Thank You and Gratitude

February 21, 2012 at 2:37 pm , by Allison Winn Scotch

So, today is my last day and last post here on The Balance Sheet. Over the past nine months, I have had such a blast – and learned so much and felt so supported – by all of you and the Parents community – as I wrote about my trials, tribulations and truly wonderful moments with DC and AM. You’ve heard about the complications that come with being a working parent, as well as the complications that can come with raising kids in today’s ever-changing world.

And now, as with all things in my life, I have to continue to strive to find more balance. Over the past year, I’ve gotten a little shaky at prioritizing (again, something we’ve chatted about here!), so I’m attempting to do this by setting aside other projects and giving more attention to my true love – fiction, and starting on my next book. I had such a difficult time coming to this decision to step away from The Balance Sheet, but as you guys know, as a working mom, you have to know when to say when, and given the dark circles under my eyes, this was my “when.”

I have truly had such an incredible experience here, and I appreciate the time that you guys took every day to read this blog and to weigh in with your comments, tweets, and Facebook posts. I am still around to chat parenting and life and balance…please come find me on Twitter or Facebook, and if you want an inside scoop on that aforementioned true love, I won’t complain if you want to pick up my new book, THE SONG REMAINS THE SAME, when it’s released in April!

Hug your kids tight, try to take some time for yourself, and remember that this parenting thing is complicated and wonderful and that we are all doing the best we can. Your kids love you and know that, and all you can ask of yourself is to honor that – and honor your own self – and then everything will turn out fine. (At least that’s my story for now. Talk to me when the kids are 18!)

Thanks again. I’ve loved it.

1. by Deepa

   On February 22, 2012 at 3:04 pm

   We’ve loved it too. Thank you!

2. by Pallavi

   On February 23, 2012 at 10:38 am

   Unfortunately I am reading all these now and at one go, and not when they were being posted… but they made me feel better about myself. I am a single mom with a 2 year old and in India at least, being a single mom is kind of difficult. For the past few weeks I have been feeling overwhelmed and lost, as I have just started working again (I write scripts for TV) and I am struggling with delivery deadlines and feeling guilty towards my son too. Thanks for reminding me that one can’t be a perfect mom always.

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