Confessions of a Six Figure Professional Blogger

Project Update: Kids, Poop, A Dash of Blogging

February 27, 2010 | Personal

Well, I think that post title pretty much sums up this week’s project update. ;)

Little Nathan was born on Monday. So far, so good. The little guy is doing quite well and we’re already getting into some semblance of a normal schedule around here. At least where sleep is concerned.

My business schedule was shot all to hell this week, though. Obviously, it was for a good reason. ;) I am playing Mr. Mom to my 2-year old, taking care of almost everything around the house – all while trying to keep a few projects rolling down the road in the business.

I love my daughter to death, but she can’t help it if she’s two! The capers she pulls off around our house are nothing short of creative. She is constantly on a mission to make a mess, mess with me, or kill herself. My job is to get her through the day in once piece. :)

On the business side of things, I have things rolling on a home-study version of Blog Masters Club. The entire course will be put onto DVD/CD and made available with all transcripts, etc. I’ve had a LOT of people express interest in this, so I’m going to get it done. More on that when the time comes to launch it.

On the guest posting side of things, here’s what has come out this week:

  • I did an interview with Robb Sutton. We talked about everything from blogging to what my favorite drink is. :) You can listen to the interview or read the transcript right here.
  • I wrote a guest post for James over at TheInfoPreneur.net. In that post, I talk about my typical day and the balance of tasks and life as a pro blogger. Check it out. Pretty pertinent considering what I’m up to this week. ;)

Next week, I’ll be getting as much as I can done. On Thursday, I am flying up to Stamford, CT to attend Continuity Summit, organized by Ryan Lee. Should be a great event with a lot of great networking opportunities. It would have to be to get me to leave my family right now, but business must go on.

And just as I finish writing this post, little Nathan is starting to squirm. So, off to feed him. ;)

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  • Victoria
    After recently launching my own blog, I just did a quick search on Why Should I join Twitter? on Google and your site came up in the search results. Following your advise, I'm just writing to say your articles make alot of sense. You confirm many of the things I was already thinking, but also encourage me to push myself to do more. I shall be following you. So, thank you Mr Risley. And congratulations on baby Nathan. Long may kids and poop continue.
    Victoria

    P.s I'm not linkbaiting. I just learnt that from this article ;-)
  • Glad to read about the updates. It inspires me how you are able to smoothly manage both family and work. I think I need to do some time management of my own for this week.
  • Well, it isn't always smooth. But, I try. ;-)
  • David,
    I was Mr. Mom this weekend and yeah the 2 year olds are always on a mission to hurt themselves in some crazy manner. My insistence in holding her arm going down the stairs kept her from quite a tumble today. Silly how that works, hold dada's hand and you won't get hurt.
  • Yeah, they're a trip. Sometimes literally. ;-)
  • Kids are so great. Congratulations! I remember those first few weeks with my little girl. It just gets better and better in my opinion.
  • Berkunjung menjalin relasi, mencari ilmu yang bermanfaat.
    Thanks infonya.
    Sukses yach ^_^
  • Hey brother, don't respond to this as I'm sure you have a massive amount on your plate.

    Just wanted to say great guest post over at mine and a massive congrats on the new addition.

    Great stuff man
  • Thanks dude.
  • vmosso
    David...
    Interesting last few posts...but, I must admonish you :) PLEASE just enjoy these first few weeks with Nathan, and the "annoying" but "precious" times with your daughter. You will NEVER get these days back again, and your wife probably really needs you right now.
    After all, isnt this what it is all about? You have an Internet Business so that you CAN take a few days off and do the family thing.
    There seems to be alot on your plate right now, but............. Enjoy these first weeks with your new addition. We (the internet world) arent going anywhere.
    Relax.... be a dad, and good husband.
    This is what it is suppose to be all about anyway!

    My Best Regards to you and your family...
    Valerie Mosso
  • Thanks, Valerie. I am enjoying it, but I also have other things to do, too. As much as I love my family, I also need to be doing other things to keep my own head in order. :-)
  • David, you are now the new mr. mom in your house, right? I like that because it seems that you care so much for your two years old baby. And I would like to ask you about the mother of your baby, how is she doing? Hope things are working out smoothly with you all over there.

    I want to also wise you safe journey on your way to the continuity summit hosting by Ryan Lee. Have a great day there and wishing you and your baby a pleasant time...
  • My wife is doing pretty well. Still a little recovery on her part, but doing quite well.
  • Haven't been here for a bit, so belated Congratulations! I am looking forward to hearing more about the home study version of Blog Masters Group.
  • You have had a full, busy week, but a good one with a new child. I appreciate that you take the time to share AND that you understand the importance of that balance with family. It has been one of my journeys the last couple of years to find that and you do inspire me to stay on track there. Thanks for all you do and for what you are creating. It matters.
  • It is a constant journey. If you think I've mastered the art of business/family balance, then think again. ;-)
  • Nah, the beauty of it is that it IS a journey, yet you constantly remind yourself of priorities. That's what I appreciate. Take this time and enjoy that new baby. With the "babies" in my family now having their own babies, I know they grow up all too fast.
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