I’m sure this will come as a huge shock to all of you out there, but this little blog of mine is sort of, well, not the most important thing in my life at the moment. I have tried, OH MY GOD I HAVE TRIED, to keep up with it, to post daily, to post every couple of days, to post just ONCE A FUCKING WEEK FOR THE LOVE OF CHRIST, but I just can’t. For some reason, no, for a lot of reasons, it’s just not there anymore.
I’m not quitting blogging. I’ll just say that now and get it out of the way.
BUT!
I stress out about this space and how I should be filling it with all my words. I write little posts in my head and then I think of all the reasons that I shouldn’t post them here. Things have changed between then and now and I don’t know why they changed or even what it was that changed, but lately I’ve been feeling like my life is, well, private. Strange, coming from the girl who blogged somewhat regularly about her vagina, I know.
For some strange reason my kids are getting older. Weird, right? Anyway, I feel guilt that I rarely ever post about Eeyore. Is he going to one day look back at this and wonder where he was? Why didn’t I ever talk about him? Did I even love him? (And, yes, I will let my kids read this one day when they are much older and no I don’t think it will scar them or ruin their lives or make them think I hated them, but thanks for worrying about them for me, you judgmental concerned asshole citizen of the internet.) Yet, I don’t want to write about him on the internet anymore because he’s nine years old now. There’s too much that I could say at this age that will embarrass him or bother him or just make him uncomfortable. He’s not young enough to make fun of anymore, dammit.
Cindy-Lu is fair game still, considering she’s only four, and fully deserving of being made fun of now and again. (Just today she proudly showed me a gold coin with the “Statue of Livery” on it. See? She’s an easy target.) Still, it seems wrong to write of her so often and Eeyore so little.
Here’s the part you won’t even believe, though. It’s Cleatus. He’s not even pissing me off anymore. I KNOW. We’ve been married for nearly ten years now and it’s like I’ve actually started to like him or something. It’s ridiculous, and yet, I can’t ask him to start pissing me off for blog fodder, because I’m enjoying him too much lately.
I’ve told him that the only solution is for us to have another baby, because can you imagine all the material I’d have to blog about? The sleepless nights, the poopy diapers, the being vomited on all the effing time! It’d be great. Cleatus is still an asshole in that respect though, and he said that under no circumstances will he have his vasectomy reversed so that I can blog more often.
Are any of you still reading this? If so, you are some seriously dedicated Wiping Up Snot fans and I love you.
I just needed to let you all know that I may not be here very often, but I DO still think of you all quite a bit. I am most definitely still reading blogs, but I need to be a better commenter. I am writing a couple times a week at Buns In My Oven. I’m not quitting. I’ll continue to pay the hosting fees for this site. I can’t imagine actually quitting, but I just may not write here that often.
So, there it is. I had to get that out there, so that I could stop feeling so guilty about not posting. Maybe losing the pressure I’ve put on myself to blog more often will help clear things up for me and I’ll feel more comfortable in the space again.
Bunny says:
Don’t feel bad. I feel your pain. Forcing things hampers your mojo, I know. I lost my job in April, and, well, it sorta sucked a lot of joy out of my world and curtailed my ability to, you know, do and buy things. After a summer of forced happiness, I recently took a blogging sabbatical and it was the best thing I did. I am taking another next week. I do tell my readers when I am taking time off though, so they won’t think I have quit. Maybe you need to refocus your blog’s focus from mommy to something else. You are a funny, funny lady and I would hate to see you stop. Besides, I want to go to Blogher’10 and I was thinking of asking you to room with me.
October 2nd, 2009 at 5:11 pm
thatgirlblogs says:
oh my god my kids are teenagers and I cap on them all the time. get meaner
kidding. go have a drink and forget about it. we love you and we’ll check in when you do.
damn cleatus. getting all normal on us.
October 2nd, 2009 at 5:32 pm
lisa says:
We lurve you karly. Never leave us.
Your official stalker/lurker,
Lisa
No seriously, don’t worry. You’ll come up with good stuff when it’s natural-or forced by vodka. Whatever.
October 2nd, 2009 at 6:21 pm
Aliceson says:
What the hell happened to Cleatus? Men just don’t stop being annoying. I really think you need to have him checked out.
Don’t worry I’m sure now that you wrote about how you have nothing to write about something really absurd will happen and you’ll just have to blog about it… I hope. Until then I’ll be drooling over whatever your cooking!
