Brief Hiatus
Dear Blog Friends,
I always think that I am going to be able to do everything I want to do, no matter what new things I take on. So I had the same attitude about having a baby. Certainly after I "got used to" having a baby around, I would regain my equilibrium for balancing home and work and crafting and then I'd have everything back in order again. But at this point, I still haven't reached that equilibrium point. And, as a result, I spend a lot of time bouncing between things, and not really being happy with what is going on with any of them. So even though I don't like what I am seeing, it has become clear to me that something has to give. John and Z are non-negotiables, work, unfortunately, falls into that category as well.
Crafting and regular blogging, in part because they go hand in hand, are the easiest things to set aside for the time being while I work on getting the two most important things in balance. Blogging is creating additional issues for me at the moment because I made the mistake of trying to upgrade to Movable Type 4 and I have run into some server-side problems that probably aren't a big deal but which I just don't have time to troubleshoot easily right now. But the process of upgrading also resulted in changes to my database that make it difficult to use my old MT3 installation as well. And time I spend messing around with blogging software is time I don't spend with Z or on other things that I need to get done.
I will continue to pop in here periodically with a baby picture I especially like or a project that I manage to complete, but posting will be irregular until at least December and perhaps until after the holiday season. Hopefully by then I will have things in better order and can start adding a few more fun things to the collection of stuff I am trying to balance.
Peace to you all.
Theresa
Good Luck, Theresa! I have a 2 year old and I'm a working, crafty mom (although I don't blog) so I know your dilemma well. The balance is hard to gain back. Just wait until she's running around the house!
yes pls we would love to see occasional pics of Z! :) When your able! I have knit a swatch and thats all :(
I understand but I sure will miss you.
Oh how I know far too well how this all goes! Good luck with everything and in about 5 years you'll get some time when she goes to kindy! ;) I'm kidding! But you do find time for more stuff as time goes on.
We'll be here! Blogging should be fun for you, not one more thing you have to do, so do it when it calls to you, and be Z's mommy all the time, because you're the only one she has!
Been there, done that, sans blog; I had very little knitting to show for my daughters' youngest years (especially Miss Rose, who did not care to sleep when she could be dancing or being danced, singing or sung to, playing or played with, and let's not forget EATING! (She's still a great eater at 12....)
Do what you have to to insure that you and your family are happy and well cared for. Blogging is great and all but Z will only be this young for a short while. No unnecessary stress. And the sweater looks great. It's perfect for this weird warm weather and those buildings that still have the a/c on.
We'll miss you, but I'm glad you're taking this time for yourself and your family. I certainly don't blog every day or even every week- only when I feel that I can. As an "irregular" blogger I fully endorse your "vacation" from blogging.
See you soon!
i hear you...right about this time with my twins i went into a hiatus, put aside the crafting and tried for the balance. i still am, hang in there, it does not seem 'easier' but it does change and things seem to shift a bit, fall into place. good luck, keep us up on z's growth.
No worries! That's what blogreaders are for. When you pop up, I'll see the posts and be glad; when you take time off, I might not notice. Um, I mean that in the best way possible.
Have fun with the kid!
Totally understand! You'll sure be missed though :) Take Care.
Take good care.
I will miss your updates. I do look forward to seeing in the full balance of time baby pics (love baby pics) and other thoughts (crafty and motherwise). All the best with everything till you come back...
Good luck with your "real" life. I'm already starting to feel like something has to give and Baby L is (hopefully) still 10 weeks from joining us.
Peace to you too, Theresa. To all good people, peace.
You will definitely missed but those of us who have been there surely understand. Your posts are always rewarding..
I'll miss you. I understand, and have hope that you will be blogging again when it can be a joy. Thank you for all you have shared with us.
I understand, my life took a back seat to baby one, 8 years ago, and some hobbies never returned, don't panic, different ones arose in time to take their place. At that time i just had to be a mum, sad but true, and I had to meet other mums, and make my family work. not saying it was easy, but in hindsight it was the best thing. I'll miss you, but you know bloglines just tells us when you post, so we will know, not vainly visit
and thanks for warning us. you will be back, one a knitting blogger, always a knitting blogger ....
Take care! This is the way life sometimes is. We'll wait patiently for your updates, but feel no stress. Your non-blogging world should be much more important, and they need you more than we do, even if we'll miss you.
Having a new puppy in the house makes me feel like almost having an infant again. The puppy is already cutting down on my free time, and I know the babies, all four of them, did it even more.
Really savour these precious family times, bloggers will wait.
Phew! - you're human too! Was beginning to wonder how on earth you were managing to 'do it all'!!!
I gave up all my hobbies when I had my two boys, now 10 and 12, and only started to pick up the threads (literally) when I found your blog a couple of years ago. Now I'm knitting, crocheting, reading and, sometimes, making beaded jewellery and painting.It's been lovely seeing your knitting and baby progress and I look forward to seeing the beautiful Z's photo popping up now and then.
Margaret ('lurker')
xxx
You will be missed, but many things are way more important than blogging. Glad to hear you're doing what you feel is right for you, John, and Z. All the best to you & your family. Oh, and maybe your Dad could pop in occasionally with a picture or 2 of his woodworking/knitting/other creative endeavors?
Will miss you, & your projects, but entirely understand.
