I could blame many things. A pile of work that just arrived in my inbox. My high-maintenance toddler. And dog (who is generally in competition with the toddler). Potty-training (#$@@!$#%$#@$). The endless mess of toys and laundry to manage AFTER bedtime. Twitter, and it's fun time-sucking capabilities. I could go on, but this is getting boring.
The real reason is two-fold:
1) Time is moving fast. If I'm not with the kidlet, I'm working. If I'm not working, I'm with the kidlet. Each comes with its own challenges and life these days is just plain busy. I know so many of you are RIGHT there with me.
2) I'm running out of stuff to say.
When I started this blog I had a clear vision in mind. It was going to be a place to share our journey, with family & friends, and hopefully act as a resource for others going through something similar. It became a lot more. It was a free and open space to chat new mom woes, and to learn how not alone I was. So many of you have shared your own stories, advice, opinions, and that is really what breathed life into this blog.
Now the kidlet is old enough to understand the magic of Santa. She can put her own shoes on, and apparently today at daycare was helping other kids in her class do the same. We're about to take her skiing for the first time. She makes up silly songs (like her Daddy), can count to 18 (she does skip one or two numbers in there), and can diaper her Upsy Daisy doll with amazing precision. She's growing up right before our eyes. And I'm starting to feel the tug again for privacy. To let her be the one to share her story when she's ready, however she chooses to do that. It's starting to feel odd to blog about her, without asking her if that's okay. So soon I will stop. And make this blog private for those who want to check in on the kidlet and what she's up to.
So when I say I'm running out of stuff to say, it's more that it doesn't feel like my place to share it all anymore.
So soon I will stop.
11 comments:
I will miss reading about your adventures, but as a mom totally understand all of the above. Once you do sign off I wish you nothing but I life full of happiness and everything the three of you dream of.
All the best,
Amy
I totally understand. It's sort of strange going private - people sort of drop off from following the blog (at least I have found this), so sometimes it feels you are writing for yourself - which is okay too!
Thanks Amy & FET - while I am making this blog private (mostly so grandparents don't kill us for not having regular pics up!), I will be blogging in another direction. Hopefully you'll check in from time to time (not a mommy blog - stay tuned!)
I feel the same way sometimes. Too little time and when I DO have it I seem to write the same thing!!
I will keep writing for as long as I can and until Tay is old enough to either dictate what she wants to write or write herself. Being into genealogy I feel it important to keep writing and maybe her kids want to read what their mom was up to when she was growing up.
Just make sure you include me in your private list IF you go "semi-private" :-D
I will miss you and the antics of your little kidlet as if she were one of my own. I love to stop by and see what you and she have been up to. I think I can say for many that you are not boring.
I'll miss reading, but respect your decision.
All the best to you and your family in the future!
Natalie
Totally understand Karms. You've done a great job - must say! Paulie
I too will miss reading your blog Karma. I kinda think of you as the mom down the street who's going through exactly what I did when my boys were young. I totally understand your decision, but will miss the mom on the run stories.
Wishing you all much happiness now and in the future.
Best Wishes,
Karen
Hey Karma,
I have not commented on here for sooo long..... life is crazy!!
BUT, I do check in regularly.
I agree with everyone's posts! Your decision to go private makes omplete sense, although, we will miss checking in and feeling that we are not alone as well, lol! Your blog has been a fabulous place to check into and have a laugh and compare notes!
I wish you all the happiness in the world and would love to be updated on your new adventures!!
Leona
PS.....how was your 1/2 marathon and your current running???
Hi Karma,
Sorry to hear you will retire the blog. I have enjoyed hearing about your journey from the time I googled muffin mat and found your blog back in May of 2008.
Addie has really grown up and is a sweet little girl. I understand that you need to think of her privacy now. I bet it's also a challenge to write a blog when your regular job is a writer!
Wishing you and your family all the best!
Samantha
PS...
Merry Christmas to you and your family!!
XO
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