I have gathered you all here today to make an important announcement.
No, I’m not pregnant. (HAHAHAHAHA! Can you imagine that?!? Whoa, boy! Give me a second to wipe the tears of from my eyes. Deep breath. Phew. Okay.)
After nearly three full years of being Momma Be Thy Name, your main dish and mommy blogger extraordinaire, I am afraid to inform you that she’s retired.
Well, what the hell does that mean?
The short answer is, I no longer identify myself (or my blog) as Momma Be Thy Name. Or, as others have, at many points, referred to me, Mamma, Mommy, or Mama. I know. It’s a mouthful. I have retired the logo and the tagline, and have edited my social media accounts to reflect that as well.
There comes a point in every endeavor at which costs begin to exceed benefits, and though you know my kids are torturing me after bedtime, hauling the water out of the tub, and coloring on the walls (green marker this morning – has anyone seen the Magic Eraser?), I had to face the fact that, though it is fantastically entertaining (for you AND I), writing about it is simply not my passion.
Sure, I enjoy laughing and crying and marveling at my kids and family, and my own rapid (and sometimes painful) evolution as a mother, but it’s not the ultimate direction I wish to take, rather, the “brand” I wish to remain.
I’ve been a writer for as long as I can remember. It’s in my bones, my blood. I’ve been narrating scenes, and life, in my head since kindergarten. It’s just who I am. Over the years, I’ve been lucky enough to build and grow a diverse collection of skills (and followers – Hey!), and for that, I am grateful. But I feel that now is the time to build upon those skills, broaden my scope, and cultivate further growth.
I’m still here, it’s still me – and I intend to continue writing here about many of the same topics I have been – making you laugh (hopefully), cry (I hope not!), or nod in agreement. Even my kids. Sometimes. Maybe.
I’d love for you to stay and join me on this new leg of my journey, if you don’t miss Momma too much, but I totally understand if you don’t want to.
I was lucky enough to keep all my accounts intact through this change, so if you’re following me on Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, etc…you really need not do anything.
I hope to continue to provide you with value, laughter, and thought-provoking content. There are just a few things you’ll see less of. Like the word “momma”.
All good things must come to an end, and for that dear, sweet cartoonified lady, I’m afraid this is the end. Back to your’50′s-style Formica kitchen. Go on!
Stick around, though – we may just be approaching the good part.