Baby Steps

No...Harrison isn't walking yet.

I'm talking about a different kind of "baby steps."

Baby steps toward being more present in my own life.

See, I am taking a Facebook (and Pinterest) fast.

Why, you ask?

Well, I didn't used to get on it much, 

but with a newbie, sometimes it feels like my only outlet.

I've noticed that it has been sucking a lot more of my time lately.

I don't want to be one of those moms you see at the playground checking social media on her phone, 

instead of pushing her kid on the swing.

I need to be more present.

And so...enter the fast.

Maybe some day I'll go back (when I have better self control),

but right now it is a big fat time waster, so I am quitting cold turkey.

It has only been a couple days, but I am feeling the withdrawls.

Like a smoker, I need a "fix" from time to time.

It will get easier.

Most of all, I am excited what I can do with all my extra time!

I will be able to keep my house semi-clean (i do have 3 boys after all),
 play with the kids without interruption, craft, try new recipes, practice photography, blog more,
and spend more time in the real world.

I need to refocus my mind, heart, and soul.

I need to be present in my own life,

so that is what I am going to do.

 and a little snippet from one of my all time favorties!  Enjoy!