The new blog...

A long time ago a sweet friend of mine said she liked my blog. She said it was a great way to capture memories of Ethan and our family. She said I could then read them later for memories.
When I first began writing my blog I kept it mostly for my oldest son, Jashua, as he was stationed over seas, in Italy, Germany, Afghanistan, and Iraq. He loves his little brother as Ethan loves him. This would give him another opportunity to keep up on our lives when he was so far away. In 2006 when I began this blog Ethan was just a little baby. I wanted to keep our family connected in another way other than just writing letters. I figured Jashua could just click on my blog any time he wanted and catch up on family life at home. I also started this blog for my family in Utah. The don't get the opportunity to see Ethan on a daily basis. I figured this would give them an opportunity to read my entries and see pictures of their grandson.
Then other people, friends and family, began reading my blog and I added funny things about my twin sister, Lana. Next thing I know I began to get comments like, "I like reading your blog because that allows me to keep up to date with you and your family." Or, "I love the pictures of Ethan and your family." However, as always, I began getting negative comments like "I checked out your blog for the first time and all I saw was your son's poop in the toilet. That's disgusting. Don't do it again." Or a very close friend of mine said that she doesnt read my blog because "it's just too long. You write too much. I don't have time." Then things happened in life that I didnt want on my blog and life got too busy. Time went by and I just didn't update my blog. From time to time people would ask why I haven't updated my blog. Ultimately my feeling got hurt by one comment that keeps nagging at me... so I quit typing my blog.
About a month ago, I got a phone call from my son, Jashua. He asked why I don't write my blog any longer. I explained to him my view point and feelings. He asked me to please continue my blog. How can I deny him when it was him that I began it for?
Last night I copied and pasted all my entries into another place. I plan on uploading to Kodak Gallery and have it printed into a leather binder book. My sweet friend is right! It was wonderful to read all my past entries. It was great to see the pictures of Ethan at a younger age. It was special to read what I was feeling that day. I then deleted all my past posts and began anew. I plan on doing this about once every year or so. My sweet friend said she was going to start her own blog. K.S., I certainly hope you did! I'd love to read it and share in your family too.
As for everyone else, family and friends, if you like to read this and share in our daily lives then thank you. This is simple entries of our lives as parents from my perspective. I like the fun activities we do. I like the silly things my son says. It's amazing to see him grow up. It is incredible to know that he will be four years old next month! For the people in my life that have children, pregnant, starting a new married life together, I recommended.... strongly recommend... that you start a journal of your own. Last night reading my past entries meant the world to me!

Much love,
Fay Catharine
xoxxo