2013 hasn’t been an easy year for us as a family. There were more downs than ups, lots of struggles that I might or might not blog about in the future, but for the moment they are too raw to share with the world and the one person who has made me smile through it all every single day was Amy.
She’s really kept me going and made me put on a brave face when all I wanted to do was pull a blanket over my head and have a good old cry. She’s come on leaps over the last 12 months and my clumsy toddler has turned into a beautiful and empathetic little girl that knows exactly when I need a big hug, cheeky grin or one of her crazy stunts to cheer me up.
I can’t even say how much I love her. She really is my absolute everything and I am determined to make 2014 a year full of fun for us. I want to enjoy every single moment with her and make memories that we’ll never forget. Life is too short for negativity and what ifs, so this year will be all about grabbing every opportunity that comes our way and making the most of everything.
I also want to make Mummy Alarm more about us as a family. At the moment, it has more of a magazine(y) feel to it with lots of lifestyle and advice posts, but I created this space to record our life as a family and I feel like this has somehow taken a step back.
In 2014, I want to post a seasonal recipe every Monday from next week onward, a fun craft on Tuesday and my Wednesday Wishlist will be up and running every Wednesday. Thursdays and Fridays will be open for any personal musings and on Saturday and Sunday, I will be sharing my favourite photos of the week as well as a post about our favourite children’s book of the last seven days. I hope you’ll enjoy it and stick around.
Lots of love and Happy New Year to you all!
Here’s to a fantastically fun 2014. I’m looking forward to the new posts, especially the recipes.
Thanks, Kizzy. Have a fantastic 2014 yourself x
This is lovely – it is amazing how quickly they grow up and you can really see it in these photos from just one year. I hope 2014 treats you and your family more kindly x
Thanks, Kirsty. I am determined to make 2014 our year – happy and full of adventures x
I’m really looking forward to reading your blog this year – sounds like you have loads planned – how exciting!
And while you’re at it, cross your fingers that I’ll remain organised 😉
Happy New Year! You have some wonderful photos, how nice to have such a lovely record! Looking forward to seeing all your new posts!
Thank you, I can’t wait to see what 2014 has in store for us x
Those photos are adorable! Amazing to see how much she has grown in a year!
I know, it’s crazy. I’m so glad that I take that many photos all the time x
Happy New Year – I can’t believe just how much Amy has grown in the past year, really effective way of showing it with those photos all together.
Sorry to read that there have been some not great times last year, here’s looking towards a more positive 2014 xxx
Hasn’t she? It’s crazy, it feels like she’s doubled in length – at least 😉
Children really do have a special ability to cheer us up don’t they, I hope 2014 deals you a much better year and good luck with your blog plans 🙂
Thanks, Debra. They really have a sixth sense, don’t they? Luckily in a totally uncreepy way…
Haven’t really made any resolutions this year – but I DO want to use my fellow bloggers’ recipes to help me cook better, more varied meals for my family. So I’ll be popping back weekly to see what you’ve got to offer. Happy New Year lovely xxx
Oh I better not let you down then 🙂
Oh my goodness, could she be any cuter? It’s wonderful to look back at how much they change in a year.
Aww thank you, hun. I do think so myself, but then again I’m biased 😉
Sounds like a plan x x
Let’s hope it comes together 😉 x
what beautiful photos – she looks adorable in every single photo – what a cutie! Sometimes its hard getting the blog / family life balance right – ours was intended to be a family diary but sometimes ends up having more reviewy type things than we ever intended. I also struggle to know what will / won’t get blogged about when there are ups and downs in life. Really hoping that 2014 is a special year for you. xxx
Thank you, that’s really kind of you. It’s tricky knowing what’s okay to share and what isn’t, isn’t it? I think I will try and find a way to do it without hurting anyone’s feelings, because in the end it is still our life and that’s what I want to record on this blog x
i had no idea you had such a rubbish year Carolin 🙁 but i am so pleased Amy was there for you.
your goals for this year sound great and very achievable. roll on the new look Mummy Alarm x x
Thanks, my lovely. I didn’t speak about it as it’s very personal and I don’t know, if the people involved would be happy about it, but I’m determined to my 2014 a year of happiness and no regrets 🙂
I look forward to reading your seasonal recipe posts, always looking for inspiration #ShareitSundays
Lovely photos. I hope you have a great 2014 x #ShareItSundays
all the very best for 2014 xxx
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All the best for 2014 xx
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