When It’s Time To Change, You’ve Got To Rearrange

Oh Brady Bunch, truer words were never sung. My thoughts are so jumbled up right now that I'm having trouble even figuring out how to explain what I want to explain. This is one of those posts where I try to unravel the tangled mess inside my brain by attempting to channel the flow of thoughts from my head down into my fingers, so that maybe if I get the words onto the screen they will stop buzzing around in my head and let me get a freaking good night's sleep for a change. I spend entirely way too much time thinking about blogging. Hi, my name is Elizabeth, and I'm a blog-a-holic. Hi Elizabeth.  I lay in bed at 2:00 am, 2:30 am, 2:40 am, etc., and flying around in my head like annoying little bees are all these thoughts- I wonder how many new emails I have in Outlook? Oh crap, I forgot to start the Lands' End giveaway! They are NEVER going to want to work with me again.  Shoot, I was supposed to post that review of (insert name of book/CD/DVD/appliance/food product here).  … [Read more...]

20 Affirmations for Busy Mom Bloggers

Credit for this goes to Jennifer James, who posted it on Mom Bloggers Club. I'm so glad she did, because I need to repeat this whole list to myself like every single day. * I love my blog. * My job as a mom blogger is to be true to myself. * There are plenty of opportunities for everyone. * Meeting new mom bloggers is an experience I treasure. * Mom blogging is a cherished gift. * I am a great blogger. * I am not afraid to challenge myself as a blogger. * I have an influential voice in the blogosphere. * I am grateful for my blog. * I am thankful for each and every one of my readers. * I am appreciative that my family supports my need to blog. * Every experience I have had as a blogger has been worth it. * I am thankful for my ability to write. * It is gratifying to know I am chronicling my life’s journey for my children and grandchildren. * My blog is my personal sanctuary. * I will do my part to … [Read more...]