Be You

Something I have been thinking a lot about lately is the saying BE YOU. 

I first started thinking about BE YOU when I attended the 2014 LuLaRoe Convention. The main focus of convention was BE YOU! As I listened to one of the speakers talk about how their life changed when they decided to just be themselves it made me start thinking.


I first started thinking back to high school and always being worried about what everyone thought about me. I was always so concerned about what others thought that I don’t think I was ever truly comfortable enough to just be me. Now as I look back I realize that as much as I was worried about what others were thinking about me they were just as worried about what others thought about them. I was also feeling the same way as a young mother. I felt like I was always being judged and wondered if I was being the mother I was supposed to be. Was I raising my children right? I was so worried about what others thought about me!! This is when I decided that BE YOU was something I wanted to transfer into every aspect of my life.

This being said, the last two months I have really been trying to live by the idea of BE YOU. I now know that it is ok to be myself and as long as I am true to myself others will respect that, and I am ok with everyone not accepting me. As long as I am happy and being me that is all that matters. Some things I have noticed happen in the last 2 months have really surprised me and been amazing. I will share some of them with you!

I have been so much happier! 

I am more relaxed. 

I enjoy my day, and my time with my little boys. 

I have a higher self-esteem. 

I am not so quick to judge others. 

I would love for everyone to live by the idea of BE YOU!  I can’t wait to see how this continues to improve my life and the life of others around me. I also hope this idea will transfer to my children as I teach them and raise them. I want them to be the best them they can be.

Make sure you check back to the blog on September 29th for an amazing post that we've been working on.  It's a labor of love that 100+ other bloggers are contributing to!  #brassysecretproject #iambraveandbeautiful

-Chelsie

Meet Chelsie

My name is Chelsie

I just turned 30 the other day and I am so excited for life in my thirties. I have been married to my best friend for 10 years. We have been best friends for 15 years. We have two boys that are the center of our life. Tate is 5 and Cole is 3. They are so much fun, and keep me so busy! I love being their mom!

I own my own business and love every minute of it!! I sell LuLaRoe clothing!! I have maxi skirts, leggings, shirts, pencil skirts, dresses and more!!!

Some things about me include being the oldest of 3 girls. I am left handed. I LOVE SUMMER AND THE BEACH!! I love shopping, crafts, sandals, the color pink, and singing and dancing in the kitchen with my boys. I love ice cream. I love math and learning. I love to travel. I love hanging out with my family!!

-Chelsie

Meaning of Motherhood

A few words that describe what motherhood means to me

putting your kids first, being a friend, being their cheerleader, 

listen, give good advice and support, endless supply of LOVE! 

 When I think about the word Mother I think of my beautiful mother, she is such an amazing woman. I try to be more like her everyday. She would give her kids anything even if it meant she had to go without. She was a daily example of selfless love.

Being a mother is the most rewarding and hardest job I have ever had. I love being the mother of two crazy boys. Is my life perfect? No. Am I a perfect mother? No. One of my favorite sayings about being a mother is:

I think this is something that we all need to remember. 

I see so much negativity lately with moms judging each other because they are doing something different. I love to get tips and advice from other moms! It helps me to know that I'm not alone in my daily battles, little or big.  Every kid is different which means there is not one way to be a mother.

Over the last few weeks I have been trying to focus on being more patient and calm with my boys.

 I have been trying to do a little better each day. 

Some of the things that I've been working on are getting upset less over the big things and the small things.  There are going to be moments, some times daily where it all feels like its going to fall apart.  Those moments are when I step back and realize it isn't the end of the world.  I'm also trying to raise my voice less, stopping to actually listen, and letting my kids simply be kids. I am realizing how fast they are growing up. They will only be little for what seems like small moments and I want those moments to be lived in and not endured.

My reality as a mother includes toys all over the floor, happy kids who can quickly turn into grumpy kids. Getting paid with kisses, hugs, and snuggles.  And of course my day wouldn't be complete without dressing up as a superhero.

-Chelsie