This post was 3,000 words long. They all felt overly complicated and heavy and weird. I clicked delete. Then I just typed what we’re really feeling, complete with things we’ve never said out loud and even a few things we’ve never fully admitted to ourselves before.
The truth is that we love you guys. Like for real. Even for the tough love. We know you say it because you care (or hopefully you did at some point), and we want you to know we care right back. We want to do a good job. We want to do this with joy and excitement. We want to inspire you. We know this is an incredible way to have made a living and we are full of gratitude for the experience to have shared the last seven years of our lives with you guys online.
We would NEVER be here without you, and not a day goes by that we don’t know that. It’s why we asked for your feedback last week and read every last comment. We appreciate the honesty and the passion you guys have on the topic of making this blog great. And we agree with a lot of what was being said. We have been feeling off for a while – like we have lost our rhythm and we’re somehow missing the mark for ourselves and for you guys. We too miss the good old days when we did this for the love and were full of such obvious joy and spontaneity. This felt like a place we all hung out and it just doesn’t have that vibe anymore.
Over the years many amazing opportunities popped up for us. Things we never dreamed of doing in a million years, and things we’re incredibly grateful to have had the chance to experience. A book deal, curating paint picks with Benjamin Moore, a line sold at Target, a showhouse, etc. But in hindsight those things also made this feel a lot more like a business than a personal blog to many of you, and to us as well. We have actually ramped those down behind the scenes in an attempt to get back to our roots (we no longer do the BM color collection, the second book is mostly written, our products at Target have completed their run, and we finished the showhouse) but we never really made a big announcement about that – so it’s completely understandable that some of you might think we’ve moved on to those greener pastures and left the blog in the dust, so to speak. The reality is that our site propels the success of any outside project like a product or book, so we could never turn our backs on the blog and expect those items to continue to sell as well.
Not only have we felt this shift from “John and Sherry” to “Young House Love: The Brand”, but the blogosphere as a whole has become increasingly sponsored/corporate lately. We can see from the outside prospective as a reader, or even a fellow blogger, that it’s hard to read a blog post without suspecting some ulterior motive or money-making system behind it. Last week a few of you mentioned that we might need to keep giveaways around because they pay us well, which surprised us since they’re never something we accept payment for (we like to pass free things along to you as a thank you for reading).
Along with the whole business/brand thing that’s going on, and the side gigs that felt like they muddied the water for some of you, there are certainly other things we wish we had handled differently in hindsight. Just to name a few, there’s: being too defensive, over-explaining, letting things get in our heads and change our lighthearted approach, and the internal struggle between being transparent and oversharing personal details like a vacant new house without an alarm system (looking back we wish we’d handled our third house announcement differently). We know many of you felt insulted that we didn’t share more freely about that house, and we truly apologize.
Anyway, back to that whole “we’re sexy stumbling and you know it” thing. It’s endlessly frustrating to do a job that you love poorly, especially when it’s a blog baby that you’ve birthed yourself and nurtured for seven years. And especially when it’s such an amazing job that we once felt so inspired and joyful to wake up and do each day. What’s wrong with us? We know this is a dream job. We acknowledge it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity. We know most people who have built something like this would be more inspired than ever. It’s not that we lost the gratitude, I think it’s that we feel like we’ve fallen out of our groove. We feel like we’re letting you guys down repeatedly. It got to the point that every time we pressed “publish” we braced ourselves.
So in an attempt to stop stumbling around and feeling like we just can’t get it back, we’re taking a break. We don’t know exactly how long we’ll be stepping away, but our guess would be at least a month. We will certainly be exploring other options for supporting our family (something we mentioned we were considering back in April). We had that fiery blog-spark back when we had day jobs and did this as a hobby, so we think it could be a good change. We’ll also be taking a break on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, but the blog will stay public so you guys can access the archives whenever you’d like.
Our internal struggle and the state of this blog is entirely of our making, and we completely own that. Please don’t get mad at anyone for being honest with their feedback last week or accuse them of sending us packing. We have been struggling with that “something is off” feeling for a while now, and after way too much denial and “we’ll turn it around” pep talks, we finally asked for your feedback because we truly wanted to hear what you were thinking. It was cathartic and helpful for us. It has allowed us to very clearly see that if we have any respect for this blog and our love of it, and for you guys and what you’d like to see, we need to take a break if we ever want any hope of getting back to that fun/real/spontaneous place it used to be when this was something we did for the love instead of the high stakes game of supporting a family.
