I love this blog. I've been blogging for almost ten years here. This is the only record I've kept of my kids growing up (yes, I know, I'm a bad mom). I've joyfully announced pregnancies, first steps, and first reading skills. I've rejoiced in my kids' accomplishments and shared the laughter I've often had to hide. Things have changed a little, though. I can't write about the charming and funny things they do because they would die of shame. Their cheeks redden when I share their latest accomplishments. I have to be so careful of what I write because they can, and will read what I write.
Pictures are in the same boat. They plead with me to not share the funny and silly ones, and there just aren't as many pictures to post. My camera gets dusty and sad because I never pick it up. There aren't as many firsts to photograph, and often I find myself more worried about being present in the moment than capturing it all with a little lens. Not to mention photographing my child while they read a book, tie their shoe, or do a math problem lacks the visual appeal of the first time walking or riding a bike. My younger children will live the lament that I often have as a youngest child: "Where are all the pictures of me?"
I guess this is my long way of saying, "I'm still here...I'm just currently not sure what I am doing." I will stick around. Posts may be few and far between for the next little while. I've got to figure out how to balance my blog with my kids' right to privacy. I'm open to advice.
No comments:
Post a Comment