The one upper

The One Upper:

        Have you ever had that friend, relative, or enemy who just seems to have it altogether. You know the one with the tight bod, angels for children, clean house, laundry done, meals planned, perfect manicure, amazing cook and perfect hair. All while you are having trouble running up and down the stairs without getting winded, running after the kids is your idea of a work-out, considering you sweat enough for it to be, dishes are pilling higher and higher in the sink, and the amount of laundry in seeping out into the hallway. 

       The other day a family member of mine made cookies and cupcakes, and another did the same thing for a family gathering, both slaved the day before to make things that would look and taste great. The one shows up with cupcakes that look like they are fit for a queen to eat and the other, well, looks like a kid made them. The family member that made the other cupcakes wouldn't even take hers our because the other family member made her feel inadequate. (Don't worry Aunt Margaret, they did not look like a kid made them, plus they were super yummy).

    Why is it that women are always trying to one up the other? We hate the feeling when it happens to us, so why do we do it to others .

   Lets try and set a better example for our children and let them know that is okay to just do your best, and to not worry about what others are doing. If other projects look better, do not worry. You did your best and you accomplished something. You are doing your best and more people need to tell you that. Keep your head up Mama, your doing a wonderful job.