And There You Go...

I made it.  I did it.  I completed 30 posts in 30 days, thus concluding another year's NaBloPoMo.  I hope to continue posting fairly regularly in the days to come, even though the festivities have concluded.  I must say that I have enjoyed the ride this year, although I didn't get the opportunity to post some of the things I had wanted to.  Too much craziness around here...  But that means that I still have some things to share, so I hope you will continue to read.

Thank you so much for playing along.  I have enjoyed it.  So stick around...  I promise to keep writing.  And, hopefully, I'll have something interesting to say, once in a while.

Thanks for reading.  I appreciate each and every one of you.  Even if there's just ONE of you.  So, come back tomorrow.  I'll still be here.

And Here We Go!!!

It's November.  And you know what THAT means...  The holidays are just around the corner.  There's way too much Halloween candy still calling your name.  And NaBloPoMo.  Yes, I'm attempting, again, this year, to blog every day for the entire month.  I can't promise that you'll get a profound tidbit each time, but I promise to try to at least be coherent.  :)

I have discovered that, even though I don't really have time, my life just seems to work better when I get to write.  So, I'm writing.  And I'm happy that you're here to read.  Just don't come knocking on my door, because I'm afraid the housekeeping might just have been knocked down another rung on the priorities ladder.  Unless you don't mind stepping over piles of assorted toys, discarded coats, and weeks-old cheerio crumbs.  In that case, come on in!!

However, I think you'll find yourself much more comfortable pulling up your chair and sitting in my virtual family room, reading my blog.  So pour another cup of coffee, and settle in.  It's gonna be a great month.

Well, I Made It.

I posted every day for 30 days, and I survived. Thank you, my awesome readers, for sticking with me, even when I didn't really have anything important, relevant, or even vaguely coherent to say.   I had forgotten just how much I really *like* to write.  Now, whether what has come forth from my keyboard into cyberspace is worth reading is another question, entirely...

But I have learned a lot from this little exercise.  Mostly, that I really need to keep writing.  I cannot promise that I will be back every day, although that maybe ought to be a goal of mine.  But I will promise to be much less neglectful of my little corner of the blogosphere than I have been in the past.  Just don't come hoping for any deep wisdom or wry humor - I'd hate to disappoint you! *grin*  But those pics of cute kids will keep coming.  I just need a better camera, and some more skilz...

And on a completely different note. Happy Advent to All!  I didn't manage to get candles for my Advent wreath yesterday, so we're wreath-less tonight, but I'll be hitting Hobby Lobby tomorrow (barring bad snow-covered roads, although I think it's too warm for there to be much of a problem...).  The Christmas boxes will be making their way up from the basement today and tomorrow, and I hope to have everything all done this week, with the exception of the tree.  

Since we get a real one, we don't usually get it until closer to Christmas.  I'm hoping that we'll do better than last year, though, when we didn't manage to get one until the week before.  Talk about last-minute... *sigh*  We do get good deals, though, on those trees that people are wanting to get rid of.  Almost makes the procrastination worth it.  Almost....

So I'm looking forward to making cookies, hanging stockings, and draping with pine garland everything that will stand still long enough.  Maybe I'll even post some pics of our  festive home... Maybe.  But that means it has to be clean, first... *rolls eyes*  One thing at a time...

So, once again, thank you, loyal readers, for joining  me on this, my first NaBloPoMo quest.  I hope that you've enjoyed the journey, and I look forward to more conversations with you ~both  deep & inspirational, and random & mundane.  I've had a great time.  Thanks for indulging me.

Signing off NaBloPoMo '08...  Maybe I'll even do it again next year!!!

I'm Half Way There!

I'm taking a break from International Babywearing Week today, mostly because I'm leaving in a few minutes for a wedding in Des Moines this evening (Congratulations, John and McB!!!!). I'm looking forward to the celebration because we'll get to see many of our old friends from St. Tim's. But I'm bummed because we can't attend the luncheon reception tomorrow, since Brian has to get back for services in the morning. This is one time when I wish we lived closer to Des Moines...

But I'm also very proud of myself, because I've made it to the half-way point in my NaBloPoMo quest. I wasn't sure I'd make it this far, and I *know* my dear husband is shocked! So I want to thank all of my faithful readers for indulging me, for inspiring me, and for coming along for the ride.

Gotta run - but I'll be back tomorrow!