Introductions, please!

I guess the best way to start off a blog is to take a moment to introduce myself, explain who I am, and what I hope to do with this blog.

Currently, I have been blessed to be a stay-at-home mom with a two-and-a-half year old son and a wonderful, loving husband.  We live in downtown Clarksville in one of the historic neighborhoods.  Three years ago, we bought and restored our 1835-built home.  I have to say -- there was a time when you never would have gotten me to live in a house so old -- but I absolutely LOVE it!

In my "free" time, when I'm not cleaning, doing laundry, or grocery shopping, I spend a lot of time volunteering as a Co-chair on the Parent Advisory Committee at my son's preschool.  I am also the Secretary on the Preschool Board.  (I'm sure you are wondering what on Earth a preschool could need a board for -- I mean, what could we possibly do, right???  Wrong!  We are busier than I could ever imagine supporting the Director in her duties, as well as making recommendations and decisions on things such as budgetary concerns, staffing issues, and even building maintenance issues from time to time!  It can get crazy, but helping to serve in my son's school makes it all worth it.)

I also attend a Women's Bible study group on a weekly basis, and try to make it to church services every Sunday.  Both of those things have proven to be life-altering in my views of living, and I hope to shed some insight on the hows and the whys throughout this blog.

This is my first attempt at a blog, so please bear with me.  I have to admit I have been mulling the idea around in my head for two years now (I can even prove that -- I have a whole folder on my computer entitled "Blog" that dates back to February of 2009 that contains ideas, thoughts, and possibilities to include in my blog, should one ever come to pass.)

I have no crazy ideas that I am going to have some huge audience of readers that just can't wait to read my next post (though, if that ever happens, I would be eternally grateful).  If all this blog ever does is to help me journal, organize and record my thoughts and moments worth remembering, that will be more than enough for me.

Right now I need to go sneak in a quick treadmill workout before heading off to pick up my sweet boy from school.  (I can't wait to hear what brilliant new thing he comes up with to make me laugh out loud today!)

Let me finish this post with a short disclaimer:  If you do happen to read this blog, please don't ever get the idea that I am trying to force any of my ideas or beliefs onto anyone else.  These are the things that I believe, as I make my journey through life.  And sometimes, I may change my mind about things.  This is my blog, so I'm allowed to do that!  ;)  If I can ever make a point or a revelation that helps someone else come to a new conclusion in their own life, then I count that as a blessing.  We are all here on this planet together, trying to take care of our families, pay our bills, get along, be happy and healthy, and hopefully have a little fun along the way.

Until next time...many blessings to you and yours, Kristina