5 years and counting

This month marks five years that I've been doing this blog. It seems like a long time but at the same time it doesn't feel that long at all. I started the blog as a way to share photos of Ethan and document his development for those who live far away and didn't get to see him all the time. Over time it has changed into something more.

I've been able to use the blog to share challenges and struggles with being a mom as well as the changes God has been doing in me along the way. The blog has also brought me opportunities to make a little money through advertisement. I've also done book reviews for a publishing company (and earned free books:). The last five years have documented the kids chronic illnesses, their boyish antics and injuries, and fun family vacations. I was able to chronical my pregnancy with Ian and then his birth. On this blog I've also shared funny stories of the kids, the silly things they do and say and the joy they bring to our home. I've shared my struggles with depression, sleep deprivation, uncertainty, disappointments, fears, and the work the Spirit is doing as He refines me into the mom He wants me to be.

As the kids grow there continue to be more challenges, journies, adventures, and learning opportunitis both for the boys and for myself. God has a wonderful story written for our family and I am enjoying documenting that story as it happens in this blog. For anyone who has been following My Life As A Mom, thank you and keep visiting to see what's going to happen next.