GOOOOAAAAALLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Despite 100 degree weather my two oldest are loving soccer camp. Each morning I anxiously pack sandwiches, grapes, trail mix, and obsess over how much water to send. Each day has brought new notices of my failure to provide for my offspring. It can be anything from soggy sandwiches to carrots escaping their plastic bags, and of course the memorable day when they ran completely out of water. Have to admit that when I picked them up they were all looking rather wilted.

My son has blisters on his lips. Was unaware that the lips could get sunburned. Dashed to the store and found nothing that could soothe sunburned lips (bought many types of chap sticks and ointment anyway) and have wallowed in guilt for the past few days. Lucky for me, he is the least of the four children to complain. Have resolved to never be negligent in lip care again and have stocked the freezer full of popsicles to cool the burning.

The beginning.................

Starting something from the beginning is a very daunting task. The fear of doing something completely stupid is very paralyzing, but I will press onward and hope for my voice to become stronger with each new post.

I love beginnings. The feeling of excitement and all the wondrous possibilities that await on the horizon. An artist starting a fresh canvas or a runner at the starting line know that this could be that magical moment where the stars align and something rare is accomplished. Each time we try something new (or begin again!) we have the opportunity to discover a passion we never knew existed. So, with great hopes and dreams and a fair amount of trepidation I begin. Hurrah!