tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4149136651520192500.post1764995497255183596..comments2023-08-21T02:21:33.983-07:00Comments on Russet Street Reno: Admitting defeatSara @ Russet Street Renohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18120089301670852587noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4149136651520192500.post-13463623776347510002012-10-11T17:33:59.767-07:002012-10-11T17:33:59.767-07:00Dude, I can relate! I don't even have a baby, ...Dude, I can relate! I don't even have a baby, but I have been experiencing a similar blog identity crisis the past few months. Our blog started as a way to document house renovation projects. But now I just don't want to work on the house any more. I still want to keep blogging, but sometimes I feel guilty that it doesn't have to do with the blog's original purpose. But that's ok, right? As you said, people change, and it makes sense that blogs change too. I still like reading yours and welcome whatever you feel like sharing, for what it's worth. :)<br />kristi.w.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08194689985633487991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4149136651520192500.post-68255815517430022052012-09-24T05:36:55.675-07:002012-09-24T05:36:55.675-07:00I'm a little late in the game here but thought...I'm a little late in the game here but thought I'd throw in my 2 cents worth of support. You're funny and creative, which is the main reason I've always come here. So whether you're talking about house projects or "mommy blog" things, I'm here to stay. I can also relate because since moving to Australia into an apartment, I haven't had much "house stuff" to post about either, and I haven't wanted to bore everyone with my travel-y stuff. But you know what? I totally should bore everyone with it, because it's awesome! I hope your time back at work is going okay. Love from the southern hemisphere!Amanda- Hip House Girlhttp://www.hiphousegirl.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4149136651520192500.post-52711967101647796942012-09-21T20:41:47.511-07:002012-09-21T20:41:47.511-07:00I love you for bravely posting this, sexypants.
...I love you for bravely posting this, sexypants. <br /><br />I will never forget the day I left Q w/ Mr. FC (she was 3 mo) & ran to Lowe's for some "me" time. I remembered how we used to go there as a hobby & how happy it used to make me. On this particular occasion, Mr. FC calls me 5 min after I get there to tell me Q had thrown up all the boobie milk I fed her & was screaming her head off b/c she was probs starving again. And she hadn't napped all day. I sat in the parking lot & just cried. My nipples hurt, I hadn't slept, & I just wanted to look at spraypaint.<br /><br />I have been there & there are still days like that but believe me when I say that it does get so.much.better. I didn't believe it when people told me....I'd just smile & nod (after I punched them in the face). But I can honestly say I now feel less like Q's maid & more like her mama.<br /><br />I love you, my friend. You are doing a mighty-fine job even if it you don't see it. WE can all see it. That Ashford of yours melts my heart, chins & all. xoxoFreckles Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15378234055571892527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4149136651520192500.post-19118633394216510082012-09-16T09:00:21.795-07:002012-09-16T09:00:21.795-07:00Oh, girl! I wish we lived closer. We could remini...Oh, girl! I wish we lived closer. We could reminisce about our DIYing and decorating heydays while trying to entertain our high maintenance kiddos. I'm hoping inspiration will come back to me, too. For now though, I just hope Theron wakes up happy and stays happy throughout most of the day. Today is not one of those days. Here's hoping my tomorrow {and yours, too!} is better. Joihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00456568792204310515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4149136651520192500.post-8855976366079065472012-09-13T13:00:07.672-07:002012-09-13T13:00:07.672-07:00Just do what you want! If anything, just take time...Just do what you want! If anything, just take time off until something inspires you. Google Reader was invented for a reason!<br /><br />If you're looking for content- I would love to see a series of your recommendations for readers. You have a lot of experience updating rooms; why not offer suggestions for what to prioritize, what to diy, and where to allocate budget for reader room redos? Kasey at Thrifty Little Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11112656345319920659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4149136651520192500.post-77595772799361678992012-09-08T21:37:25.279-07:002012-09-08T21:37:25.279-07:00Sara! You just had a huge life transition--it take...Sara! You just had a huge life transition--it takes a while to adjust. I know how you feel; my blog has gone from a six-day-a-week posting to crickets chirping over the last six months as I have been very grumpy. It will come back eventually. <br /><br />I come back to read about your life, not just your house, and your baby is a part of your life. So write about whatever you please, whenever you please :-) You've got a number of us who love to read whatever it is you write. <br /><br />Hang in there, it gets easier, and there will come a time again when you have more time and interest for DIY again. Till then write about whatever you want. Lisa @ Lisa Moveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10296941353317254985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4149136651520192500.post-79517348045314663922012-09-07T14:57:11.829-07:002012-09-07T14:57:11.829-07:00Im sorry I didnt' reply sooner - just read thi...Im sorry I didnt' reply sooner - just read this now. I will read whatever you write - baby, house, work whatever. <br /><br />But if you start posting recipes, I'm out :-)<br /><br />I'm in the same boat lady - things will change and always remember that this is YOUR blog. You give it its identity, not the other way around.