I hear ya!
January 29, 2009 by Christine - From Dates to Diapers
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Wow! I knew ya’ll would have an opinion and offer help with my little bloggy identity crisis, but you really came through for me. You gave me your honest opinions in the poll, in the comments, via email, on Skype, and even in person.
After hearing all of the various opinions ya’ll had (some of which were very hard to hear), I realized that I am really not being true to who I am in this space. I love my kiddos, and enjoy nothing more than to talk about them, and what it means to be a hands-on mom and a Godly wife. Good times and bad.
So, you will be seeing some changes here at From Dates to Diapers, because – by golly – it’s MY space. I want to tell you about the time I left Ben at Target (and made it clear across town before realizing I left him alone), how we structure our school day, how hard it is for me to be away from my kiddos (even though I dig these fab bloggy trips), and how Ray and I manage to find time to spend together.
I will still be doing reviews and hosting giveaways (in fact I have an amazing one I’m posting tomorrow!), but I want you to visit From Dates to Diapers to read and value what I have to say, not just stop by to enter to win something.
I hope you like the new – I mean REAL – me!
WOOT!!
Can’t wait to hear about the Target episode. I used to count my kids on the way into the car. People thought I was crazy, but that’s okay. I once left an entire load of groceries in the car in the hot Texas sun for hours before I realized I had done it—once burned, as they say.
Just found your blog thru the Blissdom site…we have much in common with the heart and passion of our blog, so if you’re getting back to what you just posted…I’m there (now off to search where you had veered…
Fun to find other home school moms of many at Blissdom.
So glad to hear this, Chris! I know the “real you” has so much more to offer than just giveaways, and I’m looking forward to you sharing the good times and the bad. And we all have the bad – after all, we’re only human.
Christine,
You’re a wonderful mom and as long as you remember THIS is YOUR space and whatever YOU choose to do with it should be from your heart. That way, you won’t feel like you’re cheating anyone out of anything.
Good luck on your journey! Looking forward to the posts
Good for you! I’ve been re-thinking my content also. I decided to take out some/most of the memes and to cut down (a bit) on having so many giveaways.
That gives me more space to focus on what I really like – informing moms by sharing my life; sharing “expert” opinions on topics and yes (of course!) sharing relevant reviews/giveaways – moms “deserve” to win great items!
I do remember that day, but I bet as you look back now you’ll laugh. Okay or at least one day.
You’re fabulous, and I can’t wait to read more!
Christine,
I am so excited for the work the Lord is doing in your life and through you. I can’t wait to see where He is taking you. I pray He is glorified in all you do. When it is all said & done, only the Kingdom stuff remains. Yes, God can be glorified in our “Target” stuff. I recently shared one of those stories (I did not just say that) on my blog and praised God that I could share and not worry about other people judging me. That freedom is new to me. My heart is to please Him only and glorify Him in this life of mine. Sending love!
In His Grace,
Liz
You go girl!!!
I am so proud of you for wanting to share that side of you. I so admire you and all you do for your family. This is the first time I have been over here since your redesign and it looks AMAZING. Ryan really loves the header and I love your color choices- it is great!
I’m looking forward to your changes! Its always nice to peek into someone’s life and see how they do it.
I’m WAY late in posting this… but still happy to hear it! I personally prefer “the real you” generally speaking to all the giveaways. Perhaps I’m just one who never wins!
But I’d rather read blogs and realize I’m not alone in the frustrations and joys (I should have reversed that order!) of motherhood, than I would enter the contests. I never have time to enter the contests anyway! 