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, December 14, 2010

Tweet Me Tuesday: Taking a Twitter Holiday


We all know it. Twitter is incredibly addictive. You can sit down for "five minutes" and emerge blurry-eyed (but giddy) five hours later.

And, if you're like me, the extra tasks and busyness of the holiday season have begun to pile up, leaving me with very little time to spare these days.

For that reason, I've decided to take a "Twitter holiday" both from Twitter and Tweet Me Tuesday until after Christmas. (I'll still be blogging.) I try to do that periodically anyway and NOW seems like the perfect time to give tweeting a rest and focus on my to-do list so I can enjoy my family and the true meaning of the Christmas season.

I encourage you to take a break at some point over the holiday season as well and come back refreshed and ready for some great conversation in 2011!
Melinda
Posted by Melinda at 9:48 AM


3 comments:

  1. I was just coming to see what was happening girlie. ;-) I love this idea-and hopefully we can all come back refreshed and ready to go in 2011

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  2. Hope you have a lovely holiday break! I haven't been looking at the Twitter much of late, maybe I'll go ahead and blame the holiday busyness.

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  3. I think that's a great idea. Praying that your break will give you a fresh and vibrant perspective and sense of calling for what you'll share in 2011. I've learned so much from you this year about Twitter - thanks for everything you've put into it!

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