Many thanks to the WordPress.com stats helper monkeys who put this 2013 annual report together for MommyVerbs.
They are the best lil’ flying monkeys around. Not at all scary like in the Wizard of Oz. Because they add fireworks. I do love me some fireworks.
MommyVerbs has really begun to grow into its own this year. What started out as a little therapy on the cheap, a few fun stories and a couple of reflections, has now turned into a good friend. A place to come and be. A place to question. A place to share. MommyVerbs has a few official fans now. Beyond my Mom and my Nonnie, even. MommyVerbs is getting a reputation, and I’ve even heard from a few folks that I didn’t know were connected to it, share that they enjoy reading it. That always makes me smile. I hope those who like it will continue to share it with others who may enjoy it, too.
And for me, MommyVerbs continues to make me be intentional … to be real about engaging each day with action words.
2013 also included a few MommyVerbs pieces showing up on The Huffington Post. A highlight for sure. AND MommyVerbs was also Freshly Pressed this year, a goal since this blog began in 2012. I’ve met a lot of good bloggy friends and I appreciate what they add to the conversation, how their writing challenges me, how they help me with my bloggy questions and beyond.
MommyVerbs has much in store for 2014. Maybe a few guest posts. Maybe a new format or design. Maybe even a MommyVerbs t-shirt … or two. You’ll have to stick around to see what happens.
Which is exactly why New Year’s Eve is my favorite holiday. It is a new calendar. A blank page. A fresh start.
And to quote my high school graduation speech (which was really quoting “Remington Steele” and “Say Anything”:
“Just think of the possibilities. And…Get ready for greatness, Lloyd.”
Happy New Year! Welcome 2014!
If you are interested, here is a full report of MommyVerb actions this year. It’s kind of fun and worth the tiny effort of the click. Besides, those ‘lil monkeys worked hard on this.
Here’s an excerpt:
The concert hall at the Sydney Opera House holds 2,700 people. This blog was viewed about 15,000 times in 2013. If it were a concert at Sydney Opera House, it would take about 6 sold-out performances for that many people to see it.
Click here to see the complete report.
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🙂 Happy new year! Thank you for holding space for me here in your blogosphere, it’s always so nice for me to come and stay a while reading your words, engaging in your life and world. I can’t wait to see what 2014 brings for you!