After my last blog, and the 30-mile walk over two days that preceded it, I decided I would take a week off from fitness walking, blogging, and a few other healthful but non-necessary activities in my life. I figured seven days of relaxation would allow my body and mind to reset so I could come back refreshed and better than ever.

Hmmm…. A week off, eh? Well, now it’s exactly six weeks later and my walking activities have been only slightly more frequent than my blogs. Guess I needed more time to relax than I thought!

Well, I may not have been walking, but my little man is. He took his first steps just over a week ago, and I can hardly believe how fast he’s growing (and moving). It’s hilarious to watch him toddle around with his arms out like a drunk midget, huge open-mouthed excitement all over his face.

And I haven’t been blogging myself, but I’ve been reading some other friends who are new to the blogging scene, and they have really inspired me. One of my favorites is a courageous and deeply personal blog called “The Drive at 35” by my friend Andy, which I invite you to explore at your leisure.

In the meantime, I’ll try to pull myself together for something more substantive soon.  Happy Summer!

MJ Pullen

M.J. Pullen is a distracted writer and the mom of two boys in Roswell, Georgia, where she is absolutely late for something important right now. Her books include quirky romantic comedies and playful women's fiction. She blogs erratically with writing advice, random observations, and reflections on raising very loud kids and dogs. Join her Distracted Readers newsletter list for updates, free content, giveaways and more.