Wednesday, March 4, 2015

1 Mind-Blowing Reason NOT to Blog...and IWSG


Have you ever had a really, really good excuse NOT to be social online?

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As a little girl, I was the kid slipping out the front door at 3 years old, and when my mom tried to stop me, I put my hands on my hips and said emphatically, "But Mom, I HAVE to play with my friends!"

Needless to say, that drive has rarely gone away...except my friends are online now and it's easy to play without doing my hair, getting dressed, or sneaking out the door. I share that to let you know how TRULY painful this separation is going to be, but I'm holding myself to it. Instead of


I'm going to be 

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and I've only got a couple weeks (maybe days) to get our lives in order for this baby. It's been 8 years since I've had a baby, and I've been studying/shopping like crazy to get myself back in the mentality. It's time to go a babying!

My big insecurity, will you all be here when I get back?



Along those same lines, let's award our baby shower giveaway!

Last week Elizabeth Seckman shared her brand new release, DEFYING REASON, along with two baby truths and one lie. Those who guessed the lie were entered into a random drawing for the chance to win a SIGNED copy of DEFYING REASON and a SWAG PACK including bookmarks, pens, and a necklace. 

The game: 


1. When Boy #4 was born, Elizabeth had a condition known as precipitous labor (or speedy labor). From start to finish, his labor lasted three hours. It was so short, they didn’t even have time to get to the hospital, so he was born on the living room floor.

 2. When Boy #3 was born, he was as big as a modest Thanksgiving turkey. That made Elizabeth a freak in the hospital- even the kitchen staff stopped by to meet the woman who had the eleven pounder naturally. 

 3. When Boy #2 was born, his name was going to be Colby (like the cheese!), but Elizabeth's mother-in-law loved that named and disliked the name Cole. And she brought Elizabeth's husband a Big Mac (which he didn’t even offer to share!) to the hospital and not her, so she named the baby Cole.

And the lie is:

#1. This actually happened to Elizabeth's sister, not her.

Way to guess everyone who got it right! And the winner is:

...DRUM ROLL...


Congrats, Krystal! 

So that's it. I might pop in over the next couple months, and there will definitely be an announcement when I'm sane enough to post one. I'm wishing you a happy A to Z Challenge, an amazing Easter, and cheese. (Of course.)

Will you be A to Z-ing? When's the last time you took a hiatus from social media? 
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81 comments:

  1. MelissaMarch 4, 2015 at 8:35 AM

    You deserve a break. And you SHOULD enjoy that baby. They don't stay little very long. We'll be here when you get back. ;)

    IWSG #142 until Alex culls the list again.

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  2. Dianne K. SalerniMarch 4, 2015 at 8:35 AM

    Crystal, I think having a baby is a very good excuse for taking a blogging break! Rest up, get your sleep while you can, and let us know the good news when baby arrives!

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  3. AnonymousMarch 4, 2015 at 8:59 AM

    Of course we'll be here when you come back! Baby time is so much more important than social media. Enjoy it! (Again)

    Elsie

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  4. Launna March 4, 2015 at 8:59 AM

    Crystal... I will be here when you get back. I understand how busy you are going to be. Babies need a lot of attention, I wouldn't have had a moment to be on-line when I had Valentina... she took all my energy and that was okay, I loved giving her all my attention.

    I hope you can somehow let us know when the baby is born... try to get a little rest, as you know babies keep us busy with little sleep.

    I'll miss you, email me you like at tweety_pie_36@hotmail.com ... I'll be praying for you and your family. I hope the birth is quick and easy ♡♡♡

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  5. Peaches D. LedwidgeMarch 4, 2015 at 9:03 AM

    Enjoy the coming new addition. Taking a break is good. Your friends will still be here (most), but you may have to search to find some when you return.

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  6. SuziMarch 4, 2015 at 9:12 AM

    Well a baby is an acceptable reason to cut back on blogging. You know how fast that time goes with kids, and babies change so quickly, so enjoy that time.

