"Winnie"

Meet Winnie

"Winnie" is an absolutely beautiful rocking horse hand crafted by my Grandfather.

Yesterday I received a telephone call asking if I would be home because he wanted to give me something.

This rocking horse made my day! It is one of the most beautiful childrens toys I have ever seen, and I think that it will be enjoyed by the midget for many years to come.

Since Winnie's arrival the midget has spent nearly all of her playtime atop this beautiful rocking horse.

Thank you so very much for thinking of us when you saw those plans and putting so much time and love into all of the beautiful lines, colors and details. Sadly pictures do not do the horse justice; this my friends must be seen in person to fully appreciate the full beauty of this piece.

We LOVE "Winnie"

Wasted Intellect

Since this is my very first blog here I thought I would take a minute to tell you about me, why I am here, and what I hope to accomplish from this here blog.

I decided to start this blogging site because last night I was told that my intelligence was "wasting away to nothing"

I am a 25 year old woman living in the suburbs and for the most part living the american dream. Sans single house mind you, but for now I am quite content with my twin and my small section of picket fence in my yard.

I have a wonderful husband who from here on out will be referred to as "hubby"; a beautiful 2 year old little girl who will now be called "the midget", a boston-jack russell terrier "the dog" and finally "the cat" which I rescued about 2.5 years ago.

So this is my happy little family, my little house, my little world inside the great big world.

Now that you know a bit about me, back to why I am here.

This here blog is my attempt at not losing myself or my intelligence in the throws of mommyhood. A small way for me to reflect on what is important to me and what is going on around me. When it was said that I am "wasting my intelligence" I can not help but beg to differ. I do not feel I am wasting anything in baking yummy things in my kitchen, reading interesting books, or seeking monsters who happen to lurk all over the place courtesy of an over-active imagination from the midget.

I feel enriched, full, blissfully happy. Not all of the time mind you, but for the most part genuinely happy. The only true regret I have is having never gone to college and learning a skill. Instead I got life experience, and take it from me, life at times can really drain you.

BUT- I am an optimist. I look on the bright side of just about everything, taking it all in, learning more, regretting nothing. (aside from my err in judgement re: college, but I also believe everything happens for a reason)

I will use this space as an outlet, a reflecting pool, a host for funny anecdotes, a keeper of hopes, a place to share yummy recipes I find, a forum to discuss the craziness of the world, and finally-a place to connect with people old and new.

I express my creativity in my photography, so you may frequently see a random picture of whatever has caught my eye as well.

So there you have it. Welcome to my blog. Come for the cookies, but stay for the stories :)

Comment if you'd like, as always I am curious what everyone thinks :)