Motherhood and Social Media

I checked out one of my favorite blogs 5 minutes for mom and they had a guest post from one of my other favorite blogs Parenting Illustrated...with crappy pictures about the social media outlet twitter.com.  

 Check it out: 

 

Why Being a Mom Makes Me Suck at Twitter

www.5minutesformom.com

It's so true.  I find myself "addicted" to several social media outlets (although twitter is not one of them - I don't get it). But I am addicted to pinterest and facebook.  Recently, I've been spending more time on my favorite sites and realized that while Conner was watching his "before bed-time show" I was sitting next to him on the couch checking out pinterest or facebook  Silliness I tell ya!  I love cuddling with my awesome 2-year old and he's way cooler than any old website.  My 4 month old, Kellen doesn't seem to mind if I nurse him and check out my social media sites, but it's probably good to start putting the kibosh on that, too.  So... I've made a vow that I WILL NOT use my ipod or the computer unless I am paying the bills or some other not-so-lovely activity when the kids are awake (or in the case of Conner - happily playing by himself - which he's started to do more of). 

And now I've started a blog?  Crazy runningslpmom lady!  No, really...it's ok.  I don't think blogging will become an addiction...maybe. It's funny how something seemingly innocent can suck hours out of your life - really. 

Here's my pledge...

"I, runningslpmom, will not blog, facebook, or pinterest when my kids are awake and ready to play. " 

So there you have it. 

My kids are far more important!  

 Any sites YOU have a hard time peeling yourself away from? (and yes, for all you SLP friends out there, I DID end a sentence in a preposition...but I knowingly did it.  So there.) 

Beginnings

I like to run, help kids communicate, and I LOVE being a mom.  This is a blog about me, my family, and the activities I (or we) do.  I may write about training for a 5k, information about speech-language therapy, or funny things my kids do or say.  It's a little bit of everything I find important in my life. 

This is the beginning...not sure where it'll go but I hope you enjoy the ride as I ramble on...and on...and on.