Jill Smokler, AKA Scary Mommy
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- Dear Judgy Mothers on My Website… - June 15, 2013
- 10 Skills Every Mother Should Possess - June 10, 2013
- Perfection (Or pretty close) - June 3, 2013
I don’t think I know a single person who isn’t ready for this year to end. It’s been a rough one in many ways and I think we’re all ready for a fresh start and clean slate. Myself included.
But, it’s also been one of the most exciting years of my life.
I got my first book published, went on tour, hit the New York Times bestsellers list and signed on for a second book. Scary Mommy Nation was born, it was the first full year of my message boards and the introduction of the Scary Mommy Travel Guide. And the blog, the little baby book that started it all, is still alive and kicking.
Because I’m a sucker for tradition, {2011 and 2010} here are some of my favorite posts from 2012 in case you missed them…
The Evolution of a Scary Mommy
Parenting: It Doesn’t Get Better
10 People Who Make Parenting Harder
The Happiest Mother On The Block
What a freaking year!
I hope 2013 holds only the best of things for each of you. And, thank you, for spending some of 2012 with me. Scary Mommy would be nothing without all of you.
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I loved The Asshole Bag. Thanks. 2013 will be kick-ass!
Mom Off Meth recently posted..2012 Most honest year of my life
I *still* haven’t found a replacement for the asshole bag. Hmmmmmm…
It was my first full year reading Scary Mommy, so yay!
Congratulations on an amazing year and a fab 2013 to you!!
(it’s 70 minutes to the New Year in my neck of the woods!)
Alison recently posted..Happy Holidays!
Yay! I feel like you’ve been here forever – crazy it was just this year!!
Jill – so happy for all your success, you deserve it! I can’t wait to see what 2013 will bring. Cheers my friend! :) XOXO
Thanks so much! Hope to see more of you this year! XO
You are inspiring, Jill! So glad 2012 was fabulous for you. Your book was read from cover to cover, and I LOVED it. All of it. You rock! Hope to see you again in 2013… xoxo
Happy New Year!
Loukia recently posted..Reflections, 2012: A Year In Review
You’re the best, L. And YES. 2013 for sure!
Wow! That is a busy year! Congrats on everything, happy to say its been my first year in the Scary Mommy nation! Lol! :)
YAY!!!!!!
I thought you were going to say you were preggers lolol. Here’s to a ton more success in 2013 no 1 deserves it more than you do dear :) xoxo
theheadacheslayer recently posted..Best Friends
Bite your tongue!!!! No freaking way!
What a year! It sounds like you got a ton accomplished and you should be proud. I was a real fan of the post “a mothers resume” I look forward to what you will write in 2013.
Tanya recently posted..The Best WordPress Anti-Spam Plugins for 2012-2013
It was a super fabulous year for you.
Happy New Year, Jill. :-)
Jen recently posted..Looking Back at 2012
Happy New Year Jill! I am s very happy for you and all that you have accomplished. Here’s to an amazing 2013!
Brittany recently posted..There is Nothing Like a Good Night’s Sleep
So proud of you Jill! Best wishes on a fabulous 2013! Thanks for all the laughs in 2012 looking! Xx
Wow congratulations on all of your success. I know it must have taken a lot of hard work and kicking ##$ ^^ 2013 will be a great year.
When will you be in Los Angeles?
Meddy Teddy recently posted..Meddy Teddy At Star Knowledge Conference
I hope to make it out that way this time! Haven’t been to LA since 2001 – way too long!
Happy New Year, Jill! I hope 2013 holds so much wonderful for you and yours, you deserve it! So glad to know you and to be able to keep up with you here!
Elaine recently posted..Photo Bomb. I mean explosion. (2012 Review)
One of the highlights of my year was meeting YOU and sharing drinks when you came to Naperville. You deserve your success girl, you’re an inspiration!
That was SO much fun – I loved hanging out with you, too!!
You are an inspiration to a newbie blogger like myself…Happy New Year!
Emily recently posted..Oh Boy Mom’s New Year Resolutions
I’m glad I got to share pizza with you in 2012. That was a highlight. And you’ve had a BIG year.
Erin I’m Gonna Kill Him recently posted..13
It’s always a highlight seeing you, truly. More time next year, please.
So happy for your awesome year!!!
I have 2010 and 2011were about the worst ever, 2012 was on the rise – so I have high hopes for 2013!
Aimee Giese | Greeblemonkey recently posted..Awesome Music From 2012
Me, too. I think it’s going to be a good one.
I second what Aimee said – 2011 and 2012 totally sucked, but 2013 is looking like it’s getting off to a good start, so I’m excited. Happy New Year to you and yours!
Gigi recently posted..The Endless Vacation…..
What a serious set of accomplishments you had this year! I survived, and that is pretty huge given the circumstances. Here’s hoping 2013 gives us some more good stories and even more good times! Happy New Year!
May the many wonders of the year overshadow those moments we’d rather not reminisce about.
Tomorrow will be the 2nd anniversary of the Fortuitous Housewife, but I’m proud to say I’ve been enjoying being a part of the Scary Mommy community since well before I launched my own blog.
Your creativity and generosity continue to inspire me, and your humor makes me giggle, chortle and occasionally even snort. Thanks!
Lollie ~ The Fortuitous Housewife recently posted..Cinnamon-Pecan Pull-Apart Bread: Simple, Sweet & Sticky
I love that you have been. And I loved seeing you this year!!!
Love you!!! So glad you do this. I’ll never forget finding your blog and realizing I’m not the only one! And then telling everyone on FB how freaking funny you are. Reading your book this year while on a camping trip with my family was one of my year’s highlights. (God only knows what the kids were doing, but I was laughing my ass off)