adding a random picture of Sonia so that this won't be excessively boring
So, I’m just going to type and see what comes out.
This always seems to happen to me after vacation…I work hard and get posts ready to go while I’m actually away, and then when I get back, I have almost no posts in my draft folder, waiting to be used on a day when the blogging plan hasn’t worked out.
And if I had lots of time this morning, I could make this work…take some pictures, type some words, and voila! a post would appear.
But some idiot (uh, me) scheduled a ridiculously early dentist appointment this morning, so I’m running on a tight time budget.
This is the third morning in a row this week where I’ve had to have the kids and myself ready to go before 8:00, and I dislike that. It’s not that I luxuriously laze about in bed in the morning…I’m up and at ’em. I just don’t like having to be ready to be out the door or ready to have people at my door by 8:00.
It’s an awfully good thing I homeschool because having to operate on a school’s morning schedule would probably drive me nearly insane. I really, really prefer to be in charge of my own schedule.
Even though I mostly AM in charge of it, lately I’ve been feeling like my life has been dragging me around instead of me ordering my life around. I was telling my sister just the other day that I’m feeling the need to simplify and cut things, and I’m not entirely sure what’s going to go.
(I don’t think it’ll be blogging, just so you know!)
So, starting today, I’m going to follow my own advice and keep a time diary for a week. I want to see if my life is reflecting the priorities I claim to value, and see what time clutter could possibly be tossed out.
And maybe if I can bag up some time clutter and send it off to Goodwill, I’ll be a bit more on top of blogging, and “I got nothin’.” posts won’t be showing up here.
Today’s 365 post: I was unreasonably pleased with myself
Joshua’s 365 post: Luray Caverns and You know, we should have asked for S + Z
Diane
Friday 25th of February 2011
I agree with many of the comments. I think it's great that you are making the time to think through what you are doing rather than doing it by rote. I read your blog every day and can't get enough of it. However, your life and the life of your family are your priorities. The rest of us are just lucky to be along for the ride. Whatever you decide, I'm sure we will all adjust and most likely even benefit. (Happier Kristen=happier family + happier readers.) Do you ever think of this blog as a virtual scrapbook? I'm sure your kids will love reading about their "growing up years" when they are older. In a sense, you are writing your own "Little House" series, one day at a time. P.S. It's fun to see how Joshua's 365 posts reflect your verbal style. As he grows and develops, he has a wonderful model from which to learn!
Lori B.
Friday 25th of February 2011
I guess I'm a day late reading this post but I had to reply. I've been reading your blog for a few weeks now and it has brought me so much encouragement and inspriation. I'm not sure I'm the one to be giving advice since you probably acccomplish more in a day than I do in a week but here goes. I've noticed you make time to read and pray every day. When I feel like I've emptied my self out and need filled back up I spend more time in prayer. It works every time. Even on the gloomiest day in Feb. How is it that Feb seems like the longest month when its actually the shortest?
Sarah D
Thursday 24th of February 2011
As others have said, "Flu fog" and the fact that its February could certainly have something to do with it. I suffered with serious discouragement the week after we had the flu in early Feb. I was feeling so much unlike myself when husband wisely reminded me that I was still recovering from the flu and that I'd been cooped up for quite a while. I'm sure that accounting for your time and re-prioritizing will help. Some things do have to give at times. I can fully relate to William B's needing to eliminate certain activities that, albeit good, are sapping him of mental energy.
Sara
Thursday 24th of February 2011
I have always over done it to the point of severe pain. I have to cut back on what I am doing. The most important subject to teach is home economics to children or they just will not make it. Have a good day when you get this. Take care.
Amy
Thursday 24th of February 2011
man, it really *must* be something about February this year. I'm feeling the same way. I kid you not, it's not even 7pm yet and my kids are in bed and I'm headed there shortly. It's the first time in who-knows-how-long that I'm going to go to bed this early without being sick.
Take all the time you need, we'll still be here when you're ready.