Several of you have asked us for a little more information about ourselves...who we are, how we met, what made us start Three Mommas, that sort of thing. Well, at the risk of boring you all, I do aim to please, so here goes...
Let's start with yours truly...
Hi! I'm Tara. Ashley and Kelly are my partners in chaos. Ashley and I have been friends since we met in 8th grade, and Kelly is one of my sisters. I'll save more about them and about the start of Three Mommas for later.
In the interest of brevity, I will list some of the more interesting details of my life. I will go ahead and warn you, I am reaching a bit with "interesting":
-I have 2 sisters, and I am the oldest
-We have quite possibly the most wonderful parents and familial relationship that exists in the world. I can only hope that my family (husband and boys) are as close as my family is.
-I was an avid equestrian throughout my childhood and well after I graduated from college. My family owns/breeds/shows Arabians and Half-Arabians. While it still a passion of mine, I haven't had much time to devote to it since the birth of my boys. However, it is something that I hope to get back to later this year.
-I started dating my husband in high school, and we've been married almost 10 years.
-I attended the University of Florida and was a Chi Omega there.
-I was diagnosed with Hodgkins Disease in 1997 after going to the infirmary with what I thought was mono. After chemo I planned to return to UF, but discovered right at Christmas that I was not in remission. After a round of radiation I was declared in remission, and have been ever since 1999.
-I transferred to the University of Georgia and received my degree in Journalism (public relations).
-I worked in PR in Atlanta for a while, then taught high school English/Debate at my Alma Mater for a couple of years.
-My first son was born in 2004 and my second in 2007. They are the most wonderful, amusing and lovable little darlings in the world. Everyday they amaze me...
-I have lots of interests, but little time. My children, husband, house, family and Three Mommas keep me pretty busy...I love to read, and welcome any/all book suggestions!
-My birthday is coming up in July...so far, my only request is that some escort me to Harry Potter at IMAX on July 15 (did I mention that I am a HUGE dork?).
Well, that's about it. I will save the story of starting Three Mommas for another time, and will also fill you guys in on Kelly and Ashley. Maybe I will see if I can talk them into coming around the blog and filling you in themselves...
Off to bed...going to try to get more Fall/Winter pictures up and more taken if we ever get some sun here in Georgia...
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Hey Tara,
ReplyDeleteI love this post because I feel like I know you but don't really "know" you--does that even make sense? I just have to tell you all the things we have in common: I was a Chi Omega, I have two girls and am expecting a third baby--but did not find out the sex. So, if it is a girl, I am so interested to hear about the family dynamics of three girls.
I LOVE to read as well...cannot get enough of the Twilight series but haven't read Harry Potter but I'm becoming more and more convinced I should! Have you read "My Sister's Keeper" by Jodi Piccoult? You would be able to relate in so many ways but I warn you it is an emotional ride.
My husband and I too met in (junior) high school and he loves horses and has been around them since he was a boy. In fact, I was thrown from our horse in Jan. (with my 4 year old riding with me) and found out at the hospital that I was probably expecting our third! Lauren came out of the it with a minor scratch, me a cracked rib.
Hope you have a great weekend...I am off to try to get something accomplished while my girls are off with the hubby! Thanks for sharing about yourself, I feel like I "know" you even more! ;o)