It's a GIRL!

There are reasons why I chose to wait until today to officially introduce myself.

Today is my Birthday!

On this day in 1977, I was born into a normal family. I have a Mom, a Dad and a big sister. I grew up in a happy home and continued on with my happy life. I have a husband, two daughters and a dog. We are happy.

To know me is to know that I wouldn't, rather couldn't, just leave the description of those dearest to me so cut and dry however, this is the blogging world and if these digits of mine could possibly type as fast as my mouth can speak and my heart can feel, then I would elaborate. I'm sure the pride I have for my life will shine through as my blog becomes mine!

I wear my heart on my sleeve (as the saying goes) and this is another reason why this introduction had to wait until today. Yesterday wasn't about me...it was about the memory of Suzette.

I am an Educational Assistant at the elementary level. Several years ago, my students were asked to write an Auto-Bio Poem. If you are not familiar with the pattern, here it is:

Line 1: Your first name

Line 2: Four descriptive traits

Line 3: Sibling of

Line 4: Lover of

Line 5: Who feels

Line 6: Who needs

Line 7: Who gives

Line 8: Who fears

Line 9: Who would like to see

Line 10: Resident of

Line 11: Your last name

For many, this poem took much thought, the students were in Grade 4. But for me, the words flowed - like magic!

~Shauna~
Honest, helpful, fun and content
Sister of Paula
Lover of my family, music, rocks and apples
Who feels grateful for my daughters
Who needs hugs, laughter and Diet Pepsi
Who gives with an open heart
Who fears not knowing
Who would like to see my children grow very old
Resident of a happy home
~Dare~

Go ahead and write your own. You just may learn a little more about the person you are!