It's OK that it is Friday instead of Thursday.
It's OK to spend gas money on last minute trips to see friends and family. You can't put a price on that time. I once neglected to visit my grandmother because of gas money and decided I would visit on my way to the beach the following week. I never got to visit her. She passed away before our trip. So, yes, I will ALWAYS say that it's OK to make trips to visit and spend time with others...no matter how many silly miles or gallons of gas it takes.
It's OK to eat a dozen donut holes for breakfast. I'm perfectly content with that this morning, and I now know that I must be careful about my intake the rest of the day. Like...maybe a salad only! Ha!
It's OK to say "No" when you are trying to save money. Some of the wisest people I know are those who are very conservative with their money. Not greedy - conservative. Being careful what you spend it on...especially when you don't have it. Living in an apartment is one of the ways we have tried to save money. Although there have been times when I was embarrassed to say, "We live in that apartment complex called...", I know that it is OK because one day I will appreciate it and be glad we did.
It's OK that I don't have home-cooked meals every night for my hardworking husband. If my husband desired that, it may not be okay. But, Russ couldn't care less about big fancy meals every night. One day, when we have a growing family, I'm sure I'll need to cook a well-balanced meal more often. But, for now, it's OK. I think women often are quick to judge other women. This goes for all ages - it starts as young women judging outward appearances, then it moves to wives judging cooking and cleaning skills, and it continues to mothers judging parenting choices, etc. I wish more women spent more time encouraging one another instead of judging others and bringing them down. I have been guilty of this in the past, and I am very aware of it now. It's OK for you to cook, clean, dress, and parent however is best for YOUR family. It's OK!
It's OK to laugh at yourself. If you learn this at an early age...you will have a lifetime of free entertainment! I'm so thankful that I grew up in a family who spent countless hours a day laughing. Laugh!
It's OK to bring dirty laundry when I visit my parents because our dirty clothes are out of control and I didn't have anything to wear. At least I'm washing them myself and not asking my mom to do it. But, if I did ask Mama to do it...that would be OK too!
It's OK to stand firm in your beliefs. Make a stand for something or you'll fall for everything. Walk away when you need to, distance yourself when you need to, and speak out when you need to.
It's OK to spend time tearing up with your husband at Gracie Bleu because we read a sad email about dogs. Our dog is our baby, and we hate to think that he may go before us. Like...seriously. I can no longer linger on this topic, because I'm getting sad. And it's OK.
It's OK to spend an entire day without showering, brushing your teeth, or getting dressed because you are watching the new 90210 on Netflix from the beginning. There will be plenty of time in the future to get up and dressed before 6 in the morning when babies are crying and needing to be fed, held, or rocked.
It's OK that my husband helps me clean. This means that we work well as a team. We don't have much else that we must tend to outside of work and paying bills, so it's OK for him to clean the toilets. He's the one that gets them dirty anyway! I always leave my potty sparkling clean. Ha!
It's OK that Elise went home on American Idol. I got nervous every time she started talking back to the judges. It's NOT OK, however, that Skylar was in the bottom three...or that Colton went home. And it's OK that I totally text my votes in for American Idol AND Dancing with the Stars. I have much invested into both.
What are you OK with today?
