Today, my baby turns 13 years old. My daughter is my youngest child, and now a teen. It's a special milestone for both of us, and we're taking the weekend off to celebrate.
I quit my last real job when Ann Marie was 5 months old. And so in 5 months, I'll also be celebrating 13 years in business.
She used to sit in my lap while I was working away on the computer, or on my hip while I talked to customers in the shop. She was practically attached to me throughout my start-up years...
I look at her today and see a smart, sassy, beautiful young woman in the making. And while somehow 13 full years went by to bring us where we are today, it feels like just yesterday I held her for the very first time.
She was the tipping point that brought me home from my 9-to-5 job, and the beginning of the path that made my life what it is today.
Being at home with and for my children, and pursuing my career at the same time, at times has been challenging. But it has always been rewarding. Looking back now, I wouldn't change a thing...
Make every year count!
By the way, Ann Marie is a future super-affiliate. Mark my words 😉
Best,
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Happy birthday to Annie, and congrats to your 13 years of business. You should be very proud, your success is a product of both your genuine help, patience, and perseverance. You rock! Have an awesome weekend 🙂
Happy Birthday Annie!! 🙂
Heya Lynn,
I can see you are very happy that your daughter has grown up and is still very attached to you! She's lucky to have you as a super affiliate mum who can teach her side-by-side! 😛
Wow. Happy birthday and an early happy anniversary. My son turns 13 in December and...er...well, let's just say the teenage years have already started....
It's great to have a milestone marker like you do. Congratulations and thank you for sharing the wealth of information.
- Jeffery
13 years of working for yourself, that's fantastic. Happy birthday to your daughter, and congratulations to you.
Now you have 2 teenagers in the house. Let the fun begin! As a mom who has gone through the teenage years (and lived to tell about it), it's hard at times, wonderful at times and sometimes you just wish they were your sweet little baby again.
-Cathy-
A very Happy Birthday to Annie and congratulations to you for your success! Keep on keeping on!
Happy Birthday, Ann Marie!!! Hope your day is FAB and this coming year is a BLAST! 😀
Great picture of you both ... happy birthday to your daughter and congratulations to you ... in reaching a milestone, turning everything around and sharing your experience and knowledge with the rest of us 🙂
I'm just heading out to my niece's farewell dinner as tomorrow she'll be starting her new life at University ... I was just trawling online for some good ole Mark Twain quotes ... so here's one for you both ...
"Don't part with your illusions. When they are gone, you may still exist, but you have ceased to live" Mark Twain
🙂
Happy Birthday, Ann Marie!! and of course, she's going to be a super affiliate - how could she NOT be?
Congratulations to you, too, Lynn! 13 years in business is awesome.
Hope you're enjoying your weekend and every day after 😉
Happy Birthday Ann Marie! Listen to every word your mom says! She says lots of teriffic stuff! 🙂
Many birthday wishes to Ann Marie!
Ann Marie, hope your day was as special as you are!
Congrats Lynn on 13 years. You rock!
Happy Birthday Ann Marie!
Happy Birthday Ann Marie! And congratulations on 13 years, that's so awesome and so inspiring. 🙂
Happy Birthday, Annie! 😀
My Mason will be 13 in just a few months... Oh time, please slow down!
Aw Happy Birthday!
Congratulations on your 13 years, hopefully one day my business will be as successful as yours!
Happy Birthday Annie... and many more!
Hey Annie! Happy Birthday!!!!!! And thanks for sharing the milestone with us Lynn. Your candor and insight into your personal life are the reasons you have so many friends here...:) All the best to you both.
Lyle
Happy aha, I am happy for you both :).
When I was 13 years old, I knew nothing expect studying, and I never talked to girls, it may sounds strange, but I was that when that time, I think that I was too simple :).
Happy birthday! many more to come!
Happy birthday Annie, and congratulations Lynn on your online business for 13 years. You have done it with patience, and perseverance also an inspiration to all. You make life meaningful! Have an awesome celebration and a great weekend.
Thank you and nice knowing you
Happy birthday to your baby girl!
Nell
thanks for all the comments, my big day was amazing.
Short on words ^ LOL (but not in person! ha)
Thank you for all the kind words & nice wishes. It has been an incredible journey. I am still in shock at how 13 years could just fly by like they did... definitely makes me slow down and enjoy every minute I can before she is an adult and off on a life of her own!
As for business - every struggle, bout of frustration, and bad day... was SO worth it, just to be able to be home full-time with and for my two cool kids.
Lynn, Yesterday was my youngest daughters 3rd birthday!! I also blogged about her yesterday. She is a great blessing to our family! She had health issues for the first two years of her life but is very healthy now. Ann Marie was born on a special day!
What a sweet post, Danielle - Happy Birthday to your daughter!
Happy Birthday Ann Marie! Your mother could not be more proud of you, but I'm sure you already knew that! Congratulations to you too Lynn, for having the courage to be a stay-at-home mom and develop your internet business to support all of you through these years.
My wish for both of you is many more happy, profitable years!
Enjoy this special day!
Thank you, Carol 😀
Happy birthday Ann Marie!!! Congratulations Lynn, you have made me believe it can be done. My youngest is five months now, I hope I will look back like you and say, Yes, it was worth it.
I wish you all the best and great success in the coming years.
Garce
My success didn't happen overnight. My best advice is be both consistent and persistent. You have a great start! I look forward to seeing you reach those goals 😉
Congratulations Ladies,
It is lovely to see such a beautiful and happy family. I think the Terry/Garret Empire is going to be a force to be reckoned with one day soon.
Lynn, I hope your kids can appreciate just how special you are to people all over the world. From me, thank you for everything you have helped me with. I look forward to seeing what you do in the coming years.
Leigh *hugs*
*smile* - You made my day! I have really enjoyed getting to know you, Leigh 😀
You'll have to throw a 3rd name in that Empire too - my son is working for me on one of my biggest projects yet (to be revealed soon!). We all three have different last names! LOL. My son and I officially changed our names a few years ago.
How about "Lynn's Triad Inc".
And you are a teaser ... I hate that - now I am busting to know ... I want to move out of the virtual guest bedroom and I WANT MOOOORREEE! 😀
You're really a "Super Affiliate MOM"! Imagine, you've managed to be successful as a parent and a career woman as well. 13 years of hard work is indeed a great sacrifice on your part, but a very fulfilling one. The good thing is that you can clearly see now all the result of your sacrifices.
Thank you Raphael - and that is a good thing, I agree. It's so nice to see tangible results. Both in business, and in my children and lifestyle.
like mother like daughter! she's a beautiful girl, just like her mother, she's a super affiliate in the making, following her mom's footsteps.. is it just me or are these two planning to take over the world, online and offline?
I had a very similar experience. I was working from about 7AM to 7PM five days a week and then used the weekend to set up the next week until I had my first son. I realized then that some hard choices had too be made. I started an online business with a friend and replaced my income in two years. That was 10 years ago and I've never looked back. Grats too you. The choice you made will make for a stronger family and a much happier life.