Jill Smokler, AKA Scary Mommy
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I am not a sentimental person. I throw away most of the art projects the kids make, never save cards for more than a month and sold all of my wedding china when we were broke a few years ago. It makes my hugely sentimental mom totally nuts. But, every now and then I do get misty eyed and emotional, especially when things come to an end. The very end of December? I’m kind of a mess.
I’ve often said that I started this blog as a baby book for my kids, and it’s true. Though it’s become much more than that, I am most thankful that it’s forced me to document the little moments that would have otherwise become forgotten. When I look through my posts and pictures, I re-live the best and the worst of their young days and I think it’s a pretty amazing gift to present to them.
2010 was kind of a a roller coaster year, but I suppose most years with young kids are. Here’s a quick look back at some of the highs and lows in pictures and some of my favorite blog posts.
And, thank you to all of you for visiting/commenting/supporting. The year would not have been the same without you. Here’s to a wonderful 2011!
January: Ignorance is alive, and it’s watching my child Part I and II
February: Cabin Fever
March: The Curse of a Thousand Faces
April: Desperately Seeking Something
May: What Mothers really want for Mother’s Day
June: The post where I alienate people once again
July: Smart Parenting
August: I’m not pregnant
September: Saying When
October: That Kid
November: To my 16 year old self
December: National Abstinence Month
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Love love love it! I’m pretty sure I started reading at the post where you “alienate” people and haven’t stopped since! Thanks for the memories!
Rebecca @ Unexplained X2 recently posted..Because Everyone Else Did and I Never Did
Great summary! I love how blogs evolve beyond what we first imagined. Your posts are great, keep them coming!
Daria recently posted..The Choking Game – Warning to Parents
I did the same thing for my parents for our christmas gift :)
GREAT SONG!!! AMAZING PICTURES!!! what the title of the song??
It’s Count On Me by Bruno Mars. It took FOREVER to find the right song!
It is absolutely perfect. Loved it with the pictures. Thanks for doing this-have really enjoyed your blog this year and all your help and support! Thank you!
Kelly recently posted..Mom Got Blog- Year 2010
Darn, I am a newbie and only have two months of posts, maybe next year!
Loved it
myevil3yearold recently posted..Hello- My name is Jen and I have Wal-mart rage
Sheesh Jill yours made me tear up…I will need a nucket as I do mine. And when I do…I will certainly link up. You are my fave babe – your blog – your fam – your voice – your kiddos. You rock. So glad I got to know you this year!
Brittany at Mommy Words recently posted..In the Business of Saving Lives
LOVE the video, that song and your blog. :) Here’s to a fabulous 2011!!
I haven’t been blogging long so I don’t have a year in review but I must agree that in a mere four months I have veered from my original goal to something completely different. Blogging is a journey which is different for all of us. I just read all those posts and what I liked was that the subject matter was so eclectic …. Like you are …and I am. So, thanks for being that way and a special thanks for allowing me to guest on your wonderful blog!
Lynn
I’m so happy to travel along on the motherhood journey with you : ) You inspire me. And most of all, you make me laugh. I will do a year in review post soon. I’ve been avoiding the computer desk today.
life with kaishon recently posted..Yes- Virginia- There is a Santa Claus
Ok so know you have gone and gotten me all choked up.
It has been quiet the year.
LOVED this review.
Jen recently posted..The Obligatory Christmas Card Wish Post
Beautiful, Jill. I’ve only been blogging for 3 months so no year in review, but I did just do my faux resolutions for next year. Thank you for inspiring me to document my family life and I wish you even more success (if that’s possible) in 2011!
Dani recently posted..Happy New Year 2011!
Jill, this is FABULOUS! The posts! The montage! The song! Love it!!
What a great idea! It has been a great year. I’m linking up:)
Wait, I’m suppose to remember the entire past year?
Man, I wish someone had told me that earlier.
Bummer.
Megan (Best of Fates) recently posted..A USO Christmas
LOVE it…here’s to another amazing year in Parentville.
