Flying
blind can take you interesting places. It can also lead to complete disaster. In
preparation for the arrival of our second son, I tried to plan out my blog
schedule so I'd have enough ready to publish during the weeks after the birth.
Then life with a toddler happened, my plans fell apart and I wasn't prepared. And
somehow among the 20 hours or so I've been awake each day over the last couple
of weeks, very little has been at the computer. And I’m glad.
I
appreciate each person who reads this blog. Truly every single one of you. Even
more if you leave a comment or tell a friend. And I wanted to share the
experience with you in real time. No, not as I was watching Mrs. Dude get
sliced open, but close enough.
Two
weeks ago, when the baby was born, I was beyond excited and still am over the moon. I had so
many stories bouncing around my skull to share with you. But my family needed
me. Mrs. Dude, the Little Dude and the Littler Dude* came first, as they should. Between schlepping
back and forth to the hospital, preschool, doctor visits and more I haven’t had
time to write. And I felt like a part of me was missing.
The
blogging community, of which you are all a part, has been so kind to me for the
last 15 months, but I needed some Blog-ternity leave. I took two weeks, which
is longer than I took from my real job, but now I’m back. I’d say I’m reenergized, but let’s face it, I
have a 2 week old kid. I have basically no energy at all.
You
may be wondering if things will be the same as before, with me publishing new
posts 3 or 4 times per week? Stay tuned. Is there anything you want to see more
or less of on this blog? Be honest, I can take it.
I’m
still flying blind, but it is even sweeter with another passenger along for the
ride. As a wise man once said “I sure don’t know what I’m going for, but I’m
gonna go for it for sure.”
Your
Pal,
The
Dude
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| With my new pal |
*Still trying to decide on
a name for him. Do you like “Littler Dude”? What about “Mini Dude”? Any
other ideas?? Leave a comment below.
