Rantings of a Grumpy Old Woman

Being a mother as an adult, is such a vast difference from being a mother as a teenager. There are things you cherish... milestones, the little things, etc. As a young mother, I didnt appreciate them like I do now. Zoe kind of got the shaft in that aspect. She definitely didnt get the attention she could have. I didnt fawn all over her, showing pictures to the world and telling everyone about her poop. Despite that fact, she turned out to be a pretty awesome person (although, as most teenagers are.. snotty. lol) I couldnt imagine my life without her. Everything Olivia does, absolutely amazes me. From getting her first tooth (of which there are now EIGHT), to rolling over, crawling, standing up on her own, etc. Every little thing, is a cause for celebration for me, and I feel like my heart is just going to explode from so much pride and happiness. Everyday, is the most amazing day of my life... as I watch her grow and understand the complexities of the world around her. Someone on

I'm a total space cadet. I completely forgot this blog existed. I started it in mid 2008. I just found it again, and erased all of the posts that were on here. No need to rehash all that. Wasn't a great period in my life. I can honestly say now, that I'm the happiest I've ever been. Life is so much better than I could have ever imagined. Now, before you go thinking that I'm blowing smoke up your ass, I am being quite truthful. Of course there are little struggles, I'd be lying if I said there were none.... would like more money, as we all do. Wish my hubby didnt have to work so much and could stay home with us. Wish we were closer to friends and family. Wish we had a larger place. Those are mere drops in the bucket though. All in all, I have an amazing husband, who would (and does) do anything he can to make me happy. I have two beautiful daughters. I have a roof over my head, food in my belly, somewhat good health (lol), and awesome friends and family. I wake u