In summary: we love you, we thank you, and we hope you understand.
Nichole says
First time commenter even though I started reading earlier this year. Just have to chime in and tell you both how much I enjoy your blog. I don’t have a lot of reading history to compare now and then, but I have no complaints with what I am reading. I think the bottom line is you really don’t “owe” the readers anything. This is a free blog. You aren’t charging me to read your posts. You have a right to write and share whatever you want. Giveaways and product links? Ok, great. Pics of the kids? Wonderful! Shorter posts because you have busy lives? So be it. The people who like it will keep reading and those who like to complain can find another blog that fits their needs better. Take all the time you need to regroup and I will start reading when you get back!
Susan says
I’m so happy for your choice and wish you both so much continued success on finishing the second book project (really looking forward to it!)and all other professional and personal adventures. For quite a while, I’ve wanted to applaud your savvy, talents, and growth while melding life and work — such a rare combo to balance on what has become a very big stage. As others have said so well, I’ve developed a dependency on your creative endeavors, design sensibilities and, most importantly, a chance to hang out with your truly kind and hilarious family as a personal respite from the relentless onslaught of truly difficult and painful “real world” issues. Whatever else is brewing in the world, I’m grateful to know that I can find some safe haven at YHL – revisit posts and redesigns, etc. Wishing you all the very best!!
Janine says
Dear John and Sherry,
keep checking in to see if maybe you are back again, but i’m afraid it is going to take a while…
I totally understand your descision, but I hope,hope,hope you will be back soon! I never stoped liking your posts, to me it is normal that your blog evolved, because you yourselves were evolving too.
I hope you enjoy your time with your two adorable kids (and with eachother) and that you will return to the blog with new energy. Don’t be afraid to be yourselves, that’s what we like most about you!!! :-)
-x- Janine (the Netherlands)
Angelique says
Ugh! I just died a little. I thought y’all were doing a bang-up job with a new baby in tow. The second kid adds waaaaaaaay more work than anyone understands or lets on. So I simply figured that as Teddy got older and y’all could manage a bit more blog-related stuff, posts would pick up. But it’s hard to do something everyday for seven years and have to tender every decision with “How are we going to explain this one?” Even though you shouldn’t have to worry about it. It’s so hard to find the same content with the same approach (namely one that doesn’t start/end every post with “This post is brought to you by ….” Ick). You guys are an inspiration to a lot of peeps and thank you for teaching us to seek out solutions instead of depending on others for them. ????? And Poo on anyone who criticized!
Helen says
Miss you guys!
Jessie says
Hi, just can’t stop from coming back… and go through the comments to see if I see a little blue box (where you’ve responded! ) :( Miss You guys..
annie says
i miss your posts. fact.
Amanda says
I’ve been a long-time reader, but never commented before.
I can’t stop thinking about you all since your post last week. I hope that you’re finding the respite that you need. You deserve it!
I just wanted to let you know how much I miss your posts. I’m appreciative of any content that you put out. It’s all top-notch and worthy of the accolades you have received.
I hope you will be back soon…I’ll be waiting.
sharon Ihavekept inandallIkeepseeing is thenumberofpostive says
What,you’re not back,I keep hoping. I have checked back most days since the 10th when I read the news. No returning post from John and Sherry but a ever growing number of postive posts. I have read many of them and agree with most of the comments. You are deeply missed, come home soon. xxx
Annelies says
Imagine Kate Winslet in Titanic calling for the life boat: Come back! Come back! You guys are my life boat. The internet is less fun without you guys. But I hope you are enjoying much deserved time off! Thanks for letting us keep stalking you here with comments. I guess it shows how much you guys are missed and loved.
Karen says
I miss you already. Hope you are doing well.
Christy says
I have never commented on a blog before, but feel like I need to say a few things. I love what you do. My family loves what you do. And more often than not, you have been a go to for inspiration and how-to. I first discovered your blog while researching how to install penny tile. We had chosen the exact same tile for our kitchen backsplash and loved and appreciated your advice on the installation. I too have a young family not too much different in ages from your own. We both work full time, and find it difficult to spend time (or money) on our house the way we dream of. I loved that you too took a realistic (for me) approach of using products that we all could find in our backyard, and in our price range. Don’t get me wrong, I love the way some of the high priced items look. However, we are spending the majority of our extra funds on clothes and shoes for our kids who seem to be outgrowing everything overnight (I mean, how is it they can grow that fast?). Our next project from your blog we are attempting is the 15 minute shade in our bathroom. Even if we can’t get as many projects done as we like, I love looking and what you are doing as inspiration. Also, I admire the fact that you can get so much done with two littles. I love that you are making the best choice for your family right now. After all, isn’t that why we were drawn to this blog over others to begin with? Because of you, your family and all the exciting and creative things you all were doing big or small. I know this is lengthy, but I just wanted to add my two cents in to the nearly 4,000 comments you have received thus far. Keep doing what you are doing. If that means we will see you all again real soon, then fantastic. If you end of going another direction, then that is great for you too. I wish you, your family and your journey the best of luck.
