Sunday, March 23, 2014

Top Ten Reasons I Haven't Been Blogging

You may or may not have noticed that I have been absent for quite a while. The hiatus was unintentional, but there is no shortage of reasons for it. Here are ten of them:

1) We got Netflix. Those of you who have it know what I mean.

2) I'm trying to get back to a healthier lifestyle and fit in 3-4 workouts a week.

3) I started a new job in November. It's only part-time, but the caseload is broader than I'm used to, and I'm spending loads of mental energy learning and growing as a clinician.

4) I have a four-and-a-half-year-old and a 19-month-old, yo. (I know, not really a proper excuse. I'm not the first woman to give birth to two children. But there hardly seem to be enough hours in the day!)

5) I've been too lazy to carry my big girl camera around. I used to find that my photos inspired many of my blog posts. Lately my iPhone has been my go-to.

6) Instagram. See above.

7) The sleep situation at our house has been all over the place for the past few months, meaning that I need to go to bed shortly after my kids if I want to have a hope of getting a good night's sleep. (Well, that's what I should be doing anyway. Netflix says otherwise.)

8) Words with Friends.

9) Despite number 6 and number 8, I am actually making a conscious effort to be truly present when I'm with my kids. Sometimes I succeed at this and sometimes I don't, but I am certainly spending less time on social media and I think my Twitter followers would say I've pretty much dropped off the map.

10) I feel a certain internal tug-of-war when it comes to blogging my thoughts and feelings on motherhood.  I struggle between loyalty to my children and the need to vent when things get frustrating.  It didn't matter so much when Lilah was younger and less aware, but now she picks up on everything and while I want to be real about motherhood, I also want to make sure I don't say things I don't mean simply in the spirit of venting or even just to get a laugh.  Sometimes I treat blogging like a conversation between friends, but the truth is, I am putting something out there on the internet and someday she or Henry may read what I've written.  All this internal struggle has lead to a bit of paralysis, I'm afraid.

What about you? Do you blog in fits and starts like me, or are you more dedicated? And how do you juggle your Netflix schedule with your blogging schedule? ;) I'll take notes!



13 comments:

  1. Ah Netflix. I totally understand. :) I've cut back on blogging for many of the same reasons.

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  2. Haha...Netflix! My 16 year old and ALL her friends are totally addicted!

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    1. It's really a fantastic deal! I just need to learn to pace myself...

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  3. I multi-task when Netflix is on. I can edit my photography and watch a show. Hubby doesn't know how, but I can always follow the show. Except House Of Cards - I really have to pay attention there, because American politics baffles me.
    I stopped for a year once baby #3 entered the mix. Aside from the time crunch, I just couldn't organize an intelligent thought beyond "ooppfhh, ejdkshe! dje. wait..what?" And naturally the older 2 were a lot more demanding with a new one added to the mixture. I came back when I was ready, at a pace I was comfortable with. And, I learned this is not just something I enjoy - I need it! It's the only thing For Me. and that's why I am also pretty authentic too. I don't worry about them reading one day.
    They don't listen to me now hardly -- why would they read 10 years from now? LOL

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    1. I'm impressed. I get obsessed with shows and give them my complete attention. Orange is the New Black and Downton Abbey have been my faves so far.
      True about them barely listening to a word I say. Very good point. I just have a lot of personality clashes with my 4-year-old and sometimes I feel like saying some very negative things, but I wouldn't want THAT to be what is put out into the universe.

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  4. I think I could have written your list! Been there with numbers 1 all the way through 10 at various times over the last few years. :)

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    1. Good to hear I'm not alone. (Especially nice to hear this coming from YOU, Sarah!)

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  5. Netflix, ha ha. I hear you and the new job too. there aren't enough hours in the day

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  6. Hearts! Still love it when you do post.

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