Late night on the laptop --pretty much the only way I can get pictures of me with my children.
This sequence was pretty awesome.
Thank you so much.
Sometimes when I get in these fits about not having enough time to clean or do whatever, I think --- what can I cut out? And then I get really serious about quitting the blog. And then I remember other things I have wanted to do in the moment -- like chop all of my hair off when I was pregnant (remember that? Really glad I didn't).
Some friends were over for lunch a couple weeks ago. We started talking about blogs. One friend said to the both of us, "I don't know how you guys can keep up with your blogs".
I have actually thought about this a lot. Why do I blog when there are so many other things to do? (see previous post). And I have come to several conclusions over the course of a while as to why I don't quit blogging. Usually reasons like: because I like to write. because I like to share things with friends and family, because I am too cheap to scrapbook (and it takes me way tooooo long to finish one page). because I like photography. because I like to keep a record of my family.
Check Check Checkity Check. All of those things.
BUT the reason I think that trumps them all is that you will never hear any of this:
"WHO THREW MY BLOG ALL OVER THE LIVING ROOM!!!!??? BOYS!!!"
"DAVID, HAVE YOU SEEN MY BLOG??? I CAN'T FIND IT ANYWHERE. I SWEAR I PUT IT ON THE KITCHEN COUNTER. GOSH. "
"ALRIGHT, WHO RIPPED MOMMY'S BLOG IN HALF?"
"Ah, Crud. Tommy spit up all over my blog AGAIN!"
"Tiffany, money's tight this month, looks like you won't be able to blog."
It's the one hobby that stays put. It's constant. Stays clean. Doesn't get strewn all over the house. Doesn't cost anything. Can't lose it.
So as much as blogging takes up some of my precious Mommy time in the evening (when I could be cleaning my house-- see previous post) it sort of keeps me sane. It helps me carve out a little spot to share the love I have for my family and for the blessings in my life in work and in play. It is my family journal and scrapbook--And although I get self-conscious about the things I write and share with a partially unknown audience, I have to remember who my true audience is. ME. and my family. So, that's why I keep up with it. Because, really, I have to keep up with SOMETHING and I need SOMETHING in my life that isn't going to be undone in 30 seconds.
I always hope that those who read this don't assume that I do all of these fun things with my kids all the time or do anything that's on the blog all the time. I do blog mostly about our happy moments and fun times, but rest assure that we have loooooooooong drawn out days around here filled with poopy diapers, spit up and dishes.
love to all of you. thank you again.
15 comments:
Thank you for summarizing why I blog so eloquently! :) I love that. Of course! That is why I love doing it, it can't be messed up or ruined or lost. That is excellent.
I *heart* Tiffany.
I love all your reasons to blog. I love you!!! I can always count on you to make me laugh. We will miss you next week.
You write it so perfect and so well. I am glad you keep blogging and sharing!
PS That photo montage is CLASSIC.
My favorite reason to blog...my kids are just so dang cute! And so are yours!
And another top reason...seeing how each of us learn and grow in our own specific circles of life! It is heartening to see the Lord's hand in the lives of His children!
And let's not forget all the smiles...especially when I see those baby spit up shots!!!
Yes, yes, amen, and yes. Good bye scrapbooking. Hello hardbound book that I can order with all my beautifully printed pictures and posts (once I've saved up money to order it that is-- all 300 + pages of it since 2008. Um, yeah) and hello social interaction and connection with people who I prefer to hear from :) Yes, can I quote you?
Love the spit up.
Love you.
Thanks for keeping it up.
I was told once that spit up is the 'badge of parenthood'...it can usually be found somewhere on all moms with young ones..whether it be a wet spot on your shoulder or dried up in your hair,etc..its there!... The badge of parenthood! ;0) Those pics were hilarious and i agree..blogging is great way to document life. A treasure that will never get ruined or lost ♥
yeah, that makes total sense. My blog is just basically a scrap book these days and I want to pick one of those companies to make a book. Anyway, my computer is so jacked it doesn't recognize external whatevers so I can't even download my pics from my card. Blah. Whatever. Anyway, I loved you posts. It does keep you sane--as you express many things and obviously it feels good to get feedback and keep on keepin' on, as Joe Dirt would say. Did you ever see that? Don't. Anyway. The only other thing I wanted to say about your other post is:
I'm scared to death to have a 3rd. I love order and feeling accomplished and that is one of the hardest things for me when I have a baby. Like my mom commented, she always tells me to give it a year until you feel like you've got it again.
These days though, in my comfortable state, I try to do a little of both each day. I use TV in the mornings to get ready and clean the kitchen, I use a "quiet movie time" in the afternoon so I can either clean something or get needed phone calls taken care of. In between if we're home I try to really sit down and do quality things with Bens and Claire. After bed it's my goal to just get the kitchen done. It's my goal right now to have Bens and Claire help me pick up everything before bed time so it's all already picked up. SOme days are, of course, much better than others. All depends... on everything that we never expect to come up. Life I guess. I didn't read most of the comments, so I'm sure I didn't write anything spectacular, but I really thought about it. Some moments I am so stressed and there are things EVERYWHERE and laundry and phone calls and children wanting attention and then the next day, for some reason, I get so much done and feel better. I tell Ben that on Saturdays if he could take the kids somewhere for just 2 hours, I would look forward to that all week to get some house work done! Remember my post a while ago about asking who would get a cleaning lady?? it was really interesting. Love you.
I'm still laughing to myself...I'd lose my head if it were not attached to my body...maybe that is why I like blogging instead of scrapbooking!
Keep up the good blogging Tiff...none of our lives are very fancy and our houses are all a mess...oh well, life goes on!
Ha ha haaahahah hhaha!!! Whatever you do, DO NOT stop blogging!! This is way too much fun to read!!
Ohhh, blog testimonies, I love it! Reading yours has changed my life for good. Please keep it up, yes!
hey darlin
i've been thinking about you all week. i read your last post and wanted to make some kind of helpful reply but honestly it hit so close to home that i couldn't even pull my brain together long enough to do so. even now, i sat down an hour ago to leave a comment and have since been dealing with all the chaos that is just inevitable in this season of life. so i don't know if i have any helpful advice but just know that you are not alone. all i can say is ditto! i could have written that post word for word. and no you shouldn't have things on the wall yet. i don't either :) and yes having a new baby and a new house are still a totally legitimate reason for feeling overwhelmed and in my opinion will be reasonable reasons until your boys are married and on their own! i wish i had more words of advice but even as i write my household is running amock, so i LOVE LOVE LOVE you and hang in there girl! and amen on the "why i blog." that why i blog too!
Aw...I just want to love on that boy! Not so much in picture #2,3 or 4, but #1..I could eat him up. Can't wait to get my hands on him...whenever that may be.
I'm so glad you've decided to hang on to the blog. I was in a panic when I thought you might give it up!
oh amelia, you make me laugh.
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