Look forward to reading & viewing as & when you can post. Otherwise all the best with the family!
Lol...there is never enough time, so you do have to prioritize. I will tell you, you were the first blogger I put in my favorites, which now includes...well too many to read in a day. You got me hooked on the net-fiber community! :)
I will very much miss your thoughtful writing and seeing your lovely work, but balance is so very important. Best wishes to you and your family.
I'll miss you, but you and your family are more important than a blog :) Take care!
I'll miss you, but real life has to come first!
I'm glad you'll be back, but I'll miss you during your hiatus. I'm wishing you balance and server side happiness. Enjoy Z and John! Hugs...
You know, the same thing happened to me when I had a kid; and it started during pregnancy, and it shocked me no end to realize I couldn't simply stubborn my way through making everything be how I wanted. Ten years later, looking back on it all, I think I eventually opted to give up hopes of equilibrium, and instead choose forward momentum. In retrospect, I realize that saying "I have to drop this ball" or "I can't keep spinning all these plates" was FAR harder on me emotionally than it was on anybody else. Geeze, I hope this makes any sense. I totally empathize, and good for you for giving yourself a break.
*hugs*
Hope to see you soon!!
I'll miss the BLOG but will check in every day to see if you've surfaced and check out any pictures of Miss Z. Enjoy this time with her. It goes so fast. It may not seem so now but trust me, it does. My youngest will soon be 40 and it was only yesterday that she was taking little walks with me around the neighborhood.
Five years after giving birth there are still many things I still haven't gotten used to. I look froward to updates, on a no stress, irregular basis!
No worries, take all the time you need :) We'll be here!
Theresa you do what is best for you and your family. They are much more important than blogging . But I will miss you. You have really enspired my life not just knitting so come back when you can . Nancy
Good luck to you and your family. I hope that things get easier for you or, at the very least, more manageable. We'll look forward to pictures etc.
You've been inspirational. In fact, I'm just starting my second pair of your Dragon socks.
Entirely understandable. We'll miss you! But we understand.... (grin)
Theresa, no worries. I wondered how you were doing everything and having any time with the husband or to sleep. Take care & whatever you're willing to share is great.
Good for you for doing what you need to keep body and soul together. Take care of yourself, and we'll be here when you pop in. No worries.
I'll be looking forward to your return and will miss your posts.
I think you made the right choices, Theresa. All you did was to admit you are human! By giving yourself this time to get the important parts of your life in balance you'll be happier and healthier in the long run. In the meantime, your blogging friends and fans will be happy with what you have to show when you do pop in. Enjoy this time - babies grow SO fast.
(I see what you mean about kinks in the system, I ended up opening IE to post this comment)!
Take care of yourself and your family (and let them take care of you as well). We will be here when you have time to pop in.
Sound like your priorities are right in line...
Blessings for the journey!
Life will be a lot easier if you don't try to spin too many plates to borrow an earlier commenter's metaphor. I'll look forward to seeing you when I see you.
We'll miss you! But you're absolutely doing the right thing, setting priorities, and taking care of yourself as well as your family.
I hope the break takes some pressure off and we'll still be here when you come back.
Looking forward to the occasional extra-cute
Z pics!
Enjoy your hiatus. We'll all still be around when you can pop in.
I've enjoyed reading your blog for a few years now, and it will be a treat when you do find time to post a pic of Z or some random crafty bit.
Best of luck finding your equilibrium. :D
PS May is gorgeous!!
Teresa, Don't stress, blog when you want and enjoy your life. Children are little for such a short time, although it doesn't feel like it when you are living it.
My youngest started college this year and I want to know where the time went. There were more things I wanted to do with him that will likely now never happen. So enjoy Z. Blogging can wait, and we will be here to read and look at your pics when you have the time and energy to post.
You'll be missed! All the best to you in your blog-break :)
Best of luck to you, Theresa. May the balance be with you! (or something like that. :-))
I'll miss you, but you need to do what's best for you, John and Z. I'll look for pictures of Z - they always make me smile.
Good luck, and happy holidays in advance!
Best of luck with the balancing act.
Theresa
I will miss you but I understand. I couldn't understand how you were doing so much even before you had Z.
You were the blogger than got me into knitting about 3 yrs ago, and I've read you ever since, almost every day that you've posted.
As I once mentioned, you never made me feel as if you were snobby or cliquey (is that a word?) or as if it were just an in-crowd thing. Which is definitely a feeling I get from a lot of other knitting blogs.
Take care, and know that you made a difference for people out in the cyberworld with your kindness, skill, commentary and lovely, lovely writing style.
Marilyn aka PaulaRed
Great choice. You don't get the years back so enjoy them to the fullest! All the best.
A little step-back can do wonders! Hope you'll still pop in occasionally.
Oh, I can relate to this post! With my son recently turned 3, I still feel stretched thin, especially because he stopped taking regular naps months ago. It's good that you recognize this early and are trying to get it all straight. Do what you need to do and, definitely take care of yourself, because if you don't, you're not help to your family much.
I hope your Dad is recovering. The best medicine in the world is a sweet baby granddaughter, Z will put a smile on your Dad's face and speed his recovery. Take care of yourself, you've got a lot on your plate. The baby is beautiful, bless her.