So I've started a blog. Here are ten reasons why you might care.

1. I'm totally new at this. Perhaps you like to see people epically fail at new things.

2. Thirty-something women with children don't scare you.

3. Neither do married feminists... much.

4. You like to read eclectic things. I have a wide breadth of interests, from learning how to can pumpkin butter without exposing your mother to botulism to pretty much any flavor of philosophy.

5. I have two kids. They're both currently gymnasts. They aren't going to the Olympics someday or anything, but they love it. Unfortunately the conformity involved makes me itch. Plus I like to debate the world of children in sports.

6. Watching my kids be so active has (finally!) inspired me to get rid of my large amount of 'baby weight'. Yeah I know my last child was born 8 years ago... What of it? This will be a long process. Maybe you'd like to cheer me on or occasionally give me a swift kick in the ass.

7. I swear sometimes. Actually that's an understatement. You'll sadly have to deal. Sorry I'm not sorry?

8. I used to be a vegetarian, but I'm not anymore. That said, animal ethics is something I love to talk about.

9. I'm going back to school to get my teaching certificate in the spring, even though I don't completely agree with the current way kids learn. Maybe that'll be interesting?

10. You have nothing else better to do.

So, there you have it. Welcome! I hope you'll stick around and we can get to know each other. I hope to post on Mondays and Thursdays to start. Every Thursday, I'll post my current weight. Here goes nothing (I'm covering my eyes): 194. Exactly what I weighed when my youngest was born. Here's to hoping that I never see that high of a number again.

Anyway - hope your day is an amazing one!