Snap shot: a shot from a firearm that is aimed and fired quickly.
This is the type of blogger and writer I am.
I am time poor and therefore have to think on my feet.
Most of my blog posts are written in about 15 minutes. Can't you tell?
I sit down at the computer - spew forth words, have a quick read over it and hit the publish button.
I often walk away wondering if any of it made sense.
From your lovely comments, a message seems to be getting through - thanks for your kindness :)
Today I am thinking about how blogs are just a little snapshot into our lives. It can be easy to forget that sometimes as we read each others blogs and judge each other as mothers and writers.
It is hard as a blogger to keep it real and to keep life in perspective when you are trying your best to be positive and to uplift others. I do like to keep it real but my main focus is on trying to remember and share the joyful parts of my day and life.
The following is an example.
Sometimes on my blog I share a picture like this:
A gorgeous, little cherub who has fallen asleep on the couch and is innocent and sweet as she peacefully dreams away. I write about how I kissed that warm cheek, stroked that soft skin and just felt so thankful to have her in my life. Which I did do and is how I do feel towards her.
Of course what I fail to mention is that this sight also makes me as mad as anything because she has actually fallen asleep at 4:30pm whilst I am cooking dinner and it now means that I am going to be up all night trying to get her to sleep. Leaving me feeling frustrated because there goes any plans I had for catching up on things!!!
So that picture is a little snapshot into my life. What I also fail to show you is this:
Six other kids hanging out in our rumpus room who know I don't like it when she falls asleep at this time and just sat there and let her! I also fail to mention that these six kids are supposed to be doing homework, housework and many other fun activities instead of watching tv.
By the way, did you notice my four older kids all have their hands in their mouths!
We do feed them here - I promise.
So as we open our hearts and share our thoughts and feelings, remember that our blogs are just a 'shapshot' into what is really going on. I love seeing into your life and am so thankful you are interested in mine too!
For my 'Mother Heart' Linky I am looking for posts (old posts or new posts) that relate to mothering and motherhood. Experiences, tips, adventures, feelings and challenges that will help us feel connected and supported in our heart as we mother our cherubs.
You are welcome to grab my button, to spread the word and the love.
Please take the time to read what others have written and leave some bloggy love with a comment.
Naomi this is truly one of the best posts I've read in a long while. Because it is simple, honest, straightforward and not trying to *be* anything - or advertise anything ;) - at all.
ReplyDeleteSuperb example of how a subtle piece of writing can make an even bigger point/impact than the over-stumbled, tweeted and retweeted, bragged about posts! (Things of which I myself am guilty of doing sometimes, trust me!)
I'm glad my kids aren't the only ones who forget homework and chores...the minute the TV goes on, life stops! Love your picture contrasts...I had a good laugh over the whole situation, maybe because I've been there myself!
ReplyDeleteYou are a great mom!
Thank you so much for this post! I don't blog but love to read them and I do get frustrated with myself for thinking 'no I'll be up all night!' rather than 'how sweet'.
ReplyDeleteAnd now I've finished my post and added it... I'm off to tweet and flog your linky! LOL. Aherm...
ReplyDeleteyes, motherhood is sure frustrating and I find being honest with myself and my feelings helps me get through the day! thanks for the comments :)
ReplyDeleteI had this EXACT conversation with one of my friends yesterday. And my feelings are the same as yours. Rarely do I blog about 'crazy' or frustrating things that have happened in my day, but of course they happen.....surely anyone with kids knows this :)
ReplyDeleteI do think it's a little sad that if someone chooses not to share 'everything' on their blog, it appears they don't keep it real.
I find your blog very real and I so enjoy reading your thoughts and the things you share! It is obvious what you are passionate about!
xo
it is a pain when they crash late in the day. I love the group pic though, they are truly oblivious to her LOL
ReplyDeleteOur older two do this, even if the Wee One is screaming the house down, if a DS is involved. Ugh.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, all too often people judge without stopping and realising that nobody has a perfect life. We all have our trials and tribulations but probably luckily at different times. And everybody handles the not so good stuff differently.
Who would we be able to call on if we all went through it at the same time?
