Wow, I remember being a teenager and having an understanding of all this technology stuff. It is now, in 2009 that I am launching into a new revolution that is blogging. I have just started my way through the great downunder nappy hunt and noticed that this year just about every site has a twitter and a facebook link, and often a blog spot link too. Thanks Jas for initiating me to Facebook.
Well a little about me now. I am a married mother of 1 boy (13 months), and step-mother to 2 boys (5 and nearly 7). I live in Western Australia. I guess what inspired me to start this blog is to share the experiences of and journey that is parenthood. I spend many hours reading and surfing to find information that will help me to be a better mother and wife. My goal is to raise happy and well adjusted children, while maintaining some sanity for myself and my husband as well. It is not always an easy journey, but it is a journey after all. It seems that when you sleep in one morning (yeah right!) that you wake to find that you baby is another centimetre longer, and has a whole new skill set that he wishes to demonstrate. Of course this is something your mother always told you, but what would she know! As a kid I remember my mum always kissing me all the time, I would have to swat her off to get some space for myself. I fear that my son is now suffering a similar fate.
The headline of the West Australian today was "I could not protect my children". It was the story of two children who were allegedly killed in a murder suicide by the father when the car they were traveling in slammed into a tree. Apparently there was a custody dispute and the mother did not feel that the father was of sound mind. I couldn't imagine the pain that their poor mother must be feeling, although I also feel for the pain of their father that would take him to such a horrible place. There seems to be more of these stories making the press lately. Obviously there is something in our system that is breaking down, although it is a very tough one to try and fix. Family breakdown is becoming more and more prevalent these days. Many more children are involved in blended and step-family relationships, but more on this another day.
It is in times of tragedy that you truly realise how blessed you are. I recently heard of a friend's personal tragedy at the loss of her 1 year old daughter. It is times like this that have you hold your own children just a little bit closer. I cannot imagine how to survive after suffering through such an experience. How do you explain this to two other small children, while still trying to come to grips with it yourself. My friend, my heart and love and hope goes out to you and your family. If there is anything that I can do to make your journey easier, only say the word and I will be there.
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