How is it that 12 hour days aren’t enough anymore?
With wrapping up a few big projects and getting started on a few new ones, I haven’t been able to put as much time into blogging…and it bums me out. It’s discouraging when you’re spread so thin over multiple areas, you don’t feel like you are excelling in any one particular area — especially when you’re working so darn hard!
But I got really sick last week and I honestly think it was exhaustion. Just plain ol’ exhaustion. Even though I don’t wanna, I know what I need to do to take care of myself, my clients and all those potentials I haven’t had a moment to email back! Take a week off from blogging. The response from this blog has been incredible! But I’m a biz owner first, and a blogger second — my clients have to be my first priority.
Plus, things change once you have kids. All of a sudden you find you don’t have the time or the energy to do all of those great ideas you’ve concocted for yourself in the middle of the night. And you don’t want to either — with those few precious free hours you have a day, you’d rather take your daughter to her first dance class (like I did on Wednesday!) and see her face light up and talk about it for hours.
( My tiny dancer )
But I sincerely hope you will all be back Monday, 2/20! I’m giddy with excitement about some new developments: first, what that house photo shoot was all about, and second, a new site design in the works!
I said I would take care of myself, didn’t I? Trying to be better about that, really I am!
Off to focus on those awesome projects I have! I’m a lucky girl.
With gratitude,
Enjoy your time with that precious baby girl and get some rest!
That little one is way more important than a blog. Don’t worry, we will still be here when you return to us :)
Do not worry, I (and everyone) will most definitely be back! You definitely deserve a break, and your little girl is so adorable! I think it’s awesome that you’re taking time to spend with her. I have no kids and still find it tough to blog daily sometimes, so I can only imagine how tough it is for you. A break is a great idea, enjoy!
Have a great week and enjoy yourself! I will definitely be back!
Good for you! We all need a little bit of this sometimes, and who wouldn’t want to spend more time with that precious little face. Enjoy! xo
Totally understand. We’ll miss you, but take care of yourself and rest!
Everyone needs a break and I hope you enjoy yours and get to spend tons of time with your tiny dancer ;) xox
Hang in there lady! I completely understand how hard it is to feel exhausted but like you’re still half-assing everything. Not a good feeling. Take next week, the week of love, and love yourself some!
Agreed! Take time for YOU and that little chitlin. Enjoy! ox
E, I feel the same way. I fell down the other day while jogging and aside from the scrapes and whiplash, I think it was exhaustion that led to it. I hope this week off does for you what my trip to the DR will do for me – renew, refresh, re-energize! If I had a bundle of love as cute as you have, I would never blog! Love you!
xoxox -e (modern24seven)
I completely understand and I support you 100%. You are a supermom, superblogger, and super biz owner, but even some super powers need recharging! xoxoox
Give yourself and your family the quality time you deserve. Happy Weekend, and we will always be here for you!
Nancy
http://www.powellbrower.com/2012/02/powell-brower-home-maiden-giveaway.html
We’ll be right here when you get back. Enjoy your time!
Aww you take all the time you need! You’re one busy, creative, stylish momma and brand stylist!
I’ve been a little slow on my blog a little lately too with new projects coming in.
You can count on me to be back the 20th though! Will miss your posts ;)
Have a wonderful weekend!
Enjoy your week off! I’ve always wondered how you do it all (and SO WELL) and could only hope I’m as driven as you are some day :) But EVERYONE needs a break and you deserve it!!! Hope you and the fam have an amazing week together!
we WILL be back! I love authentic bloggers who put their families and real relationships first. It makes me come back for more. ENJOY!
Oh my goodness your little doll is just that … a DOLL! So pretty. Have a wonderful and restful weekend and we will be back Monday to catch up on all the excitment, congrats in advance :)
Nancy xo
You go girl! I know how hard it is to take a break from blogging, but you will be all the better for it and we’ll all still be here when you get back! Hugs to you and your precious baby girl. I mean, seriously, can she get any cuter??!! Take care of you, XO, Emily
I know how sometimes things get piled up so fast, and you feel like you want to do it all but you just have to make priorities, that’s what I tell myself all the time ;)
I’m so looking forward to that shoot reveal, can’t wait, same as the new design!
PS: You have no idea what your “I want you to be my stylist” comment means to me..speechless.
Hope you’re feeling better! Your daughter is adorable, she looks just like you!
Good for you, take all the time you need:) Your daughter is your “mini me”! Her photo lined right up beside your profile pic and you look exactly alike- she is precious. Sounds like she was so excited about dance class- adorable.
Relax, enjoy time with your mini me (it’s uncanny how much you two look alike!) and hope you start feeling better!
Good for you! I’m pretty sure everyone understands. Take all the time you need to get caught up, rest and recharge. Be here when you get back! Can’t wait for the reveal! xo
It’s wonderful that you have so much to keep you busy, but yes, I hear you, the balance can be tough!! Enjoy the week off with your family — we’ll still be here when you come back! Take care, E.
take care of yourself Erika! and enjoy! and hug and kiss that tiny dancer! she’s the most precious thing ever! xx
Oh lovely, take all the time you need, we will be patiently waiting for your return. Your daughter definitely comes first! Take care X
Take the time! You wont regret it. I would love for my blog to have more readers and be bigger and better but like you said, my family and my clients come first. Someday, when my little ones are in school full time and I have more time, is when I will tackle the list of goals.
I support you 100 percent! I’m feeling the same way right about now. So busy at work and my blog is suffering as a result. Maybe I should take a cue from you. Have a fab week off!
Completely understand. Do not apologize for having your priorities in order. We all, especially women try too much to pull a superwoman when…we’re only human. We can only do so much with so much, or little time. Take the blogvacay and see you back in a week recharged!
xoxo
I totally feel you…I don’t have a little one {yet} and I am not a business owner {yet} … but I can only imagine what it must be like to juggle it all… I feel crazy enough right now without those 2 pieces in my life! You take care of what you need…we’ll be here when you get back :) XO brynn
Good luck on all the exciting projects !! Cant wait to hear more…we will definitely all be here !
xxLily
goldandgray.com
I’m 100% there with you! Take care of you! The exact same thing is happening to me! Sick work kids… I think being a mom is an incredible way to keep your priorities in check.
Can’t wait to see your house!
Completely understand. I find myself in the same boat sometimes. Although blogging is fun, there are people out there paying for your time and they are teensy bit more important :) Absolutely dying to see what this home shoot was all about!!!! I know its something fabulous!
Found you through the Glitter Guide. You have a gorgeous home and beautiful family! I have a similar story. Also a mom and design creative. I’ve been running a full time design business for almost two years, but have built it on the side since ’04-’05. It has not been without it’s ups and downs. The trick has been to strike a balance between how much I’m putting in (which is a lot of blood, sweat and tears, minus the blood and add in more tears) and how much I’m getting out. I absolutely love the part of making Clients happy and delivering great results, but I’m starting to acknowledge that maybe I’m giving away too much. My outlook has changed tremendously because of my 3 year old. I’m taking better care of myself and making way more time for family. So this year, I switched gears and started accepting consulting gigs, as well as, being open to other opportunities! Anyhow, I sympathize and glad to have stumbled upon your site. Love your work and will continue to read your blog.
My dear Erika, I totally understand, I have felt this way many times! I am glad you took your priorities first this week and I can imagine that sweetie girl on dance classes! ballet I imagine? how adorable she is!… I hope to see you back on Monday! enjoy your family and job!