Hi. It's Me

     

   

I love when I find a little note from one of my girls, here or there in unassuming locations throughout the house. 

Hi Mom. 

A little message left secretly. This time, it was found on our family room coffee table, gently tucked under a coaster. I found it last week, while enjoying a few moments of quiet. 

Hi Mom. 

It made me smile. Because this little "Hi" was just what I needed. 

I immediately thought about my blog, and realized that it has been way too long since I said Hi. 

So, to those who may stop by for a visit from time to time . . . Hi. 

How are you? 

Me? Oh, I'm good. Really. 

The past two months have been jam packed. Ella's Communion, a weekend art class at a studio in Milwaukee, the end of the school year for Ella & Kate (which included a variety of end of school events and activities), business trips for Phil, a family vacation to South Carolina, teaching art classes at Bedford for me, as well as continuing my job at the doctors office. Yes, I guess when I look at the past two months, I can clearly see what has prevented me from saying Hi. It all seems pretty clear. 

For today, I am here. Counting my blessings. And letting you know that I am thinking of you. I hope all my dear blog friends are doing well . . . while I may not stop at your 'homes' as often as I'd like, I think of each of you daily. Truly. Just Nat, Bossy Betty, Lady in France Jennifer, Nicole, Mama Hen, Saimi, and of course, my dearest Leslie (just to name a few). I adore you, ladies. Truly. 

So, to each of you - and any others who may be here - Hi. 

It happens to all of us, I think. The breaks from our blogs, when we are out there . . . living. I hope each of you are living each day to the fullest. :) 

Today on Facebook, a dear friend shared a thought that I immediately connected with. Perhaps that is what really prompted my writing tonight. Because once I read it, I released myself from the guilt of not writing here more often. 

   

I've had my blog since 2009 (honestly - 6 years!! Yikes!!!) For a long time, I became obsessed with it being 'perfect'. The 'perfect' blog with perfect photos and clearly witty writing and beautiful art and moments all wrapped up beautifully for those who visited. Now, don't get me wrong - I love beautiful blogs! But with all of those thoughts, there came the pressure . . . and all of sudden, I lost the joy. I lost the truth. I lost writing about what I loved and what was important to me. 

Yep. There you have it, friends. 

So today, I release myself from the pressure I put on myself to make this a 'perfect' space. And with that - I release myself from the guilt of when I write, and when I don't. I'll be back - whenever something moves me to be here. And when I am not, please know that you are always on my mind. And I am forever grateful to the friendships of each of you reading. 

And until we meet again, Peace

Xoxo