~Taaaa daaaa~

So, I finally did it. I created a blog. It looks a bit bland right now, but over time I will try to spruce the place up a bit. I'll hang some pictures on the walls and toss a few comfy pillows with inspiring phrases on them here and there. Honest, I will. Just don't ask me when. (I have several projects in my basement that I'm sure I started shortly after the first child came along and they're not finished "yet".) Anyway, I'm here...I've started. Can you believe it?


Now, on to the name of my blog. "Brelly & Tilly Forever", you ask? My children have long been speculating as to what the future grandchildren will call me since I really don't ever picture being called "Grandma" or any cutesy derivative of the name. I, therefore, came up with "Tilly"; I want to be called "Tilly". Why? Let me explain. When the spin-off of "Grey's Anatomy" called "Private Practice" debuted there were a few scenes of Kate Walsh's character in an elevator talking to herself and a female voice answers her musings. Later in the show it's revealed that the voice is actually Tilly; Tilly is the security guard at the wellness clinic where Addison has come to work. Tilly claims she gets her kicks by staring at people through the security camera and speaking to them in the elevators leaving them wondering who they are talking to. Perfect! I shall be called Tilly by my grandchildren!


Where did I get Brelly? Well, that's a story, too. While my dear SIL was deployed Wendy and I found comfort and support on a Marine family support board. Tilly made herself known to the folks on the board with some of her...antics. To keep confusion to a minimum one of the nice ladies on the board came up with the combination of my name and Tilly's name making us Brelly. So, all 3 of us are now known collectively as Brelly.


So here we are. Brenda, Tilly, & Brelly. Brelly & Tilly forever! You never know what we may say or do!

*Author's note: I, Brenda, shall try to keep everyone in line.