All good things must come to an end

Or we could say: "A conclusion is simply the place where someone got tired of thinking." (Unknown)

I kind of like this one: "If you want a happy ending, that depends, of course, on where you stop your story." (Orson Welles)

And my personal favorite: "Consciousness. That annoying time between naps." (Steven Wright)

Okay, that last one has nothing to do with endings, but it does concern one of my favorite subjects. Endings, however, are somewhat more bittersweet. Renee and I will no longer be blogging on ReadySetMom, and it is bittersweet. For the past 2.5 years we've enjoyed building up this community and learning, sharing and laughing along with all of you. But trying to juggle two blogs turned out to be a wee bit more than we could handle, so we'll be focusing our attention on EnviroMom and working on projects that will enable us to spread the green love further afield. We hope you'll come visit us!

ReadySetMom will continue to live in cyberspace and moms will continue to comment on old posts (particularly that breastfeeding one!). We will actively maintain and update the Portland Metro Preschool & Childcare Directory, so please check back when you are ready to seek out preschools and providers.

Thanks everyone -- you all helped us create a very supportive and respectful environment here, and we've truly enjoyed getting to 'know' you. And a big thanks to our sponsors, many who advertised here for months and months. Thank you!

Comments

[Carol]

I will miss RSM! Thanks, Heather and Renee, for your thoughtful, informative, and often hilarious posts.

[Beth]

You'll be missed on this blog but enviromom is wonderful so I'll keep up with you there.

[Dianne]

See you on enviromom, everyone!

[jillybean]

Ok, I'll say it: I'm pouting and this close to a mini hissy fit. I will miss seeing you here!!! I've enjoyed reading your posts and trying to guess who wrote it just by the title. (I'm usually right!)
Well done, Ladies. Thanks for giving us a forum - always enlightening, occassionally surly and/or head-scratching and chocker-block full of humour.
You guys are just gonna have to be at SWCC same time I am. Looks like it's time for me to Go Green!
xxxoxoxox

[Julie]

Heather and Renee,
I will miss the blogs! On the other hand, I understand the need for focus and (simplicity). Set some great goals for EnviroMom and let it soar.
Your Florida Pal,
~Julie

[Amber]

WTF, not ok! Boo Hoo Hoo! See you at PPS! Hugs, Amber

[marlynn]

Oh sad! But understandable and also commendable. Ending something is never an easy decision. I look fwd to continuing reading your posts on EnviroMom. Good luck to you two!

[wink gal]

So sad!!!! But I understand the reasoning and commend you both for all the wonderful things you've done and are doing for the community.

[Nina]

Seriously? I literally just found this website LAST NIGHT and I was so excited. We moved to Portland five weeks ago and this website was going to be a way for me to discover Portland with our kids. Dang it!

[Nina]

I will definitely check out enviromom though! :)