Change Possibly
Posted in: Monthly Family Picture
Isabelle turned thirteen months old today. I started to post her monthly recap. But as I started to write it I just didn’t feel like it.
I’ve had this blog now for over two years and when I started, it was a creative outlet. I guess I’m not feeling very creative today. I don’t know if many people actually read this. So I think I may stop trying to post daily. And I don’t know if I’ll be doing Isabelle’s monthly recaps anymore. Let’s see what Alan thinks. I imagine Isabelle reading them when she’s older and that makes me happy. But I don’t know. I’m just not feeling it today.
Maybe I just need a break. I leave you with our thirteen month family picture.
Update: I decided I don’t want to give up her recaps completely. So just a couple of things from this month.
She discovered the DVD shelf in our entertainment center. She’s been opening it and pulling out DVDs with such determination. I pull her away which used to be enough to deter her. But now when she wants something that doesn’t stop her. So we had to block it off.
And just one other thing for this month. We finally turned her car seat around to face forward. It’s nice. Now I can see her when I’m driving. But it’s bittersweet, another reminder of how fast she’s growing.
October 13th, 2006 at 10:56 pm
Yikes! I have to tell you this is the one bright spot I’ve counted on daily since I found you. I know you can’t keep posting for some woman you never met who lives in Oklahoma, but I do want you to know that I really, really value your blog and being able to see Isabelle growing up. Geez, I feel like a voyeur confessing this! But there is such a sweetness and beauty in the way you write, photograph and draw. I would miss your posts miserably!
Even so, I know it’s your choice, not mine. Whimper. (I don’t do well with change when I find something I like!!)
October 13th, 2006 at 11:41 pm
on the selfish side of things i really hope that you do not stop your daily blogs - it’s hard for me to c izzy everyday and this is one way that i can read up on her and see what she is up to - love those cankles and wristles man! but i totally understand about not wanting to or feeling like doing any more - but please - for oklahoma chick & me - please mayb just pictures ? just drawings? i dunno - something? =^..^=
October 14th, 2006 at 12:03 am
oh kucky,
dont stop writing… i read your weblog everyday and i’m always curious whats going on with little isabelle and your crafts…
i love your blog…so please don’t stop writing so often
October 14th, 2006 at 5:25 am
Kuky–You are worn out. Parenting can do that. While having a kid can suck the life out of you, that same kid has a way of plopping that life right back in your lap with smiles, giggles, and amazing accomplishment.
Each day Isabelle does something that is wondrous to her. Each day she sees you and Alan and falls in love with the two of you. I’m sure each day you look at her and fall in love again. Find that feeling and hold on to it when you aren’t feeling creative or when you are feeling tired.
Take a break and stop thinking that you aren’t creative. You are. You really are.
October 14th, 2006 at 10:32 am
Aw, this is sad news! I look forward to reading about your adventures of discovery with Isabelle every day. And on your creative streaks, I love seeing all your projects. Don’t feel pressured to post every day, but only when you feel like it. Don’t give it up completely.
October 14th, 2006 at 10:49 am
first off! your hair is fabulous! that length looks amazing on you!
second, i totally inderstand the whole blogging thing. i’m seriously thinking about stopping myself..especially since i’ve been reading a lot about the site that’s stealing people’s blog and posting it as their own, with ads, to make money. then the whole kid scare that little birds had…it’s hard for me though because are really my only connection to anyone. it’s your blog, do as you want!! i’d miss you though!
October 14th, 2006 at 10:50 am
that was supposed to read…it’s hard for me though because blogs are….
October 14th, 2006 at 7:47 pm
I am afraid that I am behind on my blogs. Colds abounded around here. I am very happy that I catching up with them today (get ready for some comments *smile*).
First, I have to say, “Oh. I would miss you. I love seeing the family of cute!” Now, secondly, I have to say “LOOK AT THOSE BEAUTIFUL CURLS! Oh you are so very lucky and lovely!!!) I love love the new hair cut!!
Thirdly, Happy 13 months to the adorable Miss Isabelle. I look forward to the monthly recap! They always warm my heart!
Hugs to you and your incredibly cute family!!
October 14th, 2006 at 9:43 pm
I haven’t blogged in a very, very long time. Maybe you need to conserve all your energy for baby and dogs as I do. All my energy is just zapped leaving me cranky and grumpy most the time. I understand completely how you feel for not wanting to blog everyday.
October 16th, 2006 at 11:35 am
I’d have to say, if you feel you need to stop blogging, then by all means, do it. I know you’ll be missed (by me, included, I love looking at all of the cute things you make, and as someone who’s hoping to start a family soon, I love to read about things that I might have to expect), but you have to take care of you.
But, that said, I do think you should keep up with the recaps…I read Dooce everyday, and she also does monthly recaps on her daughter. A recent one said that she was so glad she was doing them because going back and re-reading them, she remembered things her daughter did that she had already forgotten about. You don’t have to d it for us, but do it for you.
October 16th, 2006 at 5:54 pm
Hi, I’ve been reading your blog for about a year and never commented (sorry), but I do enjoy reading it. I totally understand what it feels like not to feel creative, especially when it comes to life + blogging. I’ve been trying to start a blog for forever, but between being creative at work and working on getting into grad school for art - I have tons of projects to do for my portfolio… I just can’t do it all. I know it’s not a family thing, but I’ve got to put my creative energies where they work for me best. I empathize with you. You do have a wonderfully awesome, creative, fun blog - do what you feel is best for you; and by the way, your hair looks fantastic!
October 17th, 2006 at 5:48 pm
I’m like you, I want to be consistant and either do something or not do something. But why not just skip this one and see how you feel next month? There’s no law that says you can’t skip a month or two and then start doing them again.
And, I’m with everyone else, your hair is super cute!
October 18th, 2006 at 6:50 am
I know exactly what you mean! I have been less than consistent in updating my blog. Unlike your’s, however, mine adds little to the world of the blogging. Your blog at least has cute original artwork and a lovely starring attraction (Izzy). Mine - not so much. If you stick it out, so will I!
October 27th, 2006 at 11:35 am
I’ve been reading your blog for a while now too and I’ve never posted a comment before. I love your artwork and your stories about motherhood and your daughter is adorable. Sometimes the urge to blog leaves me too, but so far it has always come back again.