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  7. Madeline Mora-SummonteMarch 4, 2015 at 9:36 AM

    Good luck with everything! Enjoy it all! :)

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  8. UnknownMarch 4, 2015 at 9:38 AM

    wow, a couple of weeks, I'm so excited for you guys !!!

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  9. SK AnthonyMarch 4, 2015 at 9:53 AM

    My two are not exactly babies anymore (they're 4) but they take my time away from blogging and writing and working and breathing . . . well, you get the point, so yes, I absolutely get the baby blog break thing. Do it. You'll need it. And we'll be here ;)

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  10. Karen Jones GowenMarch 4, 2015 at 10:06 AM

    8 years between babies is a long time but I'm sure you and the baby will do fine! And I'll bet there's a lot of excitement in your home right now. Of course we will all be here when you get back!

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  11. Alex J. CavanaughMarch 4, 2015 at 10:16 AM

    We'll still be here! You can slip in and visit us when you can, but I imagine you'll be very busy for a while.

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  12. Murees DupèMarch 4, 2015 at 10:19 AM

    Don't worry, we will all be here waiting for you. Wishing you the best with sorting out the last minute details and wishing you well with the birth.

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  13. Natalie AguirreMarch 4, 2015 at 10:21 AM

    Don't worry, we'll be here. Take your break and enjoy your new baby. That's more important than blogging. Very excited for you.

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  14. Chemist KenMarch 4, 2015 at 10:27 AM

    Oh, we'll be here all right. You're not going to get rid of us that easily. Besides, all you'll have to do is post baby pictures and we'll all come running back anyway.

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  15. krystal janeMarch 4, 2015 at 10:33 AM

    Yay me! ^_^

    I'll still be here! We all need a break sometimes and more of us need the courage to do it. I haven't taken a break longer than a week since I started.

    Take care of yourself! Here's some extra virtual cheese for the new baby! ^_^

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  16. Jennifer HawesMarch 4, 2015 at 10:34 AM

    So excited for you! It will all come back to you. Almost 9 years in between my 2nd and 3rd one. I don't miss the sleep deprivation, but the sweetness of an infant is a great reward! We will be right here, waiting for those pics!!

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  17. UnknownMarch 4, 2015 at 10:43 AM

    Breaks are essential. It's so easy to get overwhelmed in this day in age when information and social platforms are so readily available...and so maddeningly addictive.

    Take care of yourself and our little wedge of fermenting cheese. >_<

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  18. Julie FlandersMarch 4, 2015 at 10:58 AM

    I know I'll be here and I've no doubt everyone else will too. Can't imagine a better reason for a break than this. Take care and enjoy your little one. :)

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  19. Kai Strand, AuthorMarch 4, 2015 at 11:29 AM

    So happy for you and your family. Might lose a little weight while your gone, since no one will be feeding me cheese everyday. Gonna miss you - but for the BESTEST of reasons. Huge hugs and silly, girly squeals, and OMG - BABY!!!!!!

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  20. Margo BerendsenMarch 4, 2015 at 11:31 AM

    We'll miss you! But we'll be here (well, I'll be here) when you get back. I'm into this blog thing for the long haul. Twitter is just too short form for me :)

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  21. Susan Gourley/KelleyMarch 4, 2015 at 11:31 AM

    I'll be here when you get back. Take the time you need for your first priority.

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  22. Sharon HimslMarch 4, 2015 at 11:31 AM

    How wonderful, Crystal. A new baby deserves your time and brings such a joy into the home. From the following I've seen here, I have no doubt bloggers will welcome you back. Enjoy this precious time. They grow up far too fast!

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  23. UnknownMarch 4, 2015 at 11:33 AM

    You're going to be just fine. Like riding a bike, and we'll all be here when you get back.
    ;)

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  24. Chrys FeyMarch 4, 2015 at 11:52 AM

    Take a break and enjoy your baby! We'll all be here when you return. :D

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  25. LisaMarch 4, 2015 at 12:35 PM

    You will be so busy with that baby you won't miss us at all, at least till you get your feet under you. But don't worry, we will be here when you get back! Rest, drink a lot of water, and love your baby and family. Congratulations!!!

