A Thank You

Sometimes I think I spend way too much time in the blogging world. My kids and husband probably agree. However, if we, as women, can learn to moderate our time on the internet wisely, blogging, whether it be writing them or reading them, can result in such a wealth of good ideas, inspiration, knowledge, and even friendships. I truly felt this in regards to the post I did on my packing list for when I give birth in a Mexican hospital. I honestly thought this post would be a bore to most of you, but many of you seemed to have read every single thing on my list, and showed such concern, especially over the fact that I would not be allowed water during my labor. What I loved the most was that you added valuable things to my list I had forgotten!

Jessica reminded me that perhaps I should bring a boppy pillow for nursing the baby and some lollipops.

Ritsumei reminded me that I would indeed be ravenous after giving birth. As I've mentioned before, my labors are very long, and I know that when that after-birth high hits as a result of going through an unmedicated birthing process, the word "ravenous" will be a perfect adjective to describe how I'll feel. And because this could occur at 3:00 in the morning, and there are no restaurants open at that hour in the town where I will give birth, I will need to plan ahead and bring something.

Cheryl B, as always the faithful blogging friend, reminded me that I hadn't thought to bring a contact list. Great reminder, Cheryl! And as luck would have it, a friend came over today, who happens to be a professional massage therapist, and volunteered to come to the hospital after I give birth to give me what will be a much-needed massage. I will definitely need to add her to that contact list! And chocolate....thank you for that reminder as well, Cheryl! The only problem is, I will have to remind John to bring some from the states when he comes in from out of town this weekend, as Mexican chocolate just doesn't do it for me.

This is what I mean when I say that being a part of the blogging world, if moderated carefully, can have such advantageous effects! I often find myself having a deep desire to meet those of you who regularly comment on my blog, but for now, I will have to settle for the "pen pal"-type friendships we have now.

Thank you, all of you, who ever comment on my blog, and also those of you who read it regularly, but are only "lurkers", as you contribute to my being able to help support our family via the "pay per visitor" ads on my blog. I don't say it enough, but without you, this would have little satisfaction for me. When I first started blogging and John would read all the amazing comments you would leave, he commenced calling this the "mutual admiration society". It's wonderful to come here and be uplifted by your comments and I hope I can do the same for you in my writing. I love you guys! {tear, tear} :) Have a great day!



On 365 Days of TV-Free Toddler Time today:
It's Rolling Cookie Dough Time! Click the pic to see.



On life in mexico {and other places} a picture a day today:
{a tree house}