I started this blog as a way to stay connected with the world when I went on my first maternity leave. Ten years and 427 posts later, I’m proud to say that while its purpose hasn’t always been well defined, its audience is growing: it had 4800 views in 2012 (the first year I started tracking stats), 5200 in 2013 and 8500 in 2014. I’m pretty sure my mother was my only fan in the early going, but more and more people seem to enjoy getting a vicarious look into my life. Thanks to you all for making me feel like what I’m doing is worthwhile.

In honor of the blog’s 10th anniversary this week, I’ve collected some of my most popular posts — and a few of my personal favorites:

T Minus 12 Days (April 11, 2007)

The Way-Too-Early Bird (March 5, 2008)

Strengths and Challenges (September 24, 2010)

Shedding Some Light on Asperger’s (March 26, 2011)

Second Child Syndrome (November 30, 2011)

Debating the Fine Print: Day 5 of No Yelling (April 9, 2013)

Once Upon a Murder (January 19, 2014)

The Labour of Love (February 13, 2014)

The Independence Project (August 18, 2014)

Wanted: Personal Assistant for Absent-Minded Aspie (November 17, 2014)