the start

How do I begin a blog? It seems odd to just start writing as if people know me and my life. Then again, considering that my mom will most likely be the only one who reads this, that really doesn’t matter. I had no intention to start a blog. It seems like everyone and their mother has a blog so who really has time to read one more? They’re all too busy writing their own. But I’ve been strong-armed into it by a friend and out of love and respect for her I’m willing to give it a shot. I’m just hoping it won’t turn into one of those American Idol auditions that you watch saying to yourself, “Why didn’t anyone tell them that they can’t sing?” Maybe it is only in my head that I’m a “writer” and this is really just a muddled jumble of nonsense that only my mother will approve of.

But back to the original issue of how to start this thing. An introduction seems like a good place. I’m a stay-at-home mom to two boys (the dragons) and one girl (the princess). But this won’t be one of those super mom blogs. I’m not crafty.  The idea of scrapbooking makes me break out in a cold sweat. I do not decorate cakes or sew costumes or even plan birthday parties. I do not have angelic children who always mind their manners. And I willingly admit that there are many days when bedtime is my favorite time of the day.

This will just be a blog about life; this life that I am stumbling through while doing my best to extend grace to myself. I’m trying to find beauty and humor in the ordinary, sometimes even ugly, parts of my day.  I’m not afraid to admit my weaknesses and share my mistakes. And maybe that is the point.

This one’s for you mom! J