tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-796135908310895653.post517340153263025102..comments2023-04-06T01:13:14.914-07:00Comments on Being Mom...NOW: Mommy BrainMommy Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11229487365063594045noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-796135908310895653.post-84008552209102490842010-06-02T23:16:57.613-07:002010-06-02T23:16:57.613-07:00Hi there -
I'm another random mommy blogger ...Hi there - <br /><br />I'm another random mommy blogger who just stumbled onto this post, and I just had to tell you that so many of us feel exactly the same way. I just had to give up my career to move across the country for my husband's job, and YES, staying home with the kids all day can make you feel like you are losing your mind...or never had one to begin with. Just wait until you have two preschoolers and you feel like you have to talk in a disciplinary tone of voice ALL. DAY. LONG. Writing just helps to keep some of us sane...and blogging is the perfect vehicle to help us connect with others. Like you just did with me. And now hopefully we both feel a little less crazy. <br /><br />Just remind yourself that yes, sometimes you will be particularly tired or your brain is busy putting together a shopping list or figuring out what's for dinner, and the writing will not flow as easily. It happens. But then there are also the times that you know exactly what to say and how to say it, and your fingers just can't keep up with your brain. It's a balance. Keep at it, and if you're like me, having this outlet will help you be a better mom.<br /><br />By the way, I think you're a great writer! Glad I found this.Kate Hayeshttp://www.adventuresinparenting.menoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-796135908310895653.post-28365671689308733722010-06-01T18:27:44.719-07:002010-06-01T18:27:44.719-07:00I am so very proud of you!
And the post you wrote...I am so very proud of you!<br /><br />And the post you wrote? It was terrific!krishttp://www.prettyalltrue.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-796135908310895653.post-50100323757581494642010-06-01T16:05:13.050-07:002010-06-01T16:05:13.050-07:00Kris,
You are fabulous! I sat down to write after...Kris, <br />You are fabulous! I sat down to write after reading this comment and I started and finished in under an hour! That is definitely a record for me. Thanks for the advice!!<br /><br />Mommy CMommy Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11229487365063594045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-796135908310895653.post-31650785874154222182010-06-01T12:37:49.300-07:002010-06-01T12:37:49.300-07:00You don't hear the word circumlocution enough,...You don't hear the word circumlocution enough, but I hear it put into practice all the time. As I search for a word, as my friends search for words, the words that used to be right HERE. Sigh. I don't know if it is Mommy-brain or what, but I hear you.<br /><br />As for your writing?<br /><br />If you are serious about just writing for yourself? Then stop with all the torture and the second guessing! Set a timer. Sit down and write.<br /><br />And when the timer dings? Hit post.<br /><br />Who cares???<br /><br />Don't be scared of writing. Grab it by the throat and throttle it into submission.<br /><br />Seriously.<br /><br />Stop editing the words and trying to impress yourself with your choices. Just write.<br /><br />Soon enough, you will impress the hell out of yourself.<br /><br />Love you.krishttp://www.prettyalltrue.comnoreply@blogger.com