Saturday, April 21, 2007

My 100th post!


Well, I saw some of my bloggin' friends taking note of their 100th post, and just realized that I have reached that mark today. To think, it wasn't that long ago that I didn't even know what a blog WAS. We didn't even own a computer while we were going through the adoption process, so it was quite a surprise to me when I discovered this whole new world.
This blog has become a huge part of my life. Much bigger than I had ever anticipated. It is so theraputic for me to write about Lily and my life as her momma. I find myself going about our day looking for good "post" moments. I almost always have my camera with me so I am ready to capture the moment to share with you all. I started this blog thinking it would be a nice way for my travel-mates and out of town relatives to keep updated on the happenings with Lil. It definitely is all that, but it is also a place where I have met so many other people that I now look forward to communicating with on a weekly (if not daily) basis. I get excited to read everyone's comments and love checking in on a ridiculous amount of blogs as often as I can -- my husband thinks I am absolutely crazy! But, I have become invested in these lives. Those who are waiting -- I wait with you. Those who are doin' the mom thing along with me -- I am always encourged or enlightened reading about your adventures/joys/pains. So, I hope that my friends enjoy checking in on us here, but most of all this blog has been so good for ME. I spend this time focused on telling these stories of my little one, posting beautiful pictures, fun videos etc. And it reminds me time and time again of how blessed I am to be living this life with Lily Lin.

25 comments:

redmaryjanes said...

Happy 100th Post! You both are blessed to have each other. I love that picture of you two!!

PandaMom said...

Isn't is so funny how completely ADDICTING this thing is!!!!!???

Beckyb said...

I hear you - my husband probably wishes I never would have found BLOGGING!!! BUT I'm glad I suckered you in!!!!

Carrie said...

And how blessed we are over here to be invited into your lives! I have loved every moment of it and so enjoy reading your blog and the happenings in Lily's life.

dawn said...

Happy 100th and thanks for letting us share your life.
I love, love, love your blog and feel the same way about blogging as you.

dawn said...

Me again....

Don't you just wish there was a way to get us all together at one time in one place in real life...we would have a blast.

LedaP said...

It is amazing how it comes to be so addictive :) But I really enjoy it as well. Congrats on your 100th post!

LedaP said...

Oh, I almost forgot, I came by to thank you for the compliment on my new blogdesign :) You were my first comment. Thanks!

Steffie B. said...

Love you! ;)

Tracey and Mike said...

Happy 100th post! I'm so happy we all discovered blogging too. I never knew how many amazing, supportive people I would meet!

kitchu said...

Here's to 100 times sitting down at your computer and sharing life with Lily Lin with all of us. WE are blessed!

Elizabeth said...

A whole century of blogs!

Gwen Oatsvall said...

once again ..."well said" .. i find myself also thinking in my head as i go about my day, "oh i should blog that." love ya and so glad we are all connected !!!

aimeeg said...

Very cool! I have no clue how many I've done--I should check.

JMCS said...

Nikki, you rock! I feel the same way about bloggin', it is so therapeutic and such a nice way to meet so many fun people. Happy 100th post and thanks for giving me so many things to look forward to when I become a mom (hopefully soon).

Hugs,
Jonni
www.journeytosofia.com

Mommy Spice said...

Happy 100th post. I really love coming over to your blog. Panda Mom talked me into starting a blog. I did it to say, "Ok, I did it." Then I got hooked. I didn't think I would. I also look for blog moments everyday.

t~ said...

Happy 100 to ya! Can't wait to read the next 100!

Sugar Cookies And Hope said...

And we are happy to share in it with you! :)

Dannye said...

how funny, I too bring my camera to those "special moments" to capture on film to share with my bloggy friends...and I love checking in with you guys, reading your posts, and just plain being part of your lives!! happy 100th post!!

Much Ado said...

Happy 100th!!!! I love too that blogging has made me more aware of taking photos and recording little snippets of life that might otherwise be forgotten.

Nesting For Natalie said...

Congrats on 100 fabulous days...AT lEAST!!!

Amy

Anne Marie said...

Happy 100th post! Thank you so much for being so generous and sharing so much of your life with us!

4D said...

Happy 100th!

Your posts show those of us who are waiting what joy is at the end of this wait.

Keep smilin!

Gee Gee said...

Has it really been 100???? I've loved every one of them more than you'll ever know!!!

Anonymous said...

Wow...I read this post and it fit ME like a glove! I, too, started my blog as a way to include out of town relatives and friends into the childrens' daily lives...but, just like you described, it has taken on a life of its own...grown way beyond the circle of friends that I began with to include friends that are just as real as any friends, but whom I have never seen face to face and have only met BECAUSE of blogging. (And, my husband, just doesn't really "get it"...I know he probably thinks I spend too much time on the computer, though he never says it...I guess it is more just bafflement on his part!)

Do you print out hardcopies of your blog entries? I have been printing out the pages of my blog and putting them into sleeve protectors in a notebook...something my kids can leaf through and enjoy. They love looking back on the pictures and hearing the funny stories about themselves over again. (Course, I don't read them RECENT things...just read them things from several years ago...far enough past that I am not corrupting their current behavior! Since, some of the things that are awfully cute, aren't necessarily things I should be encouraging!)