I have quite an affinity for paper and pencil. I had an internal struggle in regards to loyalty and my little notebook. But then when I saw the ease with which my fingers flew over the keyboard, I was hooked. I could write the same story 10x faster on the computer than I could handwriting it (in my speediest, messiest, sometimes illegible hand). Time was of the essence for me back then. I have not looked back since. I thank Chuck all the time for designing my first blog and giving me an outlet to write. I didn't even know how much I enjoyed writing back then. I was literally just trying to stay afloat. This is what we looked like 10 years ago:
Bennett (2), Chloe (2mos.), Me (31), Gavin (5)
Bennett (12), Chloe (10), Me (41), Gavin (15)
Gavin (5), Chuck (31), Chloe (10), Bennett (2)
Gavin (15), Chuck (41), Chloe (10), Bennett (12)
By staying afloat I mean, I was just trying to survive each day with the demands that come with a toddler, newborn and a very active, talkative, inquisitive 5 year old. The blog became my outlet. It helped me see all the things happening around me in a humorous light when I would have been tempted to become emotionally overdrawn. It helped me keep time and circumstances in perspective. It helped me still be me when it was easy to get swallowed up being 'mommy' 24 hours a day.
We could have never imagined the direction our lives would take 10 years later to lead us to where we are today. 3 states later; 5 houses later; 6 jobs later, too many road trips to count later....what a beautiful, incredible, awesome, amazing journey I've gotten to take with my absolute favorite people!
