Reflecting on my reasons for blogging is a delightful journey. Eloise, you write in your journal almost every day, and your insights amaze me—they’re much deeper than mine were at your age. I recently stumbled upon my old third-grade diary, filled with entries like, “Dear Dairy, today we had peas again for lunch,” or “Dear Dairy, Scott Wellington has a crush on me.” Yes, I misspelled ‘diary’ throughout the entire year, which makes me chuckle now. How could I ever share my true feelings when I was writing to a dairy?
While I don’t read Eloise’s journal, and she doesn’t browse my blog, she did pose a thought-provoking question the other day: why do I choose to blog instead of keeping a private journal like I did when I was younger? It made me realize just how personal our childhood journals were. They were securely locked away, with keys worn around our necks, hidden under pillows or in drawers—always tucked away from prying eyes.
Now, however, my thoughts are out in the open for the world to see. It’s a strange concept to grasp, but I don’t share all my innermost feelings on my blog. Those remain sheltered in my heart, secured with a private key known only to me. My blog is not a diary, nor a dairy—it’s simply a space for me to express myself.
Like many writers, there are times when I need to step back and take a break. My childhood diaries often show months of blank pages. I don’t want you to look back at my blog one day and wonder why I went silent occasionally; life was happening, but sometimes I was busy or struggling to find the right words.
So, dear children, here’s why I blog:
- I want to capture the moments of your childhood. I may not have the time to print photos or fill out baby books, but this blog serves as a digital scrapbook for you, along with countless pictures I’ve taken of you over the years.
- There are times when motherhood feels isolating, and writing helps me communicate—even if it’s just to myself—making me feel heard without a word being spoken.
- I cherish the connections I’ve built with incredible people online. Through our blogs and social media, we’ve formed our own little community, leading to friendships that can last a lifetime.
- I want you to see me as more than just your mom. I’m not the best storyteller in person, and I don’t want you to wake up one day in your 40s and wonder who I was. Just read my blog, and you’ll know me.
- I want to remember the little moments in life. If I don’t write them down, I fear they will slip away. It’s the everyday occurrences that matter—like when Esther played rock-paper-scissors with the cats. Those are the memories I want to preserve.
- Sometimes my jokes might not land with you, but maybe someone else will find them funny. It’s worth sharing them with a wider audience.
- I genuinely enjoy writing. It brings me joy and clarity, and I want to keep that passion alive for as long as I can. I hope to be writing right up until my last day.
Love you both,
Mom
P.S. Consider starting a blog of your own. Trust me on this one—you may not take all my advice, but I hope this one resonates with you.
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In summary, my blog is a platform for capturing memories, connecting with others, and expressing myself as I navigate the ups and downs of motherhood.