blog shmog

I should be editing....but I don't want to. (pretend you didn't read that Kathy)
SO, I've been thinking a lot about the "blogging world". Mostly because of a post on my friend Mechelle's blog. I used to blog hop a lot, looking at other people blogs and looking at what seemed to be a window into their world- strangers worlds. When ever I go on walks at night I always try to peer into peoples windows if their blinds are up to see how they decorate their houses. It feels a little like that to see others blogs who I don't know. But then I found myself wasting endless amounts of time. Precious time really. So I have since tried not to do that.
I have really loved blogging. I feel like it's given me a journal where I actually get validated. Somewhere where I can say honestly how I feel about something and next thing I know, I'm hearing via comments that someone else has felt that way too.
We've been going through a hard time job wise, it's so stressful, for my husband more than me. I try not to think about it, which is pretty easy because he is so amazing about not bring work home with him. Yesterday, I started to really think about it...and really getting sad, and immediately I thought about this post from almost a year ago. I started remembering all of the things people were going through and how miniscule this is compared to most. At that moment I felt buoyed up, thanks to you who shared your trials- some very private- with me on that post. Thank you, thank you for that.
So the moral of the story is, more than just a journal that I will eventually make into a book, this has been a way to connect with those around me, and get to know you better. It has saved my children's lives many times because I've thought, this will be such a funny post", lightening my reaction to a very messy situation. I'm also very grateful for that (so are my little babes). I used to feel guilty about the time I spent blogging, but I've since changed how much time I spend on it. Making it so much better on my conscience! Motherhood alone holds enough guilt for me, I don't need to add to it. :)
The moral of this post is: how has blogging affected you? Has it helped you in some way? Or do you feel it's just a way for people to brag about their lives -not that that's always bad :)  I want my children to read this one day and realize how much I completely ADORE them.  Plus, it's always great to write down our blessings!  Right?  Amen
Loves xoxoxo