There was a time when I blogged five days a week faithfully; this post is being published after over a two year hiatus. Our life and family has changed so much since I last “put pen to paper,” or more accurately, typed words on a screen. Most notably, our daughter Nora has grown into a spunky, smart, funny two and a half year old and we welcomed our precious son, Colin, last October.
Over the past two years, I’ve written hundreds of blog posts in my heart and mind. Writing has always been my first love, but it often requires more of me than I have to give in this season of life. Being a mother to two small children has profoundly stretched me. It’s incredible how full my days (and often, nights!) are, and yet, sometimes I lay down at night and can’t identify a single “productive” task I did throughout the day. Productivity has a different definition for mothers, I think.
As Colin grows (he’s six months already!), I hope to carve out more time to spend here on my blog. I miss it very much–I can’t express how many times I stand at the sink washing dishes or at my kitchen island folding laundry while stringing words together into sentences and paragraphs in my head. I’ve been sharing videos on YouTube every Sunday for a while now and I love the way they capture exactly how our life looks and sounds these days. For me, however, writing is a better outlet for processing deeper thoughts, feelings, and realizations, which is why I’ve come to miss it so much.
Life right now is simultaneously mundane and full-to-the-brim. How can that be? There’s nothing truer than “the days are long but the years are short.” Riley and I regularly talk about all of the things we look forward to doing together as the kids get older and more independent, but then we look at their sweet tiny faces and say how we wish they’d stay little forever. Parenthood is the purest version of bittersweet.
Musing and pondering aside, I hope to spend more time writing and sharing here moving forward. Welcome back!
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This makes me so happy! I’ve often popped back and read here over the last couple of years.
Ahhh! My heart just smiled
I’ve missed your blog! Welcome back!
This is the first time reading your blogs, so happy your doing what you love , look forward to reading more !
I found you through YouTube, but I’m so excited to read your blog. I also have two young kiddos and your videos help me feel less alone as I figure it all out!
I love reading your blog posts! This was a lovely surprise. Welcome back!
SO excited to see you post here! Your blog is where I first followed along, but of course now I love your YT channel too.
This is my first comment on your blog! I am really looking forward to reading new posts from you.
I have been reading your blog and following along with you on YouTube for years!!!
I miss your comments being turned on your videos (but I know you mentioned that not being in your wheelhouse right now).
Welcome back!!
It’s been such a long while, happy to see (read) you again!
Welcome back!!
Awww love to see you back here writing but also love to see you on YT filming. Just do what feels best. 🙂 and so happy for you!
Hi Blair! You may not see this or have time to respond, and that’s okay. I’m reaching out to say first of all, I love your blog! I started following your blog years ago, then transitioned to your vlogs, and have loved to see how your family has grown over the years. From your rooted series to now, it seems like you’ve figured it all out. 🙂 God is good! My other reason for reaching out is to ask for advice. I’m interested in blogging and trying to create a second income, but I’m wondering, do you think that it is still a possibility? I don’t know if YouTube is where it’s at now, but I still love to read blogs, and am wondering if it’s worth the time and effort. Thank you so much! And again, it’s okay if you don’t answer. I know you’re very busy!
I hope you come back to blogging again soon! I absolutely love your posts and check back often to see if you have posted. 🙂 Totally get that you are busy though!!