Planet Mom recently posted..A Decade of Enlightenment- Ten Things Parenthood Has Taught Me
I throw most of those art projects away too. But I think your kids are going to be grateful one day that you chose instead to preserve their childhood the way you have.
Jill, this is AMAZING. You continue to inspire me. REALLY! I hope to link up next year. And seriously, I don’t know how you narrowed it down to 12. You have MANY, many excellent posts!!!
Nina recently posted..Costco at Christmas Time- My Public Meltdown
Love you, Jill! I can’t wait to see what 2011 has in store for you! :) See you in San Diego, where we will most certainly hang out more than we did in NYC! xxoo
I too have only been at it two months so I guess I’ll have to catch this hop next time around. I agree with other posters though. Blogging has certainly become a journey. I started blogging about one thing I was passionate about and have ended up somewhere entirely different but strangely satisfying. I love your blog.
Bella recently posted..What happens to Virginians when it snows
Another great year of Scary Mommy! :)
Loved all of those posts but the Saying When one in particular… I think because I still haven’t completely learned when to say when.
Hope I get to see you again in 2011!
Corine ComplicatedMama recently posted..Etsy Window Shopping- Corinna Couture
I can’t believe another year is almost over!
Maybe in 2011 we’ll have a chance to meet up again… heading down this way anytime soon? ;)
Shannon recently posted..Christmas 2010
I think it is quite awesome that you posted this today and I was already working on my post. I shall have mine up tomorrow. I might have to do a slideshow too….
Julie {Angry Julie Monday} recently posted..Cherishing Those Cards
This is incredible – I feel like I know you and your family – Like I was there, really a part of all that happened in 2010
You are INCREDIBLE…but you already know that, right?
Erin recently posted..2010 Our Year in Review
You are fucking amazing!!!!! I read your blog… It’s like looking into a mirror! Thanks!! Keep up the great work!
It’s only 3 days after Christmas and my kids are already mad at me! They got a PS3 Move for Christmas and it has an “Eye” that can take pics of our living room. I just “unplugged” my 10 yr old, cause I caught her sending pics to a 10 yr old boy in Germany!
Things are sure starting earlier now!
Great idea! I’m happy to link up!
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Bean – such a beautiful video. You always pick the perfect song!
I loved it…thank you for sharing all that with us, and I got to read some posts I had missed.
May 2011 bring you beautiful things. :)
Kir recently posted..Merry & Bright
Glad I found your blog this year – it’s been a pleasant diversion and inspiration, both for better parenting and blogging. Wishing you a Happy New Year!
Pop recently posted..My First Christmas Memory
Well, I wouldn’t say I’m all that sentimental either (although probably a bit more than you Jill ;-) ) but I’m clearly emotional because watching that video brought tears. Holy Moly I don’t even know you or your kids! In any event, I appreciate that I found your blog a few months ago. You’ve certainly given me some pretty good laughs. I don’t see the blog post on your favorites, however, that you wrote about gay marriage. It was the post that caught my eye and brought me to your blog in the first place – I thought it was fantastic! Happy New Year to you and your family Jill!
Kim recently posted..A Memorable Christmas Hug
I loved this idea, thanks for inspiring us to look back at the last year and, in my case, to look forward to the new year! It feels great to take stock and realize things are never as bad as we think. Also, love your blog, really and truly! Am linking up.
Moomser recently posted..The Best Posts of the Worst Year Ever
I love this idea, off to my blog to sift through my year of posts and find ones that are actually worthy of being posted again. Will be back to link up, thanks for the idea. Found you through jillsmo or topmommyblogs, not sure which one first, and love your posts.
Jessica recently posted..The Other Cold Medicine Warning
What a great idea! Thanks for this. :-)
Love love love this!! I am so linking up! Just as soon as I get my lazy ass onto my WP dashboard!
What a great idea; I’ll have to do one too! I’m sure it’ll take me a while to sift through and choose. Good thing I only posted a few times each month! :-)
Wonderful year-in-review collection here.
Working on mine already, will be up tomorrow or next day.
