Why I Blog and how I will never compete with you.....

Where to begin? 

Blogging. It started off as a "writing challenge" to myself. I wrote about anything really. Random happenings. Then, I got pregnant. In a desperate attempt to relate to someone and to know that the crazy baby happenings were normal; I sought out other "Mommy Bloggers". I found some of the best, and one of my biggest inspirations. Inspirations for sharing. Sharing, in a very vivid way, all the beautiful, sad and overwhelming details about life as a whole.  

I gained a small but loyal following. Then life changed, once again. I was a "stay-at-home mom" with Dos {2} small toddlers. I learned about sponsors and compensation. Again, meeting and being mentored by some of the nations absolute best. I gained a little bigger audience and support. 

I went back to work outside of my home after about 7 months. 

Then big things started happening. My blog "took off". Lots of awesome opportunities. After a full year of work, home and "blog work". I decided that going "that big" wasn't for me. Why? Because I love working an "8-5" job that relates to my career and my college degree; which I am still paying off. But, I will continue to blog, always, no matter what. I will continue to network and meet new people. To seize opportunities and seek them. I will. Because I want to and I love it.

Working outside of my home, taking care of my home, blogging and volunteering. Most can't do it. Some don't want to. But me, it's a way to create and establish my balance. To be busy. To blog big or small. It's what I live for. My passion. 

Am, I a huge blogger with a large following? Some times. I don't really look at that. I just like to write. I have fallen in love with telling my story and sharing our life. Small bits at a time. Do I take breaks? All the time. Do I feel overwhelmed? Some days. Do I quit? Never. 

I feel that once this life is established there is really nothing else that fills the void or the need to be busy. Do I blog like other bloggers? Maybe not. But, to me that's OK.... 

As they say..I am too busy making my grass greener to be looking at your lawn. 

Right now, I am seeking more. From myself mentally, physically and emotionally. I want my Husband and kids to be happy and stable. I seek to maintain my home life; cooking, cleaning, wiping butts, being Momma and Wife to the chaos. I want to grow and develop my career. Explore life and be a good writer with a loyal group of readers. 

I will never compete with other Momma's or Bloggers... we are all so very different. Our stories and blogs were created for different purposes. And, that's OK with me. 

Just a Friday morning thought.... 

A Holiday Reflection ::2014 is over::

::Marriage:: 
My Husband and I like every other marriage, couple and as individual experience highs and lows. Times where we support one another fiercely, or when we just feel like giving up completely. But, in the last 15 years I have learned that no matter what, we are always there for one another. Never perfect just dependable. This year we were committed to more date-nights which with help from good friends and my Momma or his. We were able to accomplish. We have seen the difference it makes in our relationship and stress level. Next year.... MORE date-nights!  In all we both know that marriage is not easy and we try very hard to work on it and to work on ourselves as individuals...everyday. We celebrated 8 years of marriage this year and have been together for 15...it's been a lifetime of lessons learned... time well spent and an lifetime of blessings to go.

::Family:: 
I focused this year on making everything about my little family of 4. #TeamGomez We are who need each-other the most. I wanted us to have peace and unity as a family of 4 and I think we achieved that. We were able to travel more and explore our own city a bit more this year, since our Dos little ones are "outgrowing" the tantrum stages and have a better attention span. I love everything we can teach them and the experiences we are able to provide for them. It takes a lot of work and we are more than willing to invest in them. 

My parents are also a huge blessing and have always been...they help us more than they should some times...I am very thankful... even though they are crazy Mexican Grandparents who love to over-shower the kids with presents but their love is unconditional and so appreciated. We all drive each other nuts can't imagine us living in one house, ever.  Although we'd be one awesome MTV reality show.

::Friends:: 
I read somewhere...

I've learned over the years, only the one who really want to be around will remain. And, you know what no matter how small my circle becomes every year I have had the biggest rewards.

Along the way, I have met some pretty amazing ladies from the world wide web who have become the best friends a girl could ask for! Plus they totally get my passion for this here blog and they get why I write. Their support has been impeccable and much needed. 

::Blog Wise::
For my blog it's been a fantastic year! The busiest in my 6 years of blogging and the best since I started to do this as a business in 2012.  I have had so many amazing opportunities this year, was able to travel and meet so many amazing new people as well as connect in person with many online blogging friendships! It's so different to meet people in person, see them smile and able to speak to one another. The REAL life experience will always make things so much better. I am thankful and humbled by everyone who trusted me this year to work with them and I hope that our friendships last a life time!

::Career Wise::
Not much happened in 2014 in my 8-5 but I plan to change that in 2015..... My #oneword for 2015 is Focus. The focus is about to get real!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! MOMMA OF DOS APPRECIATES ALL THE LOVE AND SUPPORT THIS YEAR!! THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE!!! 2015 WILL BE AMAZING AND I TRULY HOPE IT BRING YOU SO MANY NEW BLESSINGS!!! 

What about you, how did your 2014 turn out??