Several years ago I wore acrylic nails. It’s really the only way to keep my nails looking nice. Besides the beauty of perfectly shaped french tips, it keeps me from my usual habit of picking and peeling. It’s impossible to pick and peel with acrylic nails. Believe me, I tried.
The problem with acrylic nails though, is that every 2 weeks I had to get a fill in. This wasn’t a big deal when I was working. I would go during my lunch hour. But once the children came into the picture and I quit working outside the home, it became much more difficult to find an hour every other week to keep my pretty nails well maintained.
I am afraid that is what’s happening with my blog! What started during a time when the kids both took afternoon naps and continued through a year and a half of preschool, is now falling by the wayside. It would be one thing to admit I just didn’t have time to write. But in all honesty, I don’t even THINK about my blog everyday anymore.
Gone are the days of jotting down witty comments to later be recorded on the pages of this journal. I used to keep a running list of things to write about next to the good ole laptop. I have no idea where that list is now. I try to catch up on reading other blogs on nights when Jeremy’s working, but there are so many, I rarely get into the comments and fun of it all.
So that being said, I’m going to try to get my creative juices flowing again. I’d much rather spend my shower time thinking of a good blog story than wracking my brain to figure out how to get our payroll taxes paid for last quarter. Maybe if I stop focusing all my energy on the negativity that encompasses my day, I could actually find some humor in my life again.
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I know what you mean. If I blog, I feel like I’m neglecting something else. Failing at being a mother, a housewife, something. But this is the only thing I do for me :) Well, I do insist on having the bathroom to myself for at least one shower each week. What a blissful time that is… Anyway, I keep trying to make time for blogging because I do enjoy it. Good luck making time for you and recording the good things. Hugs!
I find that my desire to blog comes and goes. Don’t feel guilty about that. You’ll be inspired from time to time.
Kate
there are loads of times where I don’t feel like writing… but then I look at how often people come to my page and I imagine them
being disappointed in not finding anything new to read. And strangely, that makes me feel loved and needed, so I’ll write.
Now – it’s probably all in my head, this love .. but who cares! I love reading you, for what it’s worth. Were it not for you, MC would not have
made ice cream cone xmas trees this year! :) :) :)
I usually sit down and start typing and just let it flow…. which is probably why I write a lot of dribble most days!
:)
I’ve missed you and I’m glad you’re back!
I agree with ‘lizbeth and Mellie…if I go to your page and there’s nothing new, I’m disappointed. Don’t stress over it, but I’m sure if you’re tuned in you’ll find plenty to write about with those two little monkeys in your house!