When I started this blog back in October, I had absolutely no idea about what I was getting into. Honestly, I really didn’t have the slightest idea what I was doing. All I knew for sure was that I had so many thoughts going through my head about what really goes on in the everyday life of a Mom, and I just felt that it was necessary for me to write (or, I guess type) them all down somewhere. I thought maybe one or two moms would get a laugh out of reading my posts about poop and leaky boobs. I figured that maybe a few people would enjoy my writing and follow me. One thing that I definitely did not expect was the sense of community in the blog world, and even more so, the awesome people that I’ve met and the friendships that I’ve developed. I am a firm believer that everything happens for a reason, and even if all of my followers decided to stop reading my blog today, it would still be worth it because of the people who I never would’ve had the pleasure of getting to know if had I not started The Mommyologist. I don’t think it’s a coincidence that I’ve met these people, and I am so glad that they are in my life.
This morning when I woke up and hopped on the computer to start my daily routine of looking for new posts from all my favorite blogs, I was more than thrilled to find that my “where the hell have you been all my life” bloggy friend, Shell, had given me the Circle of Friends Award. I cannot even believe how much I have in common with this girl, and even though we have never met in person (we are in March though…and I can’t wait!), I feel like I’ve known her forever. For me, reading her blog is like hanging out with an old friend, someone who truly “gets” me. There are plenty of people who I know in the real world who have never truly “gotten” me, but this chick does for sure. She understands why the other preschool moms drive me nuts (a.k.a. the motherbitches, but that’s Shell’s word, so don’t even attempt to make it your own. I’m sure she won’t mind me borrowing it for the sake of this post though). She understands that I have an edge and pretty much say whatever is on my mind even if I think that certain people (yes, the motherbitches again) won’t agree with it. I’m also pretty sure that she could throw one hell of a dance party, and I’m hoping to attend one someday in the future. If you aren’t one of her followers yet, then I’m going to assume it’s because you have never visited her blog. Because if it’s for any reason other than that, then I may just have to put you into the motherbitch category. Ok, I’m kidding. Wait a minute, no I’m not. In case there was any question on your part of what constitutes being labeled a motherbitch, head on over to Things I Can’t Say to find out!
Since I received this award from Shell, I think that it is only fitting to pass it on to my other bloggy friend with the same name yet different spelling, Chelle at The Winey Mommy. Chelle is another girl who I would love to sit down with on a Friday night and open a bottle of wine and have a good old-fashioned night in, complete with a whole lot of girl talk and tons of laughter! She is a mommy of two adorable girls, and a total sweetheart. I’m sure that everyone around her feels lucky to know her. I know I do! She has been so supportive of me and my blog and has never hesitated to help me out when I’ve had a question as a new blogger. I really appreciate her taking the time to help out someone she’s never met! I don’t forget things like that. I love her latest post, so that is the one I’m linking this to. For the record Chelle, if you ever do have a mom sleepover, I hope that I make the guest list!! (I’ll even bring the wine)!
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Congrats on your award. I love Shell's blog. And yours!
Aw, I'm seriously SO excited for March!
And I love Chelle, too. That is how Hubs spells my name and Chelle and I had an email conversation about how so many people say it wrong, which is why I spell mine the other way.
For the record, you are allowed to use my word.
Congrats on your award! You do indeed have a fab blog! And I need to visit the other two. I see Shell hanging around all the same blogs I frequent!
Congrats on your award & happy sits saturday!
-Heather @ http://www.savingmoneylivinglife.com
I can't remember if I found you through -Things I can't say- of if I found her through you. Either way I love you both
That's awesome about your award…yay! Also, stumbled upon The Winey Mommy just recently and instantly joined her blog…really enjoy her posts! So cool that you guys have formed such a strong bond through blogging.
Oh and thanks for the perspective, just when I get frustrated with some aspects of blogging enough to want to throw in the towel, I read a post like this and realize the value, that I often forget.
Oh and happy SITS Sat…I hope to be part of your blogging tribe and support your blog as much as I can!
http://thepursuitofmommyness.com/
I totally relate to the motherbitches term! it's been many years for me, but I still remember feeling like an outcast at preschool!
Stopping by from Fri Follows – I'm a new follower. Love to have you stop by: http://dimes2vines.com
Congrats on your award. I know I just started following you but I can't wait to read more..
Congrats on your award – and on making some great new bloggy friends. It really is a little known perk of blogging, isn't it?
Congrats on your award!It really is true, blog friends can feel like real life friends even though you've never met them.Happy Sunday!
Congrats on the award. I'm the same way……this crazy blogland has done so much for me!
Congrats on your award! We get to connect with so many great people by blogging!
Visiting from My Kids Are Fun!
Congrats you rock like always LOL I man I love Chelle to death if we lived closer we would be bff's she is so freakn funny totally gets me and one important thing she thinks I am hilarious! He he he so she basically makes me feel like a superstar lol The winey mommy my bfff through cyber space
Ok so did you try the whole morph thingy you have to do it and post it! Alright.. get to it!
Awwe. It's so nice to get awards, isn't it! Congrats. That's so exciting that you guys are going to the SITS conference in March. I wish I could
Congrats on your award. I love Shells blog too and all of our bloggy friends. Speaking of which I am your new one!
Hello! I found your blog through the FF list. So, I am your newest follower! YAY me! Please come by and follow back. I am doing some great giveaways and I LOVE meeting new blogger friends. Hope you had a nice weekend. Juliana from A Blonde Walks Into A Blog
Congrats on your award. I had no idea what I was getting into either when I started this. There are so many wonderful, amazing, talented, and friendly people out there. This is fun stuff…and apparently my one and only new hobby! Too bad wed don't live closer…no one gets me either. I am cynical, sarcastic, edgy, etc. I take the few that can deal with me and yell "Yippee!"
I love you both!
sorry I have been so AWOL lately but I will be better…plus I ttoally agree about the whole suprised what a great thing blogging is thing
I have such a way with words…I know
Jessica
http://www.atlmomguide.com
CONGRATS!!! I LOVE Shel's blog! ANd I am pretty sure I found it through your blog originally. When I saw the term Motherbitches it was like the heavens opened and I was like YES someone finally said! I am off to check of the other blogger you mentioned.
Have a great monday!!
Following you from MBC "Mom's Like Me". I follow Shell to. Like you I have been Blogging since October and I had no idea how community oriented the blog world really is.
Brandi
http://vivrarireaimer.blogspot.com/
Congrats on the award, honey!! I love you and Shell–seriously, I heart you girls.
And for you to write about me?! Wow!! Seriously. I feel honored! And touched. And this made my Monday even more amazing. Thank you, sweetie. Seriously. This means the world to me.
xoxo
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