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! 
8 comments:
Enjoy your baby girl. That is what is important. Your blog and blog friends will always be here. :)
It is SO important to find that balance and I'm happy that you're taking the steps to find it :)
Please please PLEASE don't get into a rut like that. Not saying by any means that this will happen to y'all but M & I started that rut a long time ago. Eventually we just changed and grew apart from each other because we weren't dedicating time to each other.
It is beyond important to find a good balance between everything. You can still blog and tweet. Plus we all (hopefully? lol) understand that life gets in the way of well...blog life? lol :)
xo
We'll miss you! But I definitely agree that it's much more important for you to spend time with your little girl and the hubs. That's what life is all about and you'll be soooo glad you did :0)
Less computer time while Landon is awake is one of my New Year's resolutions. I've definitely been better, but it's hard sometimes. I keep reminding myself that he's only this little once and he's growing up so fast. I also need to spend way more time with my husband than I do now.
I could have written this post, myself! I totally understand what you are going through. The techno-world will always be here, but time spent while Isabella is little won't. I, too, found myself so consumed with technology and had to step away from it. I have found that waking up earlier in the morning for *me* time has helped significantly. I get a lot more accomplished that way and don't feel so guilty about it. You'll figure it out! :) *hugs*
I'm finding myself in the same rut and trying to find balance in my life too.
Spending time with family is much more important than spending endless hours on the computer. I'm finally learning to pull myself away from the computer :).
Big hugs mama!!! We are all figuring this out and it is rough- definitely the awakening we didn't see coming, but you're an awesome mom and ou have a beautiful family and a great blog so I am sure you will find the balance you need :) xo
Good for you! In my first marriage, my ex and I were the same way. We would come home from work, he would sit there and watch tv, and I would spend the entire night on the computer. Obviously, if I wanted to work things out, I could've changed things. Things this time around are different, and unless it's because I have to do work from home, I rarely touch the computer at home. My FBing and blogging have definitely suffered, but I'm okay with that. In fact, I'm pretty sure that by the time I have kids, I will have 0 time for the computer, so you're not alone! But I hope you check in every once in a while! :-)
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