allow me to introduce myself

i posted a little of sweet pea's artwork yesterday.  it was kind of a play on words.  in real life.  gotcha!  it was only a sweet drawing of his happy momma.  it just made me feel so good to know he sees me that way in real life.  with a big smile on my face.  because...more often than not i put my kids to bed and feel a little less smiley than i should.  i got giggly when i saw how many people checked me out "in real life."  more people read that blog post than anything i've ever written {or posted}.

ok.  so that got me thinking.  i do struggle with blogging sometimes.  i started this blog as a way to share my children with far away family.  and then i found this amazing love for writing.  and i have met some incredible people.  the blogosphere is a great place for creativity and connection.  for idea sharing.  i want to be authentic, but at the same time i'm learning {as a person} not to put it all out there.  so i worry that blogging isn't always representative of real life.  i rarely talk about the things that get me down.  and i guess that's ok.  my blog has evolved over the years, but i often wonder where this thing is going.

whose hands hold my information?  who reads this blog and why?  maybe it's time for a little introduction.  anyone out there brave enough to say hello?  does anyone else struggle with the purpose of writing/ blogging?