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  26. cleemckenzieMarch 4, 2015 at 1:41 PM

    Wow eight years between. But you never forgot (mine were 9 years apart) how to do it, so you'll do great. Enjoy your baby break. Look forward to seeing that new project come into the world.

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  27. LD MastersonMarch 4, 2015 at 1:43 PM

    Well, silly, of course we will. But if you have a free second, come back long enough to post a photo our two when your little one arrives.

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  28. KimberlyMarch 4, 2015 at 2:14 PM

    Oh my goodness - congratulations! I've been away far too long! A baby is exciting - and the best reason to take a break!!! :)

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  29. Michael Di GesuMarch 4, 2015 at 2:29 PM

    Congrats and ALL THE BEST, Crystal... TAKE CARE!!! WE'LL ALL miss you!!!!!!

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  30. Andrew LeonMarch 4, 2015 at 2:42 PM

    babies and cheese...
    cheese and babies...
    I just don't know!

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  31. Tiana SmithMarch 4, 2015 at 2:44 PM

    Of course we'll still be here - that's what RSS readers are for :) Good luck with all the babying!

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  32. BotanistMarch 4, 2015 at 2:58 PM

    Wow! Getting close. This last little bit of waiting is THE worst. Here's wishing you all the best, and of course we'll still be here.

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  33. Haneen IbrahimMarch 4, 2015 at 2:59 PM

    Have your time, I'll be here :)

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  34. Haneen IbrahimMarch 4, 2015 at 3:00 PM

    Have your time, I'll be here :)

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  35. Haneen IbrahimMarch 4, 2015 at 3:00 PM

    Have your time, I'll be here :)

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  36. Liz A.March 4, 2015 at 3:13 PM

    It'll be fine. We'll all still be here when you get back.

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  37. S.A. LarsenッMarch 4, 2015 at 3:25 PM

    Haha! That last video did me in! Thank you!

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  38. Neurotic WorkaholicMarch 4, 2015 at 3:42 PM

    Good luck with everything! That's so exciting that the baby is almost here! Of course you want and need to take a break from social media right now, and I for one will be here when you get back.
    I don't blog as often as I used to because I often get so preoccupied with work and school that I don't have time for blog posts. I still like to Tweet fairly frequently, but it's easier to come up with a couple lines a day than an entire blog post.

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  39. Suzanne FurnessMarch 4, 2015 at 3:58 PM

    That's a very good reason to be away for a while. Enjoy every minute of your new arrival when the time comes. We'll be here when you get back.

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  40. cheerfuloptimisticMarch 4, 2015 at 4:11 PM

    Out of all the reasons to stop blogging a while (sickness, holidays, things being busy) and focus on other things, taking care of a new baby is pretty important. Best of luck with everything.

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  41. JenniMarch 4, 2015 at 4:14 PM

    I think it's great to take some time away for awhile. Sometimes I need it just to have "quiet" and be able to think. But having a baby is the very best reason. Congrats! I'm so happy for you and your family! Can't wait for that announcement, whenever you're sane enough to post it. :)

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  42. Sarah FosterMarch 4, 2015 at 5:46 PM

    I'd say that's a pretty good excuse. Good luck with everything and enjoy the blogging break. We'll still be here :)

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  43. DL HammonsMarch 4, 2015 at 6:31 PM

    You know I'll be here! :)

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  44. Kristin SmithMarch 4, 2015 at 6:43 PM

    Of course we'll be here when you get back! And I think it's a great thing that you're taking some time away to focus on your new baby. Enjoy every minute—you know how fast they grow!

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  45. AnonymousMarch 4, 2015 at 6:59 PM

    I follow your blog, so I'll be notified when you'r back. In essence, yup, I'll be here when you return. =)

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  46. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyMarch 4, 2015 at 7:47 PM

    A big and exciting, ahead-of-time congratulations!!
    Of course we'll be here when you get back!

