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I Got Expelled From a Mommy Blogger Group

I got expelled from a mommy blogger group yesterday. Listen, I love and admire moms! They rock and don’t get near the credit for being strong and heroic as they should be. But I think it was apparent some in this particular group didn’t share my sense of humor. And I get it. 

Raising boys can be challenging. And often a little gross. That’s just reality. Most of us can joke about it and laugh the grotesque off.

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What happened is this. I’ve been blogging again. I enjoy it, and I have my reasons for moving back to the form. I have joined several WordPress groups to network and meet other bloggers. 

I was suspicious that most in this group were blogging in a different direction and audience than I was, but I figured I would try to fit in. 

Each day a daily challenge is shared. I hadn’t participated in one, so I figured, why not jump in? Meet a few other bloggers etc. The topic was simple- Things not to teach your kids. 

I knocked the post out in half an hour and got it scheduled. But apparently, what I thought was funny, was not shared by others.

It started with a comment on my blog about being inappropriate. I deleted the comment, thinking it was just someone wanting to argue and troll. Then, I realized the link I shared had been deleted from this “Daily Challenge” post. 

I thought, “Huh. Did I do something wrong?” Within a few more minutes, I realized I had been expelled from the group. 

The only thing I can think of is some read the post and didn’t appreciate me using terms like- (fart, toenails, or underwear) Maybe they thought it was gross or a little coarse. *And ill admit, maybe I did go too far. But, this is only a working theory.

Sometimes people laugh with you; sometimes, they roll their eyes, and sometimes they ignore you. It’s essential to know your audience. Am I taking the post down? Nah. But I think it’s clear (if my theory is correct ) this group has marked me, and their sense of humor didn’t align with what I found funny about raising two boys. 

That’s okay! Not everyone is going to connect with what you post or write. Just move on and try to be and do better. 

Have a great weekend, everyone! 

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Wednesday Night: Writing Night

Wednesday nights are now writing nights for me. I usually hit the library around 6:00 pm and stick around until 8:30 or 9:00. 

Tonight I’ll be looking to add about 2,000 words to book 5 of the Iggy & Oz series. 

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You can check my progress on my Facebook page, Twitter, or on my IG stories to see how much progress I’ve made. I’ll try to have those shared by 8:45 central. 

Anyway, wish me luck. And if you are an author, let me know if you plan to do a writing session tonight. 

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A Hike Through the Woods

A hike through the woods is exactly what I needed yesterday. It wasn’t a long hike, maybe about a mile, but for just a moment, I felt the quiet, which was something I needed. 

A hike through the woods

One thing my wife and I have been trying to be proactive and more intentional about is how much time the boys spend on their tablets. We’ve practically cut them back to one hour a day. I’ll be honest; it’s not quite that easy. When I think about my screen time, I see the same addiction. One thing I’m going to try (I stress try because life has a way of interrupting things) is to get the kids outdoors this year—fishing, hiking, and maybe even camping. 

It’s tough for me to slow down. But after spending a year battling anxiety, I’ve learned that stress can affect me in more negative ways than I once expected. 

Yesterday we hit the trail near Lake Arcadia in Edmond, Oklahoma. It’s not a long trail, maybe about a mile, but it cuts through the woods and along some rocky ledges. We thought we were in trouble the entire hike. There was a barricade up and a sign that said CLOSED. But we proceeded anyway. 

What can I say? I’m raising rebellious kids. In all fairness, a worker was standing next to the truck who waved his hand as if it was okay. But I don’t think he spoke English and probably didn’t know what I asked. And if he did, I probably misunderstood. So maybe we are a little rebellious. 

I don’t make whole New Year’s resolutions or goals, but if I did, this is one of them. Get outside and off the screens more. Go on a hike through the woods.

What about you? Are you making plans to get outside more and off the screens?

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