Minivans Are Hot

I have written and re-written this About Me page several times.  It’s very awkward to write about oneself without sounding terribly narcissitic, but I shall give it a try.

I am a mom to three wildly hilarious children and I love almost every minute of it (notice I said almost – sometimes it’s tough, ya know?)  My kids are very funny as evidenced by this post, or this one and even this one.

I’m a wife to one stellar guy. He’s not only super awesome, but he’s also built like a Greek God – or so he tells me…  Ahem. 

My husband really is awesome (and sometimes a little scary – in a funny sort of way).  You can read about him here, here or here.

What else about me?  I am a writer.  Perhaps not a spectacular writer, but a writer nonetheless.  I also speak russin near fluently.  Random, I know…

These days, most of my writing takes place in the confines of this blog.  You can also find me, however, at 5 Minutes for Mom, where I am a contributing writer/editor, STL Family Life where I am a partner and contributing writer, and at the St. Louis Blogger’s Guild, where I serve on the founding board as well as editor of the site. 

Before I became mommy, I made my “living” as a writer.  It was a meager living to say the least.  I have ghostwritten several books, including “The Greatest Among You: A Study Guide,” by Randy Sims.  I also co-authored the book, “Dare 2B Wise: 10 Minute Devotions 2 Inspire Courageous Living,” with Dr. Joe White, director and owner of Kanakuk Kamps.

I’ve also done random things on the side like coach gymnastics at this gym as well as personal training.  Needless to say, it’s taken some time to figure out what I want to do with my life. 

Currently, in addition to the above mentioned online ventures, I am working on my first novel.  It is a labor of love that is taking a long time to complete, but it’s a story I feel compelled to tell and I hope to finish it in the near future – or just, before I die.  That’d be great.

My husband and I are church going, Bible believing, live out your faith Christians – or at least we strive to live out our faith on a day to day basis.  Faith is central to who we are as a family.  I am reminded everyday as I parent my children that I am such a work in progress and I’m grateful that even an imperfect vessel can be used.

I titled my blog Minivans are Hot because, well, it’s something of an identity crisis to suddenly be that mom.  You know, the one who drives a minivan and drops her kid off at school in her pajama pants.  It’s the natural evolution of life as a mother, I suppose, but it’s still a little strange – even if minivans are extremely convenient. 

But, you know what? Us minivan moms are still rockin’!  Can I get an amen ladies?  So we’ll hold our heads high and proudly proclaim that minivans are, indeed, hot.  Keep saying it girls – I promise you’ll start to believe it.

If you would like to contact me personally, I would love it! You can reach me at kellistuart00AThotmailDOTcom.