Move Music Mom

When faced with what URL I would give this blog, I decided on "movemusicmom" instead of some of the more insulting things I'd considered (like "bloggingbitch," "blogsblow," or even "barfforblogs).  I decided on that URL because it defines three things that are super important to me.

Move - Get up and move!  I love being able to do something that gets me moving.  My current favorite is running, but I gladly include dancing (which I do badly), swimming, hiking, walking, workout DVDs, and playing with my daughters.  It's good for you too, so not only am I doing something enjoyable, I'm doing something good for me too!  I don't understand people that live inside all day and never get out - how boring!  Especially since I live in Arizona, the weather is gorgeous in the winter, so right now is the perfect time to get outdoors and MOVE.

Buckelew Farms 5K (October 16, 2011)

Music - Music is kind of the trade I'm trained in and love.  I started playing piano at 4 and was never allowed to quit (thanks, Mom).  Somewhere along the way, I also picked up clarinet, singing (badly), recorder, and even xylophone (I think that was elementary school, lol!).  I have two degrees in piano, so technically I'm able to teach at the any level.  My current job allows me to teach class piano to community college students.  I love sharing music with them, and I love being a private teacher as well (though my students can drive me batty).  I teach and play classical piano music, but I listen to everything under the sun.

Teaching my nephew to play (October 2010)

Mom - One of the most important jobs I have is being a mom (the other would be being a wife).  Not just any mom, but a good mom.  My two daughters are 1 and almost 3, and boy do they take a lot of patience, love, and dedication.  Normally, I'd probably give up on such a frustrating task, but these little girls make it worth it.  I never pictured my life with kids until I met my husband, and then I always thought we'd have boys.  Now I have two girls and love being a mom to them.  [On a side note - I also love being an auntie to my precious, adorable nephew S.  If I had had a boy, I'd want him to be just like S!!!]

E and L on E's first birthday (December 2011)

I'm sure there are other M words that would describe me (good and bad!), but that's what I've got for now.  What describes you and why?  I'd love to read your comments.