October 2nd, 2009 at 6:45 pm
Aliceson says:
OMG! I just used the wrong “your.” I meant you’re. God I feel dumb.
October 2nd, 2009 at 6:46 pm
Alison of a Gun says:
NOOOOOO!!!! You just can’t, Karly! I have been keeping up with you at Buns, and I love seeing what y’all eat, but I will miss hearing about your vag!
October 2nd, 2009 at 6:52 pm
anna see says:
don’t feel guilty. this is supposed to be fun. i get the part about how much to write about the kids. mine are 8 and 10, so i struggle with this too. write when you feel like it.
October 2nd, 2009 at 7:02 pm
Jill says:
Oh hon, I know how you feel. OH how I know how you feel. You do what you have to do. But don’t you forget about me. Don’t don’t don’t don’t.
October 2nd, 2009 at 7:59 pm
Michelle says:
Hey! Not too worry. I will be here waiting when you do come back. i made your sugar donut muffins last week and they rocked. Maybe I will tackle those no bake cookie things next. Yum!!
October 2nd, 2009 at 9:13 pm
Nan says:
Blunk Drogging. Iz the only ansher.
But it’s true, the older your kids get, the less you can say. They’re going to hate us ANYWAY in a few years, why make things even worse???
October 3rd, 2009 at 3:33 am
Secret Mom Thoughts says:
Totally understand. I’m checking out your Buns site. The dessert look awesome.
October 3rd, 2009 at 5:46 am
Charliee says:
Post when you can. Its woth the wait. In the meantime we will enjoy the Buns site.
October 3rd, 2009 at 6:38 am
Momish says:
I’ve been going through the same type of blog soul searching myself, so I completely understand! I think it is just something that happens every so often. And this time of year for some reason makes the mind search even harder.
October 3rd, 2009 at 8:09 am
Amanda says:
Well as you know I adore you however I totally get what you mean. I totally lost my mojo nearly 6mo ago and haven’t blogged since as I just felt..empty. I will check back on you to see if you have posted as you are funny and insightful into my life as well. Thanks for the good times and I will seeyou later
October 3rd, 2009 at 11:00 am
Texan Mama says:
Okay, I just cannot believe that there is a lack of annoying people in this world to mock. You just need to get out more. ha ha
If you do enjoy writing, but lack motivation or content, you can try Mamakat’s Writing Workshop every Thursday. She puts out the writing topics on Tuesdays then asks people to post on Thursdays. Some of my best posts have come from these.
http://mamakatslosinit.blogspot.com
October 3rd, 2009 at 12:22 pm
Stacey says:
Maybe you can just get a puppy or kitten or something. Then you can post a bunch of pictures and put bad grammar all over them and people will think you’re brilliant.
I’ve only been posting regularly because I’ve been home sick and have pretty much nothing to do. I expect that once I’m healthy, you people will never hear from me again.
October 3rd, 2009 at 3:36 pm
Aunt Becky says:
You should totally like start a blog war with someone. That would give you tons of fodder.
October 3rd, 2009 at 7:46 pm
Shannon says:
I’ll still be reading, even if you’re not posting that often. I agree with “Aunt Becky” who says you should start a blog war with someone. Want to fight with me?
I’m lacking in blog fodder that isn’t “OMG my hoooouse! Why are we reeeenovating???” Honestly, I think we all go through hills and valleys in terms of inspiration. It comes and goes sometimes. But yeah. I’m still here. Still reading. Glad you aren’t quitting!
October 3rd, 2009 at 9:45 pm
Crystal says:
Karly,
Well I will certainly miss your frequent posts. I’ve loved reading your blog and will be checking back periodically to see if you’ve added anything. You’re a talented writer and so damn funny that I often have to wipe the tears from my eyes to finish reading your posts. I appreciate the posts of the past (your bug phobia, your rationalization on needing an updated computer yearly, trick and techniques to acquire a new camera, your commentary on bird food on Arby’s market fresh sandwiches, Cindy Lu’s drawing of Cleatus, your public bathroom adventures with kiddos, making Cleatus fish with a pink pole and so many more) and I look forward to anything you choose to share in the future. I’m really glad to read that things are going well.
~Crystal
October 4th, 2009 at 7:43 am
Ashlie- Mommycosm says:
No worries. You’re in my reader and will be there 30 days from now, even if you don’t post once.
