For those of you related to us by friendship, blood, or marriage, it will be no surprise that I have started yet another attempt to keep people updated on the Clan. Blame it on the birth of our first child, the start of a new year, or just my desire to get organized again, but this blog should stand the test of time...at least for a few months anyway...
New Addition
Though many people will tell you life is different AC (after children) those of us traveling that road for the first time are still mesmerized by the differences. Since the little man's arrival, I have wondered how we will adapt. Having started work again last week, it took until yesterday afternoon for me to really see what the big difference is. I left the office to pick him up and head home and never looked back. There was no thought of email, lesson plans to prepare, what I needed to prepare for the next day. I simply left it all behind. Arriving home my entire world centered on this little being laying on his blanket on the floor, smiling and cooing. That's it. That's all I cared about. That is the difference from BC (before children) to AC for me: learning to leave work at work. I'm not naive enough to think that everyday will be like this, but to see firsthand a day where I could leave it all behind is the change in my life. That Kris and I can't help but smile as we pass him back and forth and really not caring about the world outside that room...
New Year
Yet another year together (a true blessing in itself as a dual-military family) and I am thankful. As I look forward into 2011, I cannot wait to see what wonderful opportunities we will have as a family. Watching a weight loss commercial on TV this week and seeing the date: 1.1.11, this year cannot help but inspire new beginnings with all those ones! Not sure what your New Year will bring, but for us, my prayer is time together, health, and impact on others, whether through teaching cadets, helping in times of moving, or just being there for someone in need.
New Plan
So, this blog has several aspects: a weekly chance to catch up family, friends, and the curious on what is going on in our lives. Posts may be funny, sad, or just plain silly, but they won't be a daily diatribe. I don't have time for that and quite frankly, don't think my personal opinion has to be forced on others choosing to read because they want to see Sean and Koby! I'll try to keep weekly photos up-to-date of Sean as he grows because there really is a difference day-to-day and being a military family, most of his relatives won't get to see him any other way. Finally, this is the place to view those videos and photos...most of you will have found this because someone I know suggested you read it. I have it protected not because of what I'll write, but to protect my son, and I ask that you support me in that. Bad people are out there, and though I refuse to live in fear of others, I also refuse to live my life uneducated. So, to share this with others, you can simply send a note to us on Facebook, email, etc and I'll send an invite for the blog. Facebook is a wonderful tool, but there is a reason I have not put every detail about our family on it...its just not our way...
