2009 - The Year of the Mom
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Last year I:
-Moved to Little Rock, Arkansas
-Was featured in the Arkansas Democrat Gazette with this awesome blogger (thanks to another cool blogger)
-Got knocked up again
-Endured an entire month of stomach flus and colds
-Flew to Philly for MIL's 60th birthday
-Weaned Drew by heading up to Camp Baby and the Today Show
-Enjoyed five minutes of fame in San Francisco
-Turned 32, got really sick and watched ER docs staple Drew's head on Mother's Day
-Got my iPhone!!!!!!!!
-Remembered why I'm writing this damn blog
-Had a 20 week u/s with an echogenic foci
-Made another trek to Philly for TLNG's 1st birthday (and discovered my MIL's extra long chin hairs)
-Saw my first born start school
Proudly promoted Sleep is for the Weak
-Got a book deal of my very own
-Had the beautiful Margot Laine
-Tried to make sense out of this Mom of 3 thing
This year I hope to:
-continue to try to make sense out of this Mom of 3 thing
-finish my book
-go on vacation
-lose the baby weight
-spend more quality one on one time with my kids
-create an actual work schedule
-be a better wife and parent
-give back more
-visit and connect with new and old friends at Blogher '09
-find an offline hobby (something, anything) that doesn't involve my children and Rock of Love reruns
-not have any more kids
-take better care of myself by making sure I prioritize even the smallest things (shower, bathroom breaks, sleep). Nothing is so pressing that I can't take a minute to pee. And I want to leave the house (no matter where I'm going) looking presentable. That means I will be ceremoniously burning all my gaucho pants. Anyone care to join me?
As part of 2009 - The Year of the Mom, I'm hoping you'll share what you're going to do to prioritize yourself - whether it's less blogging time or more blogging time, a pedicure a month or a shower a day.
Write a post on your blog about how you're going to take better care of yourself in 2009, place the button (see below - courtesy of Heather) in your sidebar (as a reminder and invitation to other moms), and send me your blog post link (motherhooduncensored@yahoo.com). I'll place your link on this post and enter you to win one of five $100 Spa finder Gift Cards courtesy of Parent Bloggers Network.
And get this - each winner will receive a free one-year to Sitter City ($100 value), a fantastic online community of babysitters, nannies, and petsitters. I've found all my sitters through them - it's really a great service.
(If you want to sign up for Sitter City, use the code "2009MOM" for 10% off!)
[Contest ends January 31, 2009, Midnight EST. Only one entry per blogger per blog - so if you have more than one blog, you can only be entered once!]
(Idea for this post structure from GGC)
How I plan to take better care of myself in 2009
How to make a better mother better in 2009
I'm trying to be better and stuff
I'd settle a Week and a Half of the Dad, just once.
Posted by: always home and uncool | January 14, 2009 at 09:02 PM
This is my first visit to your blog, and it won't be the last. I made my post here: http://livinginthehouseoftestosterone.blogspot.com/2009/01/last-of-my-unkeepable-resolutions-for.html
Posted by: Lori | January 12, 2009 at 11:37 PM
Here's my list for 2009...I've stuck to it so far...9 down, 356 to go...
http://goobersmoochx3.blogspot.com/2009/01/here-i-am-2009.html
Posted by: Misti | January 09, 2009 at 09:38 AM
Did I forget to include my link in my last comment? Silly me!
http://charmingdelightful.blogspot.com/2009/01/2009-year-of-mom.html
It's on!
Posted by: Jill | January 05, 2009 at 10:13 PM
I am so happy I found your blog! I posted today about how I plan to make 2009 my best year yet, and I also added you to my side bar.
Posted by: Chrissy Mac CEO | January 05, 2009 at 06:08 PM
Year of the mom: I hadn't heard of it but now that I know it exists, I will say that I pledge to take more risks and do things with and without my daughter that I was afraid to do alone. I'm a single mom and I'm tired of waiting until someone comes along before I can begin to live my life again. I'm over it. My goal would be to plan a trip to Europe by the end of the year, single or not.
Posted by: Jessica Bern | January 03, 2009 at 05:14 PM
Great idea...I LOVE it. I acutally just made my bucket list yesterday...I am planning on making the year of the mom be my plan for the next 100 years:) Ok, maybe not that long lol. I love this idea though. I will post in the next few days!
Posted by: Jewels | January 03, 2009 at 12:29 AM
Happy 2009 y'all! I too had an echogenic foci w/my (first) child too! It sucked and I worried like crazy and I just made myself insane until we knew that things looked okay. I told the hubby that either way we were having our son and he agreed and thank God he's a happy, healthy, energetic, OMG won't stop talking 2yr old:) BUT he's my 2yr old!
Posted by: D's Mommy | January 03, 2009 at 12:25 AM
Happy 2009 K! There's been a lot of cucca (sp?) but a lot of good too.
I hope we cross paths this year -- I'll buy you a cocktail if you aren't preggers. Heh.
Posted by: Christine @ Boston Mamas | January 02, 2009 at 09:09 PM
Happy New Year! The Year of the Mom sounds perfect to me.
Posted by: Fairly Odd Mother | January 02, 2009 at 12:16 PM
oops... I didn't see my last comment (I got confused because the name is at the bottom of the post) and I can't figure out how to delete it, SORRY!