And Cleatus? He’s just going through one of those phases. He’ll piss you off again someday. Mark my words.
And we’ll all be here to nod and giggle when he does
October 4th, 2009 at 8:22 am
Cin says:
Don’t feel guilty. Just know that we, your readers, sit bleary-eyed in front of our computers, relentlessly hitting the refresh button, awaiting your posts.
October 4th, 2009 at 4:55 pm
Kristin says:
I totally agree with you. I’ve been posting rather infrequently, and I don’t miss it all that much. You’ll still be in my reader and I’ll keep looking for new stuff from you!
Kristin´s last blog ..Family
October 5th, 2009 at 9:07 am
kelli says:
I pretty much want to copy this and put it on my blog too. YES to all of it.
kelli´s last blog ..Beach House Breakfast Lasagna
October 5th, 2009 at 10:34 am
Shannon says:
Dude, I’m totally helping you out with a post – I gave you an award. Check it out at my place.
Shannon´s last blog ..I Give Good Blog – and other phrases you didn’t expect me to say.
October 5th, 2009 at 11:41 pm
Trenches of Mommyhood says:
I’m a fan so I’ll still be here!
Trenches of Mommyhood´s last blog ..Shoes Glorious Shoes
October 7th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
Audrey at Barking Mad says:
I will definitely be here when you surface again.
Audrey at Barking Mad´s last blog ..Quote of the Day – Women, Oh the Power We Possess!
October 7th, 2009 at 7:28 pm
jennifer, playgroups are no place for children says:
I get this completely. Except for the part about not being pissed off at your husband anymore.
October 8th, 2009 at 8:43 pm
jerseygirl89 says:
I know exactly what you mean. I even moved my blog to its own domain in hopes of inspiration. Not really working.
I’ll be happy to read you whenever you post.
October 10th, 2009 at 9:04 am
MamaBug says:
Bad, Sad day, *sniff*
JUst came home from Va-Ca and caught a cold and now this?!? WTF? I’m going back to bed….pretended I never read it. La-La-La-LAA-LAAAA!! I can’t hear you!!!!
please come back soon.
October 11th, 2009 at 10:39 am
ali says:
the nerve of him to not reverse the big v for blog fodder! heh.
ali´s last blog ..why I should never be left alone to my own devices; a play in two parts.
October 13th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
corrin says:
Once your kids are teenagers then you’ll have a buttload to blog about, right? God if my mom had a blog when I was in hs, I can only imagine…
corrin´s last blog ..Cirque du Soliel – Banana Shpeel
October 13th, 2009 at 5:33 pm
amy2boys says:
I totally get this! it’s cool – I for one will have you in my reader and read when and whatever you post about. (Just do a Cleatus pic a week and you’ll keep readers. heh.)
October 14th, 2009 at 9:28 am
Loural says:
I will miss you
I just found your blog and couldn’t put it down…I read all the way to the start (I’m so pathetic)…so for my emotional wellbeing please don’t go for too long 
October 15th, 2009 at 10:00 am
Bejewell says:
Damn those husbands, getting all likable on us. SO UNFAIR.
P.S. I am also a horrible blogger and a horrible commenter. I’ll go weeks without a post and then post three times in a week. It’s weird. We’ve all got our crosses to bear, I guess.
Bejewell´s last blog ..I Want To Know
October 17th, 2009 at 8:07 am
Amber says:
It’s okay. I also worry if I’m going to upset my kids from writing about them so much. But at the same time, I go back to the whole I created them so I’ll write about them if I want to thing.
Amber´s last blog ..I’ve Been Locked Out!
October 19th, 2009 at 10:08 pm
Leslie says:
Karly. Oh, Karly. I get what you’re saying. Totally. I AM THERE. But I’m making a comeback. And you will, too. Because we’re best blogging friends and YOU CAN’T QUIT ME!
Leslie´s last blog ..My Little Pooh Bear
October 25th, 2009 at 1:44 am
Cin says:
Ammonia will definitely turn it brown, but gas or kerosene will KILL. IT. DEAD. Put some kerosene in a spray bottle and give his manicured yard a squirt squirt every now and again. I’d love to see the frown on his pissy wrinkly face.
November 5th, 2009 at 9:31 pm
Cin says:
Damn….I commented on the wrong one.
November 5th, 2009 at 9:32 pm