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To Let Go More & To Live In the Moment

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Each week on Tuesday my very good bloggy friend, Lanaya from Raising Reagan will hold a weekly link up that deals with something in your lives that you are working on to Let Go … it can be big or small. There will be a link list in which you can link up your blog post and this is the very first week.

Letting Go!!!

Letting Go!!!

I knew I had to join, because first and foremost, I love Lanaya and well I would do anything just about anything for her, because she always has my back, too.

But also, because there is truly something I have been trying to “Let Go” and do the past few weekends. And for most who read my blog, you know I am seriously trying to walk away from the computer and social media a bit, as well and just enjoy the moment with my husband and my kids on weekends.

I find during the week between this blog and J9 Designs (my design company) that I am plugged in pretty much all day, which I must admit has many advantages, but also has a few disadvantages, mainly that by the end of the week I am so ready to just shut down physically and mentally. But because I am a bit of a perfectionist and also hate letting anyone down if they need me or my help or even just want to read or comment on my blog that I have been still online at times when I know I shouldn’t be.

However for my sanity, I did indeed have all good intentions to start to take weekends off as the weather got nicer and when I have been able to has been a help in some regards. But still have my iPhone and if requests come in have found myself a few Saturday nights now working, because quite simply I am still a work in progress I suppose.

But now, as I mentioned yesterday, Kevin has started his vacation, which are on Mondays (he is taking Mondays through the summer to have prolonged weekends with us).

In this end, I have made myself and Kevin, as well as my girls, a promise that I will Let Go more on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays now for the next few weeks. Because my family is truly why I started my blog and even my design company to help out with bills and just be able to have some extra money, too.

So, if you don’t see as much of me for these three days of the week in the weeks to come, please don’t get upset with me or worry about me. I am just doing my part to “Let Go” more, be in the moment with my family and be physically, as well as mentally present for them, too.

I promise I will return for Tuesdays through Fridays and will also be just a message away if it is an emergency.

Thanks and here is to “Letting Go”!!

It Is For These Faces That I Am Letting Go a Bit!!

It Is For These Faces That I Am Letting Go a Bit!!

 

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About Janine

Janine is a published author of the books, The Mother of All Meltdowns and Only Trollops Shave Above the Knee. She has been featured on The Huffington Post, Mamapedia, Today Parenting Team and SheKnows. She also runs her own graphic design company at J9 Designs.

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    • Janine Huldie says

      Karen I know it really is crazy how much I am either on the computer, iPad or iPhone many days. It was still hard for me yesterday to completely unplug, especially on a Monday, but I managed to do that for more hen a few hours in the afternoon and evening. Must admit it felt amazing!!

  2. heathero626 says

    I relate to this post so much! I have had to make a conscious effort to walk away from the computer in the evenings and concentrate on spending time with my girls and with David. We've had a lot of fun together, and I noticed the craziest thing… my inbox and blog and comments and to-do list were right where I left them when I came back. 😉 Nothing disappeared, no terrible consequences from my taking the evenings off. Nothing but fun family time… and if we don't make time for that, what the heck are we going to write about anyway? 🙂

    Enjoy your family time, Janine. You deserve it!
    My recent post Insane Goals – June 2013 Update

    • Janine Huldie says

      Oh you are so right Heather. When I returned to my computer later yesterday after taking the afternoon and evening off, nothing was gone or even disappeared. So, I do need to make this conscious effort for my family, as well as myself. It really felt so good to take part of a Monday and not worry about anything. And thanks Heather for letting me know it isn't just me though!!

  5. Billybuc says

    I made the decision a couple months ago to walk way from Facebook. I was spending far too much time on it and it was not helping my career at all. My real friends understand as they have done it too. You are making the right decision.

    • Janine Huldie says

      Bill, I am so with you on this and have been on Facebook myself much less and trying to take those glorious moments now and enjoy them for all they are worth. Thank you my friend!! 🙂

  6. @kwektsuilin says

    Very hard to let go as parents, even as you grow older. At my age, my mom is at it! Thanks for sharing.
    My recent post Aunt Em’s take on dealing with workplace bullying

  7. findingninee says

    Janine,
    I think it's wonderful that you're letting go a little bit. Truly – you deserve more time with your family and they deserve you more relaxed for a few weeks this summer. I know it's so hard (I was up until 3am last night and had to get my son up at 6:45 this morning so I know how hard it is to occasionally walk away) but it's so important! Good luck!
    My recent post The 80′s. It’s never enough.

    • Janine Huldie says

      Ouch on the 3am bedtime last night and have truly been there myself. But you are right and am in total agreement with you on this. Thanks for sharing and nice to know it isn't just me!!

