Blogging?

Oh I said I would never do this. I mean who has time for blogging anyways? Taking care of a baby, washing an endless amount of bottles, and trying to keep my house somewhat presentable is flat out exhausting. But I've had this voice in the back of my head for a while now (it could just be my sleep deprivation talking) that I need an outlet. 

Just this month I did something that I've never done before. I didn't go back to school/work. Ever since I was five years old, August has been a month of new beginnings. New teacher, new class, new lunchbox, and new spiral notebooks. I will have to say that while I browse through Target, which happens more than I will ever admit, it is strange to pass by the school supplies section and know that I don't need any of it. Nope. Because this year I'm doing something new. Something I've never done before, but it's something that I always knew that I wanted to do. I'm staying home. So in a way, I am having a new beginning but just in a way that I never had before. 

In March when we had baby Lola, I knew that life would be different . But really, like any new mom, I had no idea. Who knew that one 8 lb 10.5 oz baby would ever change so much of who I am and what I do? I didn't. I thought motherhood would be the glamorous life of yoga pants and leisurely stroller rides. Yea right. I call the day a success if I can take a shower change clothes and brush my teeth. So far, today is a success! And I didn't realize how much I would miss talking to someone that could actually talk back. Lo talks. A lot. And she's found this "outside voice" which was super adorable at first but now it gives me such a headache. She can't talk back though, nor can she understand what I'm saying. I had no idea how much I enjoyed conversations until I didn't have anyone close by to have them with. I even miss the talks I had with my second graders last year! 

So even though you can't "talk back" on a blog --- or maybe you can? I guess you could leave a comment or something --- this is my outlet. This is where I will share stories about Lola, joys and struggles in life, and hopefully more than either of those I will write about God's goodness of how He has given me the opportunity to be Lola's momma. Which, in my opinion, is the best job I've ever had! 

So I hope you are encouraged and challenged by this blog. And most importantly, I hope I remember to actually do this blog. 

Happy Friday everyone! 

I'll be back during another one of Lola's naps...