Today is the day...

Well - I did it.  I have officially jumped onto the "mommy blogging" bandwagon.  I hear its nice in there -and that they have cookies.  We'll see - only time will tell.  I should probably start off with a little blurb about myself...I mean - I myself may be the only one who sees this - but in the off chance that someone else does - I should properly introduce myself.

I am a 30 year old mom to three kids.  One boy - a first grader, and two girls, ages 4 and 2.  For the record - I was done at 2 - so I lovingly refer to my third as my "after school special."  I have been married for almost 9 years and not always happily.  We have had a bumpy road - but I am still in it, with few scars to show for.  I own a dog - a French Bulldog - who seems to know me better than my husband does, but before you go Ceasar Millan on my ass - realize that I am aware of how ridiculous that sounds - it's JUST a dog.  But lets put it this way... if they ever come up with a pill that dogs can take, and as a result they can speak english - I will have to kill him.  He just knows too much.  I stay at home, loving it and hating it at the same time.  Going back to work actually scares me - I mean - I'm not ready to give up my gym time and the privilege of grocery shopping at 11am just yet.   Don't get me wrong I fully appreciate being able to stay home, but it's not all fun and games.  My husband is constantly on a salary roller coaster - and though he has been an excellent provider, we have often had lucky days right before we lost it all.  This phenomena has raised my stress level so high that I think it may have even shaved years off my life.  

I am not an ultra liberal or conservative mom, I simply choose my battles.  I adore my children but am not afraid to tell the ugly side of being a mom (though all in all there are few of those). Personally, I sometimes say more than I should and can have a tendency to be a little "too honest."  I am a bit obsessed about my weight - and have lots of opinions - but that is why this blog thing may work out.

In a perfect world - Confessions of a Goldfish Snacker can evolve to be a place where moms can come and comment or offer advice in an anonymous setting.  Wouldn't that be nice?  

I mean, after all, you KNOW we all snack on those friggin goldfish when the kids aren't looking.