Why would I start a blog?

I have been thinking about doing this for awhile now. There is so much that I want to share with other moms, to be moms, and women that I hope it does not come out as jumbled on here as it is in my head. I will do my best!


The main reason is this: I believe that moms share so many experiences individually that leave us wondering, "am I the only one who feels this way?" We end up feeling isolated and very much alone, when we do not have to be. I have been apart of message boards since having my first child, and when I have felt so very much alone and felt brave enough to post about it, I find that many, many moms say "me too!! I thought I was the only one!" It is such a reassuring feeling. So, why not have a blog where I can post and other moms can contribute their thoughts too? Regardless of age, race, number of children, age of children, etc. There are so many things that never change regardless of these differentiating factors that often divide us into solitude.





I realized this walking into the book store and heading for the baby/children's book section! Books on single moms, divorced moms, children with ADD, children who are finicky eaters, moms to twins, triplets, etc; raising boys, raising girls, attachement parenting, cry it out methods, etc. I kept thinking, I must be the only mom who does not fit into one of these titles! Where in the world will I find the answers to what I have questions about? Am I doing something wrong that I am not concerned about snatching up all of these and memorizing them cover to cover?



The answer is of course, no. Don't misunderstand me, books on various subjects such as the ones I listed certainly have their value. I am merely trying to stress that what makes us all similar as moms with the situations we face are far greater than the ones that seem to divide us into categories. Coming together on the common issues, I believe, can only help.


Another reason, I love to write. I can not say my grammar or spelling is the best, but I will certainly try! Hopefully any errors I make will at least provide for comic relief :) I would love to some day publish a book--not sure about what--but with children, who has the time to organize a coherent thought, let alone work on writing a book! So this is my attempt at taking many scattered thoughts and ideas and putting them all in one location besides my brain.



Finally, I know I need to have a hobby! I get so wrapped up in being a mom that I feel I often forget about myself--what I suspect many moms and women do. We end up losing our sense of self outside of our ever important role as a mother. I know I am guilty of letting that happen, so this is my attempt to do something for me. As selfish as that may make me feel...shouldn't I be doing something for my family???



So, I hope you enjoy reading and contributing to this blog! Here we go....!!!!