I have decided to start a blog. Whether this is a good thing or not, time will have to tell. I have always said, quite determinedly, that I would never write a blog. The only blogs that I am familiar with are the kind that dispense daily wisdom, encouragement, and good advice. I don’t feel qualified to do any of those things on a regular basis. Sure, every once in a while I might have something profound to say, maybe I can speak a word of encouragement, but I know I couldn’t do it repeatedly. I also don’t have a lot of advice to give out. (Ok, I have a ton of advice for my children that they are subject to every day, like, brush your teeth, don’t wear old faded t-shirts to church, don’t eat bread with mold on it. But, that’s just part of being a mom.) My life is a bit chaotic and I am still trying to get it together. When I have achieved the perfect weight, can keep my house clean every day, and have attained a certain level of awesomeness, maybe I’ll start dispensing advice.
I certainly don’t feel like I can give out parenting advice either. Having 10 children has taught me that really, I have no idea what I’m doing, and I’m just winging it every day. God and I have a daily agreement that he’ll give me grace for today and I’ll try to listen to his advice instead of going ballistic when my kids do stuff like pour cooking oil all over the kitchen floor. Yeah, there are some shortcuts we’ve figured out that work for our kids, but I’ve been around enough families to realize that my shortcuts don’t necessarily apply to everyone else. And so, all of this is why I have said that I will never write a blog.
Well, then I had it pointed out to me that a blog can be about anything. I don’t have to instruct, lift up, or be positive. Yay! Maybe there is a place in the blogosphere for me after all. I do have a bit of a crazy life, and I enjoy writing about it, and it’s fun to share my stories with other people. So, if you are interested in reading about the crazy adventures of a mom of 10, then you are at the right place. Welcome to Life With Esther.
Life With Esther 
Go Esther!!
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Excited! I love reading your Facebook
posts.
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My favorite blogger in the whole world 🙂
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So glad you’ve started a blog!!
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So pleased you are doing this. I look forward to reading your stories.
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Love it
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I have long anticipated this blog. While you may not think you are capable; I cannot tell you the number of times your stories have brightened my day! Write on!
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Oh good! I was tired of all those advice dispensing blogs who presume to fix us all up in five easy steps. I’ll take someone genuine, that I can relate to, who imparts wisdom without trying to, and who does dispense belly laughs!
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I LOVE reading what you write! You are so gifted, and have such a great outlook on “challenges” that come your way! So thrilled you’ve decided to do this!! 💜
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Yay! I look forward to your stories. Proud of you for starting this adventure!
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You have a lot of wisdom and advice built into the funny stories you share about real life. That’s why we like you and enjoy your writing so much 🙂
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Not only do I enjoy your writing, but I also love your raw, simplistic honesty. Enjoy your journey. You are only just beginning!
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I am so excited. I have never anticipated reading a Blog as much as I am now!
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What I was saying is that that is my blog I started years ago. I never did write anything! It’s been so long I forgot the name of the blog I started.
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Hey Miss Peacewoods , 🙂 Glad to see you on here! I was curious for a moment who Peacewoods was. 🙂
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Haha I forgot I started a Blog years ago as a named peacewoods. I kept reading through the comments to see if my comment posted and didn’t see my name. That shows you how long it’s been since I have anticipated reading a Blog! This is Tricia 😁
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