Changing Seasons

When I first began this blog, my intention was to create something that would update the friends and family that we don't get to talk to very often. However, I'm recently finding that I want it to be something different. Rather than a quick run-down of what the kids are up to, I'm wanting to jot down things that I would love to have burned in my memory. Since I don't think anyone actually reads the blog, I think I will take it in the direction of almost a diary or journal - somewhere I can quickly capture the random things that happen in a day - the things that make this crazy journey of parenthood so amazing.

There are times (and often, full days) when I feel like a complete parenting failure that could for sure be on the next episode of Super Nanny, but fortunately, there are times when I couldn't be having any more fun. I think most parents would agree that the amazing parts of raising children can't be summed up in a generic paragraph because it's the little things they do and say that make it so wondrous. I know not everyone out there wants to read about every time Tyler cracks a smile or that Zay peed all over the floor and wall yesterday, but these are the things I want to remember. I'm pretty confident that Josh and I do a pretty good job of recognizing the "small things" on a daily basis. We talk about them and laugh and cry about them, knowing that all too soon they'll be gone. Sometimes one day with three children ages 3, 21 months and 6 months can seem like an eternity, but I cannot seem to comprehend how quickly three years have gone by. My very first baby spelled his named (well, he spelled "Zay," not "Isaiah") last night. He is fascinated with the change of seasons and super excited that the trees will soon be naked! My baby girl busted out her "abcs" and "happy birthday" all by herself a few days ago. My brand new baby boy is sitting up all by himself. I very vividly remember the days these kids were born and I cannot believe where we are now.

So, I think I'll be posting more often, but the posts will probably be mundane and maybe meaningless to anyone but Josh, but they'll capture my life more accurately. Ultimately, I have to capture these memories somehow and this is the best way I can think of for now. :) If you actually read this blog, consider yourself warned!