It’s been a while since I participated in a Mama Kat’s Writer’s Workshop, but I have had the best intentions each week as I review the topics. It’s one of my all time favorite link-ups and always gets my creative writing juices flowing.
This post was written for Mama Kat’s Writer’s Workshop Prompt 1.) Share what you were blogging about last year at this time…what has changed?
One year ago I was getting over the shock that one year from then I would be turning 40!
So far, so good.
Just over a year ago we celebrated our little Lucas’ second birthday with balloons and a BBQ in the backyard. There was family and friends, cupcakes, a bounce house and Thomas the Train.
This year we celebrated three with balloons and a BBQ in the backyard surrounded by family and friends, cupcakes, a bounce house, a TRAMPOLINE (thanks, Grandma and Grandpa) and Cars. Lots of cars!
This time last year Lucas had been enrolled in preschool and would be starting in August.
Tomorrow is Lucas’ last day of preschool before his summer session begins (yay for year-round school) and he loves it (apart from the monthly fire drills that is).
Last June we were gearing up for a week in Hawaii!
This year we went to North Carolina. BIG difference!
Last summer I was counting down the days to BlogHer ’11.
I won’t be attending BlogHer ’12 in New York City this year, [insert sad face here] but I LOVE being able to call so many people I met last year friends.
It was just over a year ago that we started secondary infertility treatments.
After two failed IVFs, two miscarriages and two “missed” cycles, we are still struggling but remain hopeful.
It seems the old adage is true, the more things change, the more they stay the same. Sigh!
What were you doing one year ago?
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Hawaii – North Carolina – both have a coast and some mountainous spots. I bet you can get to NC much cheaper and easier than Hawaii. Hey I know someone who just bought an island out there. It was my previous post. Happy 40 – kid.
Yes, HI and NC do have a lot in common, but I’d rather be in a hula skirt with a Mai Tai in my hand. Just saying!
Yes, so much changes, yet so much is the same. May you have a wonderful 12 months ahead, and be able to look back a year from now with joy. xo
I look back on last year with joy, but yes the next 12 months will be very telling. Thank you for all the love and support.
This time last year I was gearing up to fly with my then one year old to visit my parents in Canada. Everyone was thrilled, it would be L’s first trip home. My parents carefully prepared everything to make the visit wonderful.
This year I’m preparing to go home, but under much sadder circumstances. We lost my dad 9 weeks ago. It will be the first summer in 38 years without him. It will be L’s third visit home, the second without his grampie.
That’s what I was doing a year ago. I hope I can look back in 365 days from a much happier place.
Oh dear, I am so sorry for your loss and I am sending peace and love your way. xo
Yes, many changes but sometimes still the same. Here’s to a wonderful year ahead with many positive changes for you!
Yes!! I’m looking forward to the weeks and months ahead.
Aw, I was hoping to hang out with you again at BlogHer this year. So sad you will not be there.
I know, me too! It is my husband and my 5 year anniversary, so we are heading to San Francisco to celebrate that same weekend. Have a blast! I look forward to recaps and photos.
Happy Belated, Birthday!
What a change a year made, it surely felt that way in my life. Here’s to a more amazing ones up ahead for you and your beautiful family 🙂
One year ago I was doing a lot more tweeting than I am now but I’m also doing a lot more cocktail drinking thanks to One Martini!
A year ago I was on the verge of finding out I was pregnant with Charlie, getting nervous you wouldn’t like me when you met me, crying over Eddie turning two, and complaining about the summer heat.
The only thing that is the same this year is the complaining about the heat/humidity!
You’re not going to BlogHer? Sad face. 🙁 Mind you, I’m not sure if I am going to get there either, but still. I’d love to see you again.