Thanks for noticing

I spent an evening in Sacramento with most of my crew and completely monopolized the conversation.  I rambled for nearly two hours about my kids and our adventures in homeschooling.  I realized on the walk back to my room that I was the only one talking for most of the dinner and felt rather sheepish.  The next morning when we arrived at the plane that A-line (aka Lead Flight Attendant) smiled and told me how much he enjoyed hearing about my family and our homeschooling.  What really touched me was when he said that it was obvious how much I love and appreciate my family.  On the plane, we see too many children treated as baggage...as a nuisance....an inconvenience...a bother.  I see it on Facebook, too.  So many families looking forward to being without their children as they leave for a weekend away, a week at camp, back to school....anywhere as long as it's AWAY.  I can't begin to understand it.

Seize the day.  Love your family. 

Be True To Yourself,
D

First Post

So, here it is.  I've done it.  I've started a blog, joined with the other 21st century folks who feel the need to shower the world with their wisdom.

Much like my first child, though, it's a little overwhelming.  So much desire to do it "right", not to miss anything too important, not to make those horrible errors that make the nightly news.  So, I'm here.  I'm tiptoeing my way into the pool.  Of course, when you look back at this in a month or so, you'll laugh uproariously at the idea that I tiptoed in.

Why this blog.  Why are you reading now and what do you hope to gain?  Do you think it'll be funny? judgmental? poignant? wise?  YES!  I hope at some point it will be each of those things.

I love my life.  It's not that I have no imagination, but I'm completely satisfied.  I don't want or need for anything.  My children are my great joy and I derive so much pleasure from their presence in my life.

Be True To Yourself,
D