Bit by bit we build the nest

Welcome to my new blog: The Swans are Nesting!

In an effort to write more, my sweet husband has encouraged me to start blogging. This is officially the third blog I have started. Number 1 was called "27 and counting" with no real theme - I think I made three entries (one right after my first nephew was born, one right before my wedding and one months later about trying to figure out what I want from life). Blog Number 2 was entitled "Running to Eat...or Eating to Run" and was started with the intention of chronicling my half marathon training and recent struggle with my weight. Blog 2 ended with a grand total of 2 entries. So, as they say, third times a charm (we hope).

I think the first two blogs failed because I was keeping them to myself. Fearful of sharing my feelings with the world - well, it was more fear of sharing with those close to me - I don't mind if nameless strangers read about me. But, as my husband, (who we'll call "Mr. Cob") told me, blogs are meant to be shared and read. So at least I know I have one supporter in Mr. Cob and maybe, just maybe, I'm a more entertaining writer than I think and people will start reading my blog #3 - The Swans are Nesting.

And no, I'm not an avid bird lover. I do not have an obsession with swans or the building of nests. But I am a newly married "Swan" and Mr. Cob and I just bought our first house together - and I am officially nesting. So this blog will follow our trials and tribulations of our first year of marriage and dealing with, loving and putting our hearts into our new house.

So welcome, share with friends, family and check back often to find out what other piece of wood or hay I've added to the nest.