If you need a time-saving idea for your blog posts, go back and find a favorite past blog post. Here is mine from last year when we were in the middle of the 2010 Blogathon.
Total chaos reigned this morning at breakfast because, you see, my biggest is home for the weekend. There were five different conversations going on. Kids running back and forth. Hubby was asking a question about what someone said but he didn’t hear it correctly. Dishes were clanging. Our cat complained because she had to be removed from her favorite chair where she sleeps so someone could sit at the table. Blowdryers and washing machines were humming. There were seven different breakfasts being made by their owners as well as wise cracks and laughter. I thought to myself, “Since oldest son and oldest daughter have been away at college, it’s been a lot quieter. And now since they’re home, we’re back to normal…well…at least OUR normal.
I’m often entertained by people’s responses to my answer “5, Yes, I have 5 children.” There’s a quick, shocked look and then a sigh of relief when they realize that they don’t have that many. I frequently hear, “Well, I’m glad it’s you and not me.” You know, I am glad it’s me, too!
No matter, how many you have, Happy Mother’s Day to you!
Photo courtesy by zoonabar (Creative Commons)
Great idea to use former posts. I love all the ideas from the Blogathon on how NOT to be overwhelmed by blogging. I’m always putting such pressure on myself, so it’s nice to have backup plans. As blogs grow, new readers have missed some of your best posts. Hope you have a wonderful weekend.
Hi Tia,
This year has been so much easily because of the editorial calendar, guest bloggers, and “recycled” posts. I totally understand where you’re coming from. Remember you can use just a picture…and sometimes pictures say more than our words.
I appreciate your point, too, about new readers.
jan
I will admit that I am happy not to have five kids, too. But, I am very happy with the two that I do have so, yes, Happy Mother’s Day to all us mamas.
Thank you, Lisa.
Happy Mommy’s Day to you!
Just realized that I said “Happy” three times in that comment. Sigh.
That’s so funny because I skim comments so quickly (and sometimes type so quickly) that I didn’t even see it.
j p.s. Ha, I just reread what I wrote! “So” – 3 times. I’m leaving it just as it is.
I chuckled as I read this…I can SO relate! I remember a day when my oldest first went for a year of full time ministry, the rest of the children and I were at the door to go to the library. We all looked around and hemmed and hawed until someone said what we all were feeling, “We just don’t have enough children!” 😉
I always have trouble with cooking when two of them leave. I feel like I have no one to cook for. ha!
Jan, I heard a great answer on the radio the other day. Instead of saying you have five children, say I just have five! It stops the asker from reacting to your seemingly large family! Personally, I think five is a wonder number. I come from a family of five, but I got started late and only had two. If I could do it over, I would have had more wonderful, unique blessings to support me when I am old! 🙂
Happy Mother’s Day to you too!
Hi Laura,
Some days it’s funny to see reactions. But honestly, I’m very thankful for my children.
Have a very special Mother’s Day.
jan
Had to stop by and wish you a Happy Mother’s Day, and I’m glad I did! Your house sounds wonderful! I love when our daughter comes home from college and all of her friends drop by. It’s like the house is “alive” again! And thanks for the time-saving blog tip! I will remember that when I have some old blogs to fall back on. I felt a little guilty throwing together tomorrow’s blog, if you can call it that, but I’m spending the day with my daughter tomorrow so the blog loses! 😉
I think you rock, Julie! I haven’t even written my post yet. It may be just a picture of me reading a book on the couch! hahaha
I think your blog should lose to the wonderful time you get to spend with your daughter.
Have a wonderful day with her.
cyber hug!
j