I was never sure I wanted kids
I never dreamed of my big wedding
I wanted to hike and travel
I wanted to see the world on my terms and in my time
but that all changed
I don't know when and I don't know why
but its all different now.
Life today is not at all what I planned
If you asked me 15 years ago where I'd be in my 30's
This wasn't it
It wasn't a cubicle, it wasn't suburbia
I was going to be an adventurer
Not a mad scientist
But somewhere along the road
I was faced with a decision:
travel, study, adventure
or love
(oh lord that sounds so sappy and contrived)
So today, the day after Valentine's Day
I think about what got me to where I am
I think about what I'm not doing
And I still go forward with NO regrets.
The emails from the local theater,
the latest tickets to the latest shows,
the amazing deals to exotic destinations,
go unanswered.
I plan my weekends around the zoo, the playground,
the multitude of birthday parties we are invited to.
I have learned that dreams and desires are not set in stone
They don't have to be abandoned or forgotten
They can be changed and cherished still.
I am the same person I was
A little older
A little wiser (I hope)
With a few extra pounds and a few extra wrinkles
And with a whole new set of dreams
Living a life I never planned
Because maybe I never dreamed big enough.
Love this! Beautifully said!
ReplyDeleteI guess when we get out of the way of ourselves, our reality can be better than what we had planned. (most days. lol)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post!! I don't know where I pictured myself to be at this age, but I like life just where I am. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Liz! So glad I found you through Joanna! This is a great post! You have inspired me. I'm your newest follower of everything! Have a wonderful day and hope we can all meet up soon! ;)
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet post Liz and great to see you again. It's been a while. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is such a beautiful post!
ReplyDeleteI also never thought I'd be where I am (in a cubicle, in the suburbs, married 10 years, and with 2 kids!).
It is a good life though, isn't it? :) The photo of your kiddos is beautiful. You are blessed.
Love this post! Where's the "like" button? Truly, I'm not sure I know of anyone who is where they thought they would be. Like you though, I'm happy I'm not where I thought I would be because what I have now is pretty darn good.
ReplyDeleteThis is so good and so true. Life is not at all how I planned but it is sweet. Love the picture of the kids. So cute.
ReplyDeleteI love this. Definitely the truth! I love how life can be so different than you thought it would be, yet so perfect!
ReplyDeleteAw, I love this. Funny how our ideals change, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteLook how big your "baby" is! All the kids are gorgeous, Liz. :)
Thanks SO much for linking up today!!
I thought I would be a career girl through and through. Motherhood never really factored into my plans for the "future." Now that I am neck-deep in parenthood, if you ask me if I want to go back to the corporate world, I'd say, "No way!" I absolutely love the hand I'm dealt with right now --being able to spend time with the kids. They won't stay kids forever. :)
ReplyDeleteDuring the first year after my son was born, I sometimes found myself comparing my old ambitions with my new maternal lifestyle. When I did I struggled with finding an equilibrium for both.
ReplyDelete"And with a whole new set of dreams" is a refreshing way to look at life as a mum. Thanks for sharing.
This was a beautiful post!!!
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