If you were a fly on the wall at my house, you'd be sure to hear your share of fussing, complaining and whining. Maybe even a slammed door or two.

But enough about me.

In the pressure cooker that's parenting, I have exploded more than once. And it's harder to clean up than spaghetti night with a toddler.

So after years spent indulging in fruitless self-flogging, I finally let go of my obsession with getting it all 'just right.' I confess...I'm not a perfect parent.

Whew. That felt good.

Now, when my son saunters in with his 42nd tardy of the school year, I let it go. When I hear myself hollering "Whatever!" at my teenage daughter, I move on.

Having it all together is overrated anyway.

And I've determined not to waste God's grace. I'll never get it just right. You won't, either. So read on, sister. If you see a little of yourself in me, I hope it helps to know that you're not alone. Nope. If you're a mom, face it. You're never, ever alone.
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Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Tweet Me Tuesday!

Want to increase your Twitter presence?

Need some ideas and encouragement for using Twitter more effectively?

One of my blogging goals this year is to use Twitter more effectively to connect and build community with my current readers, as well as make new connections.

But I need some support and motivation to get more Twitter-savvy.

That's how "Tweet Me Tuesday" was born.

I asked Kristen from Hands, House, Heart Full to join me in this adventure, so she and I will be co-hosting this Blog Hop each week. If you haven't "met" Kristen yet, she's awesome and inspiring!

Each "Tweet Me Tuesday," Kristen and I plan to post a Twitter Tip or resource on our blogs. Here's where you come in:

• Tweet this post!

• Follow me and Kristen on Twitter! (if you’re not already)

• Link up a post you’d like Tweeted using MckLinky below. It can either be your most recent post or an older, favorite post you'd like to share with a new audience.

• Visit the links below and try to Tweet at least five posts (linked below).

• Follow as many of these bloggers as you’d like on Twitter. (Follow their blogs, too, if you want!)
• When you Tweet a blogger’s post, leave a comment telling them you tweeted it as part of Tweet Me Tuesday.

My Twitter Tip for Today from http://www.twittertips.com/: Post 1-2 out of 10 messages about you and the rest to provide value to your followers. This is one I'm really trying to work on ... I get busy, forget to Twitter much, but then Twitter my posts. Looks a little narcissistic, doesn't it? Most people don't want to follow an egomaniac! ;0) Having a ratio (1:10) to follow will help me. Hopefully, it helps you, too!
So, are you ready to Tweet?!
Please leave me or Kristen a comment and tell us what you think of this idea. If we get a good response, we'll plan on making it a weekly event!

Tweet Me Tuesday



MckLinky Blog Hop



Melinda
Posted by Melinda at 6:00 AM


3 comments:

  1. Neat Idea, Melinda. I tweeted you!

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  2. I have never tweeted, and don't even know how! Call me a dinosaur, heheh...

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  3. You won a book on my blog last week. I tried to email you.

    Please email me your address so I can mail it to you.

    ksfamilymail(at)yahoo(dot)com

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