My current goal is to blog through our future second child’s first birthday, which would be sometime in 2010, and then publish my last post on my 32nd birthday that year (since this blog begins on my 27th birthday, which would make exactly 5 years). I think that will be enough for me. We’ll see…
I wrote that a year and a half ago. Last Saturday, I turned 32.
This blog now contains the 5 best years of my life, from finding out I was pregnant with my first child on my 27th birthday through what will be my second child’s 1st birthday on November 3. It’s been quite a journey! And I honestly believe these years–and my life–were even more special because of all the incredible Internet Friends I’ve met along the way.
But the timing really fell into place naturally. I no longer catch myself writing blog posts in my head as funny or crazy things are happening. I no longer have the time to write on my own blog most days, let alone read all the blogs I want to read. This might be “enough” for me, at least for now.
I’m afraid that if I’m not blogging, friendships will fade. I hope not. But maybe that’s only natural, after all. And I’ll definitely miss THAT part.
So where does that leave my blog? I’m not sure. I’m leaving the door open for now–there are some potential things on the horizon that I might want to share (a Certain Big Decision is now leaning towards MAYBE POSSIBLY YES…!), but many of us are connected elsewhere (Facebook, Flickr, etc) and I hope we can still follow each other there. I’m grateful for all of you and I’ll still be laughing with you, crying with you, and cheering you on through all of YOUR adventures. 
In most ways I still feel like I’m 27, but I’m 32 now. I have 2 sweet little boys and a wonderful husband, and I hope the next 5 years are just as beautiful as 2005-2010, whether I’m blogging about them or not.
My wish is the same for all of you!
xo
Melissa, 33, Ohio. Wife, mother, RN, 
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Booh! I love reading your blog!=) I love reading about your boys since I’m a soon to be Mom of two boys. They are adorable, and your posts are inspiring. I wish all the best to you and the family!
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By Sharon on 11.01.10 7:22 pm | Permalink
I absolutely love your blog posts but TOTALLY understand where you are coming from. I’m having the exact same issues except that I’ve barely made it through blogging about my ONE child.. so I am thinking mine might bite the dust when this one comes along. I’ll always follow you on Twitter and Facebook and am sooo glad I got to meet you (so to speak)
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By Candace on 11.01.10 11:11 pm | Permalink
aw, well I will miss you if you stop blogging, but I think as long as you hang around on Twitter & Facebook, it’s easy to keep the friendships going
Happy birthday!!!
Jen´s last [type] ..in which I pat myself on the back just a little bit
By Jen on 11.03.10 5:48 am | Permalink
Well, you see how good I am at keeping up with blogs, I just read this four days later!
I will miss your eloquent and beautiful writing. I am so grateful that we’ve become friends, even though we have never met!
You are such a bright star. I will catch ya on Twitter and FB!
Priscilla´s last [type] ..More on Tangled
By Priscilla on 11.05.10 10:39 am | Permalink
I packed my blog up about a month ago. I just wasn’t getting to it. I do have a private blog for bebbeh girl, and the plan is to publish it after her first birthday (using one of those blog to book programs) and then pack it up too. I’d rather spend time with her, than writing about her. But I hope the discoveries she makes about me and herself on her blog will be special to her, one day… I am sure we’ll stay in touch thru Flickr and Facebook, but I will miss your ever thoughtful blog posts if you do pack it in!
By sohobutterfly on 11.06.10 12:41 am | Permalink
I have so many times thought about throwing in the towel, but I’m just not ready yet.
We’re friends on Facebook so I know I won’t lose touch with you. I totally understand where you’re coming from!
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By Mel on 11.07.10 11:49 am | Permalink
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