A Little Professional Help ;-)

Yes, I need it!

Well, my BLOG needs it, because I really wanted to create something amazing - for our family 'away', so they can keep up with our 'goings on'; for my daughter to read one day, should she choose to do so; for myself.. and, yes, the wild and crazy idea that anything I write might actually touch or inspire another Mama out there.

But, as you can see, I haven't been consistent. I started ok-ish last year... but that totally fell by the wayside. Life happened. Writer's block happened - which is funny when one considers that one isn't a writer ;-) Homeschool went great, mind you. But how many times can one actually blog about the same ol', same ol'?

We *did* get a couple of field trip opportunites. But isn't it a tricky situation, posting pictures of your kids... and, especially, other people's kids online? The prospect of asking permission from all those parents was daunting enough that I didn't want to bother with it. I know, I know.. some people would've just posted them. But I am one of those parents who doesn't want her child's pic plastered all over without permission, and so, I just couldn't bring myself to post images of others' children, either.

So, I've just struggled... with motivation, with inspiration, and even some frustration when it came to the blog.

But now, facing a new school year, I was again quickened to blog, (if only a little). I do *want* to blog. I just haven't been sure how to go about it. I felt like I definitely needed some professional help with it!

So, for my birthday this year, I asked for this: Mom Blogging for Dummies. And I got it.

I don't get a lot of uninterrupted time to read, but I am devouring this book in tiny bites. It is so full of helpful information, and even better, inspiration.. I am really enjoying it (as much as you can a 'tech-y' book) and am sooo glad I asked for (and got!) it.

I have no idea if anyone besides me will read this post, but if you are toying around with the idea of starting a blog for homeschool, or any sort of blogging... I can definitely recommend this book. You won't be sorry. If you are reading, and are an experienced Mom Blogger, and have advice to offer.. I'd be grateful for that, too :)