Stepping out

Ok, kids. Today we are learning a thing or two about stepping out of your comfort zone. By starting this blog, I have just stepped out of mine. But I have to admit, it's pretty cool. See, my life is full and interesting. I have wanted to share it on a blog for a long time, but I have a problem. I'm a laid back perfectionist. Just like I'm a friendly introvert. I'm a walking paradox reguarding many things. An enigma wrapped in a mystery, if you will.
Anyhoo, it was my perfectionism that kept me from writing. I figured that if it wasn't the most witty, intelligent, entertaining and widely read blog on the internet then I shouldn't bother. Yes, I know, that's silly. But, I am silly and, probably, so are you about quite a few things.
So why is my life full and interesting? What can you expect me to write about? Well, I am a Registered Veterinary Technician. I can even put RVT next to my name if I want. But I don't currently work in the biz, because I gots the cancer and decided that being home with the family was more important. Also, the stress was going to make my head explode, so I got rid of one of the major sources. (Don't worry though, I am now cancer free - hurray for lifestyle change and radiation!) I am now a crafter, potter, writer and wife/mom. My husband is a freelance illustrator who works from home. He's the guy from monobot.com and barrygott.com. Luckily he's really good at what he does, which is why I'm able to be home.
My kids are 8 and 4. My son, the oldest, is fun and smart and awesome and autistic. Highly functioning, but in no way is he to be mistaken for an average kid. He has a lot of language and sensory issues. We are not the kind of parents to send him to so many therapists that he has no time for a life, but we also don't think that the world needs to change to fit his needs. We see him as our son Finn. He gets great help and therapy from our awesome school and we know how he needs things done to be OK with the world. We help him deal, but expect him to be a part of life. He has chores and is expected to be a good kid, son, brother, student and person. So far, he does a great job and we are very proud.
Our daughter is adopted and from Haiti. She is a dancing princess with ponies and cupcakes and sprinkles and glitter who can wrestle and get muddy with the best of them. She has been home for 2 years and her adjustment was smooth as can be. We love her to death. Being the only extrovert in a family of introverts is a good lesson for her that the entire world does not wait with baited breath to see her next move and helps keep us on our toes. Having our son was isolating and I didn't mind too much, but having Nandi made me socialize more with other moms. (Her playmates tended to have them.) She will go far in life. With her energy and tenacity, she will be whatever she pleases and she will do it well.
To round all of this out, we have a dog (yellow lab) and two cats. Our house is not often chaotic, but is rarely quiet or still. Someone or something is dancing or pouncing, running or jumping, singing or barking, cooking or coloring at all times. It is not for the feint of heart!
So that is a small snapshot of a little chunk of my world. My posts will come from the middle of this party, but will probably not often be the subject. I also love reading and movies and music and nature and all sorts of things. Best as I can figure, I'll write about whatever and, since this is a moment away from the fam, it will not often include them. But sometimes I will post on autism or something. I think that teaching about and familiarity with things like adoption and multiracial families and special needs are the key to friendly coexistence. The world is an ugly and beautiful place. Peace and understanding makes that ratio lean more toward beautiful.
I'll be back. You kids play nice!