First Post Ever / Blogging Anniversary

Two years ago this month I posted my First Post Ever. It was boring. I can't believe I've been blogging for two whole years now. Wow. My biggest worries back then seem so small to me now. Little did I know what would happen to my Mom. Losing her changed my world. Now as I think of her and her grandchildren due this spring (my sister and my brother's wife are pregnant), I am planning to write a book about her. Her grandchildren must know her. I will try to tell her story with words and pictures. I will try to carry her legacy through loving actions.

My biggest worry when I started this blog was how I was going to manage to lose weight to fit into a bridesmaid dress for my sister's wedding (I lost a ton, gained it back through grief eating, and now will be working on losing it again). I blogged my way through grief, falling back on the "Today I feel...." writing prompt more times that I can count. I was told this was a great way to get your feelings out and it is true.

And now I'll be a bridesmaid again next year when Hubby's sister marries. It is a good thing I no longer have such huge hang ups about bridesmaids dresses! Now I just think -- hey, at least I don't have to hang these pictures on my wall!

I have made more than one ranting post about my sister (a.k.a my evil sister). The relationship is improving -- as long as we are isolated. I've discovered her evil flares when she and I are with groups. Odd. The good news is that I blog less about her now -- she doesn't get to me as much now since I no longer grant her that power over me :-)

I'm grateful that I have had this avenue for getting my petty and not so petty thoughts out. Being able to write about what is on my mind has been a wonderful thing for me. Putting my memories down about my kids and their many magical moments makes me happy. Getting comments once in a while has brought a ton of light to my days. I try to write with optimism and I think it helps keep the depression away when I force myself to look at the bright side and consider the glass half full (even though my mother inlaw is Satan).

I have shared my obsession with sunsets (and learned I'm far from alone in this love!). Like I said, I have enjoyed this outlet for my craziness. I look forward to keeping up this crazy blog habit. I thank you for taking the time to read along and sometimes comment!

May 2007 bring you joy and fun! THANK YOU for sharing your time with me.