As I sit here at the computer, the boys are in bed, my husband is watching Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story on TV and Zeus, our mini schnauzer is chewing on his bone, (I believe it is filled with doggie crack), I become inspired to create this blog. I titled it as such because I'm trying desperately to hang on to the identity I had before I became a mom. Don't get me wrong, I love my boys, they are almost 4 and 7, but no one knows my first name. When I introduce myself, I get blank stares, but as soon as I say "I'm Jawan's mom" it's all smiles, "Oh yes, I'm so-and-so's mom" is the standard reply. At my husband's job, it's "Hi, I'm Jason's wife, Dawn", must get the name recognition in first, of course.
In true SAHM tradition, I throw myself into every school function and party, and always manage to return from bathroom right when they are choosing committee leaders. My goals are simple; stay involved at school and shamelessly promote myself as a party planner. Yes, this is how I keep my brain from devolving. I worship at the altar of Martha Stewart and all things crafty. I love throwing parties for no good reason, except to try out something I've discovered. I love entertaining, and want to share my obsession with the world. So here it goes...
In true SAHM tradition, I throw myself into every school function and party, and always manage to return from bathroom right when they are choosing committee leaders. My goals are simple; stay involved at school and shamelessly promote myself as a party planner. Yes, this is how I keep my brain from devolving. I worship at the altar of Martha Stewart and all things crafty. I love throwing parties for no good reason, except to try out something I've discovered. I love entertaining, and want to share my obsession with the world. So here it goes...
I can completely relate to "no one knows my firt name". At first I was my husband's wife, now I'm my daughters' mommy (2 by the way, also 4 and 7). I love to entertain, and am trying to get into event planning, so I was very happy to find this blog. Keep your head up Jason's wife and Jawan's mom. Now lots of people know that you are more than that.
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