It has been almost three weeks since I deactivated my Facebook account. I have two weeks left. My thoughts still come out in the form of status lines sometimes. I still wonder what the chatter is over there. I have almost fallen twice, during very stressful times of day. My friends Laura and Ami talked me down via IM each time. (Thanks, guys!)
I miss certain things about Facebook--being able to let people know about playgroup, quickly scheduling playdates and catching up. I am realizing who I really miss and who will probably be cut from my list when I get back.
Not having Facebook has made me much more productive around the house--I have time to clean and bake and be present with the kids. I read more now. Panic sets in when something happens and I need a break. (Like right now, when I just discovered Matthew found my brand new lipstick in my room and destroyed it. I need to deal with it instead of running to the computer to hide--which I am doing right now, with my blog.)
This is so hard to do.
2 comments:
You can do it! I'll start blogging more to keep you company! and we always have OS. :D
Running to hide with/in my computer is what I find I do, too. Not even from crises, just from things I SHOULD be doing, like engaging my girls in something that will actually stimulate their brains and create lasting memories. Or housework! Or having a friend over. Seems you and I suffer from the same sickness.
I have not actually done that well with my Lent "resolution," especially on weekends and now on Spring Break when the girls are home AND awake all day!
I need to repent of my selfishness and my laziness, and CONTINUALLY rely on God's strength to make me a more intentional wife, mother, and friend. Surrendering bad habits is hard, but the lasting rewards so outweigh this temporary struggle!
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