To Blog or Not to Blog, That is the Question...

So I won't lie, I have always thought blogging is a bit indulgent. I never thought in a million years it would be something I would even consider doing but a friend encouraged me and an aunt mentioned it, while a few others brought up they enjoyed my perspective and maybe I'd be a good "blogger"... "Blogger"? What is it? Who chose the name "blogger"? Well whom ever coined the term is no doubt a millionaire but I still think its stupid. Now don't get me wrong I do read a few blogs that I enjoy very much but that's because they serve a purpose as a greater good and I admire that. I love people that are out there in this giant world just trying to make a difference, those people should have blogs but not me...I mean why would I?
I'm not trying to change the world.
 I don't have some grand purpose.
I am a simple person.
I am just trying to be a good wife and strong mother who raises her five kids to be responsible adults who contribute to this world instead of being a drain on it. I am trying to make a living while helping others as a nurse. I am NOT trying to keep up with Jones's but I'd love to be their friends ( I hear they have cool toys). So back to my point, why would little ol' me blog? I have random letters, scrapbooks and journals dedicated to my kids if anything were to happen to me before they are grown (I know its morbid) but there are things I need them to know about me and lessons I want to teach even if I can't do it in person, so I thought.... Maybe just maybe a blog is the way to keep everything up to date and documented not for the world but for my precious babies... Maybe if I blog I will share with them the struggles of not finishing your education prior to marriage and children brings. Maybe they will see through my words how to choose their life partner. Maybe they will learn how to compromise in your marriage in order to make it stronger and stable for your children and just how much happiness a good marriage can bring. Maybe they will see the importance of respecting their elders and cherishing grandparents. Maybe they will learn how to pick good, true friends and how to be one in return. Maybe they will learn that the mom who wiped their noses and cleaned up vomit was more than that. Maybe someday they will realize just how much of myself I gave up for them and how I never regretted it...Maybe this blog will let them know me in a different light and maybe just maybe they will see how incredibly in love I am with each and every one of them and for completely different reasons....(sigh)...maybe....
After reading out loud what I just wrote I realize I am already wrong..
I AM trying to change the world.
I DO have a grand purpose and that is my children, my family, my loves... Through them I am changing the world and I will fight to the end to ensure they are all they can be... I may have the next President, Neuro Surgeon and Lead researcher for the cure for cancer. I may have the next Top Fashion Model (we all know who I'm referring to here). I may be raising the most amazing people you will ever meet...I'm pretty sure that last one will come true...
 My children can do anything and through this blog I hope to leave them with what I've learned and hopefully they will learn from what I couldn't quite figure out. If you choose to read and follow our family I do hope you enjoy the journey of Raising Up Richards...

*this was a picture taken on my phone but it captured the moment I had all five children under one roof for the first time. This was the moment I realized my life was beyond fulfilled and complete...Priceless