Since I started writing a blog two years ago I have posted exactly 215 posts.

Pitiful.

Since I joined Instagram, exactly four months ago, I have snapped 260 photos.  That’s almost two a day!

Awesome.

<valleygirlfont> I could give myself a hard time about it or I could like, take this is an opportunity to like, learn something or whatever.</valleygirlfont>

And so, without further ado, here is a scientific look at the process of writing a blog post:

1. Lay awake at 3am crafting the perfect way to make potty training, tantrums, and toy surrender refusal (I made that up its not a thing) sound scintillating.
2. Next morning hide in tbe bathroom with computer.
3. Turn on computer.
4. Still waiting….
5. Turn on the Internets.
6. Open up Wordpress.
7. Sign in.
8. Realize you’ve forgotten your own password since you never blog anymore.
9. Reset password.
10. Finally log in!
11. Greeted by hundreds of new comments! Hurrah!
12. Realize comments are all spam.
13. Weep into morning coffee.
14. Lament the lack of comments/page views/unique visitors/death of blogging career.
15. Blame self.
16. Upon further examination blame EVERYONE ELSE.
17. Resolve to actually write.
18. Open a ‘New post.’
19. Stare at blank screen and wonder of the minuteau of day is worth writing about.
20. Decide you’d rather watch Downtwon Abbey with your remaining free time.

And Instagram:

1. Find iPhone. Easy to do since it’s actually been surgically attached to hand in ground breaking procedure.
2. Locate subject: toddler, dog or food product.
3. Aim and shoot.
4. Share instantly.
5. Receive ‘feedback’ instantly.
6. Ride the high of likes and comments until the next photo op presents itself seven minutes later.

So you see? How can I really blame myself for my lack of blogging when the blame lies squarely with Intsagram’s ease of use.

For a fabulous collection of photos of food and my toddler and dog (FASCINATING) please find me on Instagram at ’shesuggests.’