Coming out of the linen closet

Well, here we are. This being my first official post, I might as well start with why I finally decided to leap into the 21st century and start a*blog*. A few days ago I was sitting at the computer trying to get some homework done before I had to leave for class. I turned the TV on and changed it to my two year old sons favorite cartoon, and plopped my 9 month old daughter next to him in an attempt to keep her occupied. It wasn't until I was about halfway done reading about the various systems and functions of the human heart, when I turned around and looked at my kids. They were sitting quietly next to each other and staring at the television like two miniature (yet adorable) zombies. That's when it hit me, I'm one of "those" parents. You know the ones I'm talking about. The ones the "good parents" secretly judge. Those parents who let their kids watch TV, eat fast food, and climb on furniture. The parents that let their kids do things that are frowned upon by the inner circles of the playdate moms. If you've ever gotten that sneering gaze that says "I would never do that" from your local Susie 'PTA' homemaker, than you know what I'm talking about. The problem is we're all guilty. I can remember being pregnant with my first child and swearing I would never ever let my kids eat fastfood. Well, 3 years later I can say the view is a bit different down here off my high-horse. Yup. I said it. I'll say it again. I have given my kids fastfood. Does that make me a bad mom? I'm sure some might think so, I might have even thought so back when I was still basking in the naiveté of pre-motherhood pregnancy. But the fact is life is just too hectic to worry if subjecting them to the occasional happy meal will result in childhood obesity or make them grow scales and turn green, or whatever it is that fastfood does to kids. If you have the kind of patience and time and energy to make sure you live in a fastfood free, no TV household then more power too you, Honestly.I wish I could. However, being a wife, full time student,mother of two (and the many many other hats I wear) its nearly impossible to be that stringent. So when I saw my kids watching TV like a couple of zombies I knew it was time to come out of the linen closet and come terms with the kind of parent I am. "My name is Casey, and I let my kids watch TV". whew, that felt good! Anyways, back to my point. I started this because I thought a blog would be the perfect place to share my thoughts. I know Im not alone, so I wanted to creat a relaxed judgment free place were I can vent, give advice, ask advice, and just share the crazy day-to-day that is my life. Hope you enjoy!