Blogaversary Number Five

Five years ago, in April of 2014, I hit publish for the first time on this blog.  

I mentioned last week that my initial inspiration came from the final episode of "Ugly Betty", where Betty started a blog.  I couldn't remember when that show aired, so I looked it up.  April of 2010.  Sheesh.  It took me four years to get up the courage to start.  Totally sounds like me, but still.

I had things I wanted to say.  The empty nest was looming, I was getting older, and an online journal seemed like fun.  I remember talking about it at length with the boys, because I wanted to make sure they wouldn't mind, being teenagers and all.  I shouldn't have worried, since I'm not sure they've actually read a single post.

In the end, "Two Teens And Their Mama" was born.  I agonized over that name, which rather quickly had to be changed as those teens kept growing.  The empty nest arrived sooner than I'd hoped, and I was so grateful to have this space to share and vent and complain and cry. 

Conner was 19 when I started blogging.  Today he has a successful career, the loveliest girlfriend, and he just bought his first home.

Thomas was only 16 in 2014, and even then I couldn't fathom how I could possibly send him off to college without losing my mind.  But in a few weeks, he'll have completed his undergraduate degree in Zoology, and be heading to Vet School in the fall.

Time marches on, and hopefully, so will this blog.  Thank you to everyone who has commiserated with me, cheered me on, and lifted me up when I needed it most.  I'm hoping there will be another five years, no more name changes, and maybe some grandchildren? That should tell me if the boys are reading or not - I'll wait for the phone calls.

Thank you, friends!

In honor of my blogaversary, I'm giving away a beautiful, handmade necklace from Katia Designs.  Catherine's pieces are so lovely and versatile, and I can't wait to share with one of you!  Leave a comment below, and I'll draw a winner next week.

Necklace will be similar, but not exact.