Intro to my blog

Here is the first post, of my first attempt at writing a blog. I do not pretend to be a writer, although I have often wanted, and tried, to be. So, I will try to mind my spelling and grammar. Nor, do I pretend to be exceptionally intelligent, witty, or interesting, all of which I often believe I am. This of course brings me to my next topic of discussion... my apparent, or lack there of, modesty. Of course, I am joking. But, I can tell you one thing that I do hold true... I am often a walking contradiction. I am frequently quoted as saying, "it is, but it isn't," when describing things. This quality frustrates my husband to no end, but I have to say that a statement like that pretty much sums up my personality. But, I will let you be the judge of that.

Some people may say that being contradictory is an escape mechanism that allows you to 'people please' and never take a true stand on a topic. Perhaps I'm naive, but do not see it that way, at least not in my case. I believe that being contradictory allows me to evolve over time as a free-thinker and be able to redefine myself, without having to conform to what other's think,or do not, about me. All-in-all, I am a happy walking contradiction.

Now to a bit of background information... I am a 28 year old mother of an exceptional, young lady... 2 1/2 year old young lady at that (who we will call "IB"). I have been together for 6 1/2, and married for 4 1/2, years with my husband (who we will call "T"). I am a middle class, educated, unemployed teacher (by choice), military spouse. Now that I have described myself, I will let my writing paint a picture of 'the rest.'.

Back to my fondness of contradictory phrases. The title of my blog is a contradictory phrase in itself. But really, the title, "My LITTLE Kid, My BIG Kid," has two meanings to me. The first is a reference to how my toddler is a LITTLE kid still, but acts like (and is becoming) a BIG kid. The second reference is to a feeling I often have... the feeling that I am, in fact, raising two children. One being my 2 1/2 year old daughter, IB, and the second being my 27 year old husband, T.

Both of these references will be the main topics of my blog. I may, at times, sound pessimistic and like I am complaining, but that is one of the glorious things about blogging. You are free to drop in (as I wish you will, dear reader) and out as you choose. I do promise one thing... to tell events from the reality that is my perception.

Thanks for reading :-D