Lets Start at the Beginning

My name is Kate.

I live the American Dream with the husband, two boys and a dog. Oh, and let us not forget the two African Dwarf Frogs. They are lucky to be alive because I often forget them. They live in the kid's bathroom and only need fed twice a week. I often forget to do this but the instructions that came in the box assured me that they will live up to ten days without food, and I have not gone that long. Yet.

I grew up in a very sheltered household. One could say that "Leave It To Beaver" had nothing on me. I have three older sisters who are my best friends, as well as eight nieces and nephews, four brother-in-laws and then the Husband's side of the family.

I am calling this blog "Dancing in the Shadows of Others" because I am not complete without my family and close friends around me. I tend to be in the background as a support system instead of the leader, and I am comfortable there. Being the youngest of four girls, all within six years of each other, certainly had its challenges, but I would not trade the experience for the world. It taught me about cooperation, patience, and most importantly, love. With my family if you get one of us, you get all twenty. You will learn more about them as time goes on.

That is all for now. I am using this as a type of diary of my life. I have already forgotten so much of the fun and folly of the kids so far. Today I am going to put an end to that.

Looking forward to spending some time here.