Stacey says
I have been faithfully checking in on your blog for five years now, and it has always been an uplifting experience. You both have done a tremendous job sharing your lives and projects with the online world, and will undoubtedly continue to do well with whatever is right for your family. You should not feel the need to apologize to anyone for living your own lives, and sustaining your own business how you see fit. Of course you want to take into account the thoughts and opinions of your fans as a barometer, but not as pure judgment. The naysayers that don’t mean well will move on, and from that negativity and meanness, you should too. You’ve just had a new baby and that is plenty reason enough to be distracted right there! Love you guys and hope you find the spark that is eluding you, wherever it sleeps. Happy vacation!
Jennifer says
Still checking back daily – want to be the first to know when/if you guys come back.
I have to say I think my favorite post ever was how to use Craigslist to get a bunch of people to do your yardwork for you (i.e. remove a bunch of shrubs for free). you guys rock.
Barb A. says
I, like many others, have been checking back everyday in hopes that you would announce you guys are back up. Missing your posts, pictures and you! Hurry back….I’m here waiting.
Tammy O says
John and Sherry,
I have been so bummed since I read your post on September 9th. The blogging world is so strange. We don’t know each other, but I feel like my friends told me they don’t want to hang out anymore. That sounds incredibly lame even as I type it, I realize that. I’ve been reading your blog daily since right about the time Clara was born. I have purchased things that I saw on your blog — I just bought Black Pepper paint about 3 weeks ago for an accent wall in my living room, as an example. I really enjoy the DIY stuff, and you’ve given me some great ideas.
Over the past few months, I never thought that you sounded “off” or you were slighting me (meaning the readers), I assumed Sherry wasn’t feeling well or was working on another secret project. I think what I noticed was that I wasn’t hearing Sherry’s voice anymore. Not to say I don’t like John A LOT, but I missed Sherry’s personality and I missed all the normal every day stuff like what John whipped up for dinner before you guys settled down to watch Dexter (an old reference, I know, but I don’t even recall what stuff you guys are watching now). I always liked knowing what you watched and where you went for dinner — that probably sounds weird but it’s true. I love the DIY stuff but I liked hearing the family-oriented stuff too.
I’m afraid that after you take this break, you won’t want to do the blog thing anymore and that breaks my heart. There’s nothing I can do about it, but since I’ve been reading for so long and have posted a few comments now and then, I thought I should chime in now. I wish I could be as generous as some of the other readers and say “wow, that’s great, focus on your family, do what’s best for you” but I have to be honest — I would be lying! I want you to continue the blog, but I want you to WANT to continue to do the blog. I’ve enjoyed it so much and I adore you guys and I’ve been so impressed with what you have accomplished at such a young age. If you decide you don’t want to do this anymore, I wanted to take a moment to at least let you know you’ve been inspiring to me and made a difference. Give Burger a kiss for me!
Kara says
Dear John & Sherry,
I am another long time follower but first time commenter. I agree 100% with all those who have stated the obvious-you have put your hearts and souls into this blog, a blog that is free for OUR pleasure and learning. If a post isn’t something someone is interested in, then just simply skip it!
At times you are damned if you do, damned if you don’t. The people who have made comments about your still purchasing at Ikea, Homegoods, Thrift Stores etc.-if you did start purchasing only super high-end, then it would be those same people that would complain that you’ve changed, that you’re now all hoity-toity, Mr. & Mrs Fancy Pants, blah blah blah. People who complain “Posts are too technical!” If you stopped that, they would complain “You never tell us how to DO anything!” Those saying “We don’t want kid posts” would then complain “You aren’t personal at all!” On and on. The people who are so negative? You will never please them.
But what I see more than the downers are thousands of people who appreciate you and all you do, and I dare say actually CARE about you and your family- even though we’ve all never met. Keep your heads held high, you are amazing at what you do and should be proud of yourselves no matter what your future decisions are. God Bless, and know we’re behind you!! XOXO
Kara
Lisa E says
So very true, all of it!
