365

 Today after school the family was gathered on the front porch talking about the day. We were discussing what I could write about next when it was decided that this blog will be a 365 day endeavor. I will write and post daily. I can’t guarantee quality, but I can guarantee quantity. Daily posts detailing the strange and mildly magical life of a forty something mom and her family. 

My daughter asked me if I wanted to be famous. 


I want a clean kitchen, a flower garden and twelve straight hours of sleep.


“No, I don’t want to be famous.” 


I want to have something that my family and friends can read when I disappear. So they can hear my voice reminding them of all the crazy wonderful things in our life. All the stupid frustrating moments that one day we will miss. 


I have one story my mom wrote. One. The pages are worn from being read and passed around and read again.


My son keeps it by his bed. 


I have so many blurry memories but one story. One story that her fingers pushed out through the keys. 


So, I will give my family 365. 



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