Please . And THANK YOU for visiting!
For the first 3½ years of my illustrious blogging {coughcough} career, I posted daily. NaBloPoMo was nothing to me; if I remember correctly, I m i g h t have even suffered from an ever-so-slight superiority complex, what, with those poor souls having to work to publish every day.
Those were the writerly-proficient days, weren't they?
More recently I've found it problematic to post even three days a week. This is due in part to writing for other sites and projects, coupled with a part time job; it leaves me longing for and craving creativity and expression.
One day, lovies…one day. At least that's what I tell myself.
When Nester mentioned she was going to be hosting "31 Days" again (along with Emily Freeman, Jessica, Jen, Sandy, Melissa, Darcy & Emily), I was drawn to the challenge of writing daily. Nester explained the genesis of the 31 Days Challenge, and eventually invited others–and the entire frackin' internet!–to join her.
How could I say no?
So…for the month of October I plan to post daily about a subject I might not be an expert on, but one for which I can speak to from experience and from the heart.
I have three teenagers, two in high school, one now (gulp) in college (tears happy, tears sad), so I think that qualifies me. I remember being scared to death when these years were ahead of me…but I want you to know you don't have to fear them. In fact, the teenage years can be a wonderful season!
While I plan to post daily on a topic related to parenting teens and tweens, I'll also continue writing typical PENSIEVE fare for those of you who have no interest in this theme. I've drafted a series of topics, but if there's something you'd like to see me address, I'll do my best if you leave a note in comments or drop me an email at pensieve dot me at gmail dot com.
If you have friends with elementary aged children or older, I'd be honored if you'd let them know about the series. Also, if you haven't subscribed to PENSIEVE already, might you do so in a reader or by email?
I can't wait for this month to get underway! I'm sure this will be a learning process for all of us!
I for one am looking forward to this series! I am a couple of year behind you with an 11th grader, 9th grader, and a 7th grader. all insight is appreciated! 🙂
Kristen,
Thanks for encouraging me with this first comment (before I go to bed!). Are you by chance at North Shore in Chatty??
I am SO there! Rather more appropriately, I am so here!
Can’t wait to soak up all your mama wisdom. You are amazing, Robin!!
xoxoxo
I’m excited for your series too Robin. Sadly, two of my teens are no longer teens. But my 11 year old is nearly there….
So glad to find another mum who has no fear of the teen years. I have so enjoyed my teens so far (14, 16, 18). Look forward to reading your blog over the next 31 days.
Love the Mary Poppins picture! We took the same one when we were in NYC!
Awesome, Robin! I’m right there with you–three teens and less time than ever to write about it. Looking forward to reading your series!
I will be waiting with great anticipation each day for your words of wisdom! This new season of life is so much fun!
I just clicked over here from another blog, and am excited about reading your series! I have two teens…13 & 16 yrs.
i’m very excited about your series. i have a ways to go (but we all know how time flies…i have three boys aged 5, 7&8), but i want to surround myself now with parents who have been through or are going through the tween and teen years! so i’ll be back every day! 🙂
I so need this series. Not there, yet….but oh so very close!
I have a 22 yo bonus son, out the door married with a baby on the way, 14 yo son, a freshman in HS and then a 3rd grade daughter. Oh the joys of teenage years. Looking forward to some emphathy, laughter and hopefully some encouragement. Thanks for the topic..its my first 31 days…
Sherry B.
I have 3 kids ages 22 (married and father to my first grandchild),10 (a son who has Down syndrome), and 17 (a daughter who is a senior and will be heading off to college in less than a year-yikes!), so your 31 days series is very much of interest to me!
I’ll definitely be by to see what I can learn from a mom in the trenches. I’m just heading into the teen years with mine, but I’ve been mentoring teens for a long time. I’m sure your wisdom will be beneficial and influence my series, 31 Days of Mentoring Training.
Thanks,
Lisa
http://www.moretobe.com
Really looking forward to this! My kids are 8, 12, and 14 so it’s a topic that is on my heart and in my life right now.
Wow – i am thrilled to find your blog. I am new to this blog reading thing and have been having a hard time finding some that are more tha just home and fashion etc. Finally finding some with some actual real stuff – life matters stuff and biblical .
Also love that you are in chatt – i love this town!
i have already been thru the teen years with some success and many failures and i am getting ready to go thru it again with the five grandchildren we are raising ( one of my previously mentioned failures – not raising our daughter to be a Godly parent) anyway my five are aged 11 twins that are 9 an 8 and 6 year old
The 11 yr old is avery angry unhappy young man – so i look forward to your posts to help me in this journey
Sorry so long
Ellen in hixson