album will only have a couple when it is done. But this got me to thinking - was I changing and what would I do in a layout about me. Here is what I ended up with.
And I don't think I'm changing exactly. Instead I think I'm finally really seeing me and accepting who I am. At 50, I think I'm finally through with trying to be who others think I should be. And my scrapbooking is helping me get there. I am more creative than analytical; I want to wear soft, feminine clothes, not business suits; I don't want to be super organized and scheduled all the time - I am happier going with the flow and following impulse. And most importantly, I want my children to get to this point long before they are 50 - so I have a new focus on what is important to me about being a mother.
Its hard - for me and for those I love, but I am finally growing up. I think this quote might be my new mantra:
So I'm going to try to keep growing up.
Today we're having a quiet father's day - I'm hoping to get a little scrapping in and maybe a nap (I have one of those dreaded summer colds.) Enjoy your Sunday and celebrating the men in your life. And thanks for listening to me ramble about my growing pains.
And I don't think I'm changing exactly. Instead I think I'm finally really seeing me and accepting who I am. At 50, I think I'm finally through with trying to be who others think I should be. And my scrapbooking is helping me get there. I am more creative than analytical; I want to wear soft, feminine clothes, not business suits; I don't want to be super organized and scheduled all the time - I am happier going with the flow and following impulse. And most importantly, I want my children to get to this point long before they are 50 - so I have a new focus on what is important to me about being a mother.
Its hard - for me and for those I love, but I am finally growing up. I think this quote might be my new mantra:
So I'm going to try to keep growing up.
Today we're having a quiet father's day - I'm hoping to get a little scrapping in and maybe a nap (I have one of those dreaded summer colds.) Enjoy your Sunday and celebrating the men in your life. And thanks for listening to me ramble about my growing pains.
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LOVING all that great layering!!
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