For starters, I wanted to explain my title. This is my first blog. Many of my friends have been blogging for a while and I've always enjoyed reading their blogs. So, I thought it might be fun to try my hand at my own blog. I am also hoping that by simply writing, it may help me become inspired to write more often. I used to write quite a bit and really enjoyed doing so, but for years now, I am sorry to say, I have simply lacked the motivation and inspiration to do so. That being said, I have absolutely no idea what I'll be writing about in this blog. Hence the first word of my blogs title. I imagine that the majority of this blog will simply be my musings. They may be of worth, they may not, but atleast I will be writing. And if perchance an inspirational or insightful thought or two just so happens to be recorded, I will consider it worthwhile!
Military.... now, this is a title that I must confess I feel almost guilty using. It was at the suggestion of a friend and the alliteration of the title "musings of a military mommy" was simply too tempting to pass up. True, I am a military wife, and very proud to be one. My husband is a fireighter for the united states air force. I have not, however, been a military wife for very long. Just over two years now and I still feel very inexperienced when it comes to the miltary life and what it entails. There is so much to learn and try and understand when dealing with various aspects of the military, particularly when it comes to it's relation to family life. Just when I think I've gotten something figured out about the military life, it changes, or some new aspect blows all of my ideas and theories into new and often numerous little pieces. But more and more I'm starting to think that, by definition, that is just what being a military wife is all about. I'm so grateful to all of my miltary wife friends who have helped me with the transition into this lifestyle, and who deserve so much praise for the fine examples they have set! I know so many brave and courageous women who overcome seemingly insormountable obstacles on a daily basis. I consider it a privilege and honor to be friends with these women and be able to learn from their experience.
I also must confess, being a miltiary wife is something that I always dreaded. Ever since I was a child I would say, "I will never marry a man who is a police officer, firefighter, or in the military." All of these professions scared me out of my mind. I thought I'd be best suited for a man who was a teacher, or a librarian, or something quiet and predictable like that. Well, never say never. I fell in love with a man who loves firefighting! And, his love of firefighting plus love of country has led to a double whammy in my grand plan of a life. I'm now two for three. Military and firefighter wife. And to be honest, neither one has been as bad as I thought it would be. In fact, quite the opposite. Both professions have given me the oppurtunity to meet some of the bravest and most inspirational men and women that I have ever encountered. Both have also given me oppurtunities and experiences that I never thought I would get as well. But that's another story for another time.
Mommy.... now this is my favorite title of them all! I am so blessed every single day by my daughter, Cyndi. At three years old, she is one of the funniest, most loving, and wittiest poeple I know. Not a day goes by that she doesn't make me laugh. Hardly a day goes by that she doesn't also at moments make me want to scream, but hey, she's three. What can I expect, right? Being a parent is more challenging than I ever thought possible, but also far more rewarding than I had ever imagined it could be. And as much as I have enjoyed being the mother of a daughter for the past three years, I am very excited to be blessed with the chance to experience being the mother of a son who is due to be born in the next few weeks. God has truly blessed me with these children and the exciting journey of parenthood. Please be so kind as to remind me of this sentence when I start complaining of the difficulties of being "mommy" as I'm sure I inevitably will at some point. But, again, another story for another time.
Well, I warned you that my blog didn't really have much of a point as of yet, and I think I've just proven that fact with my first long ramble. As it has now become far later than I really ought to be sitting up, however, I will say goodnight and so long.... until the next musing comes along...