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  47. Denise Covey March 4, 2015 at 7:52 PM

    Crystal, are you insane? You go and have that bambino and stop worrying. I know it's easy to be forgotten if you're not blogging regularly, but we all know you have more important fish to fry, or babies to tend to! Wishing you a swift, but not too swift birth and joyous days as your family welcomes this little one! <3

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  48. Liz BlockerMarch 4, 2015 at 8:54 PM

    OF COURSE we'll still be here when you get back!!! Please post something when you can, introducing your little one, but other than that, enjoy your maternity blogging leave :) Ill be thinking of you!

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  49. ELAdamsMarch 4, 2015 at 8:55 PM

    Enjoy your blogging break! :)

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  50. Leandra WallaceMarch 4, 2015 at 9:13 PM

    We'll all still be here! Wishing you lots of joy w/your newest(when he/she arrives!). =)

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  51. kimlajevardi.comMarch 4, 2015 at 9:51 PM

    We'll all still be here. Congrats! Enjoy every second. :)

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  52. emaginetteMarch 4, 2015 at 10:08 PM

    Enjoy every minute of it. It will slip by way too fast. :-)

    Anna from Shout with Emaginette

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  53. Optimistic ExistentialistMarch 4, 2015 at 10:50 PM

    Best. Excuseforabloggingbreak. Ever. )

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  54. J.H. MoncrieffMarch 5, 2015 at 12:20 AM

    Congratulations, Crystal! And of course we'll still be here when you get back. I hope you don't forget us.

    My last break was last fall, when I went to China for a month. They don't call it the Great Firewall of China for nothing.

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  55. Hilary Melton-ButcherMarch 5, 2015 at 3:23 AM

    Hi Crystal ... good luck and I sure hope the newbie arrives as one big bundle of babyhood - I can't see many of us having taken our fingers of our keyboards by the end of April .. so am sure we'll be around and very happy to share cheese and send you lots to welcome the new Collier ... take care, have fun and yes - people are still around after my hip op ... so I'm sure we'll be here ...

    Have lots of family fun - bet you'll be glad of some weight relief .. and enjoy the time .. cheers Hilary

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  56. Angela WooldridgeMarch 5, 2015 at 6:44 AM

    All the best with the new baby Crystal, I seem to recall 4 months being the point where I was able to start bringing my head back up out of baby brain, although I guess that's different for everyone.
    See you whenever that is, enjoy your baby (and now you can eat cheese again too!)
    Angie

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  57. MarkMarch 5, 2015 at 1:21 PM

    Understandably you'll soon have more pressing engagements that blogging for a while, but no worries...we'll all be here when you get back:)

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  58. AnonymousMarch 5, 2015 at 2:00 PM

    Enjoy that new baby! Every moment is precious. We'll still be here. Take care of yourself!

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  59. Connie KellerMarch 5, 2015 at 2:54 PM

    I'm waiting to hear your good news! And I'll still be around when you get back. I'll miss you while you're gone. But there's no more wonderful reason than a child.

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  60. UnknownMarch 5, 2015 at 7:36 PM

    We will miss you, Crystal! Please check in and tell us about the baby once he/she arrives. We will be dying to hear all about the little one=)
    I took a break in January but didn't feel like it was enough. Breaks are nice when we have other things going on in our lives. Enjoy your bonding time. Happy Easter, baby talking and cheesing!
    I had some amazing brie last weekend with some almonds and olives.. yum=)

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  61. Mason T. MatchakMarch 5, 2015 at 10:48 PM

    Soon-to-be incoming kid... yikes. >_< I don't know how you deal with it. But I hope everything goes well.

    As for not blogging or stepping away from social media, I got a bit of that when I was moving here; being the only driver for a 1400-mile trip isn't exactly conducive to constant Twitter checks. ^_^ But I really missed it, so I don't know how much I'd truly be able to step away for a longer period of time. Blogging is different, as that's only once a week.

