Welcome To The Knobloch World

I have a confession to make...

I never saw myself creating a blog. I thought honestly, who would care to read my thoughts, ideas, and feelings?

But then I got to thinking. Some day, my kids are going to wonder about me. They're going to wonder how I kept my sense of humor when they were driving me up the walls. They're going to wonder how I just rolled my eyes when their daddy was watching yet another YouTube video about yet another gun (I like to shoot too so no judging). They're going to wonder how I stayed sane despite the fact that sometimes I felt like I was going crazy.

So I decided I wanted a place where I could put my thoughts, my feelings, my ideas, on paper (albeit electronic). I wanted a place where my babies could one day look and realize...Yeah, Mom really was crazy! But we loved her anyway.

So here I am. I'm going to start by telling you about me and my world.

I live in West Texas - the Panhandle to be exact. I live about 45 miles from the town I grew up in. My folks still live in the same house they brought me home from the hospital to. I am the youngest of 3 children.

I married my high school sweetheart (yes, you read that correctly) 13 years ago. We dated for 7 years before we became engaged and have been going strong for nearly 21 years. Jeff is my world (inspired the name see?). I fell in love at 18 and never looked back. His devotion to me and our little family overwhelms me and also inspires me daily. If it were not for God's Grace and Jeff's love, I don't know where I would be or if I would be for that matter. I consider my husband to be the greatest gift that God has bestowed upon me. Marrying him, is the best thing I have ever done.

Our son, Ty, was born in 2002. He is the most compassionate child I have ever had the fortune to love. His empathy and love for others knows no bounds. Ty's struggles have challenged me to never lose Faith. I'm sure as time goes on, I'll explain what that really means. But just know that he is smart, funny, and full of life. He has his moments, but don't we all? However, he is by far, the best big brother in the world (aside from my own that is).

Our daughter, Sydney, was born in 2006. We call her Little Bit because she was so tiny when she was born. It stuck because she still is pretty tiny. Mostly, she is hilarious. And I'm not just saying that because I am her mommy. She is truly hilarious. She is smart, witty, and sassy! The child is a born princess with the confidence to own it! And she honed those skills at a very early age. She's everything I never was and never thought I wanted. But as we all know, God gives us exactly what we think we never want. And I praise him everyday for her.

Because of my kids, I am who I am. I found myself after becoming a mom. I discovered my artistic talents, my love for photography, and my desire to learn and teach. The teaching part of course was something I did before they were born (I have a bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education from Texas Tech University. GO RAIDERS! GET YOUR GUNS UP!!! ). But after becoming a mommy, I found out that teaching is truly a calling and not just a job. I hope to return to it soon. But for now...

I'm loving life in the Knobloch World!