It’s been a long time, hasn’t it? What used to come naturally doesn’t come so naturally anymore. And by this, I mean the world of blogging. I hardly have any time outside of work, family, and personal life to stay online long enough to get a decent blog entry out. Plus, I think I’m that much more guarded now that I am a mother and now that I have more to protect. It’s not just about me anymore. Getting my world out there for all to see comes with a price, and I don’t feel like I need to share this privilege with just anybody. What used to be a comfort no longer is. I find that interesting, and a little sad at the same time. I didn’t think for even a second, just 5 years ago, that I would ever lose the need to write my thoughts out for the whole world to see. And suddenly, out of nowhere, this need for me disappeared. I’m not sure if I even want to have it back. It’s not as comforting anymore. I’m finding a lot of comfort in so many different places. Surprising, yet fulfilling places.

But, I will still try to blog as often as I can.. which probably isn’t very often, so don’t hold your breath.

But while I’m here, I may as well update you on a few things. We’re very busy around here. Lots of renovations going on in the house. We just repainted the kitchen. Finishing the job up from a few months ago, when we started with new counters and floors. Now we’re almost done, and we need to just put on new knobs and curtains. Dave is also currently painting the hallway white (getting rid of the old stenciled flowers painted onto the walls.. eek), to make it look fresh and clean again. This place is spiffing up nicely. Sooner rather than later, I can see us gettin’ a house of our own! One can dream big, right? I’m not looking forward to the moving part though. No matter where it is (even moving companies New York style can’t help with this), the moving part sucks.

We are all doing very well. I am so in love with my family, it’s amazing. Through thick and thin, through thick and thin.