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Cerrado Means Closed in Espanol.
I am in the kitchen, putting dirty dishes in the sink.
My husband and daughter are in the dining room cracking up and repeating “The Giants Win the Pennant! The Giants Win the Pennant!” over and over and over again.
I have no idea why this cracks them up so much.
He tells her sports stories, press box stories (he has spent a lot of time in press boxes) and she cracks up. Often.
He also plays War with her, sets up tennis in the garage and submits to her WWF-style wrestling.
I’m the one who tells her to hurry up, to brush her teeth, to eat her beans.
I’m also the one who often tells her to “Hang on, Mama has a few more things to do on the computer.’’
I’m just not fun. (OK, sometimes he’s the hammer, but you know my hammer strikes more often…)
It is time to let some things go so that I can have the time to do nothing but crack up with my kid a little more often.
The list I created is not that long, but the public part of it is that I am shutting down the Boonie Blog for a while.
The goal is to let it simmer until the New Year, which feels like enough time to get done the things I need, and want, to get done.
Chief among the tasks is re-doing the Los Pollitos Dicen website, selling out existing inventory and adding new stuff. So, if you’re looking for some bargains, sign up for the newsletter. An update and sale is forth-coming.
I’m still going to be hanging out at the Tiki Tiki Blog and my Twitter streams — @carriefweir | @tikitikiblog | @lospollitos — will be active. Those, I can do from my phone, whether in line at school or at the grocery store checkout. Amen.
If you’re new here, there are plenty of archives.
If you’re an old friend, thanks for understanding.
Hasta 2011.
Besitos…and I leave you with two musical Cubanitos, Raul Malo (also of Nashville!), singing Me Voy Pa’l Puebo, about a peasant whose heading to the country (like me) and Pitbull with Shut it Down… “Sube, sube hasta las nubes…Pa’lante, ‘lante!” (Thank you, Latina-ish for the title!)
Mamis are always spreading themselves too thin.
Good for you for realizing what needs to be put down (temporarily I hope, no?) and what really needs attention — your chiquitita and your pollitos :)
Cat´s last essay ..Boys and aggression
Thank you, Cat, for the support. It feels good to let go…Let’s ee how long I last, given my tendency to over-do! Ha, ha!
Hasta las nubes, Carrie!
Most people realize exactly what they need to do to bring their life into balance… few people have the courage to actually do it.
I’m so excited for you, and for your daughter too :) … Can she say Best. Early. Christmas. Present. EVER. en español? ;)
Best, best, best present! Will report back on whether I got some balance!
This blog can never die. It’s part of Latina Blogger history!
May it have the long SEO life it deserves!! Pa’lante!
Ana Lilian Flores´s last essay ..Still Inspired to Give a Hand
You are so funny…Thank you, friend…I love being part of history! Let’s just hope it doesn’t end up in the archives too soon…ha, ha.
Isn’t it crazy when we realize that we’re no longer fun? Fuerza, baby! Go with the flow. The world will keep turning, and we’ll be here in 2011!
Cynthia´s last essay ..MAJOR CHANGES
Thank you, Cynthia! The world will keep turning, for sure! Best to you!
Good for you for stepping away. It’s hard to do, but taking time for yourself to focus on other projects and sheer “me time” is so restorative!
Jennifer James´s last essay ..The Importance of Soul Work for Bloggers and Businesswomen
Jennifer, just hope you know how much I appreciate your words, and all that you do for bloggers. I look forward to seeing you again soon.
You will be missed…but WHAT a way to go out!! Pa’lante ‘lante, Carrie!
Evenshine´s last essay ..Notes from the front
Hey, thank you so much. I feel like I have known you forever! Thank you for hanging in there with me so long. I enjoy your writing, as you know…and look forward to having more time to read You.
Carrie, I really enjoy your blog (I think it’s already a classic in the mami-sphere), but I totally understand what you mean.
I’ll stay in touch and follow you on the Tiki-Tiki. Enjoy your newfound time!
Raul
Thank you, Raul…and I always enjoy hearing from you! I hope you are well.
Not a Mommy, yet, but I can TOTALLY understand. Enjoy and see you 2011!
Adriana´s last essay ..When life throws you lemons…
I’ll follow you on Tiki-Tiki until you’re back here! I didn’t know you were involved in los pollitos dicen. My sister lives in Brooklyn and bought a red los pollitos dicen onesie (from a little boutique, I think) for my first son, Yago. It has always been my favorite!
Hope to see you soon!
Shab´s last essay ..And the winner of the coolest birthday cake ever…
You’ve got strength mama. Hope you’re able to find the time now for what you feel is important right now.
Melanie (ModernMami)´s last essay ..Why Do Bloggers Continue to Work for Free
Nooooo!
But I totally understand…I can’t even keep up with ONE blog (stereotypical man? can’t chew gum and walk at the same time?)
I’ll see you at the other venues for sure.
Let me know if you need help with Los Pollitos Dicen (in exchange for free t-shirts and onesies ;))
Rubén
I’m a mom and yes, moms tend to worry themselves too much and worry too much over such a small thing.