Comments on: Not on my sons’ time!

By: Maya Fitz

Maya Fitz — Sat, 26 Oct 2013 15:14:53 +0000

In reply to Cheryl.

Cheryl!!! Thank you so much for your comment. I truly wish we did have more time to speak! Misery loves company or at least, it’s nice to know I’m not alone! If you do figure things out, please let me know. Ever since Blissdom, I’ve challenged myself to put away the phone while I’m with the kiddos. I’d say I’ve been successful overall, but there’s definitely some moments where I’m on it during “their” time. No one said it would be easy, but I’m trying….

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Sat, 26 Oct 2013 04:24:41 +0000

I love this post Maya and I wish we had more time to chat at the conference. I think we said a quick hello and that was it 🙁

I too was on this mission to learn the secrets of how to make money while staying at home with the kids, becoming a better writer, etc.

I got teary eyed when my kids came running to me when they picked me up from the hotel. My 5 year old made a sign and everything “Welcome Home Mommy!” like she was picking me up at the airport and at that moment I knew that I had gotten lost too with this blogging thing.

It’s a constant struggle – balancing blogging and motherhood and I have no answers or tips for you. I’m flying by the seat of my pants most days 😉

But after a few weeks of reflection, I know what I want to do, where I want to go and it’s the same as you – family first, blog a very very close second. HA!

By: Maya Fitz

Maya Fitz — Wed, 16 Oct 2013 00:20:08 +0000

In reply to Colleen aka Queen. Such great advice... glad to know I'm not alone. Off to read your post :) Thanks for the comment!

By: Maya Fitz

Maya Fitz — Wed, 16 Oct 2013 00:19:10 +0000

In reply to Susannah. You couldn't have said it any better. Totally not what I expected, but I guess, BETTER :) Thanks for your comment!

By: Susannah

Susannah — Tue, 15 Oct 2013 19:27:40 +0000

Great post. Glad you came away from the conference with such an important self discovery. Maybe not what you had thought you’d learn but an even more important answer.

By: Maya Fitz

Maya Fitz — Tue, 15 Oct 2013 17:13:42 +0000

Thanks for your message Sarah. I can’t wait to check out your blog! You’re right, there is no schedule, especially when children are involved. My time = after the kids are in bed, which is why I’m usually up until midnight. Oh well, c’est la vie. It’s the best option I have right now, so it’ll have to do. Thanks for your words of encouragement. And please always remember YOU’RE NOT ALONE! If you struggle with something, I’m sure that hundred more mom’s feel it too. xoxo

By: Maya Fitz

Maya Fitz — Tue, 15 Oct 2013 17:06:12 +0000

In reply to mariceljimenez.

I think working from home with kids is probably the hardest thing ever, so I give you kudos for that. It’s definitely easy for the lines between work and play to become murky in your situation. But sounds like you’re doing an awesome job with your situation. Thanks for reminding me that I do need some time for myself too… that’s why I’m on right now. One kiddo is napping and the other is playing 🙂

By: Maya Fitz

Maya Fitz — Tue, 15 Oct 2013 17:03:35 +0000

In reply to ffmama.

Thanks Lisa! You’re right, I do have to look out for me too… it’s such a fine balance. If you figure it out, please let me know 🙂

By: Colleen aka Queen

Colleen aka Queen — Tue, 15 Oct 2013 17:02:07 +0000

I just wrote a similar post about “juggling” today! I think we just have to find the right balance. Learn to roll with things. Not take ourselves so seriously. Do what we love. Time is a fickle thing…especially when you’re a mom.
Great post.

By: Sarah @ Living As We

Sarah @ Living As We — Tue, 15 Oct 2013 16:07:58 +0000

This was a great post! 🙂 I have recently started blogging (around the end of May) and this struggle between being involved in the moment with your children, and blogging is something I’ve been dealing with too!

I thought it was just something I was dealing with as a new blogger, finding a schedule that worked for us (my daughter and I). Truth be told, there is never a schedule. There probably won’t ever be a schedule, because things can change in a heartbeat.

I find myself only blogging during naps and after bedtime, and I check in on social media/emails on my phone, occasionally while she plays on her own. If she decides she wants to play on her own, that’s when I’ll squeeze in some time on the computer. So my work schedule is different every day and I just have to roll with it.

Wishing you the best in finding what works for all of you! 🙂