<br /><br />xoxoLifeBegins@Thirtyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16031156921598156745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4149136651520192500.post-41294866407955128392012-09-07T13:06:51.128-07:002012-09-07T13:06:51.128-07:00your love of diy house stuff will be back...its no...your love of diy house stuff will be back...its not really gone. I remember three months after having our baby I wanted to change some things around on top of a dresser. I remember thinking I'm back! Sixty-Fifth Avenuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10741086163384325244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4149136651520192500.post-68058858032204977092012-09-06T12:21:17.317-07:002012-09-06T12:21:17.317-07:00Sara, I love your blog (and reading about your bea...Sara, I love your blog (and reading about your beautiful home) and I feel your pain because I'm pumping milk for my 6 week-old son as I type this. Becoming a parent has completely changed my life. I have a food blog (ha ha, yes, I love to cook) and I'm having trouble posting once every two weeks. It's a lot of work to photograph everything, write it up, find 30 minutes to format a great post... I feel your pain.<br /><br />Everyone tells me it gets easier. I love reading your mommy stories, so feel free to share. I'm debating whether I should write a few mommy posts on my blog because that seems to be all that's happening these days.Keeleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17793135866902854363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4149136651520192500.post-49534056215658343412012-09-05T20:27:45.257-07:002012-09-05T20:27:45.257-07:00I am SO with you!! It's such a hard transitio...I am SO with you!! It's such a hard transition. I can't imagine wishing you had spent more time on your blog/house and less time with your baby, though, so you're making the right call. And we'll still be here!Liz @ It's Great To Be Homehttp://www.itsgreattobehome.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4149136651520192500.post-1167662178017727082012-09-05T19:50:43.399-07:002012-09-05T19:50:43.399-07:00Girl... My baby is almost 12 weeks old and I could...Girl... My baby is almost 12 weeks old and I couldn't run a blog if I tried. (I kee p starting and stoping ... I'm so lazy!). I like your blog so much and understand that it will evolve. You will remain bookmarked :). Hugs!!! Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18381930577821800382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4149136651520192500.post-87745182624223887012012-09-05T19:34:07.756-07:002012-09-05T19:34:07.756-07:00Not defeat at all! It's your blog. Write about...Not defeat at all! It's your blog. Write about what you want. People read bc they like your personality and your writing. It doesn't matter what it's about. And as far as the frequency, I don't get to read my blogs every day. It's more like every two weeks. When I log in and see a blog that has 75 posts since I last read, usually I read none of them bc it seems like too much work. But the ones that only have a few posts, I read. Your readers are just as busy as you are. Never apologize for not writing more. Do what you can and be proud of it. And enjoy your baby. You'll have a child for life but a baby for only one year. Cherish it!Mrs. Jones' Soapboxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13378470217386541910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4149136651520192500.post-31516933703059563442012-09-05T19:08:44.449-07:002012-09-05T19:08:44.449-07:00Good for you! I'm in the same boat - I have a ...Good for you! I'm in the same boat - I have a 2 month old, and have found it hard to continue with my blog. Apart from maybe 2 posts, the rest since I had my son (and we're talking maybe another 3 or 4) are basically photos of my son. That's my only priority now. And I figure, it's my blog, and who doesn't like a cute baby? If they don't, they don't have to read :) I will be reading yours, especially since we're in the same life stage!Justine @ you're so marthahttp://youresomartha.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4149136651520192500.post-53302307199735989232012-09-05T14:00:21.737-07:002012-09-05T14:00:21.737-07:00Yes - please, please, please blog more about the l...Yes - please, please, please blog more about the little one! I'm pregnant with our first, and I feel like I can't read enough on the subject. I'm completely clueless, and I don't know anything about anything. Any info that you share is super helpful :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4149136651520192500.post-14259758819818654782012-09-05T13:48:33.037-07:002012-09-05T13:48:33.037-07:00Don't feel defeated!! This is YOUR blog - blo...Don't feel defeated!! This is YOUR blog - blog about your life! And those that want to follow will and those that don't will move on. Nuttin' wrong with either of those options. <br /><br />We evolve and so must our blog - or you'd be doing it for the