Put Up or Shut-Up

I miss writing on this blog. I miss it more than I can say. I am so busy with work and with general insanity of life at the moment that I have lost my anchor to this little project of mine. I started this in 2006 as a way to keep in touch with not just friends and family, but to keep in touch with myself. There is something so amazing about putting my thoughts out there, to roam free in this world. It gives me time to stop and process through all that happens in my life with Maggie and Ben.

Now I know that many of my loyal readers (aka Mom and others) are slowing their visits down to this little site. My mom used to look on every day to see if there was something new. Some new pictures or a new story about her grandchildren. Now she sighs, 'You haven't updated the blog in a while.' So, when you start losing your mom as a reader, that is a sign. Put up, or shut up.

I can't keep saying I am going to write more and then not do it.

It is the same slippery slope I head down with diet and exercise and so many other things. I say I am going to exercise at least three days a week and start counting my Weight Watcher points again...but I don't. I say I will only allow a glass of wine one night a week...but I don't. I say I will work less, organize more, stay calm in the face of children's meltdowns...but I don't. I let the craziness of life overtake me and I let the things that are the best for me fall by the wayside. The healthy eating, the exercise, the writing. All of these things make me a happier person and a better mom. So, it is time to put up or shut up.

I am going to make a pre-New Year's Resolution. I vow to post at least twice a week, and include pictures every few posts. This along with exercising three days a week and no chips is a good start, don't you think? Mom?