We had such a wonderful weekend. It was pretty relaxing. I spent most of the weekend reading while the boys played video games, Legos, and whatever else they could find that offered air conditioning. That sounds a bit like I neglected my kids, but they were certainly happy no one was bugging them to do anything else. After a long week, I figured they needed the down time as much as I did.
Sunday, we all went to church and listened to the most amazing sermon ever. I’m still trying to wrap my mind around all that was taught. I was just so thankful to be there with my family to soak up the Word that God had for us that morning.
Yesterday, the boys and I went to Legoland! It was a great day and blessing to be there. It’s a great story I plan on sharing with you soon, but our trip yesterday was one of the ways that this little blog o’ mine continues to love on us in little ways here and there.
Somehow today, I have to regain my focus and start school, get to PE, and other after school activities, write for the blog, check email, find some quiet time to finish my bible study, plan and actually cook dinner…ya know what? Never mind. You all know the things I have to do, because everyone has to do them. I’m not complaining, just feeling a little overwhelmed.
So this is that moment when I remind myself that I have to live life in order to be able to blog about it.
I have to put my family first, check my priority list, and feel the freedom to step away from the computer.
Blog land will go on without me for another day.
Who do I think I am, anyway?
I doubt you all are sitting at your screens waiting for my latest post!
I just don’t believe that God will continue to bless this blog journey unless I remember to keep my priorities in line.
Balance is hard to find. The weight on my scale is tipping, and I need to even it out before it breaks the scale.
I have an exciting announcement coming soon, but I can’t jump the gun.
Hopefully later this week, I will be able to share something fun coming to The Mommy Mess that all of you can be a part of!
Today?
I’m stepping away.
I hope you all know how much I love you!
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Stepping away to get my priorities in line is one of the hardest parts of blogging for me! Enjoy and congrats on your choices!
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And I love you too and I totally understand this! I get so wrapped up in blogging – whereas life must come first! Step away – we will all be here when you come back! xo
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Oh how I TOTALLY AGREE!!! I loved reading this post Adrienne. Just loved it! I have done the VERY SAME thing from time to time and actually just recently! I get so consumed with trying to follow so many blogs and reading all the different posts and commenting takes an incredible amount of time! I feel overwhelmed and drained if I have too many in my “inbox” and I get in that “zone” of “HAVE TO DO THIS NOW’.
I told myself the very same thing over and over again: “I just don’t believe that God will continue to bless this blog journey unless I remember to keep my priorities in line.” And I absolutely agree with: “Balance is hard to find. The weight on my scale is tipping, and I need to even it out before it breaks the scale.” It’s so important for me to make sure I set boundaries for myself…in order to keep that balance. Life is full both outside and inside the internet! Just keep juggling what is most important each moment!
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I took a break on Tuesday and just played with JDaniel. It was so worth it. Our kids are growing up to last to not enjoy the days we have with them.
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Stepping away is so important to me. I do so much that I often need to step back to take a breather and to just live.
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Balance is so hard to find sometimes! You nailed it thought. You’ve got to live life in order to blog about it!
Can’t wait to hear about your new news!!
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