Writer's Block

Kind of. I think one of the problems with blogs is that you start writing, you feel really free in what you are saying, and then you realize people are actually reading what you are typing. This is a good thing, but also can hinder what you put out there. I think the good bloggers, the ones that just keep posting and can put their true viewpoints out there for the world to see are pretty amazing people. Because me? I picture the criticism, the hurt feelings, the judgments coming from people I know and care about. People think, "Oh, is that post in response to...." and can take it personal which is legitimate as this is a one way communication tool.

I'm pretty sure I'll get past this. I'm pretty sure my usual confidence will start to come forth and shine through my personal doubt as long as I keep with it. In the mean time, the surface posts will continue, but they don't really inspire much to write about. Most people that read this blog (I think) know me in person, and then they also know what is already going on in our daily lives. And the stuff they don't know is not all that exciting. Like today. Austin and I went to the dog park. The end.

Ahhh...that isn't all that true. We are taking Austin on his first camping trip this weekend and are pretty excited about it. It is kind of a half camping trip/half day trip. Saturday is Chris' company picnic, so we will be going to that event. Then we will most likely get some dinner to bring back with us to the pop up where we will have real beds. Sunday we will take a day trip over to Tiny Town where Austin will get to go on a cute little train ride and play in the park. He is getting to the age where he can kind of understand he is doing something exciting. Sometimes this is met with a blank stare as he takes it all in, and sometimes he giggles and waves his arms. Then off to my parents house to pick up our dogs and drop off the pop up. See? It can't be a real camping trip if the dogs aren't even coming! But really, we would have no place to leave them during the picnic and Tiny Town besides a hot car, and I'm sure they would rather be running around my parents 5 acres of mountain land.

To make this post satisfying, I will post some pictures of the kid that makes this blog all worth while.