Wednesday, July 19, 2006

1 year

One year ago today, I started this blog. I honestly didn't think I'd keep it up, but here I am. Thanks, Beki, for putting the idea in my head.

I try to use this blog as a 'memory book' for this period of my life. My intention is to capture snippets of things my kids do and say so that I can reflect on them in years to come, and also share with them when they're older. Sometimes, I feel like I've stayed true to this original intent, and other times, not. I often feel like I'm worrying too much about my audience (as small as it may be) and forgetting the real purpose. My goal, in the next year, will be to stay on course and not sweat the small stuff.

Thank you for reading though. I didn't imagine that you would. And the comments, oh, did I mention how I love those? (guess I did, huh?)

15 comments:

Anonymous said...

Happy One Year Blogiversary! :)

Teri said...

I am coming out of hiding to say Happy Blogiversary also.

I've been reading for about 3 months but don't think I've commented.

Always enjoy your stories, pictures of the kids, etc. Especially love John M. You could just keep kissing his face and never get tired.

MarkD60 said...

Happy Blogger birthday! Did you re-read your first post? John's grown a lot!

DebbieDoesLife said...

Happy Birthday! Always love your pictures of your cute kids and your cute perspective on things!

chesneygirl said...

You're my favoritest blogger, ya know?! :)
Happy Blogiversary lady!!!

Mine's coming up next month.

Speckledpup said...

happy one.

I enjoy your blog.
glad you're here.

The Pup.

Martie said...

Yes, I think you mentioned once or twice that you enjoy the comments.....ha-ha!! Well, we enjoy reading about you and your family and enjoy watching them grow too. Thanks for sticking with it and sharing with us. Happy Blogiversary!!

LAMommyof3 said...

Happy Blogiversary! :)

WILLIAM said...

Happy Blogi versary. After the first year it goes by fast.

4evergapeach said...

Congrats on your 1 yr blog anniversary! I'm not really sure how long I've been doing mine. Seems like forever but I'm sure it's not much over a year. I'm glad I found you (or did you find me?)

Looking forward to another great year!

Mary Tsao said...

I love your snippets and I think you stay true to yourself, even if you stray from the kid stuff.

Most people quit blogging before they reach a year. You are in a special minority. Congratulations!!!

All of what we write is interesting. To give your family and your kids this opportunity in the future to know you in the past (through this blog)... wow, that's really powerful and special.

Anonymous said...

Happy happy!

Renee, I love reading you. So entertaining, and such beautiful children!

Anonymous said...

Happy Anniversary! I know what you mean about writing for your audience and waiting with baited breath for fresh comments. I never thought I'd get comment-envy but...

I hope you keep blogging and I'll keep lurking and even may comment from time to time to help keep up your comment quota.

Anonymous said...

Happy anniversary! Can you believe that we're still at it? This year has flown by.

DaniGirl said...

Happy Blogiversary!! You've got a great knack for interesting blog... I'm glad you stuck with it.