1) Over the last couple of weeks I’ve gotten some really sweet emails. And the emails usually say something like “I feel like I’m supposed to pray for you but I don’t know why” or “I noticed you’ve been writing about TV a lot lately and I’m just wondering if everything is okay” or “Hey. Have you seen this picture of some bacon?”
Seriously, y’all. People are doing a whole lot of bacon-related projects right now. I’m just grateful that the bacon hasn’t killed me and I’m alive to witness this bacon-laden period of American history.
Anyway. I just wanted to say hey, thanks for those prayers. I appreciate them more than you know. And yes, I’m writing about TV a lot lately (though I’m not sure if I’ll be writing about The Bachelor tonight because it’s the Women Tell All deal and therefore doesn’t really lend itself to synopsis, so I’m just going to wait and see) because it’s a good distraction for me and because I’m sort of sick of myself and wrestling with the whole blog thing right now.
(It’s okay. Really. Every six months or so blogging and I have a bit of a sparring match. We usually emerge closer than ever. But right now? Blogging and I are struggling, to be really honest.)
(Not so much the write-y parts of blogging.)
(More like the parts of blogging that I don’t enjoy.)
(We’ll talk more about this when I’m feeling less jumpy.)
2. This past weekend the little man and I went to Memphis to celebrate my sister-in-law Janie‘s 40th birthday. We had a deeee-lightful time, and as always, these two fellas were the first ones up on Saturday morning. I think they share an early-bird gene.
Anyway, I took the early birds’ breakfast orders Saturday morning, and Alex could not quit talking about how happy he was that sausage was on the menu.
So, for the record, my favorite things about motherhood:
* hugs
* singing together in the car
* when the boy wants to play cars and I convince him to use my back as a racetrack because OH, IT IS RELAXING
* more hugs
* shared love of pork products
3) Last night I flipped open my calendar to see what we had on deck for the week.
NO WORDS for how happy that makes me.
Even if I had to write in a soccer practice this afternoon. Because MY WORD AT THE NOTHING.
I plan to enjoy every second.
Have a great week, everybody.
YAY for rest and relaxation. And, I’m so stealing your little boy’s car game on your back!! :-)
I hope next week… March 2nd… Has a big highlighted square that says…WHITTAKER’S!!! H
I feel I need to say I’m sorry for the picture of cheese. And the fact that I’m laughing at myself for sending you a picture of cheese. But I love you and felt free to share our cheese-deal!
Praying…really.
Good for you! Nothing on the calendar is glorious! Hang out…..hug little man….get lots of car races out of your system….and have a BLT or two.
Praying for you and the sparring! This too shall pass.
I like you Boo Mama.
That is all.
I would love to see a calendar page that looked like that. Is there a secret to finding one?
I love your blog and would read it even if every post were about tv or bacon, okay maybe not bacon.
Love you
Ahhh…take the break when you need it! Rest when you are weary, blog not when thou feelest spar-ish and be a racetrack when you need to! We love ya!
Hooray for the blank calendar page! :)
How wonderful you have blog readers praying for you. That is quite touching. Seriously.
As for sparring with the blog? I hear you on that front, sister. And I have WAY less going on on the bloggy front than you do.
I always enjoy reading what you have to say, but if you need to “say it” a little less often, that would be o.k., too. I’m not blogging as much this year as I did last year, and I am LOVING IT. (I’m still sparring a little, but I have more energy for the sparring at least.)
Reading your blog makes me smile!
I’m so glad I’m not the only one e-mailing you. :)
And a Hot Wheels massage sounds sooooooooo good right now!
That calendar shot should be framed. :) Enjoy your week.
You know that week won’t stay empty for long, but it’s sweet to see it, if only for a fleeting moment. I’m sorry you’re having bloggy difficulties; please know that, as long as you write, I will read. I don’t need (or want) giveaways or contests. I just like your heart. And that, for me, is enough.
hugs…
my calendar looks the same this week! what is UP with that?! i love it.
i know what you mean about blog sparring…i do it often myself. :0)
Oh goodness…I usually just lurk…but had to comment on the blank calendar because I feel that same joy! Oh I do!! Just wanted you to know your fella MSU friend gets it…oh yes!! Love from waaaay out here!!
I love the nothing! We need more of the nothing!
I walked in and out of the room SEVERAL times during the Bachelor. I’m just all about next week and lets get straight to it.
Believe it or not, I pray for you alot. I don’t know. I just do. If I lived near you and my new BFF Robyn, I’d take us out to eat lunch for 3 days. Y’all make me happy.
Enjoy that nothin’ week!
Hugs,
Fran
Enjoy your quiet week!
My husband would fit right in with you and your son – he thinks ‘pig’ is it’s very own food group.
I’m totally going to convince my boys to play trains on my back! How have I never thought of that!?!
Will definitley pray for you!
And I don’t comment here often, but in general, I do know how to spell “definitely”. Not all too often, though, because that would throw people off.
Wow! A blank calendar would be dreamy. Enjoy those delightful days.
I’m sure someone has probably pointed it out by now…but that appears to be the week of March 23rd…hope you’re not missing out on something big you had planned for THIS week. :)
The Bachelor tonight was sad/weird/funny. Can’t wait to see your comments.
The Blog and I have been in a serious, just about deathly sparring match the past several months, but it’s looking like we’re reaching some sort of resolution. Being that your emails were a huge part in The Blog’s and my reconciliation, here’s hoping Sophie and BooMama will soon be of one heart again.
I have a love/hate relationship with my blog at times. There are times when I ignore it for days and then I come back to it.
Glad to hear you have a week of nothing to do! I’ve been in Hawaii these past 18 days and it’s been nice to focus on just work and play and nothing in between. :)
The one item on mine got cancelled, and doesnt it feel so freeing to look and see nothing! Good for you – and that boy of yours is as cute as a bug!
Oh how I love a clear calendar. Haven’t had one for a few years now, but I do love when it happens–even for a day.
I am so glad you are addressing your feelings about blogging, and I’d love to hear more. I had noticed the T.V. thing, too, and wondered what was going on.
You are a treasure, Sophie. You have a lot to give to people (maybe that’s it–the giving is wearing you out). You bring joy to others, which is a rare gift. Hang in there, keep praying, and know that you are appreciated by many people who don’t even know you.
Hello,
I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy reading here, including the tv stuff. Reading your hilarious recaps of shows is actually funnier than watching the show itself.
I also share your love of pork products. Amen.
Take Care,
Trixie
http://farmhomelife.blogspot.com/
Love it! What a list and those cousins are so cute!
I hope you and blogging come to terms because you are way too uplifting on a regular basis, girl! LOVE YOUR BLOG! I second “Shelly W.’s” sentiments on you being a treasure and all your giving (we must give to ourselves FIRST so that we are capable of giving to others) you being appreciated by many people… I actually LOVE your tv posts – especially AI. Can’t wait for tonight’s show! Keep on truckin, BooMama!
You just take your time sorting it all out, Sophie. We’ll be here when you get things worked out :)
Signed,
Your faithful readers :)
Girl, there is nothing wrong with a little bloggy sabattical.
Blogging is much more fun when you WANT to do it, rather than when you feel like you HAVE to.
Enjoy that free week!
okay. i have been reading your blog since THE scarf video (loved it, haven’t tried it yet) and love it. you just write whatever you want, whenever you want. my blog… it’s not so great, specific or spectacular. i go in spurts, too. take all the time you need, girl.