tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post8141300498559487464..comments2023-11-03T04:59:35.580-04:00Comments on Serenity Now: Eighty-Three PercentAmanda @ Serenity Nowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16483017563206007698noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-13682161399992511332011-10-26T23:37:17.027-04:002011-10-26T23:37:17.027-04:00Today I just didn't allow myself to turn on my...Today I just didn't allow myself to turn on my computer until the baby went to bed at 8 pm. And you know what? My comments were still there to read/respond at the end of the day, and I feel refreshed and like a much better mother today. I may just do it again tomorrow! I love the quote at the top of this post, very inspiring.Chasity @ Haute Mommy Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03651136576903837582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-59565637576304503612010-06-26T22:26:25.536-04:002010-06-26T22:26:25.536-04:00Well written...thank you for your truly devoted bl...Well written...thank you for your truly devoted blog thoughts! I have just begun my blogging days and hardly have a comment on mine yet to be too concerned about it. I hope to not have a desire to be the blog-maven, but my point was to help the ladies in my church who are constantly asking for organizing help. I hope that my blog will bring glory to God by helping them and maybe a few others get their houses, schedules, and lives in order! Thanks...Becky@OrganizingMadeFunhttp://www.organizingmadefun.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-41616871231836129452010-06-26T22:09:03.742-04:002010-06-26T22:09:03.742-04:00Thanks for your words of wisdom. I'm a new bl...Thanks for your words of wisdom. I'm a new blogger and first time mom to a 3 1/2 month old. You are so right about realizing what is important and our one opportunity to just BE with our kids. I just found your blog and I really love it. Thanks for sharing.Megan @honeywerehomehttp://www.honeywerehome.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-6257468656501393272010-06-26T16:38:51.547-04:002010-06-26T16:38:51.547-04:00I love this advice, Amanda. It's sooo hard to ...I love this advice, Amanda. It's sooo hard to shut the blasted computer off, but I always feel so much better when I do. I don't think we can ever be reminded of this enough.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11998834833645862095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-65740538819852257882010-06-24T15:11:51.488-04:002010-06-24T15:11:51.488-04:00I loved this post when I read it at Gina's--I&...I loved this post when I read it at Gina's--I'm so glad you posted it here, too! This is one that warrants re-reading. It looks to me as if you're doing a great job of balancing the two. <br /><br />I think you'll love Toy Story! I haven't seen it yet--Jack took the boys last week during the bridal shower (wasn't that smart?). Lee said, "Mom, I just can't imagine how much you're going to cry at the end of Toy Story." Apparently it's a real heart-toucher!Richella Parhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04353214472648623583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-67421477884434021232010-06-24T14:32:27.768-04:002010-06-24T14:32:27.768-04:00This is a great post, and something I have really ...This is a great post, and something I have really struggled with.<br /><br />I'm not gonna lie. I miss the comments I used to get... Before I took my "break"...I was receiveing a minimum of 20 per post (which I know is still modest compared to some). Now that I'm trying to get back, and dutifully visit and comment...I still receive very few. It's hard not to let that define you as a blogger.<br /><br />But ultimately, that time off was what I needed in my life, and for my family. Maybe someday I'll be popular again!Xazminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08749135318391747903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-55452211059854590312010-06-24T13:28:56.809-04:002010-06-24T13:28:56.809-04:00What a great quote. I think it put a perspective o...What a great quote. I think it put a perspective on things for me in a different way. I AM naturally a fun mom, but I am also a leave-the-dirty-dishes-in-the-sink-for-three-days kind of mom. (Who has time for dishes when you just found out there is a pick your own strawberries field a few miles away?) Now that I realize how much of their world is this house, it makes me want to be a better homemaker. :)stephaniegiesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00339140164968423032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-279520153771009642010-06-24T06:21:43.437-04:002010-06-24T06:21:43.437-04:00I am the Early Bird. I catch up on my blog readin...I am the Early Bird. I catch up on my blog reading and write my blogs early (very early) in the mornings. It is quiet and it feels glorious to be up before the sun and have this special time. <br />Hugs<br />SueAnnSueannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05299288406218968621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-2518852150752977682010-06-24T00:36:34.361-04:002010-06-24T00:36:34.361-04:00I like to blog more on the weekends or when I have...I like to blog more on the weekends or when I have time off from work.<br />I think you are doing a great job, however.... I love your blog and love reading through everything!<br />Take Care and your followers will always be here, were not going anywhere!!<br />StephanieStephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09708831426817626948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-4725822387174789202010-06-23T22:46:30.453-04:002010-06-23T22:46:30.453-04:00Good advice girlfriend and I love your quote! So t...Good advice girlfriend and I love your quote! So true!!!Beth@The Stories of A to Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00020016704172617145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-10165901358478696692010-06-23T22:25:59.988-04:002010-06-23T22:25:59.988-04:00Great post. I think you are so right when you say ...Great post. I think you are so right when you say that you have to live life to blog. <br /><br />And, your followers will totally be here when you get back from spending the most important time with your babes.Kim @ NewlyWoodwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14306871325108889905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-50650419235506569362010-06-23T22:10:45.920-04:002010-06-23T22:10:45.920-04:00ok-where did you get the picture of my dining room...ok-where did you get the picture of my dining room floor that is now Polly Central???? Great post and great reminder!!Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17896115614486157023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-4967092511576839642010-06-23T21:54:03.008-04:002010-06-23T21:54:03.008-04:00Fantastic post! You really made me stop and think....Fantastic post! You really made me stop and think. I have weird work hours, even though I work from home, and I end up sleeping during the day. I have been spending more time awake when the kids are asleep, when I should rearrange that and be awake when they're awake and I don't have to work. I love my alone time, but love the kids more!Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04808645031109207630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-47613607809618841172010-06-23T19:57:55.597-04:002010-06-23T19:57:55.597-04:00Wonderful post!!! I just started my blog..I don...Wonderful post!!! I just started my blog..I don't feel the pressures yet!! I do it for fun. I hope that it will always only be for fun. I love a post that makes you think. Thank you!!! = )Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14178550487887726672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-2043983129099106402010-06-23T14:34:46.875-04:002010-06-23T14:34:46.875-04:00Great post Amanda! We home-school our girls so it ...Great post Amanda! We home-school our girls so it seems I am almost always with them, but I can fall into the same temptation of being "busy". Recently I have tried really hard to spend an hour with them watching them play outside...no phone, no book just me and them. Also when we eat we try to have conversation about what they are interested in. Thanks for the reminder and the encouragement.Clifford Jefferyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15294008194266200805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-43332028560610467042010-06-23T13:53:37.514-04:002010-06-23T13:53:37.514-04:00Really good post.
