There was a time when writing was my "outlet". It was something that I enjoyed, so much so that I had a three ring binder full of "poetry" that I scribbled down somewhere between Calculus and French class during high school. Still, it wasn't ever something that I ever shared with anyone. Be it the shy girl, or the perfectionist in me, I just never felt that the things I wrote were worth sharing.
My life has changed a lot since high school, thank God. The shy girl is still there to an extent, of course (as we all know). The perfectionist...well, that's still there too. Just ask my husband. Actually, he's one of the many reasons I'm typing this now.
As I was saying, my life has changed. A lot. I have been a wife to a wonderful, caring man going on two years now. Six months ago I gave birth to an 8 lbs. 9oz., beautiful baby girl. I spend my days changing dirty diapers and reading The Pokey Little Puppy. I spend my nights laughing with my husband as we hang out with our sweet girl, and our aggressively friendly dog, Charlie. Boring? No way. Easy? Of course not. Worth it? Absolutely.
So about the writing...I used to think that I wrote my best when I was sad, or angry about something. Then, one day I realized that wasn't the case at all. It was just that in the happy times, I'd forget to slow down long enough to write. This blog is me, doing just that. Slowing down long enough to write.
Is it because I want people to read it? Not really. Is it because I think I have some sort of writing or blogging talent? Not in the least. Honestly, I'm just hoping to find the words to capture the details of some of the most amazing yet challenging moments of my life.
So, hi. I'm Jamie, wife to Ben, Mommy to Sarah.
This is my blog.
