What a funny thing that I look forward to seeing what others are up to each and every day. Is that a sign that there is something seriously lacking in my life? I have no answer for that except this un-planned-down-time gave me time to think about this, YES, I will say it out loud- OBSESSION that I have with the blogging world. I mean, me, going to the Library, waiting for at least 20 minutes for a computer to come free so that I can check my e-mail and then see what has happened in the blogging world without me there.
Was I missed?
Did anyone notice that I was gone?
I am so glad to see that there were some that noticed and YES, I Purelled everyone when we came out the door. But it also made me see that the ones that have been missing me were right in front of me all along. I have two amazing kids (how they came to be is another amazing miracle of a story). Kids that a very loving Heavenly Father knew that I needed in my life to make me complete! So how much time have I really spent with them this summer? Did I spend my time wisely, making memories and not waste it coming up with the most clever post, one that would surely get me noticed by other bloggers, something that the SITS would want to immediately comment about, something that I could use as a potential second money maker. This is where I went wrong......
So dear reader, I will be blogging less, you might hear from me in the comment area less, but it is not something that you have done, rather it is an awakening that I have had within myself. I need balance, the right balance of time 
dedicated to those that are right in front of me, those that need me right now. So that in ten years from now, I will not turn around from blogging and realize that my kids do not want to spend time with me, they have moved on, that my husband has become a gourmet cook and no longer needs me to feed the empty belly, that I have lost all that time that will never be again.
dedicated to those that are right in front of me, those that need me right now. So that in ten years from now, I will not turn around from blogging and realize that my kids do not want to spend time with me, they have moved on, that my husband has become a gourmet cook and no longer needs me to feed the empty belly, that I have lost all that time that will never be again.So even though we are back, we are back with a new perspective and a greater appreciation for the small glitches that prove to be the greatest learning moments, if one just takes the time to learn.
7 comments:
I've had these same thoughts many times. Good for you for doing what is right for your family. Go make some awesome memories!
Welcome back. I would sure miss all my bloggy friends too.
I did notice that you had been gone. We had been traveling last week and although i would check my blog and a few others, I wasn't really leaving comments. Welcome back. I too have realized that I and a little obssessed, so I've slowed down a bit too. I want to try to write several posts then schedule them so that I don't always have to be at the computer composing, I can be free to browse and comment.
Glad you've found a new perspective. I totally agree. I try to only blog when my baby is sleeping or I'm away from him so I'm not taking time away from us. Good for you, have fun with the Family!
You are a brave woman.... I respect you for setting limits. I may have a similar problem. :) You're an inspiration to all of us tech-addicts out there!
Go Queen in Residence!
Ha Ha HA! The Man a gourmet cook! Keep blogging, T, I want to see that. I guess Thanksgiving is at your house then? I'm telling his brother... ;)
Yup! You gotta do what feels right! There are times for blogging and times for family--and it's pretty obvious what should come first :)! And you were missed!!!
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