1,000 posts
I guess I’ve had a lot to say.
It’s hard for me to put into words how I feel about writing this blog (and yes, I recognize the irony in that statement) but you should all know that it is a labor of love.
I don’t feel like I write this blog alone.
I feel very strongly that you are all in this with me, and I appreciate it more than you know.
I wanted to take a quick moment to thank a few people.
First of all, thank you to every single person who reads the blog and keeps coming back for more.
If I’ve made you smile, made you think “Yes! Me too!,” made you consider things from a new perspective, then I feel like I’ve done what I’ve set out to do.
Next, thank you to the people who take the time to comment.
I know that leaving comments on blogs isn’t for everyone, but please know that each and every comment that is left on this blog is so appreciated. I love the feedback, I love the interaction.
My top commenters (according to my blog stats) are Krista, from thismummaslife, Helen, from myliladventures, and my friends, Jeff, Heather, Carla, Debbie, and Mary Ann.
So, huge thanks to them and everyone else who has ever commented, even if only once!
I want to thank my friends Heather and Jen who act as my Think Tank when I’m stuck for an idea for a contest or an idea for a post. They never fail to come up with something, and always make me smile.
I need to thank my friend, Tara, who gives me frequent reality checks when I’m feeling defeated or “less than.”
Thanks to my sister-in-law, Alicia, who has supported the blog since day one and who has shared many posts of mine on her own blog, which is always good for publicity.
Thank you, of course, to Kim, Erin and Michaela, who consistently give me guidance, support, and unwavering, unconditional love and loyalty.
Thanks to my parents who read my blog every day and have always been my biggest fans.
And, of course, thank you to the monkeys for providing me with 1,000 posts worth of material and for being the most awesome little monkeys on the face of the earth.
Finally, a thank you to Real Man.
My heart, my soul, my best friend. Without him, the rest of this really doesn’t even matter.
And now…on to the contest.
The prize is a $25 iTunes gift card and all you have to do is leave a comment below saying that you want to enter.
Yep!
That’s it.
No captions to create, no numbers to guess.
Just leave a comment saying you are in!
I’ll use the random number generator to pick the winner and will announce the winner in my Five Question Friday post, so all entries must be in by Thursday at 8 pm.
Thank you, thank you, thank you to all of you…I hope I can keep you entertained for 1,000 more!
Congrats Amy! Taking the time to write is truly a labor of love–no matter what the topic. As the monkeys continue to grow, I know you will have more than another 1000 entries waiting to see the light of day :0)
Comment by Carla — January 30, 2013 @ 7:44 am |
Thank you, Carla! So glad to still be in contact with you!
Comment by abozza — February 1, 2013 @ 7:35 pm |
What an accomplishment! Great job! Love reading every morning! 🙂
Comment by aliciabozza — January 30, 2013 @ 8:05 am |
Thanks, Alicia. <3
Comment by abozza — February 1, 2013 @ 7:34 pm |
I want to enter!!
Comment by Rachel — January 30, 2013 @ 8:05 am |
Also, I’m a newer reader but I do love your blog! You inspire me with so many of your posts 🙂
Comment by Rachel — January 30, 2013 @ 8:06 am |
Thanks, Rach! 🙂
Comment by abozza — February 1, 2013 @ 7:34 pm |
I want to enter!
Comment by Daniel Bozza — January 30, 2013 @ 8:09 am |
Congrats, Amy! Here’s to 1,000s more! Love your photos!
Comment by Sandi — January 30, 2013 @ 8:17 am |
Thank you, Sandi! I so appreciate it!
Comment by abozza — February 1, 2013 @ 7:34 pm |
Congrats Amy! I thoroughly enjoy reading your blog and am disappointed when I can’t get to it.
You’re a good woman, wife, mom, teacher and person.
Deep Peace
PS – sure throw my name in the hat.
Comment by ouractsofkindness — January 30, 2013 @ 8:21 am |
Thanks, Jeff! I appreciate your kind words!
Comment by abozza — February 1, 2013 @ 7:34 pm |
Awww thanks for the thanks pal but none needed. It’s easy to comment on your blog cuz it’s fun, interesting, amusing, and REAL. I feel like I let ya down with an idea for this latest contest…sorry….kiddos 5th bday got me all distracted…you know how that goes X4! Anyway, keep up the great work! I’m still waiting for you to share another piece if your fiction like “Frozen” or to get called for jury duty again! Lol. Congrats on the 1000Th post and I AM IN!
Comment by Heather — January 30, 2013 @ 8:59 am |
Thanks, Heather…times a thousand! 🙂
Comment by abozza — February 1, 2013 @ 7:33 pm |
Congratulations Amy! Lurker here, love watching you & your family live, laugh & love.
Comment by Darlene — January 30, 2013 @ 9:06 am |
Aw, thanks, Darlene! So glad to still connect with you!
Comment by abozza — February 1, 2013 @ 7:33 pm |
Congradulations on your 1,000th
Comment by Veronica — January 30, 2013 @ 9:24 am |
🙂 Thanks, Veronica!
