I consider today to be my one year blog anniversary. I actually started this blog in September of 2010, but it wasn't until January 4, 2011 that I fully committed to this little blogging adventure. I guess you could say that was my resolution last year. I did pretty good at keeping that one, so maybe there's hope for my 2012 resolution. As I reflect on my first year of blogging, I'm reminded that while I love the blog world I love my real-life world even more!
A hundred years from now it won't matter that I hot glued 20 tons of rope to a door to create a headboard.....
or that I stenciled drop cloths for curtain panels.....
but the world just might be different because I was important in the life of two children.
Am I going to continue blogging? Absolutely! Do I want my blog to grow? Sure I do! But what I want more than anything is to never lose sight of what really matters in life. When I think about my goals for the blog I think about what I'll regret later in life. When deciding what to do about most things I often think to myself - will I regret that I didn't do this when I'm older? It sounds weird I guess, but it helps me to keep many things in perspective. I've got a list probably a mile long of projects that I want to tackle, things I'd like to learn, and goals I hope to achieve. Although, the thing is............. childhood is temporary. These days of riding bikes outside through the leaves won't last forever, and I don't want to miss them.
Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for coming on this ride with me! It has been a wonderful adventure, and I look forward to all that this next year will bring! Let's take a breath, put our hands in the air, and enjoy the ride! ;)
Happy Anniversary. Many wishes for another successful year!
ReplyDeleteThis is precious and SO very important to remember!! I love this post so much. Thank you for the reminder to serve God first, then our families, then blog! (:
ReplyDeleteBeautifully stated and Happy Blogiversary!
ReplyDeleteThis was so beautiful! Thank you for the reminder & for sharing your family with us!
ReplyDeleteAw, what a beautiful post Carmel! You're so right about your priorities- I totally agree. But I'm so glad that you find time to blog as well because I absolutely love your projects : ) So happy happy blogiversary! I look forward to what you've got up your sleeve for 2012! xo
ReplyDeleteOh PS. I left your blog up on my hubs' iPad the other day and later I found him reading it! He said- well does she have a blog for houses 1-4? I want to see that too? HA!
ReplyDeleteVery well said. I often lose sight of the fact that I may actually miss the chaos of my boys someday! ;-) Love your blog.
ReplyDeleteKeeping it all in perspective :)
ReplyDeleteI love that you say you are a wife second before a mother. I think so many people lose sight of that once they have kids. I am not married yet or even have kids, but I hope that when I do I never lose sight of being in love with my husband first.
ReplyDeleteA-to-the-MEN! i agree 100 percent!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much everyone. Michelle - that is too funny! I don't think I even knew what a blog was back then ;)
ReplyDeleteHappy Blog Birthday! Beautiful post today. :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Blog Anniversary! This is a great post & a a beautiful reminder! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogiversary!! Im so glad I stumbled upon your blog and made my version of your "pumpkinaries", now I check in almost every day and love reading your posts. Keep up the great writing.
ReplyDeleteWell said, Carmel! I'm trying to remember what you said everyday, myself. Your projects are amazing. Can't wait to see more!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful and so true Carmel! I think everyone needs to keep that eternal perspective in all we do and you stated it so well. Happy blogiversary!
ReplyDeleteVanessa
Great post my dear...I kinda resolved lots of issues towards the end 2011..I think being a newly employed pregnany momma helped pave the way. I look forward to your journey this year and who knows....maybe we will meet up again. :)
ReplyDeleteCheers~
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Great reminder, Carmel!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully put.
ReplyDeletePerfectly stated! It's wonderful to be introspective and aware of what truly matters! Kudos to you! Your children are so fortunate to have a mother that is PRESENT in their lives. That IS what they will remember.
ReplyDeleteI am a cancer survivor, and was really able to gain a new perspective on what is important in life, during my six months of chemo. My son was just two at the time. He is now five, and a cherish each day I have with him!
God Bless you and your family in 2012!
-Lisa
Happy Blog anniversary Carmel! I love how you keep it all in perspective, one thing I adore about you and your blog!
ReplyDeleteYou are such a lovely person! And your children are so precious! These are the wonder years. Enjoy them as much as they do!
ReplyDeleteMy recommitment to my blog happened yesterday. I hope that in one year my blog is as warm and sucessful as yours. Happy Anniversary!
ReplyDeleteGreat post. We all need to keep it in perspective.
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You have your priorities right and you will be blessed because of that. BTW, your children are adorable!
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