Thanks so much for doing this, it’s fabulous!
Squashedmom recently posted..Croup! Crap!
Hi, thanks for inspiring me to write my latest post and letting me link up!
If you have a holiday post, I added a Linky to mine so people can link up:
http://dagmarbleasdale.com/2010/12/christmas-and-the-first-snow/
Dagmar
Dagmar’s momsense
Dagmar ~ Dagmar’s momsense recently posted..Wordless Wednesday — Snow Bunny
Damn, another reminder that I need to hurry up and finish my damn year end review. Rats.
Jack recently posted..Never Give Up- Never Surrender
Loved your movie. Your children are going to cherish those pictures when they’re older.
Dana recently posted..Putting 2010 in the rear-view mirror
Isn’t it interesting how this time between Christmas and New Year’s leads us to recall and reflect (and sometimes feel sad…) Yes, your blog will capture amazing memories for your kids – and one day, maybe not soon – they will thank you for that. Happy New Year!
Sarah recently posted..First Christmas
Great idea- I added mine to the list! Hope you have a wonderful new year!
Smile Steady recently posted..Goodbye Forever- 2010
thanks for the re-cap…enjoyed reading the post. Amy @ http://mommetime.com/
mommetime recently posted..Wordless Wednesday- stop coffee break
I remember when you did this last year. Such a good idea. I will definitely do it again in the New Year.
So I’m catching up on about a month’s worth of reading and just finished up everything I missed here (FYI you post too much for this very inefficient system of mine – stop the brilliance already!)
I loved the post about Evan’s birthday party. Poor Jeff – I had to laugh though.
Happy New Year!!
Kate Coveny Hood recently posted..I DID IT! – Oh Yeah- and Merry Christmas!
Happy New Year Jill!
Glamamom recently posted..TOP 10 GLAM MOMENTS OF 2010
Happy new year my friend! Looking forward to moving to your coast this year – and seeing you more often!
You’ve highlighted so many of my favorite Scary Mommy posts. And the video? Love it.
Happy New Year, Jill! Wishing you and your family much happiness in the upcoming year.
-Aimee
Aimee @ Ain’t Yo Mama’s Blog recently posted..Mama’s Year End Review- 2010
I just found you and I can’t believe what I have been missing. So far my favorite is the June alienation post. I plan to come back after the ball drops and read some more. Happy New Year and thanks for the opportunity to link in!
RottenMom recently posted..Dear 2011
I’m new to the world of Scary Mommy so this review was a wonderful crash course.
And, there’s nothing like peeing my pants from laughter and nearly waking up the baby in the next room at the use of the F-word in the alienation post. Of all the things kids can come across on the internet, they’re biggest concern is the F-word??!?! Geesh. My 15 month old daughter said “uck” when she was trying to get up on the couch today but couldn’t. She’s brilliant for using it in context at such a young age. That’s my girl!
Keep us laughing in 2011 Scary Mommy!
Onesie Mommy recently posted..In the New Year
Unlurking to say hello, and just to let you know I really enjoyed reading your blogging and social media posts, especially the one about having a better blog in 2011. I didn’t know how to add the FB likes. Thanks!
I loved traveling through your year with you : ) and your little munchkins!
Life with Kaishon recently posted..the very best
Urgh, I can’t see the pics probably because it’s Flash and I’m on an iPad (that I don’t know how to use and have 1 app on – Tweet Deck!).
But I love your fave posts.
2010 was a lame year for me, salvaged only by meeting this pretty cool chick I birthed at the tail end of the year. But I also loved meeting you this year, another very cool chick.
Love it, Jill! I’m working on a photo montage for my daughter’s 2nd birthday and am stumped on a song choice. Any other favorites? You always pick the best songs and I’m musically challenged! :)
Joanna
I had the hardest time with this one! But, I do love some other songs by him, too. I also liked some Jack Johnson. Also, (and don’t judge) the Dawson’s Creek soundtracks have some good ones. :)
aaaawwwhhh…very inspiring music you have..nice pictures all cute.