Posted by: Baby Makin(g) Machine | January 02, 2009 at 11:08 AM
I did it! And I enjoy reading your blog!
Happy new year!!
http://www.babymakingmachine.blogspot.com
Posted by: Baby Makin(g) Machine | January 02, 2009 at 11:06 AM
Haven't done it yet, but just saved the link as a draft. I've got to think about this one! Great idea.
Posted by: Rita Arens | January 02, 2009 at 10:46 AM
I love year of the mom! (although really, isn't every year? This year seemed to be for you for sure.)
I will admit that I'm afraid to put the button up though. Knowing you it really says "year of powerful anal penetration" and you're just fucking with us all.
Posted by: Mom101 | January 01, 2009 at 11:30 PM
OK, I have actually posted something. It would be sooo nice to have any kind of computer knowledge. Please, like you have time to do this, could you let me know how to even post the thing on my computer, and if I ever figure out how to send a link, I'll do it.
Posted by: Sheri | January 01, 2009 at 09:02 PM
Wowie! What a year. Here's hoping 2009 is great for you and your family. :D
Posted by: goodfather | January 01, 2009 at 08:29 PM
Happy New Year! We miss you around these parts!
xo
Kyran
Posted by: Kyran | January 01, 2009 at 07:41 PM
um, wait a second. i like my gaucho pants! are you saying i leave my house looking less than presentable? i'm hurt. deeply wounded.
i'm going to curl up in the corner and cry. in my gaucho pants no less.
Posted by: Lara | January 01, 2009 at 04:48 PM
Nice list for 2009. I just hope to get more sleep!
Posted by: Asianmommy | January 01, 2009 at 03:49 PM
I love this idea. I found your blog towards the end of 2008, but I have really enjoyed it. I continue to be impressed with what you put up with, and your ability to juggle so many things. Because of you, I say "thank you" everyday for the fact that I have decent, completely nonannoying in-laws. I often wonder if your mother-in-law reads your blog!
I hope 2009 is a great, happy, no-new-baby year for you. Oh, and from twitter I would just like you to know that I too am spending today chucking granny panties and guachos.
Posted by: Lu | January 01, 2009 at 03:38 PM
I'm in!
http://charmingdelightful.blogspot.com/2009/01/2009-year-of-mom.html
Posted by: Jill | January 01, 2009 at 02:41 PM
Are we allowed to participate in this is we're pregnant with our first right now, not technically a mom until summer 2009?
Also, congratulations for making it through 2008; it sounds like a very busy year for you!
Posted by: Sarah S/C | January 01, 2009 at 01:55 PM
Happy New Year! great post by the by
Posted by: carosgram | January 01, 2009 at 12:44 PM
http://transplantingme.com/2009/01/02/2009-the-year-of-the-mom/
that's my year of the mom post. i might not qualify to win - i don't live in the states. but i will be in the states for a month or more this summer...
happy new year to you!!!
Posted by: monica | January 01, 2009 at 12:12 PM
So here is to us Moms in 2009! You had a busy year and i hope you kick off this new year in a great mood!
Posted by: Courtney | January 01, 2009 at 10:46 AM
Wow!! I've fallen in love with your blog! I'm not a mom yet but now see wha I have to look forward to... Thanks! haha.
Love your writing. Oh, and I added the thingy to my page. Just sent you an email too.
Posted by: Jenn | January 01, 2009 at 10:29 AM
There I was thinking that every year is the year of themom.
Posted by: Gunfighter | January 01, 2009 at 09:44 AM
What a year! So happy for our new healthy babies - and ready to hope for more sleep in 2009.
Happy New Year!
Posted by: Lady M | December 31, 2008 at 11:07 PM
Just wanted to say I found your blog last night, and I've learned that you love your statcounter. I wanted to apologize for leaving this browser open all night and going through all three years of your archives. I don't know if that'll make you go crazy, but I thought it was interesting and funny! Good luck in 2009!!
Posted by: Mere | December 31, 2008 at 11:02 PM
Great idea. I'll probably post something in a day or two. Making my priority list right now while drinking on New Years Eve is probably not the best way to do it. Then again, I bet I'd probably come up with some great ideas.
I hope 2009 is your best year yet!
Posted by: Christina | December 31, 2008 at 10:28 PM
i'd like to copy the code but can you give a suggestion as to where to put it in my html? (pardon my newbiness)
btw, thanks for creating the year of the mom. i'm shooting for the millenium of the mom, still, lol ~
Posted by: The Rich Mama | December 31, 2008 at 10:09 PM
you rock. :-) you're the first blog i look for every morning. thanks. thanks for making 2008 a little better for me. my post is up... emailing you now.
all the best in 2009.
Posted by: MommyNamedApril | December 31, 2008 at 08:41 PM
So, you've made it official? I love it! And I'm in. The badge is already up in my sidebar. I'll work on my post after I get caught up on the work I didn't do (and totally forgot about, frankly) when Spike was in the hospital last week.
Posted by: Jill | December 31, 2008 at 07:09 PM
Sounds like 2008 was quite a year for you! I love 2009 being the Year of the The Mom.
Posted by: Rhea | December 31, 2008 at 07:01 PM