By now I think you have all realized I’m not a blog per day blogger. I do however aim to provide you with at least one or two in-my-head ramblings per week. This week I have started and not finished about 3 entries. I have never claimed to be a great good writer and usually when I get “blog block” I move on to another task, in this latest instance I started to look through some of my favorite blogs and noticed there was a party going on and I had almost missed it!
I’m Tanya.
That’s me on the left. I HATE pictures of myself and the only ones that survive the delete button are ones of me with friends or family. The hottie on the right is my sister Pam. My goal is to take a picture of myself this week to include in this blog. Stay tuned.
I have 3 handsome gentlemen in my life, one of which is my husband Ken. We have been married for almost 15 years now and were married when we were quite young. I feel very fortunate that we grew together instead of apart like statistics dictated we would. He’s my best friend, He’s funny, He’s a Gentleman.
Cody and Ben are my Sons. Cody is 14 and has changed from a boy to a gentleman overnight. His favorite sport is Lacrosse and he wants to be a firefighter when he grows up. He’s very animated, we often compare him to Jim Carey and always wonder what he’s going to do or say next.
This is Ben. He just turned 12. He likes to bike ride, play lacrosse and play with his iPod. He’s a lot more focused and serious then his brother. While he hasn’t quite figured out what he wants to do when he grows up, he’s doing what he should be doing, playing with his friends and just being a Kid. Ben is very attentive and responsive to emotions around him. No one hugs like Benjamin, he gives you his heart every time.
I created this blog to document memories for them. When I was about 11 we went on a family trip to Florida. During the trip my mom kept a diary and when we got home she posted the pictures from the trip along with her diary entries into an album. That’s the same thing I’d like to create for my boys, a day-to-day “Florida album” so they can not only look at the pictures and recall their memories but also read the blogs and see the events through my eyes. It’s my way of showing them how much I cherish them and our time together… they are growing up way too quickly.
As I mentioned earlier, I’m not a writer. As a kid I remember looking through books at the library to see the pictures, it was the pictures that were the deciding factor as to whether I was going to check the book out or not. I take the same approach with my blog. I absolutely love photography and In the process of creating my blog, I have found incredible inspiration in so many others; so inspired in fact that I can’t wait to finish this blog entry so I can go check out all the other blogs at this P-A-R-T-Y!!!!
So, with that said, Welcome to Raising Gentlemen! Thanks for stopping by.
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April 11, 2010 at 2:10 pm
Sabrina
Found you through the P-A-R-T-Y. You don’t look old enough to have a 14 yr old son!!
I’m not much of a writer either but started blogging for the same reasons as you did. Hopefully my children will be able to look back on my musings with an iota of interest. Ha!
Have a great Sunday.
April 11, 2010 at 2:51 pm
Janette Wright
I stopped by and so enjoyed your post! I am a mother of five boys, married at age 19, and will celebrate 30 years in June. The baby boy of the family is named Benjamin, and he too, gives the best hugs.
I also can relate to the fact of not being a writing, but I am noticing I love the blogs that are real and I never notice mistakes…I don’t edit someone’s work…so I get my husband to edit mine so I don’t embarrass myself.
So, in a way I disagree that you aren’t a writer because the point and the heart of your message was received by me. 🙂
Nice to meet you and glad I stopped by for the Blog Party.
Janette
April 11, 2010 at 4:36 pm
Estee
Such a lovely post. I’ve stopped by from the UBP and I look forward to getting to know you and your gentlemen more.
April 11, 2010 at 6:44 pm
kiddisney
What a beautiful family.
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April 11, 2010 at 11:59 pm
jenni
Stopping by for the party!! Hope you are having fun at the UBP!
Jenni (“Miss Tutu”)
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April 15, 2010 at 2:58 pm
Amy
Stopping by from the party. I loved your title…raising gentlemen. My husband is from a family of 3 boys, and his mother raised some gentlemen! And I am grateful. Your sons’ wives will be too someday!
April 16, 2010 at 6:41 am
Mimi
This is such a great idea and reason to blog! I hope that my boys will be gentlemen when they get older and I’ve been trying to instill bits & pieces into them as they grow. My 2 boys are 10 and 6. It hasn’t been easy, with very few men in their lives. I’ve never been a guy so I’m just doing what I think is right! It’s been quite the adventure! What a blessing to have grown together with your DH and not become a statistic!
~Mimi @ Woven by Words
http://wovenbywords.blogspot.com/2010/04/ultimate-blog-party-5-minutes-for-mom.html
April 16, 2010 at 12:39 pm
Michelle
Hello! I am stopping by from the UBP and noticed your comment on my blog first. You should have more photos of yourself taken. I love the one with you and your sister. I noticed the resemblance immediately! I hope you’re having a great time at the party! 🙂
April 17, 2010 at 1:59 am
Susan
Hi! I am also a mama of two little men. Love the pics of your boys! I hope we’ll get acquainted! 🙂
April 17, 2010 at 4:07 am
Lois of HisFireKids
I too hope to have gentlemen when they grow up…so they can take of mommy and sisters…
I am last min visiting from UBP
It is wonderful to hear your vision for you boys. Awesome!
Lois
http://ParentingTwinsandMore.com