It’s almost two years to the day since my last blog post. TWO YEARS!
I am now 47. (Crap, that sounds old..) And yup – perimenopause looks like it’s just around the corner. Oh joy.
The twinions will soon be twin-agers. (Well, not for a couple of years but sooner than I’m ready for…). Can everything just slow the duck down?!
Despite the cyberspace void, shitload’s been going down IRL.
I’m back at work. Just part time but what is that exactly when you’re a mum? Just more balls to juggle, more chaos to handle. Upside to that? Less time to let the small stuff get to you.
School pick ups and drop offs are done in a flash. Ain’t got no time for playground politics.
Wish I could say there was a honeymoon phase when the job was still new and novel. That’s a farce, anyway. Sure you get to have some adult interaction and life seems to have another daily purpose outside motherhood.
But no one warned me about the super steep learning curve. The one that sent me into a deep dark place of self-doubt and “WTF was I thinking???”.
Many threats to quit came and went, then resurfaced again.
But it’s true what they say: “ If the wind’s not going in your direction, change the sails…”
And man, I had to do some serious yanking the chains.
Somehow, I got through it. Almost a year later, I’m still there. And now, dare I say, I’m even kinda loving my job.
It’s been two years since I’ve been here and I’m not even sure what lured me to come back.
One random afternoon, a little force of curiosity, wrapped in a tinge of nostalgia nudged me to log in the back end. All those familiar words and images all came flooding through the computer screen.
Photos of toddlers running along the shores of Bondi beach, me and my husband looking sleep deprived but at least 10 years younger…the big bright red lipstick smile of my beloved late cousin.
Stories of a frustrated, isolated SAHM, an tragic 80’s fan returning from (what ended up being one of his last) a Prince concert and all the milestones that come along with building a little family unit.
I caught the lump in my throat but the tears couldn’t help themselves.
There’s a bit of catching up to do, I guess. But that can happen in due course.
Let me just recover from the fact I’m actually back. That I allowed myself to hit “Publish”
Then I can start with now.
The present is as good of a place as any other.
And I promise I won’t wait another two years…
Fingers crossed, anyway.
So, whattcha been up to?
Di from Max The Unicorn says
What a blast from the past! I love that you are back and it’s great to read up on what you’ve been doing. I didn’t realise it had been two years though!
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mamagrace71 says
Hello Di!!! Yes, 2 years – almost to the day! Thanks for dropping by. Off to read what you’ve been up to! 🙂
Kylie Purtell says
Well hello there! I couldn’t believe my eyes a few minutes ago when I checked my email and saw a post from you!!! Hello!!!! I can’t believe it’s been 2 years, geez that went bloody fast! So nice to read your words and see your smiling face here on the blog again. I certainly hope it’s not another 2 years between posts xxx
mamagrace71 says
Hey you!!! It’s been too long!! Have been loving all your beautiful photos! And not sure if you know…but I’m working where you’ve been producing some awesome videos for us 🙂 x
Caitlin says
I know what you mean. My blog has been neglected the last few years. The stories about our family life. All the best with getting back into the routine of blogging!
mamagrace71 says
Thanks, Caitlin! I just felt my blog needed some love again. Let’s see how I go with the routine. Thanks for dropping by x
Pinky Poinker says
You don’t look 47. The blogging world has changed a lot in the last 2 years. I nearly died of shock when I saw your email notification of a post! Good to see you back!
mamagrace71 says
PINKY!!! Glad I can still shock you 🙂 Look forward to reconnecting with you x
Lydia C. Lee says
Welcome back!! And you look fab! And still younger than me…;)
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mamagrace71 says
Thank you! Age is just a number, isn’t it? Well, so they say, anyway…HA! Thanks for dropping by xx
Alicia says
Hello!! I love the memories, the photos and stories that I’ve accumulated at my blog. It’s always good to go back and have a look. My blogging is hanging on by a thread, life’s been busy. Keep swimming mumma x
mamagrace71 says
Hey Alicia!! Life just gets in the way, doesn’t it? But as you say, gotta just keep swimming 🙂 Hope you’re well, lovely x
Em Toxward says
NO WAY! I just sat down to write on my blog – after AGES and YOU arrived in my inbox – must be a sign x
mamagrace71 says
Must be a sign, Em!! Hope you’re well! Have missed you x
Kaz says
I let go of my blog. A few years ago. Love reading blogs and especially happy I saw your post and some familiar faces in the comments 🙂
Becci says
Lovely to see you back, time gets away from you quickly doesn’t it? I’ve pleaded exhaustion as my excuse for not getting back into it, so I can appreciate what it took for you to post. Looking forward to seeing you around! Xxx