It's worth a try...

I have been throwing around the idea for a while about blogging.  The decision was finally made when I decided to get rid of some social media in my life.  First went the Twitter account.  I mainly had it to keep up with the college students that we work with at church.  And in a few days I will say good bye to the Ole' Faithful...Facebook.  
I love keeping my friends and family(especially those out of town) updated on our family's happenings and I love doing the same for them.  However, I have come to realize that I am a bit obsessive compulsive and I check it way too much a day.  And when I don't check it and I miss seeing important posts.  And then others think I have ignored information about their lives when I don't acknowledge it.  So aside from my OCD issues FB has become an obligation.  And honestly I have 5 incredible "obligations" needing me everyday.  I know not everyone wants to read my thoughts, see cute pictures of the Gaddlings, or hear about the events of our life but for those who do...this would be the blog for you:)  
I still want to keep in touch and hear what is going on in other's life but I have email, texting, and phone calls for that.  So PLEASE PLEASE use that to keep me in the loop.  I just know my oldest turns 10 in less than 4 months and my babies aren't so baby-ish anymore so it is time to live in reality not through Facebook.  I hope this blog can share some of our reality but not eat up so much of my time like Ole' Faithful.
So it's worth a try...
Disclaimer:  Please don't judge my grammar or spelling:)