Blog post the first!

I became a mom officially on September 1st, 2012.  My parenting journey started long before that date though.

I have been an aunt since 2004.  We've gained 5 more kids since then with 2 more coming this year, making 8 nieces/nephews total.  I have been observing moms pretty intensely since before the first.  I am always looking for ideas that I like and that I don't like.  Things I want to use with my kids and things that I don't.  I haven't just observed my sisters-in-law, I've been watching my friends, my mom, my mother-in-law, random ladies out and about.  I am fascinated by the different ways that woman choose to mother.  None are "right" or "wrong," but they are all slightly (or greatly) different.

I also read a lot of books.  I like to get different perspectives on subjects and as much info as I can consume.  Sometimes I have issues come up (like why won't Emmett take naps longer than 45 minutes), so I head to the library website for any and all books on the matter.  I also go to any resources I have, mom, mother-in-law, family, friends for any advice.  I enjoy learning and solving problems.

I am not a writer.  This blog came about because as I talk with friends they tell me I need a place for others to glean from my experience.  I will be writing about my different observations, my thoughts on books I read, and life happenings I want to record somewhere.  Enjoy!