Today's task is telling you the meaning behind my blog name. At first glance, I thought this post would be about 2 sentences long because I think it's pretty self explanatory...Figuring...Out...Family...Life. And this is true. However, I took on this challenge to work on my writing so write I must.
When I was younger, I would have laughed at this title. "What do you MEAN figuring out family life? How hard can it be?" Haha. I never knew having a family could be so complicated. And perhaps, it's complicated because I make it that way. I would agree with that in some instances. However, I think it's more universal than that.
Getting married and having kids (which I did in a rather accelerated fashion once I started) has completely turned my world upside down. I think some of it has to do with becoming a family later in life (I had my first child at 36) and some of it is just the design of being in relationship with other people whose lives and future depend on you...every moment of every day. I had always been fairly independent and really enjoyed being able to do what I wanted to do when I wanted to do it. I never realized how much, until I had kids.
This blog is about trying to figure out all of that. The crazy, exciting, boring, amazing, tough, trying, mind boggling balancing act of being a wife, mother and (oops, almost forgot) person.
I hope you enjoy it. And please comment! I LOVE getting feedback from people. It makes me feel like I'm still connected to the Over 3year old set! :)
Hey Laura,
ReplyDeleteI feel the EXACT same way when it comes to family life. I was used to doing what I wanted, when I wanted without consulting, asking or THINKING about anyone but myself?
Obviously, this has led me to the dark place I was in, however I'm trying to remind myself what I have to be thankful for everyday (my own life, love and sense of adventure, my daughter, my wife) and the fact that I've been able to explore, see and do things that others only dream of.
Because of this I continue to exist to try and make some sense of being for my daughter (your boys) and hopefully they can find a little less challenging than us. I'm trying to figure out what's next as well and thinking of taking up some adventure sports/ activities...just not sure which ones.
Love the blog by the way and hang in there. Besides, your writing is great and maybe one day I can pass along my life story and you can use your newfound or re-discovered writing skills to co-write my life story or at least an entertaining book about life, travels and the hilarious stories that go with it. Hope your well and all the best. I will try to keep up with your blog as much as possible.
xoxo
Brian Slaughter
Laura -
ReplyDeleteI loved reading the blog. Your boys are really cute and it was great to see you and your hubby.
I will add it to my list of blogs to read. ; )
Keep up the 30 day challenge!!!
Sam