Every so often I love to be sign up for Mommy Style Monday — I originally wanted to join in every time, but found that I just couldn’t! But I am going to sign up once a month or so, because it’s so fun to be involved. Mommy Style Mondays were created by Kiana and Madeline to showcase how different mommas have different styles, not only in clothing and fashion, but in the way they parent, create, and just everything! We join together to share and celebrate those differences together, and to get ideas from other moms, as well! If you want to join us, you can sign up on Kiana or Madeline’s blogs (see links at the bottom of the post!).

Today’s topic is such a fun one, all about hobbies outside motherhood, which I think is something important for every mom to have, even if it’s just a small one! For sure, the list of hobbies I actually spend time doing has gone way down since having kids, and that’s ok! But I do still have two main ones that I make time for. If you’ve been a reader for even the smallest amount of time, I bet you can guess what they are. Go on, guess…..

Blogging

and

Reading

Surprised? To be sure, blogging has developed into more of a part-time job these days, but I still try to treat it as a hobby, as it’s something I spend free time doing, and I try not to stress too much about it if I don’t get a post up, etc. I’ve always loved to write, and having this creative outlet has been so great for me, especially as a SAHM. I’ve learned so much in the 2.5 years I’ve been blogging. It keeps my mind fresh, and I love that!

And reading, oh my reading. I’ve always loved to read – since before I can remember! It’s something I have to make time for. I’ve read 46 books this year, and will have read another 2-3 at least by the end of the year. Reading is probably the first thing in my life that made me, me. Does that make sense? It was my first love, if you will, the first core part of my personality, and it’s not something I will ever give up!

A few of my hobbies I’ve given up, you might ask? Mainly scrapbooking and other crafts. While I do enjoy doing them, they’re not as important to me, and I don’t make the time for them. Maybe one day.

And a hobby I should pick up? Exercising. Oh, exercise, my dear old friend. We should definitely meet again.

Be sure to check out all the other cute mommas posting today!