Entering the World of Blogging

Well let me first say this is a total trial run. The success depends on a lot of things - enjoyment, nap time, self motivation... I could go on and on. I was inspired by Jenn, my best friend from 2nd grade. Its actually a great way to keep up with her since I am never good at calling or emailing. The Duffey life has put those things at low priority, which in itself is sad. Maybe I'll work on that after my blogging success or failure. I've always wanted to write stuff down, kind of like a journal or brain dump to get random thoughts out of my head, but I've just never done it. If I could tell you how many times a day I think about random things I'd like to say you would totally be surprised (See Random Thought of the Day at bottom).

I do have a mySpace page, but, jeez, I feel so much pressure lately to check it and reply to people and keep up. Like I said before, I have returning phone call and email problems. I don't really want another outlet to feel guilty about. Luckily, I haven't pursued many friend opportunities. If I didn't want to keep up with you, I just ignore the request, but even that makes me feel guilty. I'm thinking this blog thing will be much less guilt inspiring.

Anyway, so here goes. Wish me luck.

Who am I?
First off, I'm a mother of two wonderful, make your life worth living little boys. They are too cute and they really do have to be since they have been sick for the last 3 weeks. No I'm not exaggerating! Dylan just turned 3 this week and Logan is 16 months. You know, I always said that I would want 2 boys over 2 girls any day and that since I always wanted an older brother that I wanted a boy first.

I'm married to Greg. We've made it through 5 years of fun and crap together so far. Its funny because Mom always told me that her and Dad's first 5 years were the roughest and sometime last fall I felt like Greg and I had settled into where we were supposed to be. Now, do I wish that he would take out the trash everyday even if it isn't full? Of course! He even knows it and every once in awhile he'll try to make it a habit, but in the end we haven't resolved that issue yet.

We're also expecting another addition to the family in August. I'll keep you posted on all the details on that one. I really am excited, but some days (like the past 3 sick kid weeks) I'm thinking, "Oh my gosh, what were we thinking????" Of course, it was like that with Logan too until he was actually here and we proved to ourselves we could do it.

Obviously, with 2 (soon 3) kids I stay home and man the fort. Its the best job to have minus the no sick time and very little vacation. I can't imagine all the things I'd miss if I wasn't home with the kids. Now my memory, general thought process, and sanity is in question on a day to day basis, but so far I'm hanging in there. Hopefully, getting all this stuff out of my brain on on to "paper" will help.

I have to say, I can't believe I'm 30, but as I tell Greg when he makes a smart ass comment, "At least, I'm not 33 like you are." I really don't feel that old and I have to say sometimes I look back and feel like we should all have a go back to 16 day as well as a go back to 21 day. Remember when you could drink more than one and not feel like crap the next day? Ahhh.... I've also upped my "old" standard to 80. So I've still got 50 young years to go!

I really do love life and hope to convey that on this blog. Sometimes you just need to hear other people's happiness, sadness and frustrations to appreciate your own or shed light on how your life really is. Hopefully, this will not only help you, but me too!

So I hope you enjoy Livin' the Duffey Life and yes that is a Tigger head in my picture!


Random Thought of the Day
There is a railroad intersection close to our house and they are fixing the little bars that come down and lights that flash these past couple of weeks. I drive by there at least once a day and cannot believe how many people just go on by without stopping. Whoa! Hello!!! The bars don't work. They aren't even on there. Oh well, I'm lame in my minivan and at least slow down to look.