A blog about Parenting and Family Life.
Real Name: Carla McCoy Member Since: April 11, 2008 Last Signed In: September 10, 2008 Profile Views: 127 Blog Views: 130 My miracle vacuum Why blog??? July 08 August 08 September 08 October 08 November 08 
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Why blog???
The simple answer...because my memory sucks! Seriously, it's been bad my entire life. I oftentimes feel like I'm just going along for the ride in this thing I call my life and wish that I could remember all the details of my everyday existance. As I was feeding Miranda (10 wks), at 10pm, for the 3rd time in an hour, trying to get her to sleep, I was wishing she would just grow up, get on a schedule, not cry every time I put her down, and not use my boob as a pacifier. Then, I looked down at her peaceful little face, her beautiful little eyelids, the sweet pucker of her lips, and her tiny little hands, and I realized that my true wish was that I could remember this moment. The one where she was relying on me, her mom, to help her get to sleep, to help her tummy feel better, to cuddle her and to love her. Because of my crummy memory, I'm afraid these moments are fleeting from my mind. Miranda is my 3rd daughter. My oldest is 6 and in those 6 short years, the memories of her infancy are few and far between. Honestly, oftentimes, I think I have even fewer memories of my 3yr old's infancy for some reason - that makes me feel even worse! So, I've decided to step into the blogging world. I always swear I'm going to keep a journal to keep my memories alive. I last a few months...well, maybe a few weeks....okay, if you must know the honest truth, I'm lucky to do it for a few days! So, I'm starting this blog to hopefully make me stick with this. What a wonderful way to remember the everday memories - good and bad! These are the memories of my life and I don't want to loose them. 7 comments from 7 users
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noahj
on Jul 8, 2008 at 07:11 AM
I think that it is hard to remember because we go insane when we have an infant. My son is about to turn two and I know that both my wife and I were completely insane during the first year. It seems that the fog started to clear at some point after that, but I'm still not sure if it is because we are returning to sanity or if the insanity is just reaching a new point of stasis. posted by
CheezieMommie
on Jul 8, 2008 at 07:37 AM
YAY So happy that you've joined the blogging world! Looking forward to hearing more! posted by
Christina
on Jul 8, 2008 at 08:03 AM
I hear ya girlfriend. posted by
Trina
on Jul 8, 2008 at 12:03 PM
I feel the same way! I want to remember all of the cute, funny, and even naughty things my little ones do. posted by
Sheeky
on Jul 8, 2008 at 02:17 PM
Yeah, if nothing else, blogging is a great way to spell out some detailed memories and stories, and be able to look back on them for many years. I've blogged on and off for probably 6 or 7 years, and its fun to go back and see how I've changed, and what was on the forefront of my mind in different times in life. posted by
bushelandapeck
on Jul 8, 2008 at 03:05 PM
There are so many times I've stopped and told myself I would remember the moment forever, but it doesn't happen. No matter how hard I try, I can't make all the memories stick. Welcome to our little RB blog world. posted by
HeatherIjames
on Jul 11, 2008 at 11:06 PM
love it!! it's so true. i've posted some stuff specific just to the baby to remember forever. and i hate that he's getting so much bigger. i feel the frustration of their neediness and the abolutely overwhelming euphoria it brings at the same time. great blog!!
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