What in the world is this blog?

Whoa, that last blog was deep.  Let’s lighten things up a bit, shall we?
So, why blog?

Well, for starters, I graduated with an English degree and thoroughly enjoy writing. (Wait, that might be misleading. I do not enjoy writing because I graduated with an English degree. Rather, I think the reverse is true. Because of my love for writing (and reading), I pursued a degree in English).  

Here’s what having a degree in English has not done:

·         Been incredibly relevant and/or helpful at my current job

·         Excused me from making occasional grammatical/spelling errors (so don’t hold me accountable)

·         Made me an intellectual

·         Made a great conversation piece: “Oh, so you have an English degree…hmm…neat…so, what’s for dinner?”

·         Inspired me to write a book (and follow through) and/or become editor of a magazine

·         Increased my vocabulary

·         Made me fashionable enough to rock skinny jeans and black-rimmed glasses (Picture the English intellectual at Starbucks pondering and journaling about what Shakespeare meant when he wrote “Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day” in Sonnet 18.)

On the contrary, here’s is what having a degree in English has done for me:

·         Made me a your/you’re and their/there/they’re snob (come on, people!)

·         Provided me with some foundational skills that allow me to ‘whip out’ a paper or letter fairly quickly

·         Made me a better communicator/articulator (on paper)

·         Developed my love for creativity, specifically in writing

Ok, so I really like writing. But, why blog? Because it’s fun! Duh. I love the idea of quickly collecting and typing up your thoughts/activities/memories and posting a few pictures to visually capture your words. My hubby and I currently have a blog, Thirty BeforeThirty (Four), that is a great way for us remember things we have crossed off of our bucket list. I love occasionally going back through our blog, reading posts and looking at photographs. Goodbye to the ole ‘finding-your-scrapbook-in-the-attic days’. All of our posts are so available and easily accessible.

The bottom line is that blogs rock.

I also love to read blogs and have recently been inspired by a few blogs of women who are currently in the same season of life as me. You can check out Rachael’s blog here, Ashley’s here, and Jaye’s here. These mama’s (or soon to be mama’s) have done a great job documenting some sweet moments with their kiddos (in and out of the womb), and I would love to do the same.

I’d also love to take advantage of (and write about) all of the “mommy” things here in the trendy little village of Broad Ripple. Scott and I recently bought a home just north of downtown Indy that is close to our church, Christ Community Midtown, close to many of our friends, and close to a ton of fun places—shops, parks, restaurants, to name a few-- to take your child.

One of my biggest fears of being a stay-at-home mama is that I would be a lazy mama. I know, I know. All you current mama’s are thinking about how much attention new babies need and that there is no time to be lazy. But, I want to make sure that I am doing little things when Baby P is a newborn (like putting on clothes for the day instead of staying in my pajamas all day and at least brushing my hair) that get me in the habit of not being slothful so that when I am able to get into a routine, I can and WILL take advantage of the many fun places my little town has to offer.

With that said, this blog will serve several purposes:

1.      Document my transition from being a (semi) career woman into a full-time mama

2.      Satisfy my need to write

3.      Record some sweet (and probably not so sweet) moments with my little man

4.      Be a resource to share fun and budget friendly activities around Broad Ripple (See my hubby and I’s thoughts on money and saving here  and here.)

5.      Be a resource for family and friends to see pictures of Baby P.

6.      Hold me accountable (You have my permission to call me out if you see me getting lazy.)

Now, if only this child would decide to join his anxious mother and father. Scott and I have done just about EVERYTHING to get this baby out. I currently am dilated at four cm and am seventy percent effaced. I also have inconsistent consistent back pain (does that make sense?) and contractions. According to my doctor, I am in the beginning stages of labor, but without my water breaking or frequent, painful contractions, I can’t be admitted into the hospital. So, we have the privilege of staring at each other, twiddling our thumbs, and asking ourselves—over and over and over—when will this guy get here?!

I hope my next post will have the answer to that question!

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