Here's to New Adventures!

We moved about a month and a half ago. It’s not the first time I’ve moved. Not by a long shot. In fact, I have moved more times I can count, as a young girl and as an adult. I’ve been fortunate to have lived all over the country, making friends wherever I go. You see, my parents were both in the Coast Guard and my husband of 10 years, David, is in the Air Force. Moving is nothing new to me. But this was the first time I’ve moved overseas. And with kids. Oh, and did I mention we have toddlers? No? Well, yeah, two toddlers; Little Man is three and Baby Girl is two. And a dog. And a cat. So moving to the other side of the planet was an adventure. At least the beginning of one.

There’s been a lot of change in my life lately. But this blog isn’t just about the change we’ve been experiencing as a family. It’s mostly about the daily joys and challenges of raising kids. I know what you’re thinking; do we really need yet another blog about family life? The answer  is a resounding “NO!” And that’s ok but hear me out. I’m writing because I find it’s a good way to reach other families like ours. I am also writhing to help others see that this whole parenting thing is simultaneously the most wonderful and terrifying experience I have had in my life, a feeling I’ve heard echoed throughout the various play groups and book clubs I’ve had the pleasure of joining. Whether stay-at-home or working outside of it, being a mommy can feel lonely and this way I can share, hopefully humorously from time to time, my experience.

Just a quick glimpse into my daily life:  As I type this post, I am kneeling on the floor of my room, laptop sitting on the bed because this is where I could find a free outlet, while my daughter wolfs down a graham cracker and raisins (her 3^rd meal before 10 am) and my son is jumping up and down on the bed I currently use as a desk. I am desperately avoiding the pile of craft supplies that need to be organized and reciting the Serenity Prayer regarding the left over Halloween candy sitting in my kitchen.

This is my life, as I am sure it is some of yours as well.