  9. realhousewife says

    That's a really great plan Janine. It's so hard to balance it all out and keep everything going smooth when you have a young family. I swear to you it gets so much easier!! Pretty soon the kids won't need so much constant supervision and before you know it…they'll both be in school. Then they get their own friends, and before you know it they don't even want to play with you anymore!! Lmao

    You deserve a break so don't fret about missing time on those 3 days….all your good buddies will still be inside the computer box waiting for ya:) lol

    • Janine Huldie says

      Thanks Kelly and was just hopeful others would understand that I am not ignoring anyone, but just taking a break to give more time to give to Kevin and the kids, while he is off. And you are right I am sure it will get a bit easier as the kids get older, but actually deep down don't want them to grow up too quick if possible, because I already feel like the last few years flew by me!!

  10. Lanaya says

    I love this idea of commitment to your family {and to me!} LOL. I am always glad to know that if I need to bury a body you are my girl. Haha.
    I too have to get better about unplugging when Brian is home, his schedule is so not in sync with mine and Reagan's and it makes it very hard. So here's to both of us unplugging a little more each day 🙂

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    Raising-Reagan.com

    My recent post Late To Bed – Letting Go

    • Janine Huldie says

      Cheers to unplugging more and seriously you know I love you, too. So, when I started to think about this series and my recent life this post literally came spilling out of me. Thank you for giving me a place to share my innermost feelings right now. For that I can't say enough how much appreciate you!!! 🙂 xoxo!!

  13. NuggetOnABudget says

    I'm so happy for you that you're learning to scale it back a bit when it comes to blogging and working. It's hard to give up that time, I know! I would be the same…wanting to get things done for people when they ask and also keep up the posts for my own blog as I know people stop by on a daily basis. You're doing a great job with your new routine and I know it's worth it spending time with Kevin and your girls on those long weekends.
    My recent post a long island holiday recap.

    • Janine Huldie says

      I am so trying Kera, but as I said with Dara I am truly a work in progress, but it is truly so worth getting to spend extra time with Kevin and the girls. And that is really what it is all about for me. I don't want to miss a moment of it and then regret that down the road. 🙂 xoxo!!

      • NuggetOnABudget says

        Well you're doing great 🙂 And aren't we all a work in progress? xoxo

      • Janine Huldie says

        Oh seriously thanks and just put such a huge smile on my face. And I think we all are and glad to be in such good company with this one!! xoxo 🙂

  16. The Shitastrophy says

    I will do my best to not make you reconnect 😉 I have begun scheduling things and using my calendar and I have actually found that it has allowed me the ability to let go a little and know that I am still on track. Of course, my hubs travels a lot so it is easy to get stuff done at night once the kids are in bed. Enjoy your 3 day weekends!
    My recent post What the Hell Was I Thinking? part II

    • Janine Huldie says

      Oh Alyson, I love you and you know I am here if you need me. I am so trying to just find a bit better balance, but I do so love working for you and others with J9 Designs. So, please don't forget me either 🙂

  17. Lisa @ Golden Spoons says

    I need to unplug more often. When I am forced to, I am able to let it go and I know that the world won't fall apart if I miss a blog hop or two (like the last 2 FTSF's), but I don't schedule it – I don't unplug intentionally. I should do it that way more often!
    My recent post Tuesday Ten – The Mountains

    • Janine Huldie says

      Lisa, I am truly trying and don't feel too guilty at FTSF, because I started the ball on not having the linkup last Friday, because I knew there as no way I was keeping up with the long, extended holiday weekend. But I am truly trying to utilize my time a bit better now and even began to write myself schedules, because I truly felt like I was drowning a bit without that structure (ironic, because I usually am so much better at flying by the seat of my pants). But, like I said earlier I am still very much a work in progress, so we will see how this all plays out for me!!

  19. jellibeanjournals says

    I think you're definitely not alone in wanting a little less screen time running your life. I sometimes feel like I spend too much time on my blog, especially since it's not something I love, love LOVE doing and it doesn't really make any income. Here's hoping you find a few ways to step back and then share how you've done it with the rest of us 🙂

    My recent post Toddler Milestones // MBM

  21. gigigirl says

    Stick to your commitment to spend more time on weekends with the family. You are a perfectionist and spend a lot of time doing your job online … and you do it well. Enjoy some time over the summer to relax and have some fun! Love, Aunt Gloria

    • Janine Huldie says

      I am trying and think I am succeeding just slightly now. But you do know me all too well and the perfectionist in me tried to fight it sometimes!! Love you, too xoxo 🙂

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