Blog inflicted identity crisis

Both of the kids went down for long naps today, which almost NEVER happens anymore! I used my time ever so wisely to blog stalk, and now I think I have a full blown case of blogger identity crisis. Or maybe it's just an identity crisis in general.

As a mother of 2 little ones, I struggle to find a "place" for myself. A place to cultivate and use gifts or talents I have. A place to feel like I am a part of something bigger than myself. I know, I know...motherhood is being a part of something bigger than myself, but can't we all agree that it just doesn't feel that way, especially when you are cleaning up the 900th glass of spilled milk or making your 900th bottle? I mean, we all know that Target exists because it's a haven for weary mommy's who just need somewhere to go to get everyone out of the house for just a little while! But I digress...

I have so many interests. So many things I would like to learn more about. So many things I just enjoy. I love cooking. I love reading cookbooks and trying new recipes. I love watching Food Network. I love decorating. I love to look at beautiful homes and glean ideas. I love art projects. I love to make something from nothing. I love a bargain. I love to create something wonderful for cheap. I love community. I love friendships with all different people. I love bonding with other moms. I love Jesus and love to spend time talking about or learning about him with others.

I have blog hopped today and I'm still reeling from the talented ladies out there. I came across blogs for foodies, with authors who have actually competed in cooking competitions and create their own recipes (of course they are all fitness experts as well, so they don't get as big as a house eating their delicious food, as I most certainly would!). I've come across blogs for decorators, with some of the most beautiful homes I've seen outside of a magazine. I've come across blogs for bargain hunters and project lovers that would put McGyver (is that how you spell that?) to shame ("I found this lamp cord, a bunny statue, and broken picture frame at a yard sale. With a little paint, it's now a chandelier in my dining room!"). I've read many blogs that are so inspirational. So many women using their extraordinary (or sometimes just ordinary) circumstances to glorify God and point others to Him. Some blogs are just about relating to other women in the same stage of life, and they leave me laughing out loud.

It's all a little intimidating!

I don't really have an answer for my questions, which are "what is my identity here? who do I want to be? how do I accomplish being that person?" In fact, my 2 year old is very vocal about the fact that she would like for me to come and get her up from her nap now, so no time to think about it now! I guess big picture, blogland exposes a real life identity crisis.

Can I be just a little bit of everything?