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While at BlogHer I had a great time. I did not stay at the night life parties, as that is not really my thing. So I also had a lot of time to reflect on the classes I had attended while in my hotel room alone at night. It was rather strange for me to be in total silence left alone with my thoughts, something that does not happen very often being a mother of 4 kids.
As I spent that day surrounded by successful powerful women I could not help but feel a little lost. Sure I aspire to reach some of the same goals they have but I also saw what many of them did to get there. I saw women around me frantically jotting down notes as to follow in their footsteps.
There are only so many hours in a day, and I personally struggle everyday with how many to allot to each area in my life. My goal is to always give most my time to my family as to let them know they truly are the most important in my life. Some days I meet this goal but more often than not, I let the constant pull of life get in my way. Sure I want to have a successful blog, a clean home, be perfect in my duties at church, a great meal planner, give back to those in need…. the list goes on and on. BUT all of these take part of me…. and at the end of the day I often have nothing left to give to my adorable family.
In the silence of the that hotel room I was reminded how blessed I am to be surrounded everyday with the chatter of my little ones. Everyday I wake up to 4 little ones that think I am the best mom on earth, sure they are crying that they are hungry and make a huge mess for me to clean up….. but I will only have them for a moment.
I am sure everyone that attended BlogHer came home with their own goals….. and I was surprised to see that mine was to enjoy motherhood more. For me personally nothing brings me more joy than keeping my family together and spending time with them. Sure most days are hard. But no other success in life is more important to me than my family. Someday in the future when I look back on the path I have taken in life I hope to be at the top, wrapped in the arms of my family.
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Thanks Sarah,for all you do.The Lord will bless you for being such a wonderful mother.
Thank everyone
Wow – i selected comment to say that that was beautiful what you wrote about your family. I think most of us feel the same whether we are working moms or stay at home moms, we all strive to put our family first. After reading some of the comments about what “me” wrote I had to read what was going on – I’m sure you have already ignored their comment, I love that your site is more personal, if someone is unhappy with your site they should find another one. Your site, unlike many others, teaches that COUPONING isn’t THE MOST IMPORTANT thing, and while other sites may focus soley on getting the best deals, you also focus on teaching everyone to have Coupon Etiquette and that life won’t end if you don’t get the best deal, because there is another one around the corner. Please don’t change a thing, I love your blog, and any mispelled words, late deals, etc., etc. that may ever come along, they only make your site more real.
You are amazimg!! Keep it Up!!
Sarah-I respect your comments on your family. I feel exactly the same way…it is a daily struggle to juggle home life and all that it entails with work. I admire how you truly it make it work out. Keep it up!!
seriously me~If this blog is not meeting your needs go find one that will! Don’t attack someone who is doing you a favor by doing match ups. Or quit being lazy and do it yourself, since you obviously think you all that. Sara~One of the reasons i love your blog is because you are family oriented. Thank you for all you do.
I think you missed the point “me”. She didn’t say she was tired of her blog, she said that she didn’t want to be one of those work obsessed bloggers that spent every waking minute trying to get ahead. Her aspirations are far more noble. And her posts really are not “usually a couple of days later than other blogs”. What blog are you reading? I read your comment about voting for Matt and thought WTC! Seriously “selfish”. Not even going to dignify that with a response. Sara I think that it was a wonderful post that “most” women can relate to. Don’t mind what some people say. (“Me sounds like a competing blogger who is very mean spirited.)
Your sweet kids kids will be young for only so long before they’re off on their own flights – I applaud you for focusing on the things that really matter, regardless of what others around you (and the occasional dumb commenter like “me”) says. Keep your eyes on giving your kids deep roots and strong wings.
This post is why I come back to your blog. Keep going, my friend.
Forget what ‘me’ had to say. You do what you need to do & that’s that. You don’t have post every second of the day. Spend time with your family & post when you want to honey.
Please don’t listen to what ME had to say. That was rude, uncalled for, and obnoxious. I am livid right now. LIVID. You take all the time you want & spend it with your family. If you don’t feel like updating something, you know what, some people can figure things out on their on. You do what feels right to you and ONLY you!!
Dearest Me–I do not think she is being selfish. One cannot run faster than he or she has strength and family is truly the most important.
Dear Sarah,
You are a truly blessed person who has blessed so many others.I think it is wonderful that you came away from the conference more devoted to motherhood. I wish Icould have enjoyed the conference more. I went home early to my 6 and I felt odd for not being more connected with the blog people and enjoying the conference more.
I Love the kids and the days are long yet the years are short. Mine are older and younger but I am blessed everyday! I have two very little and four that are all middle school and high school and even college. Devoting yourself to your family first is an amazing calling in life. Congratulations the years are way to short hubby is 65 and I don’t know where the years have gone. So bless you for taking the time with all of us. Now it is time to devote to your children. Blessings to you all. I hope Matt wins and ignore the negative people in life. Your an amazing family. PS: I put you on my blog too.
ATM, It does sound and has been sounding like you are no longer enjoying your blog. I have noticed that the deals are not as upto date and you are no longer on top of the latest rewards. Not to mention your post are usually days later than other blogs. Maybe its time you consider no longer doing your blog… It sad that you have time to ask us to vote for Matt but obviously you dont have time to post the latest match ups… How selfish..
Fabulous Post!!
I know you feel so blessed to have your family but I am so sure they feel so blessed to have you!! You are such an inspiration!!
You took away something more special than some people may have. It’s great that everyone walked away with more knowledge about their goals or themselves.
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