There are a ton on blogs by moms out there! I don't know if you have noticed but there are hundreds, thousands....they are everywhere and apparently taking over.
I started reading them about a year ago and just finally got up the nerve to start publishing my own. I am still in awe of how many moms find the time to write each day...or even every couple of days.
Then this morning I was reading this blog and the question was asked, "what do you sacrifice and what are you unwilling to give up?" Suddenly, a light bulb went off in my mind.
Why are there so many blogging mothers out there? Well, through blogging they get to connect with the real world. A world that they are slowly taking over. Computer time is becoming more and more important over other small personal desires...even a daily shower.
Ask a blogging mother if they would rather take 4 showers a week and continue their computer time or give up the computer time for a daily shower....my bet is the thought of giving up that computer time is enough to drive them crazy.
During this special time a mom is allowed to connect to millions of other moms or even just other adults if she wishes. She is allowed to put her thoughts, fear, concerns, and advice out there and other people actually listen. They take notice, they respond.
This limited contact with the outside world leaves the mother with a sense of accomplishment. She produced something today besides diaper changes, or well fed children, or even a clean house (which let's be honest...the house is never always clean). This small amount of contact helps make the long journey a little easier.
With wonderful bloggers like her and her out there and cool places like this and this the mothering world doesn't seem so small...plus it helps drive the point that you aren't alone.
So, accolades to mom bloggers and their willingness to create even just a little time to share their minds with the rest of us.
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