Slow Your Role

Once or Twice a week my husband and I try to take our daughter out to get fresh air and sunlight. We usually walk 3 miles through our neighborhood. I especially look forward to these walks because our daughter allows my husband and I time to talk while she sits back and enjoys the view. We usually take this time to shoot the breeze about current projects we are working on and bounce ideas off of one another. During our last walk he updated me on his children's book he is writing and illustrating (so proud of him) and I mentioned my latest blog post "Buffering".

I shared with him how difficult it was to sit down and write, in fact nothing was even written at all. He was stunned because usually I write ideas out all week and put them together by the end. My blog was one thing I did not want to procrastinate on, unfortunately this particular week that was exactly what I found myself doing. He went on to ask me why, but before he could get it all out I blurted "Your daughter!"

He chuckled, I went on to say, "Every time I sit down to write Paisley would soon be ripping the computer off my lap or crawling on it."

She just wanted mommy time.

I’ve realized how hard it is to deliver a quality blog each week and juggle motherhood along with "wifey" life!

I not only want to be honest with you on this blog, but also want you to know that the advice I give throughout each post I also take into account and apply to my life. 'Buffering' wasn't just about learning to take time for yourself to recharge, but also being present for your spouse and child. Throughout these last couple of weeks my daughter has been more aware and she is wanting mommy's full undivided attention. I want to give her the attention she is craving, just as when I sit down to blog; I want to be fully present with you. You both deserve this.

Being present for you is just as important to me. I don’t take it lightly that He has opened up this platform and caught the attention of many eyes to view, read, and soak up these written words. This blog may set the tone each week for many of you. So please hear me when I say I never want to be foolish about what I share. Everything that I write is deeply thought out and prayed over. Four short weeks ago I promised to deliver a blog to you each week and I am now sitting before you and saying this mom has a baby that wants and craves more of my time right now and I want to give her just that. I’m not giving up or walking away from blogging. I love it with every fiber of my being. It has brought me so much joy being able to share my life with you. I love the feedback I get from you. I feel blessed to have over 30 subscribers after my first month, when I was sure I wouldn't have more than a handful! God has blessed me with a wonderful encouraging audience.

I look forward to sharing so much more with all of you and i hope that you will tune in on a new set time I feel I can better manage and deliver the best to you. I will be posting every other Monday instead of weekly. I hope you stick around and continue to come alongside me on this crazy adventure called life.

I want you to know how much I appreciate all of your support, encouragement, likes, and shares. You all have been a big reason why I have continued to open my heart and home on here.

- manic mom