I believe that I have been presented with some pretty unique challenges in my life and I'd like to think that I have risen to them and above them. I have often thought that others (my friends/ acquaintances and even strangers) might benefit from my experience and insights.
So I have decided to start this Blog. I can't promise that I'll be diligently posting but I'll try.
I think that I will mostly write about what dominates my days. Right now my days are filled with caring for my 3 year old daughter and my 10 month old twins.
My first challenge was deciding on a name for my Blog. I have seen so many clever titles. Unfortunately I think my creative brain left with my figure when I had the twins so this was not a task I was welcoming. Finally I thought about how I wanted to share my life experiences and what I have learned along the way. The good, the bad and the UGLY.
Riding the Alligator- defined.
One day I had to explain to my 3 year old daughter that instead of the stairs we would have to take the elevator to the 2nd floor of the grocery store (since we had the twins and their stroller). I couldn't understand why she was so excited about having a ride on the "elevator". Then she said,” This is going to be so much fun! Are we going to ride on its back?" When I answered no that we would be riding in the elevator she looked at me horrified. Then I realized..... She understood that we would be riding the alligator. How disappointed she was when I explained the misunderstanding. She really wanted to ride an alligator.
Riding the Alligator is a title I have borrowed from my daughter. Silly? Perhaps but I hope that my first born continues to welcome new experiences without fear and with as much excitement as she showed that day at the thoughts of riding an Alligator. I have had a lot of ups and downs. I am inviting you to join me for a ride on the alligator of my life.
Jen