Colleen says
I couldn’t agree more with Kara!
I found you guys while I was looking for pictures of brick fireplaces painted white. I saw the posts from your first house and you gave me the inspiration and information I needed to paint mine. It turned out amazing, so, thank you! I was hooked and have been reading your blog daily ever since!!!
You can’t please everyone. My personal take: it’s your life, your blog, and we love it! Much love!
tara e says
YES!! Exactly what Kara said. Hope you two are enjoying your much deserved break :)
Laura C says
Figured I’d check in just in case…
For the record, the laundry room series was one of my absolute favorites! It made me look at my own mudroom/laundry room in a whole new light and start brainstorming how we can reconfigure one day.
Hope you all are enjoying your break! And missing this blog as much as we all obviously miss you.
Brittany says
Completely understand! But, I was reading this post with my bottom lip hanging out… so sad!
Suzanne says
My guess is that one month is going to go by very quickly, and it’s a possibility that you guys might not come back at all. If you don’t, I just want to thank you for a great run.
Enjoy your break, being with each other and lovin’ on your sweet babies. :-)
Sarah W says
Thank you for sharing your home and family with us. I feel like we’ve become old friends over these last few years because you have been so transparent! (And my husband tells me that makes me crazy) Know that your work on your home has inspired so many, including my husband and myself, to grab a hammer, purchase a miter saw, and use a can of spray paint. And we have awesome memories and plans together because of your true inspiration. My husband and I are optometrists and practice together (we even share an L-shaped desk we DIY’d out of old doors)… we daily struggle with finding good balance in our work (which we love) and having family time and mental shut-down time. As others have said, it is completely normal to hit a point where you realize “this is my life” and it may not seem as glamorous as it once did. Hope this time is refreshing for your whole family. And selfishly, I hope you return with your old fervor and new ideas!
Happy Sabbatical!
amanda says
Nooooooooo! I’ll misses youuuuu!!!!
Now that that’s out of the way, I completely understand the break, I will miss checking in on you guys, and hope you’ll be back, even if it’s in a smaller capacity that can be realistic for the long haul. You’ll be sorely missed!!
Sara W says
Enjoy your much needed break and family time! I will read any and every blog posting you write when you return! I fully support your decrease in blog postings (you guys are SO busy!) and I enjoy whatever projects, however big or small, that you share with the public. You’ve become a family friend to me and my husband over the last several years, and I hope to continue being your friend… the friend who creepily reads about your life online :) Thanks for the help with all the home projects over the years!
Alyssa says
Hey guys! Ready to read the 4,000th duplicate comment?? haha! I’m super sad that you have chosen to take a break from the blog, but I understand that you have to make decisions like this to do what is right for your family. I started a little blog in January and I can’t even keep up with it half the time so I can’t even begin to imagine what life is like in your household! Even though I thoroughly enjoy the blog no matter what the posts consist of, I get it. I’m sure doing this day in and day out gets repetitive. The book is awesome, I’m looking forward to the next and I also can’t wait until your return! For now, take care, I’ll miss your posts and enjoy the extra time with the kiddos and Burger:)
meri says
We miss your blog!
Hanna says
Gah. I’m late to these posts. This totally feels like that moment when you have an argument with a boyfriend that seems tough, but totally something you will get through, but then he dumps you.
Hope you’ll come back though. In the immortal words of taylor swift: haters gonna hate. You’ve just got to get to a place where it doesn’t bug you anymore, or make you feel like you need to explain yourself. And the rest of us will still be here waiting for you when that day comes.
Well, maybe consider sweet-talking us a bit. We ain’t that easy.
shay says
Most of us are that easy.
Vanessa B. says
Yeah, we are totally that easy.
Wendy says
No worries you two (plus 2)! Thanks for keeping it real! That’s what I love about you. Thanks for inviting so many to journey down your path with you for seven years. What a rare gift to so many!!! Keep the radically authentic love in everything you do. Namaste.
Katie says
Thank you for all your hard work and inspiring ideas. You have put a huge part of yourselves out there for our consumption, and I’m sorry that part of it has worn you down. Please know how much your work keeps my hopes up that my tiny quirky house can someday feel like home, even with my meager budget, and for reminding me that the best part of it is the people in it. Best of luck to you.
