WHY ON EARTH AM I DOING THIS??

Some of you, especially my family, may ask "why, oh why, Rachel are you doing a blog?"  Well the simple answer is because it has been something I have been thinking about doing for over two years....I have learned so much about my mortality, more than any 33 year old mother of 3 should ever know.  And with that being said, if no one other than my children read this someday...I will be ok with that...but my children will need to read this...its going to give you alot of insight on becoming the man I whole heartidly pray you will be.  Its also going to be a fun way for me to chronicle some of the things we do as a family and some of the quirky things that make each of you, you. 

Another reason I wanted to do this is I am entering a new stage of motherhood, one that doesn't really get spoken about that much.  The stage where my kids are all in school, becoming more independent, learning to maneuver themselves in this big scary world, and starting to think they know way more than their Dad and I could ever know.  YIKES!!  Although maybe it does get talked about, but because I am just beginning this new adventure I haven't heard about it.  And I wanted to be a sounding board or a "don't do what I just did" kind of manual for other moms.  The changing diapers, nursing, naps, discipline, terrible twos and exhausting 3s are in my past...I passed that stage, although with what felt like a low C at times.  I would now give myself a high B :)  But this new chapter is uncharted territory...scary! 

Thomas Wyatt, Caleb William, and Luke Robert you are my whole world and my love for you is ridiculous.  Take heed to my advice or else...haha!!

Some things you will need to know if you choose to read, follow, or stop in and visit this blog....

#1  I type like I talk....so punctuation, grammar, and spelling are not my strong suit.  However, I promise to try.  But I need not get emails from the English police...Thank you very much! :)

#2  I live a less than perfect life.  I am full of mistakes and spassy reactions.  I am striving to live a transparent life.  I want to embrace my flaws and imperfections, they make me who I am. As well as try and change the things I recognize need changing.  My transparency can be very uneasy to others because there is a misconception that all imperfection is a sign of weakness...not to me :)  Its a sign of life and LIFE IS NOT PERFECT!  (that one's for you boys- cliche, yes- but oh so true!)    

#3 I imagine myself covering the hard topics not just the 'butterfly and rainbows' topics...we shall see how this goes.


So now that we have set the ground rules you may ask..."Why 'Raising Good Husbands'?" 

We all have goals in life...some financial, some spiritual, some physical ( I have these as well)...but one of my main objectives in life is... I want to RAISE GOOD HUSBANDS.  You see I don't have any girls, obviously.  I never thought I wanted one to be 100% honest. (I will get into that later)  But the thought of having my future daughter in laws hating me makes my skin crawl.  I dont want to be the evil mother in law that you dread to come visit at holidays.  I want you to say, I have an AMAZING husband because you did such a great job.  I never valued this until I met my amazing husband.  Do not get me wrong, he is NOT perfect :)  Sorry honey, your just perfect for me.  But he is loyal, loving, helpful around the house, the absolute best father a mother could ask for for her children, a leader, chivalrous, spiritual, passionate, and soooooooo much more.  That did not happen by accident...I am so grateful to my wonderful mother in law.  So with that being said..... 

Peggy,  Thank YOU!  For my beautiful inside/out husband and all you did to make him that way!  I know it wasn't always easy.  I love the stories :)  But the results...so worth it!  If I am only able to do half the job you were able to do, I will consider myself successful...I love you and am forever grateful.  Rachel


Of course there are reasons other than my future daughter in laws for me wanting to Raise Good Husbands.  But I will save that for another time.
Until next time, lets see where this crazy imperfect journey of Raising Good Husbands takes us......