Why I Am Here...

A friend of mine recently asked me why I started/what made me start blogging.... So, I guess I will try to write a complete thought before going off on my typical tangents. 

I have had many times where I have a genius idea to keep track of the boys' milestones, cute things they say or do and even just our daily activities.  However, all of those turn into a huge failure.. If you can't tell by my lack of consistency with blogging.  Anyways...

I mostly started this for them.  I hoped that someday I could print off my posts and give it to them as a book of their 'story'.  But the more I thought about it and the more I wrote, the more I realized that I was the one that really needed this, not so much them! Seriously.. My whole day is about them, I deserve a few moments to myself from time to time! : )

Don't get me wrong, I know most of the time I am either bragging about them or cursing about them to you all, but that is for ME.  Blogging is my way to share my stories, strengths and insecurities with you all.  And with that... Even more reason to write was born.  I know some of you who read don't have kids, but many of you do (and most of you will someday) and the response that I received from what I wrote was outstanding.  I was told that it was like I was writing what others were thinking, but weren't sure if it was ok to say.  Well, I have never been much a person to follow the rules of etiquette, so I will be the 'bad' one that makes you all feel normal.

Seriously though, there are so many moms/wives/women out there that often feel the exact same way that I do and we are all just begging to know that what we are feeling is completely normal.  My days aren't all rainbows and sunshine and neither are yours, and guess what.. That is ok.  I would be more concerned if my life was 'perfect'... How boring and scary would that be?

I started this with the idea that maybe a couple of moms that I know would check it out and maybe my mom would read it to see what the boys have been up to (and I know that my following isn't big by any means), but I never thought I would have the support that I do.  And you may all think that I don't want to hear it, but I love when you guys bug me about not posting for awhile.  That is another main reason of why I wanted to make it public... I want others to know that this is important to me and help me keep this a priority.  You may think you're nagging me, but it is a kick in the butt and a confidence boost all in one when you kindly (or not so kindly) remind that I am neglecting my online life!  So please.. Remind me when you want more!  I can't promise that it will be good, but I do promise to put in an effort.  So, thanks Jessica for requesting this.. It got me to sit back down and remind myself WHY I should be posting more!

Like I have said before, I have big plans for this blog (someday) and with the help/following of you guys, I hope it can become something that I am very proud of!

Total Request Tuesday: Nutrition and My Monsters

I don't know if some of you didn't quite understand what I meant when I said, 'Total Request Tuesday.'  All I meant by doing that was to have an actual topic to write about.  I know moms often feel alienated because of the choices they make and that often brings feelings of guilt.  I just wanted to have a time where you all can ask me to touch on a subject and how it pertains to my life.  How about I just get started and then I can explain more later....

I was talking to a friend about our kids' good nutrition, or lack there of and she suggested that I share it on my blog.  We were talking about how guilty we feel when we sit down for a meal (at the last minute, most of the time) and all we want to make is something fast and easy.  At our house that often consists of me dumping in a box of macaroni and cheese (sometimes tossing in some frozen veggies with it), passing out cold hot dogs (yes, my boys like cold hot dogs), a couple of apple slices.  I know that doesn't sound that bad, but then why do I feel so guilty every time I do it? 

I see all of these kids, eating all of these magnificant (and different) fruits and vegetables and I so badly want to do that for my kids, but when I am shopping and cooking, I become a creature of habit.  I buy what I know.  And I cook what I know.  Simple as that.  For example, I thought I would be adventurous and get some brussel sprouts... Bad idea! I think I made like two out of the container of 20-something!  I tell myself that I tried, but the truth is that I didn't try at all!

Luckily Preston is still at the age that he will eat pretty much anything that I put infront of him, but Parker is already starting to turn up his nose to certain fruits and vegetables (and for your information, this topic, atleast in my house, insn't just about fruits and veggies, but I just wanted to get my point across).  I find it so sad that my little garbage disposal that used to be, is now becoming a 'picky' eater and it is all because of me! 

The other night we had one of those frozen stir-fry meals, where you just add the meat, and as I was eating it (it was yummy, may I add), I was sitting there thinking.. I could totally make this on my own.  All it consisted of was some cut vegetables and some sauce.  However, I blame it partly on me being a boring person when it comes to food, partly on our society and how everything needs to be quick and easy, and a large part of the blame falls onto me for being too lazy to really care.  I really want to care, honestly.  But the sad truth is that I, and from what I hear, a lot of mother don't care enough.  I don't say that I don't care at all, because if I didn't I won't be writing this, but I just don't even know where to begin sometimes.

So, with this post, I am also asking for any suggestions that you may have?  Any delicious stuff you suggest my family to try, any different ways to prepare our food., anything!

So, this this total request thing.. I didn't mean for you all to come to me for advice, I can give it, but I don't promise you want to hear it! Haha.. I just meant for us to wallow in our own guilt (on any subject)... together.  I posted awhile ago that we should all be working together to help each other and if I need to point out my faults to make us all stronger as a group.. I am more than happy to do it!