I've always found your sincerity and honesty to be hallmarks of your beautiful blog Naomi and it's lovely to see such resonance with others.
ReplyDeleteHugs to you my beautiful friend,
Felicity x
Being a Mommy means a never ending quest to find that balance between stress and peace. Peace is seeing your baby's angelic face, comfortably resting...stress is knowing you now will have the battle of your life getting her to bed on time!
ReplyDeleteMan oh man have I been there, and how refreshing and hilarious to read a post SO true to life! Thanks!
This...all of this! Like, for me, right at this moment. The "snapshot" version is that my 4 1/2 month old is in my ars nursing and my 4 ter old is snuggled in next to us. We are rocking in our big recliner, waiting for sleep. The "big picture" is that it is nearly 1:00am...both took late for them naps. I still have to make room for some non-refrigerator groceries from my marathon Aldi's trip an hour rom home earlier this evening. We have no clean towels becaue I forgot to throw them in to wash before I left.And tomorrow, I get to swap two of our bedrooms with hubby's DS's 1 bedroom because he's decided (the DS not the hubby) that it's more important for him and his daughter to each have their own bedroom than for the other 6 kids(3 full time, 3 part time) to have 2 bedrooms to share...this while the baby shares our tiny room with us. So not happy! But I concentrate on our "snapshot" version instead because I know that is what is important in life, not all the crazy "big picture" stuff!
ReplyDelete(posting as anonymous only because I've been having trouble signing in without going to my dashboard first, sorry!) -nepamom
What a beautiful, honest and heartwarning post. Sometimes it's nice to be reminded about the "real" side of things!
ReplyDeleteOh, hey! Thanks so much for "following" me - I really appreciate that! Xx
ReplyDeleteI love it! keeping it real!
ReplyDeleteplus I need a couch as big as yours, loads of room for everyone!!!!!!!!!!!
It's really about reality blogging isn't it.....behind the glitz and glamour of what it is supposed to be like.....right now I have a floor full of lego and 3 kids who don't want to pack it away in time for dinner...
ReplyDeleteBut the cross thoughts I have now will pass and I will go in when they are sound asleep later, with the rain falling outside and really really appreciate what I have. And how much I love them.xx
thanks ladies - some days sure are a challenge and yes Corrie I hunted for a big couch to fit us all in - it is awesome - got it at a furniture auction :)
ReplyDeleteThis is great to see the whole picture, I usually have this idea that everyone else lives in designer homes with picture perfect children parading around doing as they are told while the Mums are parading around looking glamourous. I love being reminded that we are all just normal and have to do the same chores and get kids to bed etc. linking up with you this week too.
ReplyDeleteGreat post! I love the analogy, it really is indicative of the bigger picture you don't always see.
ReplyDeleteAwesome couch!
I love it :) Thanks for sharing what else was happening.
ReplyDeleteI love this post. I am writing this after a 3am breastfeed and I love the idea of these mothering posts, gives me strength!! All these lovely mothers doing 'it' and being real.
ReplyDeleteNaomi, Thanks for the reminder that our blogs are indeed snapshots.
ReplyDeleteI love Pres. Hinckley's quote. Do you mind if I add it to my blog?
Found you through Gifts of Serendipity
Thanks for your honesty ...loved the snapshot thoughts !
ReplyDeleteNaomi, if you're not already an author over on power of moms you should absolutely become one! I know I've already commented but I love this post and think you should submit it over there!!
ReplyDeletexo
thanks for all the sweet comments ladies and for dropping by. I love all the links you have left and appreciate your honest heartfelt moments you have shared with us. Naomi xx
ReplyDeleteIt is so darn true, isn't it? We tend to see life in snapshots though. KEeping the good, hopefully. :)
ReplyDeleteSo great, Naomi! I need to check and see if we have this on our site yet. Or maybe you entered it as part of the book contest? I know I've read it, but I don't think I saw the pictures that went with it. DARLING. Can't wait to meet you someday!
ReplyDeleteLove,
April
Your family looks so sweet - thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGreat post Naomi. What we show and what we don't. That's what writing is all about.
ReplyDeleteThanks for Rewinding at the Fibro.