Well, unbelievably, this August marks one year that I’ve been writing the “My Real Life” blog.
I’ve loved every single second.
I want to thank those of you who have been reading since the beginning.
Sometimes, I’m a bit much.
And if you were with me in the beginning and are still with me today…I’m impressed.
Those of you who came midstream, I’m so glad that you’ve joined us along the way and decided to stick it out!
And, for those of you who just joined us…welcome, and make yourself comfortable, because I’ve got lot more to share!
I thought I’d celebrate our one year anniversary with a contest.
Easy, easy, easy.
The prize is…
…a $25 iTunes gift card!!!
All you have to do to enter is leave a comment below with your favorite blog post from the past year.
If you are new to the blog, feel free to look through the archives, found at the right.
It’s been an interesting year around here…there’s sure to be something that catches your eye!
Winner will be chosen at random.
So, truly…thank you for reading the blog.
It is a labor of love and updating the blog is one of the highlights of each day.
It’s a way for me to nurture my creativity and my writing, while discussing the thing about which I am most passionate…
…my family.
So, thank you and stick around!
Year Two is sure to be full of more surprises, contests, and lots and lots of pictures of the monkeys.
(Contest will run through Thursday)
My absolute favorite post was called “Sometimes”, and yes, I remembered the title because it was really touching. It was the one where it was a rainy day so you took your children to dunkin donuts, I think. That one absolutely warmed my heart. I promise you, those days are the ones your kids will remember, the random surprise acts you did just because. Great parenting!!
Comment by Amy Johnson — August 1, 2010 @ 10:39 am |
I found you at hip mountain mama- and while i feel like it’s pushing my luck entering another contest, i think your blog is awesome. i love all the random music you mention (who doesn’t love skid row and phil collins), but the post about the bathtub really hit home. i love sticking the kids in the bath tub and disappearing. sure, the bathroom pays the price- but it is worth it for my sanity!
Comment by k myers — August 1, 2010 @ 5:29 pm |
Particularly fond of the post with the park, vomit, sock clean up story! Happy anniversary Amy! Job well done!!
Comment by Heather Pew — August 1, 2010 @ 5:39 pm |
I love cha cha cha changes!
It is great that you are going back to doing what you love! And not letting the paycheck influence your decision… Way to go!
Comment by Kathy — August 1, 2010 @ 7:20 pm |
The post titled Real Bad, but Reeaaaallll Good from August 28, 2009 is my favorite! Happy Anniversary!
Comment by Abhishek Duggal — August 2, 2010 @ 5:02 am |
any thing about monkey girl is my fav,, i just love that she is not being sucked into the ” what label” is on my clothing crap.. i couldnt stand it when i was in school. some of my friends were on my back because i didnt have a face full of make up or did my hair “salon” style everday.. and i had really thick, kinda long hair and still do
Comment by diana — August 2, 2010 @ 7:58 pm |
I love reading all of your blogs. Seriously, you are humorous, sentimental and I can tell, both in person and on your blog, that you are an amazing mother. I don’t remember which posting it was but I loved when you explained about having “Monkey in the Middle” and how your heart multiplied with love! I am always worried about when I decide to have a second, that I won’t be able to love another child as much as I love my Jeffrey but you made me realize that I can. Thank you, Amy!
Comment by Michelle — August 3, 2010 @ 2:11 pm |
Happy Anniversary!! I am so biased since I am related to you and your beauties, so I love reading them all!! I have to say, though, since I am a singer, one of my favs is the one where you and Julia are singing True Colors. “0) I also love the one when you are playing piano and the boys are parading “church” Funny stuff! <3xo
Alicia
Comment by Alicia Bozza — August 6, 2010 @ 10:20 am |