Blog Friends....

I did a bit of updating in the old Blogs I Love Column. Some of those blogs I used to read all the time had moved or become obsolete... The links are all good now, I checked 'em. I wonder how long we have all been here in blog world now. It has been several years for me. I have to say that I have made a window into my life that has been both rewarding at times and heartbreaking at others. The whole adoption/disruption began this journey and sorta ended that chapter too. I have stayed tuned to some of the adoption blogs and have found them to be helpful in my process of mourning the loss of "P", the rehabilitation of my confidence and pride, and the true understanding of my limitations in some areas that I never realized I had... and then of course, getting on with life. I wonder how many others would have laid it all out there- how weird am I? I wonder how much "honesty is the best policy". I do wonder...

The adoption blogs in most cases have just become parenting blogs and I can certainly hang in that conversation. Messes, potty training, tantrums, laundry, and husbands (dads)... Oh yeah, I got 'em! Seeing the struggles of everyday life that everyone has is comforting in a way. It at least lets you know you are not the Lone Ranger. Seeing so many of you come forward and confess depression and then my understanding the parenting issues that go along with that depression- the whole parenting community blogs are sorta cathartic. We can laugh at ourselves (and each other when the time calls for it). Snorting drinks through your nose has been a regular issue among my blog friends.

I have remained because I love it. I have found something that is both fun and inclusive. I am not highly social, as you all know, and this is a friendship I can actually maintain. It's not not overly intrusive (most of the time) and I certainly enjoy the comradely although-I rarely get a comment. If you'll notice the only time is usually if I tick one of you off... Gosh, thats not nice guys. I make it a point to say hello regularly-I do not beg for comments on a normal basis. But I will say just this once: GUYS! TALK TO ME!:-) I know you lurk. I see you in the blog counter. I only excuse Laurie and E here as they have dropped in every now and then- Thanks Laurie & E.

I guess I can close on that note for today. I am off to do my regular stuff. Today I have a bit of extra pet maintenance to take care of. My fish tank is becoming a garden with the enormous amount of algae that is now overtaking the glass and the cat box is in desperate need of a cleaning. Fun. Lately Kan has taken to strewing toys all about the house. Stepping on random cars and army men is old news. As quick as I can round all his junk up he can scatter it again- but, I try to make a good show of keeping up the fight. I remember this stage with both the other boys too. Never fear- it does end. It turns into clothes on the floor and old cups full of mold. I am lucky enough to have a selection of age groups as you will recall... 13, 7, and 3. I've got it all. Aren't I the lucky one. (Actually, yes. Although I joke- I do realize the blessings they all are. )

Be well friends. Have a good day and don't forget to say hello while you are here:-)