Wow, that's it. I made it. I have created our first family blog. It's not like Facebook, where I sneak a bit on other people, no. This is to write our story, our journey, to share our experiences and meet new people. To discover the world with everyone. I always thought that traveling is the way to grow and develop a certain respect for life. It's especially important that my kids get that respect and discover that they are not the center of the world. We are now getting ready to embark on a new adventure!
Maybe I should start by presenting ourselves. There is my husband, the Man, the type of guy that can fix anything. Not the sports fan, or the wanna be handy man. A real man who knows how to use tools as much as talking to kids and doing positive reinforcement. He grounds me, which is pretty neat since he is an electrician too. :-) He loves everything related to new technology, being off grid and not depending on anyone. Oh, and also not spending too much!
We have three daughters together and one daughter from a previous relationship. I thought about giving their age but it would make more sense to go with their birth year. So Mimi, 13, 2001, is a little adult in child's body. I'm not sure if this is a good thing during teenager's year but so far it has been incredibly easy and enjoyable. Mina, 8, 2005, is always in her own fantasy. She went through a few medical problems but it could always be worst. She is sweet and has a never-ending imagination! Lily, 6, 2007, is a wise girl. We often get the comment that she is wise beyond her years or that she is an old soul. Really happy but knows way too much about the world around her. She has been sick too and I'm told it can happen when kids go through a lot. Clo, 4, 2009, is a fully energetic girl! She is completely different than her sisters and gets in way more trouble! I don't know if it's the baby syndrome...
Than there's me, weird, indecisive and taking care of the whole bunch! People consider that I change my mind often, others, probably to be more positive say that I can adapt to a lot of situation. I have a hard time deciding because I want to do everything! I want a regular safe life in a nice house where we will grow old but I also want to live in a RV and go travel the world. I want to live in the city for the action and the proximity but I want to live in the country for the peace and quietness. I want a regular job where it doesn't overflow on my family life but I want an exciting job where I am challenged and that I can do from anywhere.
Why is it so hard to have everything in life? Actually why is it hard to have everything at the same time?
I invite you to embark on my ever changing life, my "scratch your head" adventures, and let me know what your impressions and advice are. Are we the only one who wants everything from life?
Please, pardon my English!
Hi Chantal!
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed your original post, still making my way through your others. 4 girls! Yowza, don't know how you guys do it, but it sounds like you're having fun doing it! I'll hafta keep referencing your pages for parenting tips: I like the different coloured plates and cups idea, good call. And the fact the girls haven't yet tried to twist the "colour rules" means you've got some honest, first-class children there.
I like your blog format, very nice layout. Just started a blog myself last week, though I should jazz it up a bit like yours. I can't really discipline myself enough to keep a regular account of the goings-on around here, so it's more of a "comic relief" effort, good for a laugh or two.
Check it out if ya like
mypenkeepsdying.blogspot.com
Keep up the good work!
Daniel Maisonneuve