Recently Ashley wrote a post listing all the things she doesn’t do in order to highlight the fact that she’s an imperfect human, just like all of us, because it’s so easy to get caught up in jealousy in the blog world where you only see what other people want you to see.

Since then I’ve seen a bunch of other people follow her lead, which I think is awesome. I’m here to make my own confessions. I’m so not perfect, don’t have it all together, and there are a bunch of areas that I want to improve. BUT, I’m happy with my life and I like myself. I hope you do, too. (Like YOURSELF. I hope you like me too, but that’s not what I meant.)

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I don’t walk our dogs, hardly ever.

I barely cook anymore. We eat packaged foods or shamelessly invite ourselves to dinner at our parents’ house. (I wonder how long I will use “new baby” as an excuse?)

I sometimes let Meredith cry when I’m trying to finish getting something done.

I don’t always give my husband the attention that he wants and needs.

I’m not interested in makeup, and I hardly ever buy new clothes.

I haven’t exercised since halfway through my pregnancy.

I don’t eat a lot of vegetables, and I do eat my favorite three C’s: chocolate, cheese, and carbs.

I don’t floss.

I can’t break my paper towel habit.

Sometimes if I find a mess made by the dogs in the morning when I’m in a rush I won’t clean it up until later.

I’m not good at creative or personal gifts.

Our house is covered in a thin layer of dog hair. And the windowsills are chewed, as is the rug, the carpet, and the coffee table. Only a couple rooms are “finished” and the backyard is a disaster.

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And to be honest, there are other things that I’m too embarrassed to mention publicly! But I think it’s time we all make our confessions. What are yours?