Life Lately

Life lately has been all but fun.  Sickness has been spread all around my house since January 30th.  It is exhausting.

No one ever told me how hard it was to take care of a baby while being sick and taking care of a sick husband on top of that.
Yes, every Mama gets sick and they all take care of their children, but am I the only one that feels guilty for "neglecting" their child?

Okay, okay, he wasn't neglected.  I just feel as that quality time hasn't been had and that we are just letting him have more independent play time while we all just lay around and try to get better.

My February goals that I set for myself have hardly been thought about.  I have cooked once this whole month.  Once.  Thank goodness for cereal and sandwiches.

This post is scattered from here to there, but that's what Thursdays are for.  Laying out my thoughts and rambles. 

Hope you all have had a better week than we have.  Happy Friday Eve!

Behind RSG

Did you ever want to know a little more about what goes on behind Raising Southern Grace?  Keep reading to find out.

 

-How did you decide on the title of your blog?- 

I have had two different names prior to Raising Southern Grace.  I decided to change right after I had my son and I knew I wanted a name that would be the “it” name from here on out.  I am from the south, hence the Southern portion of the name and I am raising our son, Griffin.  Graces comes from a background of always being taught to remember who you are and to always be kind.  I always want to teach my son and future children to have grace in the different situations life sends.

-What do you love the most about blogging?- 

There are a ton of things that I enjoy and love about blogging.  My number one is being able to look back at posts about my son or our home and remember what was going on.  This has quickly become a hobby of mine and I love the idea of it being a scrapbook for our family.  The second is the relationship with the other bloggers.  Most of which are in a different state and we would not of connected otherwise.

-Where does your blog inspiration come from?-

I get my inspiration for posts through daily happenings.  My sweet boy is always giving me something to write about and I am officially “that mom” who talks about her kid all.the.time.  No apologizes here.

-In your opinion, what is the best blog post you’ve written so far?- 

By far my favorite post is my 2014 Year in Review.  I am a sentimental type and I love being able to go back and see (all in one post) what was going on.  

-How do you find the time to keep up with all the aspects related to blogging (posting, reading, commenting, responding, etc)?-

Is this job ever done?  I usually write at night after Griffin goes to sleep.  This is usually my “Me” time and it allows me to wind down.  As far as commenting, I do my very best to comment back.  I read most of my blogs while getting ready in the morning.  One hand is on the hairdryer and the other hand is scrolling through Blogger and reading what I missed the day before.  

-Does your family know about your blog and does this affect what you blog about?- 

Yes my family knows about the blog.  It is not something that we have conversations about but I know my family reads.  Who wouldn’t read about a cutie named Griff, anyway?  When I write I honestly don’t think about who is going to read this.  I don’t censor myself because I write for me.  There are some things I keep private but other stuff is open game.

-If you didn't blog, what would you be doing with that time?- 

I usually get all my house work duties finished in one day, so if that is done I would probably be watching trash  reality TV.  Real World and any Housewives show is my TV addiction at the moment.

-Have you been in a blogging rut and how did you pull yourself out of it?- 

Yep! This usually results in me not blogging.  I still keep in touch and read other blogs but there are times when it doesn’t feel right to write.  Not now though! I love posting at least three times a week.

-Show some blog love: name another blog that you adore.- 

OOOOO, you need to check out this post!

-What's your favorite social media outlet for sharing your blog posts?-

I always posts on Instagram (sydedwards22) and Facebook (Sydney Edwards).  It depends on the post but some of them will go on Pinterest.  

Hope your Thursday is wonderful!

Thoughts for Thursday: Currently

{Currently}

Making: Planning out blog posts for the upcoming week.

Cooking: Crock Pot Roast, Potatoes, and carrots.  Yum!

 

Drinking: Water, water, and more....H2O

Reading: Some of my favorite Blogs.  I didn't get to read yesterday so I am spending my morning catching up.

Wanting: To move in our home like yesterday.  There is nothing like getting down to the wire and I am getting antsy to get in there.

Looking: Friday! I live for Frid-yay's!!

 

Playing: Not much of a gamer, this one.

Wasting: My morning watching Reality TV.  Real World Skeleton's anyone?

Sewing: See Playing. :-)

Wishing: I was in Philly right now with my family.  I really miss the snuggles of my sweet Nephew and Niece.  

Enjoying: This awesome weather we've been having in Upstate SC. 

 

Waiting: Waiting to go see Wicked on Broadway! So excited for this.

Liking: The feeling of a clean house.  Makes me feel so empowered. 

Wondering: Why everyone is up in arms over the Championship game. 

Loving: The idea that we had a three day weekend last weekend.

Hoping: Hoping that we could have a three day weekend at least once a month.  Don't think that's too much to ask.

 Needing: Sleep.  I have been going nonstop thing about all that needs to get one with our house that it is keeping me up at night.  Sleep would be wonderful.

Smelling: Zilch! Thanks stuffy nose.

Wearing: Black sweater dress that I've had for years and some tall black boots.  Thanks to so fall-ish weather today.

Following:  Some new favorite shops on Instagram.  "Little Dovie" has became a favorite.

Noticing: That I am "that mom" who talks way too much about her kid.  Haters Gonna Hate. ;-)

Knowing: That all our lists for this week for the house are being completed.

Thinking: It is time to start buying products for Griffin's 1st Birthday.  Good grief.
 

Feeling: See Needing ;-)

Opening: Emails since I didn't get around to checking them yesterday. 

Giggling: All.The.Time.  I guess it comes with the territory of raising a kid.  His witching hours are my favorite.