Link up for #TeamT21

Another week has flown by and it's time to link up your posts old and/or new for our weekly #TeamT21 blog celebration below. 

(Simply follow the instructions below after 'clicking to enter'. Put all the code of your blog post including the http:// part or it won't work.)

Alice Hassell has created an incredible badge for the team (left). She's working on adding some code so we can all add it to our blogs if we wish.

I've really enjoyed reading posts by familiar friends and newcomers  alike, and it's been a wonderful experience to feel part of a very close-knit community. If you haven't had time to read around, why not visit these three gems from last week:

Paul Critchlow who writes Orange Juice Flavour Sky gave us a wise post about time flying by and savouring the moments to be celebrated in life in Who Knows Where the Time Goes, Mardra at MardraSikora.com reminds us that our children really are The Very Least of our Worries in life, and Sunshine and the Berry gives a beautiful and inspirational account of breastfeeding despite the odds in Milo's Feeding Journey.

Now it's over to you!

Highs, Challenges and Hopes Linky

I was recently asked by Kate of Kate on Thin Ice to think about the Highs and Lows of 2012 (Click to read) for our family.  It was an interesting excercise to think over the last 12 months and focus on my hopes and aspirations for 2013.

I thought it might be nice to share your thoughts on your year past and present, for it is always a balancing process to think about where you are and compare your worries and hopes to those of others. I find it makes me stop whining about the little things in life like bad service in a shop or an under par meal.

It's healthy to put behind us negative thoughts and focus on the best bits for the next year. I don't believe in unrealistic resolutions of the 'I will lose 3 stone in weight, become a millionaire and learn to be a Nigella in the kitchen" ilk. They can only lead to insecurities and frustrations.
Instead let's celebrate the important things in life.

If you would like to take part, all you have to do is answer the following questions and add your blog to the linky below. Alternatively, pop your answers on our Facebook page or in a comment below.


1) What was the high point of 2012 for you?

2) When was the most challenging thing, the part that tested you to your limit?

3) What 3 hopes do you hold dear for 2013?


Much love to you and yours for 2013.