Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Finding balance

Once again, it's been almost a month since I've last blogged.  And, I'm struggling here, people...I really am.
 
I know you've probably heard/read this many times over the past couple of weeks.  Blog-land and Twitter talking about finding balance.  Trying to juggle everything -- work, mom duties, wife duties, house duties, etc, etc, etc.  It's HARD.  And lately, it's really been taking a toll on me.  Hence why I haven't blogged in forever. 
 
The Hubs and I had a long talk one night last week, and it really hit me how much time I spend online.  Twitter, Facebook, blogging...you know what I'm talking about.  It was getting a little out of control. 
 
And, it really got me thinking.
 
WHY am I so worried about checking FB/Twitter, and why aren't I on the floor playing with my baby girl instead??  Seriously?  She's only this age for such a short period of time, and I really need to start getting my priorities straight and soaking up every moment with her that I can.
 
So, that's what I've been doing.  I started a 'No Computer' rule for myself.  While Isabella is awake, all my time/attention goes to her.  No matter what. 
 
And then, after she goes to sleep, it's husband/wifey time.  That's a whole other issue.  We've gotten into such a rut lately.  We eat dinner, and then he watches his shows and I either sit on my computer, or go in the other room and watch my shows.  It's gotten bad, and it's finally coming to a stop.  We're spending more time together, being husband and wife.  Cuddling.  Talking.  Playing games.  All that stuff that we used to do all the time when we first started dating.  I didn't realize until now how much I missed all of that. 
 
It's just so easy to fall into a 'blah/boring' routine, and that never ends well.  So, we're working on it.  It's not always easy, and sometimes that means I don't have much time to myself...but, it's worth it. 
 
And, unfortunately, that means my blog has but put on the back burner.  I'm not sure for how long, but I really am trying.  I miss blogging a lot...especially all the friendships I've made along the way.  And I hope to be back at it, full time, soon! 
 
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