Friday 11 January 2013

The End // Project 366


Can you believe it?




Today is my 366th post for this project... 366 days in a row of documenting delight... (not to mention the hours of uploading, editing, writing, blogging). Yowzers, I cannot believe it's here! Hmm... mixed emotions, I must admit. Relief, sadness, nostalgia (already!), excitement, pride... 




A little project I began on a whim at the start of 2012 is now complete. Somehow I have made it through the year and captured hundreds of moments, many big, many more small, that otherwise would perhaps already be forgotten... in fact I know they were forgotten because I flicked back through a little and had no recollection of so many of the little scenes I had captured. 

Much reflection, musings and analysing of this Project is possible... but the thing I feel most of all is that I will only grow more appreciative of this endeavour as time passes... the captured moments will grow richer in my heart, the satisfaction with the end result will continually increase. The children I hope will enjoy this collection to look back on, over and over, and I know it's a year we will remember and treasure in our family history because of the unique way it was recorded - so abundantly!! Who knows if I will ever take it on again but for now I am thankful to say...




It is done.

I made it.

With thanks to my lovely husband for faithfully reading and encouraging me, cheering me on, and even surprising me with a 'fancy' camera!

To everyone who has been reading along... I see the numbers ticking by but have no idea who most of you are (this would be the perfect time to speak up and leave a comment if you haven't before!) - but thanks so much for reading, for commenting, for encouraging me through the sometimes looooong weeks. The public accountability has definitely kept me on track even through ups and downs and I'm always touched that people are taking time to read my ramblings and view my photos. Like, touched and shocked, actually!

Of course - Lily and Eli - my beautiful little muses. Ultimately, this is for you guys - you two and the little one who has been quietly growing inside me, preparing to join our family throughout most of this year! Thanks kiddos, for your patience, your charm, your many funny and sweet interactions and adventures that were so fun (mostly!) to capture. I love all three of you to pieces. Hope you enjoy the end result and feel the love with which this was done.

This lil' blog is a love letter to my family - 366 days of gratitude for the blessings in my heart, my arms, my life. May I never take for granted, may I always seek out the delight and while I may not always document as thoroughly as I have in 2012... 

I will always be thankful!







27 comments:

  1. Yay!!!! Congratsbon making it to day 366! I have loved reading the love you have for your family, god and your life. I look forward to radinng on in 2013 when the mood strikes you. Hooorraayyyyyyyyy!

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    1. thanks so much - you have been such a sweet encourager the whole way through :) yes i am really looking fwd to continuing blogging in 2013 - a little bit less frequently perhaps but hopefully some good variety :)

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  2. Congratulations Kate! I'm going to miss your daily blogs so much, it has become part of my day! Your an incredible mother and woman who I have learnt a lot from! I hope you continue blogging in some way and can't wait to see a picture of this new little baby! All the best! Breanne xo

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    1. oh wow Breanne - lovely to hear from you and thanks for still reading!! i have thought of you several times and wondered how you were doing - I am REALLY praying that 2013 is YOUR year for the blessing you long for and deserve. yes i plan to keep blogging - just not EVERY day, lol. going to do weekly 'project 52' plus maybe a bit inbetween when I feel the urge :) im checking out your blog too! x

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    2. I talk about your blog often to my friends, isn't the internet a cool thing that we can have these kind of relationships with one another! Thank you so much for your prayers, they are really appriciated! Lol Project 52 does sound a lot more doable for a mother of nearly 3! Thanks for checking out my blog! xo

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  3. I have been reading for about 3 months now (I got directed to your blog from the chronicles bw google group)
    I have really enjoyed reading the ways you delight in your children, a great lesson for me as a 1stTM of a 14m DD
    I am an English gal (so love hearing about nappies!) living in NH, USA.
    I do hope you still blog occasionally, I love reading about your life!
    Miriam x

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    1. Also meant to say, i plan on reading from the beginning one day and getting all those days I missed!

