How did I get here?!

So, here I am. Blogging...

I admit, I am a closet blog-reader. I have thought of starting my own before, but always told myself it was a waste of time (guess I wasn't listening to that little voice when I signed up for Myspace/Facebook!). Honestly though, I'm just a tad jealous. I read about all the things people do, check out photos of places they've been, drool over the handiwork of other mommas, and wonder how people do so much and have time to blog about it!

But then, I was sitting here thinking. The house is finally quiet after a long day of Christmas, and an even longer week of preparations. Baby Girl is in bed, and Baby Daddy is snoozing on the sofa. I should really be cleaning up the explosion that the house has become after weeks of baking and crafting and wrapping and running. But, instead I am sitting here reflecting and feeling nostalgic.

One year ago today I was holding a one month old newborn - a ragdoll in my arms, in awe of the twinking lights of the tree. Today, that same little girl was running, opening presents, rearranging everything in her new play kitchen, and squealing at her beloved wooden rocking horse. I now wish I had a blog I could look back at to jog my memory of the past year's events, and maybe I could be a bit jealous of myself!

I know that a lot must have happened in the past year, but on a day to day basis, I really don't feel like I get anything done! It's a constant cycle of making food/doing dishes, getting dirty/doing laundry, pulling everything out to entertain the little one/putting it all away (ok, that last part doesn't happen as often as I'd like...). Anyway, I know I have have accomplished a lot of things (I may have even finished one or two of the many projects I seem to be continually starting. ha!) But, due to a severe case of mommy brain, I can't recall much. (I have decided that breastmilk is called the best brainfood because the baby is actually sucking your brains right through your nipples!)

Anyway, back to what I was saying... I am a LIST person. If I want to actually complete a project, I need to write it down and tape it to my forhead. If I want to celebrate the completion of a project, I must write it down just so I can cross it off the list. Such a good feeling. So, I think that in this day of blogging, my love of journaling and photography will finally serve a purpose - self-gratification! I am envisioning photos of folded laundry mountains and hand crocheted spacesuits. Ahhhh...

Speaking of pics, I've got some cute ones from the day, but I have no idea how to post them, so that will have to come later. For now, I must surrender to the dishes.