Oh Crap! – Musings of an Unperfect Mommy

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April 21, 2026

because it’s been a really long time. Almost a year in fact and I was kind of challenged today to just “do it” on some things. So I thought I’d update. Buckle up babies and away we go.

Personal – So my last bloodwork was abysmal so I’m now on cholesterol meds with the idea of getting my shit together and start eating right, moving more, and stressing less. Honestly those are the basics for most of us aren’t they? And somewhere along the way I’ve lost about 5lbs in the last two months. So I guess it’s not all bad. Just gotta keep making those small changes every day but also not hyperfocusing either. Sometimes that’s worse when you’re making yourself crazy about you should or shouldn’t eat when just eating a sandwich, chips, and ice tea for lunch is really what you need to do and is also enjoyable.

I turned 63 in January and I think it’s time to start moving in to a new life for myself. Time to see what I want the next 7 years to be (when I will be 70) and what I’d like to do or accomplish. I’ve had dreams over the years and I’ve had some ideas of some new smaller things to try so it’s time to lean into that. After all the years of homemaking, homeschooling, and raising kids it’s to time for me to discover myself again.

Beauty – Decided to get back on the Mary Kay wagon after falling off. I’m tired of drifting in and out of Ulta and Sephora and still not getting anywhere. I’ve needed a dedicated consultant to help me get the right routine and the right products and I think I’ve finally found one. My goodies should arrive by next Monday and we’re going to see what happens. Consistency is the key to any beauty regimen but it requires two kinds – being consistent in doing your routine (AM and PM) and using the same products consistently for at least 2 or 3 weeks to see how it’s working and adjust as needed. That’s why I asked for real help with someone who will check in with me and see how things are going and add in or take away as I need. Right now just focusing on skincare and then in a month or so we’ll talk makeup.

Reading – I’m going to need a separate post on this (as I’m always saying) but I have read a lot of books over the last almost year. Most notably I’ve bought several Jean Plaidy historical novels (I used to read them when I was a teenager living in London, England) and am loving getting back into them. So far I’ve read the Charles II trilogy and am on the third book in the French Revolution trilogy. It’s like reconnecting with an old friend.

Sad news came in December 2025 when Sophia Kinsella died. She was such a bright light and I’ve loved the Shopaholic books. I first read them in a time when I really needed some fun. RIP Sophie and thank you so much for your brilliance.

For spiritual reading I decided to pick up at the beginning and read the Pentateuch – Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. I have a good commentary as well that I read after I read the scripture to have things make more sense and bring it all to life. Right now I’m half way through Numbers and while it can be a bit of a slog, I’m not giving up. The commentary is a huge help in understanding it all since they are ancient texts.

Wardrobe – So I’ve been doing Stitch Fix for a while and I think I’m at a point where I need a break. I’ve beefed up my wardrobe quite a bit and really don’t need anything new with a few exceptions (pants come to mind). I hate to give up my stylist because she is excellent, but it might be the best thing right now to get a bigger perspective on what truly suits me and maybe finding a style once and for all. We’ll see.

House Problems – After having a noisy washer for another 6 months, I decided to replace both our washer and dryer. The only thing I wish was that I had bought a front loader instead of a top loader. I think HE machines are better with front loading and the old time machines that filled the tub full are better as top loaders. Eh, you live and learn. We also had to get a new toilet for the master bath just days before Christmas 2025 but I also found a new plumber in the process. And we had to call him out again last week for a kitchen sink problem. He’s very good and am glad to have someone that’s reliable and will tell you straight up when he can come to do the work and then be there at that time.

Homemaking – You know I’m going to not report on this anymore except to say I probably should change it to decluttering. Why? Because we ALL have to keep our houses clean in whatever way we can. I’m also done with being a “homemaker” – there is a life outside all of that and when all you do is focus on this one aspect of your day it becomes a real grind. Decluttering now that’s something different. It’s getting rid of all the stuff in your house that you don’t need or isn’t serving you or that is piling up and making your house look messy even if you’ve got a handle on the dirt. Still – no need to make getting rid of it your whole life. We have other things to do that make life fun and worthwhile and if we don’t do those things it can lead to isolation and depression. I need to stop making homemaking/housecleaning my main focus and get back to living. I don’t regret being a stay at home mom but I do regret not having the right focus on all the different aspects of it.

Family – I have a new grandchild – a beautiful granddaughter. She joins her wonderful brother who will be 3 this year so my son and his wife are going to have a busy time but I hope they enjoy it too. Your children’s lives breeze by so quickly and you don’t realize it when you’re in the thick of dirty diapers and temper tantrums. When I was having a particularly busy time I would tell myself it was temporary because it was and then life would change again. Change is inevitable but we need to learn how to bend with life’s challenges or we will break.

So I think that’s it. It’s time I had a refresh, do-over, or a new beginning and I think the time is now. Someone told me today that it might be time for me to get loud – get strong – get bold – to speak up for myself basically – and not hide. I think she’s right.

Take care everyone and find some time in your day for peace and quiet – we all need more of that and less of the noise right now.

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