Here Goes Nothing!

Well, I've officially joined the world of blogging. I've been on the fringes for a while--loving to catch up by reading other families blogs. Slowly I came to the realization that I wanted to start one.

Why?
1-I love how connected I feel to people when I can read about them.
2-I love how personal they are, and I find my love for others grows when they allow me to "see" into their world. I love what I learn about life and about others when they share their life "lessons".
3-I love the chance to connect over "non-essential" stuff like crafts, ideas, common experiences and it's doesn't take an hour phone call (I use way too many cell minutes!)


The downsides?
1-Reed is concerned about the safety. I think I have him convinced that this is fine, but will have to keep a watch. I decided not to do an invite only--only because I've "found" so many friends by connecting via blogs--and I hope others I may have lost touch with can find me(us)
2-My writing skills are TERRIBLE! For all of my friends who have demonstrated at least a superficial mastery of the English language--this will be PAINFUL for you! Whenever I have to write, I always have Reed proof for me (and it is painful for him). That won't really work for this and it would take way too much time. So, I will apologize in advance and I totally understand if you bypass reading my posts!
3-Which leads me to my last reservation. Those who know me well, know that I am prone to saying things that I later wish I had not. Now, the prospect of having my questionable thoughts/opinions/ramblings in black and white is a bit overwhelming. My hope is that this will prove to be an exercise in learning more restraint :) and I won't have to double back and delete too many posts. The transparency these posts leave is probably a good thing--in fact, it seems now I've come full circle on my pros vs. cons because I find the personal factor to be the strongest pro--when it's applies to others.

So--now I've weighed the options and still feel inclined to venture down this path. I imagine that some days this will be just therapeutic for me and more often than not, a way for us a share what we are up to with our family--I hope Grandmas and Grandpas will get in the habit of checking in on occasion.