Comment by abozza — February 1, 2013 @ 7:33 pm |
Amazing Amy…how you do all that you do is truly amazing. I agree with Heather. Would love to read another fiction piece! Thanks…oh, yes, please enter me in the contest!
Comment by Mary Anne — January 30, 2013 @ 9:26 am |
🙂 Thanks, Mary Anne!
Comment by abozza — February 1, 2013 @ 7:33 pm |
Congratulations Amy !! You truly are an amazing person and you wear so many “hats”. I really don’t know how you do it all. It makes me feel like a slacker. Anyway, I really enjoy your blog and here’s to the next thousand or so….
Comment by allison — January 30, 2013 @ 9:28 am |
Allison, You are anything but a slacker! I know how much you do, and it ain’t small! Thank you so much for your support! 🙂
Comment by abozza — February 1, 2013 @ 7:32 pm |
I just noticed the map where your readers live…that is awesome! You reach SO many people. Doesn’t that blow your mind in a great way?
Comment by Mary Anne — January 30, 2013 @ 9:29 am |
Congrats, Amy! 😀
Comment by Michelle — January 30, 2013 @ 10:08 am |
Thank you, Michelle! 🙂
Comment by abozza — February 1, 2013 @ 7:31 pm |
Well darn, I’ll enter.
Comment by nicdowell — January 30, 2013 @ 10:18 am |
LOL…thanks, Nic! 🙂
Comment by abozza — February 1, 2013 @ 7:31 pm |
Congratulations Amy!!! I am so happy for you to reach this important milestone. I don’t comment every day but I do READ every day. Watching the monkeys grow up here is almost the same as if they lived next door. You are a true inspiration Amy and cannot wait for the next 1000!
Comment by Debbie — January 30, 2013 @ 10:24 am |
Thanks, Debbie! I so appreciate it!
Comment by abozza — February 1, 2013 @ 7:31 pm |
I’m in! Love your blog!
Comment by Jamie Fossetta — January 30, 2013 @ 11:02 am |
Thanks, Jamie! I’m so glad we re-connected after all these years! 🙂
Comment by abozza — February 1, 2013 @ 7:31 pm |
Congratualtions on # 1,000!! Love the validation I get from your blog that my life IS normal too. I’m totally in!!
Comment by Jenny — January 30, 2013 @ 11:11 am |
Thanks, Jenny! Good to know I’m not the only one! 🙂
Comment by abozza — February 1, 2013 @ 7:30 pm |
Although I don’t always comment, my day just isn’t complete until I read a new post from you! (corny, I know, but living vicariously through someone else is healthy, right?)
Comment by Amy Johnson — January 30, 2013 @ 11:13 am |
Aw, thank you, Amy. You have no idea how much that means!
Comment by abozza — February 1, 2013 @ 7:30 pm |
1000 posts is an amazing accomplishment!!! Congratulations, Amy!!
Comment by Stacey Maisch — January 30, 2013 @ 11:41 am |
Thanks, Stacey! That means a lot coming from a wonderful writer like you!
Comment by abozza — February 1, 2013 @ 7:30 pm |
I love reading your blog, seein the monkeys, and think this is a great accomplishment! Yay Amy!
Comment by eve — January 30, 2013 @ 12:00 pm |
🙂 Thanks, Eve! One of these days I might beat you in Words With Friends, too! (Probably not any day soon…you keep kicking my butt!)
Comment by abozza — February 1, 2013 @ 7:29 pm |
Look at all the comments!!!!!! Congrats on 1000! Oh, and I want to ENTER! Lol
Comment by jenzaccJen — January 30, 2013 @ 1:45 pm |
Thanks, Jen, and thanks again for all of your creative support! 🙂
Comment by abozza — February 1, 2013 @ 7:29 pm |
Im in . I read your blog every morning!
Comment by Kim — January 30, 2013 @ 7:23 pm |
Thank you, Kim! It’s good to know you are reading every day! 🙂
Comment by abozza — February 1, 2013 @ 7:29 pm |
Woot! Woot! Congrats on the 1,000!!!
And I’d love to enter. 🙂
Comment by thismummaslife — January 31, 2013 @ 3:58 pm |
Thanks, Krista! I appreciate your support and LOVE your blog!
Comment by abozza — February 1, 2013 @ 7:28 pm |
I’m in!!!!
Comment by Julia Bozza — January 31, 2013 @ 9:55 pm |
I love you, pumpkin, but you are 55 minutes late with your entry. 🙂
Comment by abozza — January 31, 2013 @ 9:59 pm |
Momma is tough!
Comment by Jeff — February 1, 2013 @ 7:47 am
OH! And Congratulations!
Comment by Julia Bozza — January 31, 2013 @ 9:56 pm |
A very long time lurker here…from the days of Frugal Village. A day does not start with my cup of coffee and your blog….. Amy, you have been an inspiration in more ways than you would know. Keep up the writing and Congratulations!
Comment by Ruth — February 1, 2013 @ 12:04 pm |
Thank you so very much! Thanks for hanging in with me! 🙂
Comment by abozza — February 1, 2013 @ 7:27 pm |