Michelle (aka mybelle101) says
I miss you guys…just saw a built-in bookcase makeover and thought “that might be an option in John and Sherry’s dining room”. Oh, how I hope we get to see those updates! For now, though, enjoy those sweet littles, take a breather, and remember we’ll be ready and waiting when you come back <3
anne g says
I just want to say that I admire you all so much and totally believe in your decision. You all can do no wrong :-) Stay true to you. Much love and hope to see you all back at it when the time is right :-)
Becky Horst says
I remember being so out of my groove after my daughter was born, I’m not sure I ever got it back. Now pregnant with the second I believe I’ll lose rhythm even more. Life changes, time marches on, life progresses and it’s ok. I think it’s awesome you guys have had such fabulous opportunities like book deals & show homes. I’m sure most don’t realize you worked your tail off to accomplish them. I’m sorry that there are naysayers you have to deal with. Hope you feel the love and know you will certainly be missed (hopefully) for just the month.
Ashley says
I’ve been following your blog for about a year and a half, and I’m so sad to see you guys go. I really hope you will be back soon! I have never noticed anything being off lately, and have loved the updates on your laundry room reno. Your blog has been very inspiring to me to renovate my own home. I hope your break from the blog leaves you feeling refreshed and wanting to come back. Your followers already really miss you!!
Donita says
Just stopping by to see if you have commented!! Missing you!! ???????
Donita says
Ha those ? Were supposed to be hearts!! ;-)
Diana says
Checking….just in case you decided to come back sooner.
I forgot to mention a few days ago that I was saving your first book to give my daughter when she bought a house. Now she and her husband bought their first house and are expecting their first little one. I’m giving them the book, and have already sent them the link to your cloth diaper blog. Thanks so much for keeping YHL public. You’re the best. Miss you and love you lots.
Lori L. says
I just wanted to say that I miss you guys! I hope that you come back to the blog after a break. I also wanted to say that I love your laundry room and that you guys are so talented!
katie Jo says
Wise, wise, wise
I am seeing a lot of people doing this- our fast paced instant world is stressful and leaves us thirsting constantly.
Thank you for keeping your website up for archives. Congrats on what you’ve accomplished so far and know that your work and care have helped our family. Take some time! I am reminded of my friend Madeline who is the leader of Sweet Sleep. Take a mission trip to see homes of other places. Sign up to take beds to those it need. Stay off Pinterest for a bit. Read Love Walked Among Us and listen to Little House on the Prairie with Claire. Paint your toenails bright blue. Nest and resist taking a picture of it. Visit Nashville and have coffee at The Well in Brentwood,TN. Listen to Ellie Holcomb. Buy Trader Joe’s Lemon Curd and have it on a toasted sesame seed bagel.
You’re welcome:)
Sarah in Florida says
Ok here is the usual…I’ve read you for awhile blah blah blah…but it really took me a week process this announcement and you know what? Someone great once told me sometimes the truth is shocking which I agree as life is always dishing out the unexpected. You know what else is? Honesty.
Take a month off. Take 2. Take 6. You really only do live once and those babies grow fast.
PS. I really wish you would have ended your post with *drops mic*
Jenny says
You guys! It’s very weird to miss people you have never met. It’s so touching to read all these comments and see how many (so many!!) people are checking back every day. I’m one of ’em, miss you much! xox
Lauren P says
Oh guys! I miss y’all! I don’t know when I started reading, probably sometime after you bought the second house, but that was even a long time ago! This whole thing has been weighing on my mind since the comments went crazy and then this post and then the 74!!!! Pages of comments! So… Here goes, it won’t all be positive, and probably duplicate of what people have wrote, but oh well.
I miss the old YHL, back when you did what you want because that’s what you liked and wanted, when you didn’t feel the need to make sure you didn’t hurt anyone’s feels or that your choices would appeal to the greater masses, or you didn’t have to explain why you chose something, if the reason you chose it is because you liked it! You shouldn’t have to explain a million times why you are making stage one and two improvements (I think how Jenny from Little Green Notebook explains her minor kitchen changes before the big remodel well without sounding like a broken record) because y’all have kinda sounded like a broken record over some things and it’s not your fault, it’s the fault of the readers who have made you feel like you should have to explain yourselves over and over again and I think that’s the root of the cause of what went wrong. Y’all are too nice! Just do what you want to do! You can change your minds! It’d probably be more relatable to most people than you getting it right every time!
