Totally Biased Introduction

I'm going to go ahead and admit that I've started several blogs in the past that haven't lasted very long.

With that being said, I have a new, tiny, totally dependent interest in my life that will be glued to my side for at least 18 years, so maybe blogging will be easier and I'll be able to commit to it better this time.  It's a girl; it's name is Ella Kate; and it's absolutely the most adorable ball-and-chain-energy-sucking-time-consuming-life-changing-extraordinarily-painful thing I have ever had the pleasure of experiencing.  "Bundle of joy" doesn't begin to describe this tiny human!

See what I mean? Even when she cries, it's adorable.  Even at 4 am, it's adorable.  Even when I'm sore in places that I'd rather not mention, it's adorable.  Even with drool leaking from her mouth, it's adorable.  Heck, even with spit up spewing from her mouth, it's adorable.  I'll take it one step further: the first time she projectile pooped in my sister-in-law's face (sorry Valerie), it was first hilarious, then adorable. Then she did it to me. Guess what? Still adorable.

She makes things better.  Just look at that picture.  The worst day is automatically made perfect just remembering she's at home and I get to see her soon.

So, I'm starting (*another*) blog in hopes of updating my family and friends who are interested in what goes on in our daily lives as we battle cloth diapers, breastfeeding, pumping, relationships, wonder weeks, growth spurts, staying healthy, baby proofing, sewing, crocheting, jobs, and finding ways to make things that would be much simpler to buy (but cheaper and healthier to make).  Plus, some people may be tired of my constantly changing Facebook statuses and picture/video updates.  Coming to the blog is strictly voluntary, so you only have to see it if you WANT to! (And who wouldn't??) And there are, of course, the select few people that I still associate with who do not have Facebook. Mind boggling, I know!

So join me, and Kyle, and Ella Kate as we take this crazy journey together.  Leave us some comments of encouragement, ooh and ahh over Ella's pictures, give me some ideas if you have tried something I may not have thought of, or just enjoy life through the eyes of a new mommy!