I received a google alert, coming from a forum, where there was a discussion about me. It’s funny really, why would people I don’t know have a discussion about little ol’ me, but they were and it revolved around my noticeable absence in the blogosphere. Now I could have gotten upset about the assumptions that were made that included PR not wanting me anymore, a nervous break down, and not getting enough traffic but I didn’t. In fact, I felt sad for their ignorance.
PR reach out daily but I turn most everything down. While I didn’t have a nervous break down, I was revived spiritually, and I have never gotten tons of traffic.
The fact is, I have removed myself from much of the online space because being a Mom is more important to me. Professional blogging is not a hobby, it is a full time job and in most cases require much more than 40 hours per week. It can quickly become overwhelming and take over every breathing moment. I simply had enough and said, no.more. My time with my family had been reduced and the constant reminder from my boys that I’m on the computer all the time, quickly burned a hole in my head and I began to feel guilty. I had forgotten how to enjoy my kids and I wanted to again.
While I understand that both problogging and being a Mom can be done (and God bless all of you who DO do it), I choose to be a Mom first without interruptions. It has always, and will continue to take priority over everything else in my life. So if you see a lack of posts or zero status updates, it’s not because I was rejected by the blogosphere in any way but because, well, I guess I’m rejecting it, to do what I have always been called to do……..being a Mom.
At bedtime when you lay your head on your pillow you are the only one who has to feel good about how you spent your day. It is weird that people would talk about you that way….and lord knows, PR don’t quit! :D
Good for you! Your family should come first no matter what! God Bless
I am so totally PROUD to call you friend.. your head is screwed on perfectly right and its always such a joy to get to talk to you, work with you and just generally be in the same space.. no puff no fluff.. Those boys won’t be around the house forever.. spending time with and for them is what you need to do.. do it! And so nice to hear it said publicly.
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That just makes me sad that anyone feels the need to gossip about you life like that. You know, I miss you being online, a lot, but I completely understand. Pro-blogging IS a full-time job. Some days I just sit and cry from being so overwhelmed being a full-time blogger, full-time mom, wife, cook, all of it. It’s more than any one person should need to take on. So I applaud you for taking back the most important thing in your life.
Hi Lori! First off I hope your FIL is doing better. Secondly, what in the world are other bloggers and moms doing online chatting about nervous breakdowns, PR rejection and whatever else when it concerns another mom blogger – rude.
Good for you to do what makes you happy in life and what is important to you. You are right, balancing motherhood, business, blogging and life – it is no easy task. Some days everything runs smoothly and other days…well chaos. Everyone has to find their own sense of balance and being comfortable with what they are doing.
Thanks for sharing this with us and I’m glad to hear you are well.
I have to applaud you for making your family a priority. I have a lot of respect for you, to step away and say, I need to be with my family, is absolutely awesome!
Hats off to you!
What a pretty family!
Lori, you are wise to make that decision! I’m so proud of you!
Our “baby” turned 20 this summer and our oldest is 30. Children grow up too fast. You’ll have more time for blogging later on, as you know. You have your priorities right!
Some people will never understand how your spiritual revival is more important than anything on this earth. You have chosen the “pearl of great value.” (Matthew 13:44)
By the way, what a beautiful picture of your precious family!
Love you, Charla
You are such an inspiration. I am so glad that you have found yourself again. It is what makes you YOU. I have prayed for you for so long now. You take care of what you need to take care of. It is what is important. We will be happy for the time you share with us. Thank you for being you!
Well you know the old saying about assuming, so I bet those people feel like the first part of the word now. You do what your heart leads you to do. God Bless.
I’m so glad to hear that another person is pulling back, spending more time actually living their life instead of just tweeting about lit. I look forward to your emails in my inbox & am grateful for the slices of time you can share with us.
Congratulations for having your priorities in exactly the right place. Family is the most important thing, your children grow up far too fast and you are wise to make sure you don’t miss any special moments of it.
GOOD FOR YOU, GIRLFRIEND! Being a mom IS so much more important, and I’m proud of you for doing what you felt was right. Those are some beautiful kids and family you’ve got there, hug ’em and enjoy your time together!
Good for you for doing what you felt was best for your family! There are times that I take a few days away from blogging myself because the kids are always more important.
Your family is gorgeous!
I for one think it is awesome that you are doing what works best for you and your family. Why do others feel the need to gossip about something they obviously know nothing about? It is that kind of behavior in the blogosphere that really turns me off.
that a girl! :)
Merry Christmas from the W-Bar-E Ranch.