And don’t feel bad about not spilling the beans about the new house immediately, you have to do what you need to to be safe! Anyone mad about needs to think about what they would do in the same situation! You also shouldn’t feel bad about not going the cheapest route every time, especially if the reason you are being frugal is because of what people might think if you go expensive. Splurge! People will be jealous and sound mean, that’s their problem! I think spending a little or a lot more on something you absolutely love or something that’s an outstanding quality is a perfectly normal practical thing to do! Hello, Emily Henderson has so,a really expensive things, she also has some cheap things, Target stuff, thrifty finds, ect and you don’t see her back peddling and apologizing or having to explain herself so you shouldn’t either! You’re audience will grow and change with your changes. No one has the same style or likes the exact same things their whole life! We are all allowed to change our minds! You reader will grow and change with you, you will gain readers who like your new direction and possible lose some penny pinchers who only want to see the cheapest way to do things. That’s perfectly okay! I think what pretty much everyone wants is for y’all to be yourselves, get back in the groove, do what you want to in your lives and house and design! (Except I think we all want y’all to stay bloggers!)
BamaCarol says
‘Tink,tink,tink’ that is the sound of me hitting my monitor to see if you guys hear me. Miss you. And especially Clara, Teddy and Burgsy. Wow, I’m tearing up here over people I’ve never met but I’ve loved that you have let us into your life for all these years. Hope you make the best decision for yourselves. You know that there are a lot of folks who would love to see you come back to the blog but if that isn’t what is best for you then so be it. Looking forward to the second book for sure.
Monica says
I really miss you both and your blog. I don’t understand the people who say you owe us…that’s just silly! Thank you for sharing so much, making me smile (and sometimes just laugh out ). You both are pretty amazing at this blog thing and I hope to see a new post sooner than later. God bless you both and your beautiful family.
Elizabeth says
I miss reading your blog each day! I wish your family the very best and hope you are enjoying your break. You will never regret extra time spent together! Eagerly awaiting your return, and your book! Best wishes for all of you!
Lori says
Checking in to see if you’ve been here! Missing you tons.
You know, I didn’t miss Sherry’s voice for the last little while, because I always read the comments. I just figured you guys were having more of a division of labor: John doing the big-post heavy lifting, and Sherry popping in whenever a mom-of-a-newborn can to do comments. I was never disgruntled… I was always perfectly gruntled, thank you!
Speaking of comments… no other blog I read has such great give-and-take in the comments, which makes them worth reading. It’s also that dialogue that makes all of us feel we *know* you – in a non-stalkery sense – the way we’d know anyone we interacted with daily.
Which is, of course, also why we miss you. Come home soon.
Jenny says
Oh I concur! The back and forth in comments is a huge aspect of what makes this blog amazing (other than the fantastic admins and content, of course ;). Knowing you both manually read, approve, and sometimes comment on our comments is amazing! I don’t know how you do it. xox
Jana says
I’ve been a reader of your blog since clara was brand new, and it has been my favorite then and since. I’ve felt for a long time like you’ve needed to slow down. I’m glad to see you’re taking this break and hope it provides some clarity for you. Personally, I don’t feel the need to see a post every day, and I like the shorter posts sometimes. I don’t like to spend a ton of time reading a blog post, and appreciate the longer ones more when they are spaced out. The other thing that I would say, is I’ve always wished you would not apologize so much. Sometimes I feel like you try so hard to make everyone happy, but that is just impossible. Be you, and never apologize for it. You guys are great, and that is why you’ve seen so much success. Hope to see you back, again soon, renewed and refreshed! ???
Jeremy and Cynthia says
Soooo sad and happy for you …enjoy kisses from France
Andrea in Australia says
Gosh you guys. Can I say I’m just a teensy bit jealous of the love and support you are getting here?! :) I miss you. But this is fine, its more than fine. Take all the time you need. We will be here when you come back. Love xxx
Lindsey says
Just popping in to say I miss you. I’ve been a reader… er, slash that… cyber-friend since he very very beginning. Checking in to see what you’re up to everyday has been something I look forward to every.single.day. and I miss hearing from you. Please come back soon. Do you. That’s why we’re all still here <3
Gretchen says
I hope this doesn’t sound like I’m patronizing bunny rabbits, but I’m proud of you and your decision. It takes guts and maturity to recognize the need to step away from something beloved and hard-fought. When you’re ready to come back, you’ll know. Until then, enjoy your break.
Chris says
just checking to see if there is a change of heart.
Jmbh says
While I’m going to miss your posts I’m so proud of you both for making this decision. Blogs in general have become so corporate that I’m starting unfollow some of my favorites. Good for you for taking the time to figure out what’s best for you and your famiy!! Best of Luck!