The Reason

Officially my second blog posting of my life! I'm not even sure of the terminology for blogging or really how to "arrange" my page properly. However, I wanted to post to explain myself, as I'll be the main contributor to the page. I was an English major in college, and ever since I can remember (well, not entirely true since my first memory is from Kindergarten doing exercises to Mickey Mouse music), I've been writing for my own personal therapy and enjoyment. Blogging is a writer's dream, really, since I honestly cannot see myself making a career as an author! Even though I have a dream to publish a book that inspires millions of women around the world to reclaim their beauty in the Lord according to His unbelievably desirable standard, not the worlds, motherhood calls (around 7 am every morning usually) and writing takes a backseat.

The title of the blog was actually inspired by my husband. He created an amazing professional PDP (yes, he's a middle school teacher so I basically live with a really tall middle-schooler, the jokester that he is) about summative assessments for students. Thus, the title was born!

Basically, I am writing because I have a lot of undulating thoughts as a stay at home mommy, although I TRULY believe this is the greatest calling on a woman's life, and I need to know there are people out there. Amidst the "mama, mama--up pleazzze" I have ideas!!! I need to connect and reflect and allow the Holy Spirit to make my flesh salient. Every night I need to recharge so that I can wake up ready to face the day and meet the demands of the most adorable, beautiful, charming, and wonderful little lady that I get the privilege to call my daughter (although these days we're often staring at the back of her head as she goes running around like crazy through the house or outside). Am I admitting that I'm starting this blog mainly for myself then? I suppose. But, it really is dichotomous. There is the letting go and the legacy.

I'll post in the future more about family life, marriage, money saving tips, faith, and raising a toddler. For now, good nite!