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  62. Jules March 6, 2015 at 5:18 AM

    You will be missed and I shall still be here when you get back. Happy babying and wishing you the best of everything! xx

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  63. Carrie-AnneMarch 6, 2015 at 12:55 PM

    I'll be doing A to Z on both of my blogs, and hoping my secondary blog finally picks up more readers this time around. Good luck with your near future baby!

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  64. NasMarch 8, 2015 at 4:08 PM

    Congrats to Krystal. You will be missed Crystal, though we understand. Wishing you all the best!

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  65. AnonymousMarch 8, 2015 at 7:22 PM

    Best of luck with the little one! Wishing you so many wonderful times! :)

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  66. Lux G.March 9, 2015 at 6:09 AM

    Congrats! Take care and enjoy. Will be excited for your comeback.

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  67. UnknownMarch 9, 2015 at 10:33 AM

    ooohh so exciting! good luck!!!! :) and yes I love social media breaks--super cleansing!

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  68. Loni TownsendMarch 9, 2015 at 11:45 AM

    Yes, a break will be good for you, the family, and the baby. Best of luck keeping your hair and getting lots of rest!

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  69. Julie DaoMarch 9, 2015 at 12:20 PM

    YAY for baby! As everyone is saying, we are going to miss you, but take care of yourself and get as much snuggle time in as possible! Hope you both will be healthy, happy, and well-rested (moms can dream about the well-rested part, right?!!).

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  70. Shelley SlyMarch 11, 2015 at 10:57 AM

    Wishing you good luck and all great things as baby arrives! We'll all be here when you get back, no worries!

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  71. Carol KilgoreMarch 11, 2015 at 12:02 PM

    Happy Cheese, Happy Easter, Happy BABY!!!
    See you when you're sane :)

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  72. Misha GerrickMarch 13, 2015 at 1:23 PM

    We'll be here when you get back. All the best with the baby!

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  73. Tara TylerMarch 13, 2015 at 9:54 PM

    crystal!! oh no! but we understand and totally support you. we will be here when you return, refreshed and ready to take a baby break! have fun being a new mommy again =)

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  74. Karen LangeMarch 19, 2015 at 3:13 PM

    A baby is one of the best reasons not to blog that I can think of! Will miss you, but will have plenty of cheese in your honor while you are away. Wishing you all the best with your sweet little bundle. :)

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  75. J.L. CampbellMarch 20, 2015 at 1:49 PM

    Barring death or permanent separation from internet service, I'm sure we will be here when you get back. Take care. I hope things so swimmingly.

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  76. Caryn CaldwellMarch 20, 2015 at 11:48 PM

    Huge congratulations! It's such a big change, but an exciting and very worthwhile one. And of course we'll all still be here when you are finally able to blog again (even if that means typing with one hand while the other holds a baby. :-D)

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  77. Dawn SimonMarch 21, 2015 at 8:54 PM

    Enjoy your baby!! And don't sweat it--we'll be here. :)

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  78. DMSMarch 22, 2015 at 3:30 PM

    Wishing you all the best with your new bundle of joy that is on the way! What a lovely and very important reason not to blog. You will be missed, but when you let us all know you are back- we will be here. :) Enjoy every minute with your new baby and the rest of your family. Good luck getting everything ready!
    ~Jess

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  79. Juneta keyApril 1, 2015 at 8:11 PM

    Congrats on baby. Yeah, I think we will all be here when you get back. Enjoy your moment and time with your precious gift.
    Juneta @ Writer's Gambit

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  80. dolorahApril 2, 2015 at 2:19 AM

    You'll be back early with tons of pictures, lol. But you know we'll leave the nightlight on for you :)

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  81. J Lenni DornerApril 8, 2015 at 8:43 AM

    Had some great cheese at Easter.

    Hope the baby labor is an easy one and those first days filled with bliss. Enjoy the moments.

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Hit me with your cheese!

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