When I started blogging back in July, I wasn’t sure that I would even last a week. I didn’t tell anyone about it until almost a month later when I realized that this may actually be something I’d continue to do on a regular basis.
Lately the question has been going around asking why you blog. In fact, I was tagged for that particular question by Rachel at RPL Communications. For me, I started blogging because I wanted to record memories and I’ve always felt like I might have a book in me somewhere and writing more often might help it come out. However, I’m not entirely sure there is a market for a book that details one’s experiences cleaning up toddler poop, OCD tendencies and burrito riots that took place in their high school.
Really, it’s all the makings of a best seller.
Anyway, the unexpected thing I discovered about blogging is it’s so much more than that. I have made some real friends. P is always just thrilled when I blurt out a piece of information that I learned from “my internet friends”. I realize that in some circles it might make me sound a little dorky, but I’m in my mid-30’s and do plenty of other things that would qualify me for the less than cool crowd.
The best thing about blogging for me, other than being able to write, is reading about other mamas and knowing that we all share many of the same experiences. It creates a whole new kind of community.
Shortly after I told my sister about Big Mama, she told me her friend Janet also had a blog. I have only met Janet once or twice, but I started reading her blog because it made me laugh. Then, through Janet and the magic that is the internet, I got to know her whole little circle of friends.
They are funny, smart and make me laugh, even if some of them are admittedly tree hugging liberals who are affiliated with a university which shall remain unnamed, but is located in Austin, Texas. I forgive them for that and they forgive me for being the new poster child of the NRA.
We are all mamas and understand the things that are truly important in life, such as trying to maintain some semblance of sanity and a sense of humor while raising our kids.
So, if y’all are looking for something new and different to read, go take a look at these posts.
Janet at Life with the Wisners and read about her adventures in babysitting
Amy at Franklin Five and read about her new love of minivans
Tracey at More than a Minivan Mom and read her sweet tribute to her Poppi
And if you’re looking for some gorgeous photos to admire, then go visit Jen at The Sweet Life, it will make you want to pack up your children and take them immediately to wherever she may be so that she can take pictures of them.
Thanks for the laughs, girls.