Maybe? I don’t even really know.
Currently I’m; designing a wedding gown, planning for the holidays and birthdays, trying to keep on top of the gardens and the housework, cooking every meal from scratch, taking classes on-line, working on writing several knitting patterns, still trying to finish painting and flooring the second floor (and then looking to start on the first floor), working on clearing a large swath of brush, as the woods creep ever closer to our kitchen garden, threatening to choke it out, trying to stay in shape, so that my body doesn’t fall apart, as it has a tendency to do when I lose muscle tone, trying to plan a school year that is rich and satisfying for a 7th grader, a 5th grader, a 1st grader and a wee little girl who needs much of my attention. As well as parenting in general and trying to be as present as possible for my family.
Some of the most amazing things are going on in our family right now and I know that I really need my focus to be on that. And I don’t have a lot of desire to be in front of the computer just now. At the same time, I love this space. I love having a record of our lives. I often look back through some random time in the archives and find all sorts of moments and little snippets of life, that I had forgotten about and that would otherwise have been lost. I want that for this time in our lives as well. Especially now when there is so much going on that years from now we might look back and have it all be a blur.
I also love getting to interact with people through this blog. I can’t even tell you how much your comments and emails mean to me. It’s been such a pleasure to get to know some of you over the years. And I’m not sure that I’m willing to give that up at the moment either.
I don’t really know what the answer is and I feel there must be balance to be found somewhere. Maybe I should set aside a specific time to post once a week. Having it be a part of my weekly rhythm might be helpful. I just can’t figure out when exactly that would make sense. Maybe I should post more pictures and less words? Write more and worry less about the pictures? I don’t know exactly. I’m still figuring things out. But I think that there will most likely be a shift in my posting habits, as you may have noticed all ready.
I’ve never left a comment but just wanted to say I hope you can find balance and post weekly at least. I found you from Mothering years ago and have loved watching your children grow and your life change. I live a much different lifestyle as my children attend a Christian school, I work part-time, and have no sewing skills what so ever! Thanks for the glimpse into your world
It will sort itself out for you. No matter what you can still reach out when you need it.
Melody, I must say my mind has been in a similar place lately.
Mothering four children, managing house and home, finding time for yourself, it’s a lot to balance! And I think once the home school year begins it will be harder for me to post as well. I’d like to at least once a week, as you say. I surely hope you’re able to update here once in a while, I’d really miss you. Yours is the first blog I ever stumbled across, and I have loved visiting and am always left inspired and feeling uplifted.
Much love,
Melanie
I think this is a fairly normal feeling to have especially when you (collective you) have been blogging for so long! I have found that for me, my desire to blog wax and wanes and when the inspiration strikes, that is when I post. Otherwise, it may be weeks between posts and that feels right too. I am sure the right answer will come to you! And now, I am curious as to what online classes you are taking
I love one of the last lines in one of your paragraphs about being present for the family. That is SO IMPORTANT! Will miss your usual frequent posts but understand you have a lot on your plate! No need to explain. I’ll continue to check in from time to time as this really is one of my favorite blogs and I have enjoyed watching the children grow. You’re truly an inspiration Melody!
Thank you all for being so supportive. I really wish there were more hours in the day. Or maybe two of me. Does anyone else fantasize about having a Susan? Every time I read any of the later Anne books I think, “That’s what we need! A Susan!”. It’s kind of become an inside joke in our house.
Classes for the curious Tanya,
At the moment I’m just finishing up Stefanie Japel’s Craftsy course “Fit Your Knits” and I am about to start Edie Eckman’s “How to Say It; Pattern Writing for Knitters”, also available through Craftsy. There are a lot more, from various sources, that I am interested in. I have a list that I’m working my way through. I’m kind of trying to piece together my own advanced education in knitwear design.
Another ones who hasn’t posted anything before. i came across your site a while ago and i can’t remember how, looking for a teacosy pattern or a cupcake recipe or something…and i was immediatley hooked. I’m sorry when you have a hard time but I love the way you live your life and i strive to do just an ‘nth’ of what you do (like I finally taught myself to bake great cupcakes, knitted (after teaching myself from books) my little boy a tank top (he hates it) and haven’t finished that jumper for my daughter and now its a year later…too small probably!). You need time for yourself and time for your family, like others I’ll peep in on your site now and again. I’ve also bought a pile of half price cottage garden flower seeds and vegetable seeds…for next year…when I have the time….You just do whatever feels right for you and your wonderful family – you don’t get the time back! Take care.
Hi! What a lovely shade of yarn. It looks sooooooo soft! Would you share the info so I can find it for myself? So yummy!
You mean the multi-colored stuff, yes? It is very soft! It’s Plymouth Yarn Baby Alpaca D.K. Paint. Color #8820. It’s on sale at Webs right now: Enjoy!
Ok, I’m laughing right now because Carol’s comment came to my inbox and I responded thinking she was asking about my most recent yarn pictures! The above is the yarn info for another yarn picture. The pink yarn on this post is Peruvian Baby Silk from the Elann Collection. Here you go: https://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/product.aspx?catID=&id=118538 Also very, very soft!