From Mrs. to Mama: pictures

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Pictures worth a thousand words.

I had a different post scheduled for today, but decided to post another one instead. One that really gives a glimpse of what my life is truly all about.

I won't talk a lot, as the title of this post is "pictures" worth a thousand words. Not words worth a thousand words.

However, I do want to say this. I am so grateful that two years ago I started blogging. That two years ago, I decided to open my life up to the world and keep a record of our day-to-day joys, blessings, struggles, and challenges in this world.

And that two years later, I am a completely different person.

I am making a book out of my blog, and this brings all sorts of joy into my heart. I cannot wait to one day sit back and read through and relive some of the amazing memories of the past two years. No, I will not be putting "giveaways" and "random" posts in there. Those will be filtered out. But our life? Our pictures? Us being us? Those are going to be treasured. Permanent. A record for us to keep.

Many people out there are skeptical of blogging. Many will laugh at it. They have their own views and opinions on the matter. Often times people think that we are over-exposing. Or perhaps "telling too much." But, I have to disagree here. Whole-heartedly.

Blogging is much more than just writing down your recipes. Your fashion ideas. Giving advice, tips, and ideas to others. Blogging is much more than just that. To me, blogging is all about feelings. All about being real. True to you. And writing down your mark in the world. It may not be anything grande to you now, but it will mean the world to you later. It will mean even more to your children, and grandchildren.

Blogging can also make an impact in someone's life. We have the ability to influence. The ability to inspire. And at the same time, we ourselves, have the ability to learn from one another

Some of my posts will tell a story. Sometimes they will be funny. Sometimes they will be serious. Other times, I may post just "random" things going on in our lives... and often times? They will bore you to pieces. But that's okay, because these are moments i don't ever want to forget. And then there will be times when I like to post things on my mind. Write down my feelings. Pour my heart out. Put it all out there. Because we all need a little reminder on what life is truly all about.

And lastly, there will be times when I post an enormous amount of pictures of my daughter {like today}. Yes, it's because I love her to pieces and can't get enough of her. And yes, it's because I can't possibly choose just a couple to share. And yes, you are right, I am a proud mom.

But why do I really do it?

It's because I am capturing every piece of beauty in her. Every bit of life in her. The details. The little things.

And I never want to forget.

And blogging? Well that is what it's all about. The details.