So, I have been taking everything in I can learn about blogging - including blog hops, link parties, blog carnivals and all of that other stuff I have been hearing all of the mommy bloggers talking about that I have met over the past couple of weeks.

It can be a bit overwhelming, I have got to admit, when you see all of these things being talked about - yet no one seems to really explain what the heck any of it means!

From what I have gathered through a bit of research on my…

Last night, I was reminded once again just how lucky I am to be blessed with the kids I have.

My oldest daughter, (she is 9), has always been a thinker and a worrier. She takes everything in, even when you think she isn't listening, you can pretty much be sure that she is.

I am not sure if I have mentioned it before or not, but last year, I was diagnosed with breast cancer.

It has been a long year and a half - the kids had to deal with a lot that I wish they never had…