Put On Your Big Girl Panties

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Laurie Buchanan

You’re a Big Girl Now by Laurie Buchanan

Happy birthday blog!

One year ago today you were born…it seems like it was just yesterday. You were such a wee little thing, but look at you now with over 27,450 visits.

And you play well with others. Why you’ve got friends in Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, Belgium, Scotland, France, and all over the United States.

I remember the day you were Freshly Pressed – oh my! – with no advance warning, I didn’t even have time to freshen up the house before all the guests arrived, 1,974 of them. My head’s still reeling from all the excitement. I’m pretty sure that’s when you picked up a few of your 102 active subscribers.

I see you there pulling yourself up and standing on your own little elfin feet. Before you know it, you’ll be into everything and running at break-neck speed!

I have a sneaking suspicion the terrible two’s are just around the corner…

43 thoughts on “Put On Your Big Girl Panties”

jeffstroud on February 20, 2011 at 7:44 am said:

Laurie,

Congratulations ! We keep watching and growing with you!

I am Love, Jeff

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- holessence on February 20, 2011 at 2:41 pm said:
  
  Jeff – Thank you for always stopping by!
  
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Lisa on February 20, 2011 at 7:45 am said:

Happy Birthday Baby! It has been a special year and I am proud to be a witness to your growth. I too will be delivering a blog soon, just a wee bit more development before its birth. I know you will be great friends! Have a beautiful day!!

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- holessence on February 20, 2011 at 2:42 pm said:
  
  Lisa – I’m so looking forward to meeting your baby. I know she’s due any day 🙂
  
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Kimberly Grady on February 20, 2011 at 8:07 am said:

Oh,I bet the next thing will be pretty little Dresses,frilly socks,and cute shoes, not to mention a hat to match.
Don’t forget the sunglasses.

Don’t let the dogs push you down!

::hugs::

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- holessence on February 20, 2011 at 2:43 pm said:
  
  Kim – Your comment made me laugh. Thanks so much for the well wishes.
  
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Gil on February 20, 2011 at 8:33 am said:

Congratulations!
much love
Gil

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- holessence on February 20, 2011 at 2:43 pm said:
  
  Gil – I’m so glad you popped in. Thank you! (Psssst, I love your new gravitar photograph)…
  
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sandi white on February 20, 2011 at 9:26 am said:

Oh, my word! Just look at you! I was on hand the very first day you came in to the World….and now…just look how you’ve grown! It won’t be long before you’ll be pulling up your socks as well and taking Big Girl steps out into the bigger, wider world and I’ll be there to witness that as well. Even though your mama has often had a busy, hectic schedule she has always had time for you and your friends. She’s taken lovely photographs every inch of the way and recorded your growth carefully. We can always look back on your first year as a time of learning, laughter and life lived in wonder. Here are my best wishes for a Happy Birthday, looking forward to the next year of watching you stretching up, Up, UP!

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- holessence on February 20, 2011 at 2:44 pm said:
  
  Sandi – Thank you so much for your consistent visits to Speaking from the Heart. I oh-so-appreciate you!
  
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OM on February 20, 2011 at 9:48 am said:

Oh wow, Laurie, congratulations!! Your little girl is most certainly going to continue to grace this world with her wisdom and beauty, for which I am extremely grateful!!
Love, OM

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- holessence on February 20, 2011 at 2:45 pm said:
  
  OM – How fun that you stopped in for a quick hello. Thank you for the well wishes!
  
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Kathy on February 20, 2011 at 10:03 am said:

Happy birthday, Baby Blog! Look at you walking all over the place…sharing your contagious love and healing wherever you go. (I laughed so much at your headline, baby. You really know how to talk at such a young age!)

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- holessence on February 20, 2011 at 2:46 pm said:
  
  Kathy – I’m glad you got a chuckle from today’s title. There’s been many a time when yours have made me laugh out loud!
  
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Helen on February 20, 2011 at 11:50 am said:

Laurie…congratulations!! I read your beautiful blog often, but don’t comment much. You’ve inspired me to put on my big girl panties and write a comment 🙂

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- holessence on February 20, 2011 at 2:47 pm said:
  
  Helen – I’m so glad you left a comment today, thank you!
  
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Sam Juliano on February 20, 2011 at 3:10 pm said:

Congratulations!

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- holessence on February 20, 2011 at 4:12 pm said:
  
  Sam – Thank you! I can well imagine that your fingers are “smokin'” the keys on your laptop right now as you busily prepare your blog for tomorrow morning’s post. I always look forward to your Monday Morning Diary.
  
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- holessence on February 21, 2011 at 7:59 am said:
  
  Readers – Are you thinking about seeing the new thriller, “Unknown” or the animated “Gnomeo and Juliet?” Check out what Sam Juliano has to say in his Monday Morning Diary (Feb 21) over at Wonders in the Dark.
  
