Looking Back to Go Forward

I can’t believe this year is over, it seems like it passed in the blink of an eye. Tomorrow is New Year’s Eve and inevitably we all reflect on the year we are leaving behind and look toward the future. I have to say that I am extremely thankful because this year I have experienced some truly wonderful things. I started my business Cutie Booty Cakes and in turn began writing this blog. As a result, so many opportunities have been opened up to me, most notably my participation in the 2nd Disney Mom Blogger Weekend. I am a true fan of Disney and if you have been reading my blog that is painfully obvious. What a wonderful company!

But just as important as that honor has been the sense of community and friendships that I have developed with other bloggers. I can visit almost any place in the U.S. and meet up with a blogger that I know. Here in New York I am meeting two of my bloggy friends - Felicia, who I met at Disney and Marinka whose blog provides me with laughs on a daily basis.

Community is truly a wonderful thing and MomDot.com, the community “where blogging moms go“ is a place I frequent often. Imagine my surprise yesterday when I learned that my blog has been chosen as one of the Top 50 Mom blogs of 2008! I am so excited and feel honored. There are so many fabulous blogs out there and I made the list! Thank you MomDot, and most especially Trisha.

As wonderful as 2008 has been, I know 2009 is going to be even better. The main thing that I am focusing on in the new year is taking better care of myself. Despite all of the great things that 2008 has garnered, I have neglected me. My eating habits are poor and it is painfully obvious in my appearance. I am almost at my pregnancy weight which is totally embarrassing. I can completely relate to Oprah - on the cover of O this month she shows a photo of her at 160 and now at 200lbs. I am right there with you Oprah - "How did I let this happen?"

I’ve decided to do something about it.

I am partnering with Modern Mom to host the Modern Mom Challenge. We have developed a community for women to support our health and fitness goals. For 12 weeks beginning January 5th we will be posting our progress, having a twitter party every Monday and we will be featured during the January 13th Mom It Forward (formerly Girl’s Night Out) twitter party.

I hope that you decide to join us - I can certainly use all of the support that I can get! I will have my official post up next week, but in the meantime you can join the community and post your fitness goals Here.

All in all 2008 has been a brilliant year, I look forward to 2009 and appreciate you joining me during my journey as a mother, momprenuer and blogger.