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    2. thanks so much for reading - and for commenting :) yep i hope to keep blogging this year, perhaps a bit less than this year, lol!! but will benice to write when i feel the urge, not pressured to do it every day. God bless x

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  4. Oh, I only just started reading and love your blog! Now it's all over!!

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    1. lol, arent you sweet! never fear - i do plan to keep going this year, going to do a Project 52 so once a week at minimum and hopefully a but more! thanks :)

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  5. Beautifully written right to the end. Your blog has been a joy to follow Kate, thank you for sharing your year with us! Well done on completing your project, it is a great achievement with all that you have been through this year. I'll be looking forward to following along with any future postings :)

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    1. oh thank you - could not have done it without our awesome encouraging crew - your blog and stunning photography has been SUCH an awesome inspiration... not to mention those gorgeous kids, sigh! so cute!

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  6. Hooray for you! Congrats! What a journey it has been, I haven't been here in ages they have grown SO much!

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  7. YAY! Congratulations! I love the 'the end' sign, I might steal that idea from you if you don't mind?

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    1. heehee, i stole it from Amber at We Stood Together so... go ahead, she wouldnt mind im sure ;) (sooooo much pressure for that 'last day' pic i could not come up w anything else!)

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  8. Great job!
    Loved that "The End" idea!
    You did it!
    Well i didn´t.....more than 366 photos for the year, but not in 366 days....

    Claudia Duarte
    From Documenting Deligth
    (with a blog in a few days!)

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    1. thanks claudia... you did great too... cant wait to see your end result :)

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  9. Well done! I will still be hanging out for your blog posts this year though. Mwah! Kat xo

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  10. Hooray!! Congrats, Kate!! I am so very happy to have met you through this project. Your photos always showcase so much joy and happiness, and you are a brilliant writer. I envy you for being able to express yourself so well. You've inspired me to work on my creative/expressive writing skills. And, you have done well to hide your secret identity all year, however, I now know that you are Wonder Woman! How else do you explain being able to do this project (pictures AND writing) for two kids, with another on the way?!?! :-)

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    1. thanks so much faith and YES so wonderful to have met up and so many others through our frankly awesome little group :) um dont know about me being a brilliant writer but im excited we might see some more words from you this year - gotta admit i love getting words along w the lovely pics. and NO not wonder woman!!!! could not feel any less like wonder woman these days.... so very very tired :)

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  11. Beautiful way to finish out the project, Kate! It's been a pleasure getting to know you through your project. Looking forward to following along this year, and seeing photos of the new baby!

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    1. thanks Nic - your photography is so inspiring to a newbie like me!!

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  12. Well my amazing freind you did it. The odds were firmly stacked against you with the most horrible sickness and ANYONE would have supported you if you made the decion to stop. But you didn't and your persistence has paid off and revealed a lot about who you are as a person. You ar a very strong woman Kate and it has been shown again and again as you pushed through this project.

    I have enjoyed being with you as we have completed this 366 project together. I have loved seeing my kids pop up on your blog and being able to feature your beautiful kids on mine.

    Your love for your children and your dedicated approach towards parenting has inspired me in many ways.

    Thank you for your beautiful reflections and photos throughout the year. I am so proud of you! xxxxxx

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    1. aw thanks lovely - you know i would not have done this at all without YOU and your inspiration to get started as well as encouragement along the way - and photography help too! now... i cant even fathom not having this year recorded in this way, it's just SUCH a precious collection to have now and forever! enjoyed doing this w you, we have gotten so much closer which is definitely a blessing! x

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  13. Dear Kate, massive congratulations on finishing this project amidst everything you've been through this year. I must say, your commitment to the project whilst you were so sick and your ability to keep things in perspective during those dark days was inspirational.

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    1. thank you so so much. i am so glad i (somehow?!) persevered through those tough months cos i cant imagine now not having this end result. thanks so much for cheering me on! xx

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