yeah. sorry for getting that song stuck in your head. kind of a jackass move. HA! especially if you are like me and hear this song all #*%$ day long. 🙂
so anyway…
the point is i’m here.
but not as much as i used to be and i wanted to acknowledge that and apologize too. 🙂
i just can’t seem to fit it in right now. it’s funny. when the girls were all itty bitty everyone said (and some seemed to find joy in saying it) oh! just wait until they are older. it just gets harder.
and i always thought they were full of crap. but you know what? it does. in some ways. well i take that back. it doesn’t get harder but it gets even crazier.
always going, coming, dropping off, picking up, coordinating. and since j isn’t here, i obviously don’t have hands to help. and i love it. i love the craziness and the whirlwind. i do.
but i’m tired.
and at the end of the day i don’t want to type a blog post. i want to sleeeeep.
i have so many things i want to type and say. and they are all in my head. or my draft folder. because i get two sentences in or so and have to stop. every time.
so there it is. i’m still instagramming a ton. i think that’s the way i’m documenting for now. it’s quick. and easy. and it doesn’t take an hour to upload photos the way my italian internet does when i’m blogging!
i’m surprising sadie with a trip to venice today, just the 2 of us. harper is on a girl scout trip and i don’t think i’ve ever done anything with just sadie. so i will definitely be blogging this weekend. or soon, at least.
but i’m totally still here.
and thanks for hanging around…i promise things will even out soon. maybe this summer? maybe not. but i won’t ever stop blogging- this place is my heart!
xoxo
I know exactly what you mean about struggling to find time and whizzing round all the time dropping people off and co-ordinating different activities and being exhausted at the end of the day. How wonderful to be able to take Sadie to Venice though, it will be so special for her. I know how hard it is to have one to one time with the children when you have three or four. She’ll make memories she’ll treasure for a lifetime. And I shall look forward to seeing some photos. Venice is somewhere I would so love to visit one day, honestly I really long to go there. I am so enjoying your pictures of Italy – it’s the next best thing to being there! I hope you both have a really lovely time Stephanie. CJ xx
Seriously, Steph, you are so amazing! My hero! I don’t know that I could deal with one kid, leave alone 4! I love how your family comes first to you. I hope you and Sadie have SO much fun in Venice! I don’t always comment on your pics, but I do follow you on IG & am loving your pictures. You are an amazing woman. Don’t forget that. 🙂
Love, Sierra
You never need to apologize! This is your blog, and hopefully you find love and support here. I love hearing about what’s going on, but feel free to share at your own pace. 🙂 Have a great trip – sounds so fun!
It gets busier and crazier each year! My three girls are 11 (will be in 6th), 14 (will be in 10th) and 16 (will be in 12th) and all I do from 4:00-9:00 every night is run them to all their many dance classes, soccer practices/games, track practices/meets! And the expense, oh my! I am a sahm, so I am the one to run them all over and it gets crazy! My poor husband says he will never retire (yet he never says no when they want to add on another $$ dance class!). So I totally understand! I love your blog and always look forward to your new posts. Don’t worry if you can’t do it often. Some of my favorites are down to blogging once an month and they don’t have as many kids or live in a foreign country. You have a great excuse to take it easy! Can’t wait to hear about your trip with Sadie! keep up the fabulous work!
You do what you can…..and YOU do it beautifully. You’re enjoying time with your girls and thats the most important thing ever…..have fun on this trip with Sadie girl:)
A lot of people who do not blog do not realize how long it takes. So don’t apologize!
Is your nanny still with you?
JoAnn
No. Sob! She left in april and we miss her terribly.
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SO exciting your trip with Sadie, what a precious time it will be!!! Have fun!!!
It does get crazier when they get older so hang on tight and enjoy the ride! So happy that you and Sadie get some one on one time, it’s so important and something I struggle with but when you can make it happen its fabulous for everyone! Have a wonderful time in Venice.
1. I miss you when you don’t blog.
2. You’re forgiven.
3. Enjoy your family!! No need to apologize for having your priorities in order (or having your hands full!).
Have a GREAT trip with Sadie! We would love to hear about WHEN YOU GET THE CHANCE. No pressure, just love for you all.
Cannot wait to see photos of my soul-sista Sadie in Venice! xoxo
Have a great time! We’ll be here when you get back. 🙂 I follow your Instragram feed and so enjoy it!
Dear Stephanie,
I think you are a totally awesome Mom and I always wonder how you manage it ALL!! My hats off to you kiddo!! Do what’s best for you and just remember those of us who follow you truly understand and just know whatever snippits you can manage is fine by us. How wonderful, you and Sadie on a special trip. Every little girl needs some one on one time with her Mama. Great gift of time you are giving to her. Love it! Post when you can, love seeing Italy through your eyes!!
Hugs!!
Cindy Stanley
Since I follow you on Instagram I don’t realize when you don’t blog as much but I do love your blog posts. So glad you’re able to find someone to watch the twins and get away with just Sadie. I know the two of you will have such a blast (and I’m loving the pictures so far).
Do what you need to to get you through the crazy times and don’t worry while it gets crazier it does settle into a crazy routine.
I love your blog posts, but it’s your blog. I will read when you have time! YEAH!! Enjoy it all!!
Hug those sweet crazy girlies tight, Mama! Have an AHMAZING time in Venice with Sadie — I pretty much can’t wait to see those pictures. ha, ha
You are wonderful, Steph. Love what you do and don’t feel bad for not being able to do everything. I think you do superbly well – if I were you I’d be in this big messy, awful heap on the floor. You enjoy those beautiful girls of yours and have fun. Hugs.
I’m so happy to be back. That stupid Feedburner stopped delivering the blogs I subscribe through them which is the majority of blogs. I received nothing for many weeks & they suddenly re-appeared. I can now follow you again to my heart’s content. You ARE amazing; just believe what your friend, Sierra, says. Have a fabulous trip to Venice with little, big Sadie.
PS Isn’t Italy the best place on earth?!
I feel you-running around just seems to take over life sometimes, doesn’t it? I just looked and my last blog post was May 15th. Oops. Sleep definitely is more important than blogging! 🙂
I also just want to reiterate what everyone else is saying-YOU ARE AMAZING. You are doing a great job. You are a great mom. Don’t let yourself believe anything less, and no need to apologize for anything. 🙂
Have fun with Sadie-looking forward to seeing pictures of your adventure-seems so unreal to say you are taking an adventure with your daughter to VENICE-how cool is that??? 🙂
I also just wanted to say, I am not sure why, but I feel like I should pray for you today. So I am. I hope you are having a good day.
You are amazing Girl! I couldn’t imagine playing single mum to one child, and you have 4!!! It must be hard, but knowing that you have an amazing man who sacrifices so much for so many must make it a bit easier. I don’t know how you do it.
I love reading your blog (even though I don’t comment much), but you need to do what’s best for you and your family. Your loyal readers will be here waiting! And I love seeing Italy through your eyes on Instagram.
Enjoy the time with your kids and that amazing country you are in! Wishing I was Sadie right now 🙂
Don’t worry about not blogging, have fun with Sadie!