Friday, September 16, 2011

Reflections on the Blog

My 200th postI started this blog in August of 2009, almost exactly 2 years ago.  I can't believe it's only been 2 years... so much has changed since then.

Daniel and I were living in Galveston, looking forward to my graduation from UTMB.  Since then, I graduated, we got jobs in Dallas, bought a house in Richardson, moved, and had a baby.

I have mostly enjoyed keeping up the blog.  It is a lot of work.  And sometimes I get discouraged and want to stop writing.  I am always delighted to hear that someone follows the blog, but sometimes it is difficult to know what to write.

A wise friend of mine once said "the internet is not to be trusted with your soul" (or something like that -- Sorry, Colleen, I can't remember exactly what you said).  I think that's true.  But sometimes I don't feel like I put enough of "myself" on the blog.  Particularly I feel that way after I read this blogger, whom I LOVE.  Anyways, I'm going to try to be better about that.

I really think I'm settling nicely into this stay-at-home mom routine.  I like it.  A lot.  Sometimes I think I should want to be at work.  I don't.  I really, really think Lucy is so much fun.  And I hate that these days go by so quickly, and before I know it my kids will be grown, and I'll have to say goodbye to them (I already have anxiety about this.  Ugh).  In fact, I frequently look at Daniel and think, "...one compelling reason to keep this marriage alive and healthy is that some day it's just gonna be the two of us again... and I want to still be friends when that day comes."  How intense is that?

I got sick last night with a fever and muscle aches.  Yuck.  Thankfully this is Daniel's work-from-home day, so he's taken over most of Lucy's care.

Lucy's sweet, sweet cousin Jack sang her a lullaby the other day.  I couldn't figure out the focus mechanism on our camera, so it's a little blurry.


Bed time is sometimes very sad.  Much screaming and gnashing of teeth.


First night in the 60's!  Long-sleeved pajamas were irresistable.


 Lucy has been trying so hard to figure out the thumb-sucking thing.  She took a quick break for a photo-op.


I hope you have had a good week!

2 comments:

  1. OOOooohhh! Is Jack singing that everybody really, really hopes Lucy doesn't die because she is so cute?? Unbelievably cute! I can't believe I'm missing it!!
    I enjoy your blog so much, Kim. For me, at least, it's a real tie to you and Daniel and Lucy...I feel like I'm not missing Everything. And I'm planning on trying all of your recipes when I fully move into my new house.
    (Your profile pic, followed by the bit in this post, "How intense is That?", made me laugh out loud - love it). (And now I'm following Piece of Cake). Miss you.

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  2. She is precious Kimie! I love to read your blog (I wish I had enough energy to keep mine going). Maybe one day! Hope all is well!

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