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One Year Anniversary

Big day tomorrow.

 

April 8 will mark the one year anniversary of my very first blog post.

 

That’s right, my children’s milestones haven’t been officially recorded in a baby book since first molars came in, but I have shamelessly used them for material here for one year.

 

And amazingly, I haven’t been just entertaining myself! I’m not quite sure what to make of the thousands who have tuned in to witness the side possibility that my children may one day be raking me over the coals on Dr. Phil’s couch for unknowingly using them for fodder.

 

I like to think you are all laughing with me and not at me. I also love to think of you all as my comrades in the trenches of motherhood.

 

That we are linked by the dark rings of sleep deprivation under our eyes and the puke stains on our Asics.

 

That admitting you yell at your kids while standing in your underwear and that they learned the S-H word from you is considered the norm here.

 

That scavenging for half-eaten dino-nuggets, considering Goldfish crackers its own food group, and blowing dog hair off the strawberry that fell on the floor before handing it back to be eaten is standard.

 

That drying tears, fixing problems, and making everything all better is all part of a day’s work.

 

That it’s unanimous laundry, cleaning house, and figuring out what to feed people never gets fun.

 

That we all agree being the maid, chef, chauffer, administrative assistant, doctor, event organizer, referee, and jack-of-all-trades should pay better.

 

That at the end of the day, we wouldn’t trade our jobs for anything.

 

That children can at once be exhausting and entertaining, exasperating and amazing, defiant and delightful, annoying and adorable, tear-provoking and heart constricting and when you look at their sleeping angel faces at night you can’t believe you’ve so lucky.

 

That motherhood may be the most challenging thing we’ve ever done, but it sure is the best ride in the park.

 

Thanks for taking the journey with me.

 

Even after Family Ear Wax Night.

 

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Topics: blogging, joys of children, challenge of children, motherhood
posted by kellimwheeler on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at 08:50 AM
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posted by kellimwheeler on Apr 14, 2009 at 11:23 AM
Thanks Amanda! Sniff! Are you sure you don't want to be my publicist and PR rep? Loooove the shameless plug... ;)
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posted by AmandaS on Apr 9, 2009 at 01:21 PM

I am so bummed that I haven't been able to comment until now...I'm traveling for work with little access to computer (can't leave comments on the blogs from my blackberry).

Kelli, you really are an inspiration. Its because of you and Creatress that I even started blogging and now I can't imagine not doing it! I have enjoyed every word and insight and always look forward to my Monday fix of MSMITW! Hugs to you! I know you are a "real" writer so it makes it even better that you have a blogging voice as well. I am also a loyal reader of your Inside Arden column after reading your blog (a shameless plug for you, girl!) 

 

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posted by kellimwheeler on Apr 8, 2009 at 06:04 PM
Thanks ladies! I'd be a PB without the J and the crusts left on without y'all.
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posted by KellyG on Apr 8, 2009 at 03:00 PM
I've enjoyed reading your blog and relating totally.  Keep it up!
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posted by Rinkus68 on Apr 7, 2009 at 09:18 PM

Happy Anniversary!  LOL...  perfect post.  As you - I love the support we all give each other - and it's GENUINE.   Keep blogging - and I'm sure all of our kids will be in the chair together! 

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posted by creatress on Apr 7, 2009 at 03:40 PM
Keep them coming! I'm 19months and counting (here) btw. Hehehe.
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