Today marks the sixth anniversary (blogiversary) of my blog! Six years of writing about a myriad of topics — some controversial, some very personal, some heartbreaking, some educational, and some just plain fun.
Looking for an outlet to share my passions and ups and downs of parenthood, I started blogging when my daughter Ava was eight months old and have been writing — albeit sometimes more regularly than others — ever since.
I wanted to take this opportunity to thank all of you who’ve been a part of my blog over the years — whether you are a reader, a commenter, an advertiser, a sharer, a collaborator, or perhaps a little of each — I have been blessed to make connections with so many of you. Staying at home with my then babies and now kids can be a somewhat isolating experience, but thanks to blogging and other forms of social media, I have a community — a tribe — of which I feel fortunate to belong. We laugh together. We cry together. We share stories, empathize, debate, raise awareness and educate together. You know who you are and I love you all.
For old time’s sake, I thought I’d highlight just a few of the posts that have either meant a lot to me or have received a lot of feedback over the past six years. Here they are, in no particular order.
- Breastfeeding until age 3, 4 or 5: More common than you think? – originally posted Jan. 2, 2009
- My Road to Recovery from Generalized Anxiety Disorder – originally posted June 11, 2009
- The Circumcision Post – originally posted Nov. 6, 2006
- The Updated Nestle Product Boycott List – originally posted Oct. 7, 2009
- Nursing a Toddler while Pregnant – originally posted Oct. 30, 2006
- Why Bother? (about living a green lifestyle) – originally posted April 28, 2008
- Toys, Tots and Toxic Paint Don’t Mix – originally posted Aug. 15, 2007
- Grieving the loss of my sister Carrie – originally posted Nov. 8, 2010
- One Year Later: Julian’s Footling Breech Home Birth Story – originally posted Nov. 28, 2007
- Best Granola Recipe Ever – originally posted Sept. 7, 2008
Thank you again for welcoming Crunchy Domestic Goddess into your lives. *hugs*
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Brandy says:
Congrats on your 6 yr blogiversary! I love you to pieces and am so happy to call you friend. You have made a big difference in countless lives I’m sure and make a wonderful difference in mine. Loves and hugs!
February 11th, 2011 at 1:02 pm
rajean says:
Congratulations, Amy, on your milestone! As I’m trying to research and muster the courage to dive into the blogisphere, your apparent love for what you share and your success inspire me.
February 11th, 2011 at 1:12 pm
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February 11th, 2011 at 1:36 pm
Amy P. says:
My how the time flies by! I remember you long before Julian came into the world and your blog was on Blogspot! You’ve come a long way!
February 11th, 2011 at 8:02 pm
Amber says:
Happy blogiversary! :)
February 11th, 2011 at 9:23 pm
Megan at SortaCrunchy says:
Happy six years, Amy! Thanks for being so committed to educating and advocating. I’m grateful to know you!
(PS – When I saw the title to this post, I thought it might be a “goodbye” post. SO GLAD it’s not!)
February 12th, 2011 at 7:17 am
Ninotchka says:
Happy! Happy! So glad we met through blogging.
Hugs. xo
February 12th, 2011 at 8:44 am
Denise says:
Happy, happy blogiversary! Wishing you 6 more years of writing passion.
February 12th, 2011 at 2:43 pm
Damita says:
happy blogiversary!!
February 13th, 2011 at 3:18 am
Phyllis says:
Congratulations, Amy!
February 13th, 2011 at 1:19 pm
Adventures In Babywearing says:
I remember reading you way back in 2006 probably, on the old blogger blog you had. Why does that not seem so long ago… but it so is?? I’ve always loved your blog, Amy.
Happy 6 years!
Steph
February 18th, 2011 at 7:31 am
Annie @ PhD in Parenting says:
Congratulations on your 6 years Amy!
March 4th, 2011 at 8:06 am