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Kathy on February 20, 2011 at 5:56 pm said:

Happy Birthday to you Speaking From The Heart! You got the best mom nurturing you along. We all love you and your awesome expressions here.

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- holessence on February 21, 2011 at 8:02 am said:
  
  Kathy S. – I followed the link and oh-me-oh-my does that ever look delicious! Thank you for the warm birthday wishes and decadent treat!
  
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Barbara on February 20, 2011 at 6:20 pm said:

it has been a blessing and a very much enjoyed treat to have been with you this past year, Laurie. I look forward to arriving for a visit, have a delicious helping of your wisdom, and leave knowing more than I did before. I love this connection.

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- holessence on February 21, 2011 at 8:05 am said:
  
  Barbara – I’m so glad for your consistent encouragement! And thank you for always providing delicious food for thought over at Eternal Presence. I always look forward to tucking into your calorie-packed wisdom.
  
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  - Barbara on February 22, 2011 at 6:22 am said:
    
    Fortunately, Laurie, my calories only show up in the weight of one’s presence not on their scale! We should write a book using the metaphor food for thought.
  - holessence on February 22, 2011 at 4:18 pm said:
    
    Barbara – You could single-handedly sell “Food for Thought” straight from the meaty posts in your blog. And I’d be the first one in line (actually, Sandi and I would be pushing/shoving for the head of the line) at your book launch!
Chris on February 20, 2011 at 8:43 pm said:

Laurie,

Congratulations on your anniversary. I enjoy reading your blog and I have gained so much from your wisdom.

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- holessence on February 21, 2011 at 8:05 am said:
  
  Chris – It’s good to see you here, thank you for popping in! I look forward to seeing you this coming Sunday.
  
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Roamer on February 21, 2011 at 7:54 am said:

Let the training wheels come off and your loving wisdom keep flowing.
Congratulations and all the best.

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- holessence on February 21, 2011 at 8:06 am said:
  
  Roamer – Your comment gave me a face-splitting grin, thank you 🙂
  
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Jeannie on February 21, 2011 at 11:10 am said:

Awesome Laurie! Your words are so inspiring!!!

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- holessence on February 22, 2011 at 4:00 pm said:
  
  Jeannie – So glad you dropped in, thank you!
  
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Mike Dineen on February 21, 2011 at 12:33 pm said:

Congratulations Big little 1-year old!

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- holessence on February 22, 2011 at 4:01 pm said:
  
  Mike – Birthday wishes all the way from France, thank you!
  
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Ted Howard NZ on February 21, 2011 at 1:32 pm said:

Congratulations Laurie
Thank you for being such a great friend and supporter.
Your openness, and willingness to contribute is a model for us all.
Arohanui

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- holessence on February 22, 2011 at 4:02 pm said:
  
  Ted – I’ve sure got you and yours on my heart and mind since that last earthquake in New Zealand. Thank you for stopping in with birthday wishes.
  
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Sheila Glazov on February 21, 2011 at 7:17 pm said:

Dear Laurie, Mazel Tov and Best Wishes on your remarkale acheivement. You have offered so many reader education, encouragement and laughter! What “love”ly gifts! Your fresh and thought-provoking perspecitive is always a welcome surprise in my email in-box that I look forward to reading, even it I dont’ send a comment. Thank you for sharing your Birthday Gifts with me! Warmest regards, Sheila

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- holessence on February 22, 2011 at 4:06 pm said:
  
  Sheila – I’m so glad you visit Speaking from the Heart where I try to use all of my brain colors 🙂
  
  Readers – for those of you who may not know, my friend Sheila Glazov is the author of WHAT COLOR IS YOUR BRAIN?
  
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DazyDayWriter on February 21, 2011 at 8:40 pm said:

Wonderful, Laurie! Amazing track record and so much lovely blue sky beckoning you on with spring coming to life around us all. Wonderful timing for a blog birthday! Looking forward to your wise and wonderful ways. — With heart, Daisy

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- holessence on February 22, 2011 at 4:07 pm said:
  
  Daisy – I so appreciate your birthday well wishes, thank you!
  
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Patricia on February 21, 2011 at 10:49 pm said:

CONGRATULATIONS!

Wow I am impressed and what a nice announcement.

I have been blogging 3 years and only have 16 subscribers and about 300 readers a week….

I love having folks read my words and ideas, but am seriously thinking I need to put my efforts elsewhere as blogging is not a game i am playing well…

Folks used to purchase lots of books from my site, but not any more…it makes no money. Now I have to figure out what I will try next…truly a failure at making any money in my lifetime.

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- holessence on February 22, 2011 at 4:08 pm said:
  
  Patricia – Thank you so much for stopping in with heart-felt birthday wishes. I appreciate you!
  
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Barbara Rodgers on February 22, 2011 at 8:56 am said:

Happy one year blog anniversary, Laurie! It’s amazing what can happen in a year!

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- holessence on February 22, 2011 at 4:24 pm said:
  
  Barbara – thank you, Thank You, THANK YOU!
  
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