The 83% thing scares me a bit. ...Really good post.<br />The 83% thing scares me a bit. My kids a getting older and my opportunities fewer. I am not naturally a "fun" mom, but I'm trying to do a little better this summer.Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11251615655963897793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-16092651637028442052010-06-23T12:48:36.878-04:002010-06-23T12:48:36.878-04:00You're so right about growing a blog - you get...You're so right about growing a blog - you get out of it what you put in!Momma on the Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07083282367354162710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-58199814849715218492010-06-23T12:02:49.925-04:002010-06-23T12:02:49.925-04:00enjoy the movie, I took the kids last weekend and ...enjoy the movie, I took the kids last weekend and it was really good!<br />Although I have time off work this summer and have more time to blog and read blogs, I am trying to spend a lot of time with the kids. For the most part they can be a part of projects I take on around the house too and they enjoy the trips to goodwill and garage sales :)Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16115731330817793764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-8556622462228437602010-06-23T11:06:29.855-04:002010-06-23T11:06:29.855-04:00Thanks for putting things in perspective. I'm...Thanks for putting things in perspective. I'm trying to be alot more diligent with my computer time because it is so easy to get sucked in. I really need to remember that real life is more important than blogs =)Lynettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05715039497138770236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-3975293095865654662010-06-23T10:28:49.242-04:002010-06-23T10:28:49.242-04:00I have been online journaling/blogging for 10 year...I have been online journaling/blogging for 10 years now and at times, it has been consuming. Right now, my kids are a little older, and sleep in, as does my new hubby, but the dog hasn't figured out this schedule yet and wants me up with her bright and early. This has become my online time. Sure..I check email and facebook periodically throughout the day as a chance arises, but morning time has become my blogging time. The house is quiet & noone interrupts my ME time.Bits-n-Pieceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15867627128328453440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-47723305010780482472010-06-23T10:05:01.804-04:002010-06-23T10:05:01.804-04:00That is a great quote and certainly puts life in p...That is a great quote and certainly puts life in perspective, doesn't it? Thanks Amanda.Laurel @ Ducks in a Rowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03860986450641700046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-45221391340730811052010-06-23T09:51:48.867-04:002010-06-23T09:51:48.867-04:00Great post! Mornings work best for me.Great post! Mornings work best for me.claudia bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06697802301869795009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-33278356299917871652010-06-23T09:43:51.697-04:002010-06-23T09:43:51.697-04:00Great post! I started up a little blog not to lon...Great post! I started up a little blog not to long ago. I decided I could do it if I kept it simple, just book reviews, just 3 posts a week, well I've broken both those and will probably do it again. It is addicting! We have to mindful at that. I try to be an early bird poster and trying, really trying to have set times during the day that I check things, like once in the early morning before kids get up. Once after lunch, once in the evening. The kids are playing nicely right now so of course what do I do? Sneak off to the computer:-) But I'm getting off now. Family first, blog later and it can work out and be enjoyable.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10808005028384769174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-37434466572241941622010-06-23T09:17:10.427-04:002010-06-23T09:17:10.427-04:00Wow did you ever hit the nail on the head! I real...Wow did you ever hit the nail on the head! I really struggle with this, especially since a lot of my posts are DIYs- so I have to take the time to do the project and then take the time to blog about it. I find it really hard to strike a balance. Usually I'm all or nothin'- I'll all but ignore my family while I finish a project and blog it out, and then feel guilty and ignore the blogosphere for a bit while I catch up with my real life responsibilities. I have no idea how some of the humongerous blogs manage to create and blog so often and still remember their children's names! I suspect is has something to do with the onset of preschool/school which I'm looking forward to this fall! One of these days I'll figure it all out!!Pam @ bibbidi-bobbidi-beautifulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665004943835477442noreply@blogger.com