Welcome

I've decided to step into 2005 and have a blog. All my friends have them - so why not me, right? Oh how many wonderful sounding ideas have started with that mindset and ended horribly. I am hoping that this is not another one of those deals. We'll see.

So why a blog? Why not. And because I have a lot to say. A LOT. And between a less than interested workplace crew, a household full of boys, and an extended family full of their own deals - some of my stuff goes unsaid. But definitely not unthought. And I want to share it - so why not here?

The term Motley Momma is perfect for me. First off, because I will fully admit to rolling up the windows on the family sedan and rocking out to some Motley Crue from time to time...I'm not your momma's momma! But even more so, the term motley perfectly describes me: "composed of diverse often incongruous elements" (thanks to www.m-w.com).

I am learning to knit. Have been for two years. I have somewhat mastered 3 or 4 stitches. I keep it simple - but there is certainly no lack of love in anything I make. There may actually be more since anything I make takes 4 times longer than a seasoned knitter and most others would probably give up. Today's goal: casting on a new baby blanket. For my new baby. I've got 5 months to get this sucker done...and sadly, this could prove to be a challenge. I'm trying an actual pattern for the first time also. This is major.

I want a Food Network Show. Only...I do not live in LA or NY and cannot/will not ever live there. Oh, and I don't have the knowledge, skills, or patience for many things I see on there. I DO however love trying out new things and trying to expand my skills, so who knows! And thankfully, my husband is right there with me...so we tag team a lot of things.

I like reading, sports, work in the trucking industry, hate shopping, love playing with my son, and have a severe fear of most things girly. I have never had a pedicure, only 1 manicure (for my wedding- highly disappointed), and if a hairstyle requires more than 10 minutes of a hairdyer in the morning, it's too high maintenance.

I've got a colorful cast of supporting characters, tons of conflicing interests, opinions, and the likes...and I'm happily entertained. Perhaps you'll walk away feeling the same.


Danielle