I have to start by saying that I have always been a bit curious as to why people blog. It seems to be a self-absorbed window through which voyeurs and internet psychos can take a long, dangerous look at you and your family. However, as I realize that I enjoy visiting the blogs of others, I have come to reconsider my stance on blogging. I am not a psycho (at least not in the sense that I used the term above) and sometimes voyeurism isn't that bad. So I've decided to join the twenty-first century and start a family blog.
If I'm being totally honest, I have to admit that my entry into blogging was also prompted by something else. We recently received news that our unborn son, Oliver, has spina bifida. The news has left me in a complete tailspin, with more thoughts than I can handle colliding in my head for all of my waking moments. It is necessary for me to let some out. So what is a modern girl to do? Blog.
As a side-note, to nip any sibling rivalry in the bud, I realize that it is unfair that I did not start a blog for the birth of Mackensie. In my defense, when she was born two years ago, blogging was not nearly as popular as it is now -- it was solely in the realm of teens on my-space and rogue journalists. Also, this blog is really an outlet for my thoughts and feelings, which will in turn become a family blog in which all members of the family (including Sniper) receive equal treatment.
All of this said, I end my first official post in the blogging world. I hope that this is an enjoyable and educational endeavor for myself and all who choose to partake.
