Hello world! It's Michaela.

It took me a while to take the plunge into the whole "blogging scene" but alas, here I am!

I am excited about my new venture into blogging! As I dig deeper into my new found activity, it is important to me to define exactly what I want out of this whole experience. First, I want to keep people updated on the "goings on" of the Crabtree clan, because let's be real, who doesn't want to keep up with the Crabtree's? Secondly, I want to use it as a venue to express my thoughts and ideas. I know these are not the world's most "original" objectives but I am beginning a new phase in life where I am assessing (and re-assessing) who I am as an individual... "what I am into" or what "extra curricular" activities I want to participate in . I have never been a real hobbiest, but that is starting to change as I meet new people and try new things. This blog is one of the ways I am "stepping out of my shell". For those who know me, I use the term "shell" loosely...we all know that I have no real "shell" to begin with :)

It's weird to think that someone other than my known friends and family would read this, but that doesn't mean I don't approve :) I like to imagine people being amused by my "crazy" antics. Who wouldn't want to read about a "cantankerous 24 year old mother to be" who is recently obsessed with crafting, especially with ModPodge, thanks to her BFF and Sister-in-Law. But there I go again thinking the world, and all the people in it, are revolving around me...but seriously why wouldn't they want to?!

I like this whole blogging business.... It's kind of therapeutic. I think it will make the transition to staying home a little easier. I am quite chatty and I love being surrounded by people--especially when they are sitting in desks awaiting the information I will relinquish to them...hence why I became a teacher. Until recently, I didn't realize that I used the classroom as an outlet for my personality. It was the only place where I could consistently interact with people. I never knew what to expect from day to day, and most importantly, I got to talk all day about whatever I wanted---and they had to listen! :) But since Margot is making her debut (in June 2010) I will be taking time off from teaching to be with her, which will be awesome, but it will be a big change. Plus- don't all stay at home mom's have a blog? I thought it was a requirement?...