Although the blog actually began a few months prior, I didn’t start writing with regularity until February, so here we are now, celebrating one fantastic year!
My first post (still a favorite): Stomp Rockets and How Far We’ve Come
My favorite forgotten post: The Lust for Comfort
My most-viewed post: 5 Things that Make Marriage Hard (But Worth It!)
My most-googled post: 12 Quotes for Your Chalkboard
My most-proud post: When It Feels Like Motherhood Doesn’t Fit
One that really got you guys talking: Would You Rather . . .
I try hard to produce quality posts that will brighten your life and not just fill your readers / facebook feeds, and I enjoy it SO crazy much! It has been a wonderful outlet for me, and I’m thankful to each of you for reading. In my opinion, I have the best readers and commenters around! You guys often share your hearts in your comments, and it means the world to me.
My goals for Year Two at Let Why Lead? First, write from the heart. When your little following includes a lot of people you know in real life (including parents, inlaws, grandparents!), it can be hard not to filter. But I want to share the real Erica here—the one whose heart feels heavy from time to time, the one who gets snappy with the kids, the one who doesn’t always have it together.
Second, continue to grow! Not because I’m hungrily seeking numbers but because I think—I hope—that what I say here can uplift other young moms, and I would love to extend my reach. With that comes an invitation to you to share what you read in any way you want! Please feel free to like posts on facebook, pin images to pinterest, display my button, etc., to get the word out. I will owe you for life! 🙂
Thank you again for coming here regularly! It would be pretty darn boring without you!
To another great year!
Welcome! If you like being a mom, making a home, and living with purpose, you’ll fit right in! Like me on facebook for (non-obtrusive) updates or follow along in a reader. Grateful you’re here!
Congratulations, Erica! Wishing you a successful and “growing” second year!
Hooray! I love reading your blog and taking a peek into your life. Thanks for always being so willing to share!
Happy one year! I love your blog. I think my favorite post was “When It Feels Like Motherhood Doesn’t Fit”. Motherhood is my favorite topic! And I’m excited for all of your new writing material (surely!) with baby #3! Xoxo.
Congratulations! I really enjoy your blog and your meaningful posts. Keep them coming!
Happy 1 year! & you’re fullfiling your dream — you encourage mommies. Thank you!
Happy Birthday! I love reading your thoughts and insights and seeing you grow. I admire your braveness to let your growth be public, and I am so happy that you love this so much. Here’s to an awesome second year!
Congratulations! This really is a big accomplishment. There are so many mom blogs out there, but you have a beautiful and unique voice. I’m looking forward to year 2 🙂
I LOVE reading your blog. One of my favorites. For your honesty – and because it makes me think and share and relate. I especially love the look of your blog – it totally matches how you write. I wish you success in your second year Erica! It’s going to be a great one 🙂
Congratulations on your first year!!! I’m sure you’ll have many more of happy blogging to come 🙂
Congratulations! I am always excited to see an update in my reader. I can’t wait to see year two!
happy one year!!! 🙂
Congratulations on 1 year! So exciting. And it’s so fun to look back at old posts.
Happy 1 year to you!!! Time flies when you’re having fun! 🙂
Wow, only one year and look at all you’ve done….AMAZING! Keep up the good work!