Living: A Lesson From Cary Grant


Cary Grant said, "I pretended to be someone I wanted to be, and finally I became that person." I’m going to follow his lead and pretend I have everything under control. I think wishful thinking will help get me through the next few months as we figure out baby girl’s schedule and settle into a routine. In the spirit of hopefulness, here is my goal:

I’m going to be the mom that gets both children bathed, dressed, fed and ready to go by 8 a.m. The beds will also be made, of course, and it goes without saying that I, too, will already be ready for the day. It would be a nice little bonus if it was a good hair day for me. 

I will be the freelancer that manages to meet all deadlines without a late-night crunch the night before. I will meet all of my current clients’ needs while also pitching my wish-list publications. I will get interviews with all the right sources, who don’t ever stand me up or refuse to answer certain questions. 

I will create happy memories for my kiddos, keep a tidy house, cook healthy meals and give my hubby a kiss each day before he heads out the door. I will also be cool, calm and collected each day when he gets home–so will the kids. I will be the friend, sister and daughter that remembers all birthdays, sends thank you cards on time and calls just to say hello.

To top it off, I will do it all without ever feeling frazzled. It may be a tall order, but I figure I might as well dream big. Wish me luck! And, I’d love to hear more about who you would pretend to be! 

 

 

4 thoughts on “Living: A Lesson From Cary Grant

  1. Fake it ’til you Make it Girl!

    And when it isn’t going well, call up a friend, ask for a break or a venting session and then go right back to your plan!!

  2. Fake it ’til you Make it Girl!

    And when it isn’t going well, call up a friend, ask for a break or a venting session and then go right back to your plan!!

  3. That’s the spirit …..calm and unruffled on the surface, but paddling like **** underneath!
    But honestly, I’m sure you have it more under control than you give yourself credit for…. hey, you’re up and blogging!!

  4. That’s the spirit …..calm and unruffled on the surface, but paddling like **** underneath!
    But honestly, I’m sure you have it more under control than you give yourself credit for…. hey, you’re up and blogging!!

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