wrong reasons! Your life is blessed - share it!! No matter what the content!! ;-)<br /><br />Head up sweet lady!!Katy @ Eat Drink & Decoratehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15818115033955594576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4149136651520192500.post-90061831691601453332012-09-05T09:52:37.145-07:002012-09-05T09:52:37.145-07:00Sara- I have been following your blog for 3 years ...Sara- I have been following your blog for 3 years now since my husband and I bought our house 3 years ago... I had my daughter -(our first) in December and I really believed I would never get back to working on the house for a really long time. Now our daughter is 9 months and we finally finished a kitchen renovation just last week! Things get so much easier in these next few months and your life with your son will only become more fun! Congrats to you on this new chapter in your life- the best is yet to comeLydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03640448237158294112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4149136651520192500.post-19029964680359672692012-09-05T07:55:57.591-07:002012-09-05T07:55:57.591-07:00Your desire will come back...I promise. you're...Your desire will come back...I promise. you're just in a different phase with different priorities right now. Baby takes up all your energy and brains space. And that's okay. I'll come over and read anything you post, anytime you post. So take a deep breath, cut yourself some slack, and enjoy this time. It's fleeting...I swear!Cassie {Hi Sugarplum}https://www.blogger.com/profile/09407708187775806177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4149136651520192500.post-85228635117609608292012-09-05T07:28:22.802-07:002012-09-05T07:28:22.802-07:00Looks like I'm not alone in saying I'll st...Looks like I'm not alone in saying I'll still be checking in. I love your DIY posts, and I love your mommy posts. That's life! You're personality shines through no matter what and that's what keeps people coming back for more. Love your honesty :) Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00063356725548319843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4149136651520192500.post-86801345359518255622012-09-04T21:43:38.705-07:002012-09-04T21:43:38.705-07:00I read your blog because of your personality. I ha...I read your blog because of your personality. I have a 9 month old and now that you have Ash I check your blog even more often......please don't stop! <br /><br />Yaminoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4149136651520192500.post-35014418010274461282012-09-04T19:25:30.873-07:002012-09-04T19:25:30.873-07:00Girl, that's not defeat. That's life. And ...Girl, that's not defeat. That's life. And I'd be thrilled if you'd post all about being a mommy. Although I'm quite biased. I have had a few comments of people who hate that my blog is turning into a<br />'mommy blog.'. But it's my blog and I don't really care. It's for me. It's about my life. And right now my life is wonderful and fun and mostly about Henry. Also - he's close to teething??? That's insane. I know nothing about babes and I have one sleeping right here. ;)Kim @ NewlyWoodwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14306871325108889905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4149136651520192500.post-89031965495233142042012-09-04T18:52:07.721-07:002012-09-04T18:52:07.721-07:00I want to read more about your "baby MUST HAV...I want to read more about your "baby MUST HAVES"!! I'm sure you have some great products you use! And especially those for breastfeeding :) :) Love your blog!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4149136651520192500.post-89836426048586210552012-09-04T16:19:30.576-07:002012-09-04T16:19:30.576-07:00The DIY bug will come back soon enough, I promise....The DIY bug will come back soon enough, I promise... meanwhile, just keep on posting, we'll keep on reading :) and love the facebook status, LOL, maybe you could just put up your fb statuses... I wanna be your FB friend ;-)Elisa @ What the Vitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08313694301301037005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4149136651520192500.post-11460926894925651352012-09-04T14:48:49.132-07:002012-09-04T14:48:49.132-07:00You're just working on a different sort of DIY...You're just working on a different sort of DIY project now!<br /><br />I'm not doing any remodeling, very little decorating and definitely no babies - but I still enjoy reading about them. As others have said - it is the personality of the writer that keeps us coming back.<br /><br />So work on that most important job - being a mommy - and share what you want, when you want. We all love & enjoy YOU - whatever you're doing.Cherylnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4149136651520192500.post-64255217088463232962012-09-04T11:11:39.800-07:002012-09-04T11:11:39.800-07:00Obviously I relate to your blog much more now, sin...Obviously I relate to your blog much more now, since our kiddos are days apart - so I will definitely still be reading, no matter what you post about! Plus I love seeing adorable baby pictures!!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17428732119310251364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4149136651520192500.post-84811398360535129152012-09-04T10:31:56.001-07:002012-09-04T10:31:56.001-07:00It's your blog, do what you want ;)It's your blog, do what you want ;)Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06682247361413446387noreply@blogger.com