It's that time of year again!

I adore this time of year - the crisp, chilly air, the multicolored leaves overhead, the crunchy leaves underfoot, the bright sunshine that seems so much happier than the obnoxious summer sunshine of just a few months ago, long sleeves, layers, scarves, coats.  And, of course, the wind up to Thanksgiving and Christmas, my very favorite time of year.

However, it's also... National Blog Posting Month!

I've done NaBloPoMo before, both in November (its official month) and other months.  This is the first time I'm a bit nervous about it, though.  I've been having a hard time finding the same amount of time to blog as I used to.

This is because:

1 - I have a nearly 6 month old.

2 - I cannot find the power cord to my laptop so I'm working from my netbook at home.

3 - My job has ramped up and I have very little free time at work.

4 - I just moved and am still in the process of unpacking.

Adding to the fun this week in particular, said nearly 6 month old has his first cold and, being the generous little peanut he is, decided to share his germies with Mommy... so I am now sick.  I actually called out sick from work today for the first time in ELEVEN YEARS.  When I say, "I don't get sick" I mean it.  I very, very rarely get significantly sick.  And, really, I probably could have powered through work today but I have the days to use and would like to take Nate to the pediatrician today, so that's what we'll be doing.  (The hubby might also be sick, but I don't know for sure because he's still sleeping.  He had the overnight shift with the peanut, who doesn't want to sleep between 3-5am lately.)

But November promises to be a great month with lots of interesting updates.  I WILL finish unpacking.  We WILL have people over at some point.  The hubby is turning 31 and we'll be celebrating our second wedding anniversary.  Nate will turn 6 months old - and I'll turn 6 months as a mother, something I've been thinking about a lot.  I'll be getting back in the kitchen (my new kitchen!), trying more Pioneer Woman recipes and looking forward to making a slew of Christmas cookies.

It's going to be a great month.  I'm hoping I can keep up!  And I hope you 1 - stick around and 2 - give NaBloPoMo a shot, yourself!  (Let me know if you are!)

Comments

[Kyra]

Cool! I'm signing up now and am going to give it a shot. This may be impossible though! I'm in a similar position as you, minus the full-time job, plus the freelance job. Good luck to both of us!

[Brittany at Mommy Words]

You know I am with you! So sorry you are sick. That stinks...particularly with a little one! I can't believe he is getting so big! Hope you feel better soon!

[Erin]

I am giving it a go too. Probably won't do EVERY day but I hope to be close.