Getting off the ground...

I've had my share of pity parties in the past few weeks...Why me?... Why is this my life?... Why can't I have a different one? Whinny...whaa...wha... I've decided to put my big girl panties on and stop pouting in the corner. Many times there are situations in life that God just deals to you because he knows you are capable of handling it. They are not always pleasant or ideally the situation we care to be in, but we're growing as we find our way through them. I am learning my life as a mother, a wife, a leader, and a friend come with its challenges, glory moments, and triumphs. Trying to shine as God designed me to, I am learning that we each are gifted and talented in our own unique way. In those darkest hours I find happiness in the Grace of God, resting assured he has a purpose and plan for me. Though I may never be the fittest, strongest Cross-fitter, or the thinnest, fancy, couture wearing mama at preschool pick up, or even the most organized, well time-managed, punctual, person, I am who God created me to be. He has gifted me a passion for celebrating life! In doing that I have found a love for parties. I like to think of myself as an "aspiring" party planner. "Aspiring" means to seek to attain a goal and to soar to new heights. There will always be those who do it better than me, and I will learn from them and I will always do it better than someone else, and I can teach them. I will always strive to be the very best that God created me and gifted me to be, with this I find true joy and contentment in life. Cupcakes and Polkadots is my creative outlet to show off what I am most passionate about, party planning. Pretty paper, polka dot cupcake holders, and fancy balloons make my heart skip a beat. I lay in bed and dream up visions for parties I'd love to throw. When I walk through the store, what most people would call a glass vase or simple plate, I see as a lolly pop holder or a the center piece of the next great party! My heart races at fabric and table clothes. My blood pressure sky rockets when precisely what I dreamt of, I just found on EBay! This is my hobby, this is what I find great pleasure in doing. Enjoy! Picture posted soon!