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Creative, practical and enjoyable everyday living for modern families.

Back In The Game

Back in the game blog-wise

Posted on June 1, 2016June 16, 2016 By Becky

Back In The Game

I’ve been feeling VERY aware that I’ve been absent from this blog for the past couple of weeks, and not entirely ‘present’ for the last month or so, which is very unlike me (my work blog backlog is looking a bit frightening right now!), but we’ve had so much going on. 

For me, it’s been house-related, or should I say, house moving-related, and various stress and head space that that’s been taking up. Lots of decisions to make that I can’t share right now, but hopefully it will all work out. Throw in a whole web redesign project for my day job working in digital marketing, and I haven’t been able to feel remotely creative or like writing anything much. I like to think I’m usually good at multi-tasking and very organised, but in actual fact I’m discovering that I find it hard to split my focus when I’m worrying and concentrating on such big things, which to be honest has been really frustrating and hard to admit to myself. 

I’ve also really missed catching up on all my favourite blogs and bloggers, something I love doing, and find that even after only a few weeks I feel really out of the loop, some proper FOMO going on! I’m booking in a night over the next few days to have a real online catch up, and try and get my blogging mojo back. I’ve also decided to definitely go to Britmums if I can get a ticket, as I always feel inspired after the sessions and it’s so nice to see old and new faces. 

I guess this post is to say that by next week and once half term has finished I’m hoping to be ‘back in the game’ so to speak. It hasn’t been all bad though- some days/evenings it’s been really nice just to hang out with Adam, the children, or friends, and not feel like I have to blog, or do stuff to do with blogging, even though I love it. A mini holiday if you will! I’ve been jotting down ideas for blog posts, and need to pick up my camera again. I think that blogging, or anything creative to be honest is like working a muscle- it needs exercising regularly otherwise it can get stiff! 

If you’re reading this, thanks for sticking with me, and I’ll be back very, very soon!

Becky Freeman
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Meet the award-nominated UK lifestyle blogger behind Spirited Puddle Jumper – a mum of three living in South East London! Becky shares the real ups and downs of family life, parenting tips, and lifestyle inspiration, proving that being a mum doesn’t mean you stop being fun or having other interests! Follow along for honest insights into UK family life and opinions on a whole range of topics, from travel and food, to beauty reviews, home and DIY, business and health and wellness.

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Comments (5)

  1. Carie @ Space for the Butterflies says:
    June 2, 2016 at 6:43 am

    Oh wow you have been busy! No wonder your brain feels full, I find I’m the same, when I get really busy at work there are just no words left for the blog! I’m looking forward to hearing all your ideas in the fullness of time!

    Reply
    1. Becky says:
      June 7, 2016 at 1:00 pm

      Thanks Carie, I’m feeling much better now so hopefully onwards and upwards! x

      Reply
  2. Caro | The Twinkle Diaries says:
    June 5, 2016 at 8:26 pm

    Aaah bless you lovely. I definitely feel like taking a breather sometimes. We’re going hell for leather trying to get my she-shed sorted, It’s been SUCH a big job. Times like this I blooming wish we’d just got a man in!! Instead, my boy and I have done it all ourselves. Look forward to you coming back, firing on all cylinders xx

    Reply
    1. Becky says:
      June 7, 2016 at 1:01 pm

      Aah it will be worth it though and I can’t WAIT to see it! I’m feeling a lot better now thanks hon, I need to start writing and picture taking again and hopefully it will all flow once more! x

      Reply
  3. Katie @mummydaddyme says:
    June 11, 2016 at 9:14 pm

    I hope everything went well and the move was good. I have been the same recently, since having the baby I just haven’t had a chance to read blogs or do as much on my blog as I would like. I feel SO out of it and I don’t like it! Hopefully I will get back in the game soon too! xx

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