Tuesday, September 21, 2010

It's My SITS Day!










Go Diva, it's your SITS Day!

Go Diva, it's your SITS Day!

And yes, I'm doing the cabbage patch as I sing this...

Welcome to my blog! It's my SITS Day, and I couldn't be more excited! For those who don't know, SITS is a support network for women who love to blog. If you haven't checked it out, make sure you do.

Here's me in a nutshell: I'm the wife of an absolute sweetie, mom to a sassy girl, and a career woman. Some days, though, I just feel like a mess. I started this blog to keep track of it all. Plus, I love to write, so this is a good way for me to keep in touch with me, if you know what I mean.

Here are a few of my favorite posts, but feel free to poke around. Enjoy!



188 comments:

heather@actingbalanced.com said...

Congrats on your SITS Day! Off to poke around your blog :)
Heather from Acting Balanced

Erin said...

HAPPY SITS DAY!!
I just love that pic of the Hello Kitty's, I'm so jealous! =)

Vodka Logic said...

Happy SITS day.. loved the intern story.

I hope things are less crazy now. xx

Cheryl D. said...

Happy SITS Day! Enjoy!

Heather Johnson said...

Congratulations on your SITS day. Have a good one.
blog.familyvolley@gmail.com

Allyson & Jere said...

Hooray for your SITS day! It's such a fun day, i hope you enjoy it immensely!!

Loved your post on you brother and your 12 yr. age difference. I can't imagine having such a big gap. I have 2, they're 15 mos. apart. And sometimes I think I need one more, 'cause two seems such a small number.

And I had to laugh at your mixed up mama post. What a crazy week. Glad you survived that.

Katie Lane said...

Your daughter is ADORABLE!! You can see how much you love her by the way you write, I love that. Happy SITS day :)

dawn said...

Happy SitsDay to you!

Your daughter is adorable and... as long as you stop to smell the roses, wear the Nurse's cap or just hang out in PJ's watching reruns of Sponge Bob or iCarly... your the BEST Mom in the world!
At least until she's 11, then you will be an embarrassment to be tolerated until such time as she can move away from you... or she actually realizes you DO know what you're talking about... yeah, enjoy the time you have while you can!
Enjoyed your blog and will be back!

Amy said...

Congrats on your SITS day. I love your 5 minute blogs. I'll have to go back and read all of them. It sounds like just what I need to help me get through my days.

misssrobin said...

Congratulations on your SITS day. I hope today brings you many new followers and lots of comment love.

BlackEyedDog said...

Congrats^^
I hope you enjoy being 'Queen Of The Day' =)

xoxo

Cook Clean Craft said...

Congrats on your SITS day. Looks like I've got a night of reading ahead of me.

AngieB said...

Have a fabulous SITS day. Loved the mixed up mama post - started by day off right :)

JadeLD said...

Happy SITS day!

It's my first time here, so I'll have a nosey around. Hope you have a great day and get lots of visitors.

I'm trying to focus more on my writing and improve it, so it's great to read someone who is comfortable in the way they write.

Have a lovely day,
Jade

mjrodriguez said...

Dropping by from SITS today.

Love your post about your brother. Very touching. I don't have any siblings myself but it's when I read blogs like yours that I wish I had.

Millennium Housewife said...

Yay! How exciting, off to have a squizz at the posts you've put up. Have fun x

Lynn from For Love or Funny said...

What a beautiful family! It's nice to meet you from SITS. I, too, love to write, and blogging is a wonderful way to sustain that hobby. Plus, you get to meet your readers, which is something you don't often get to do!

Homemade Diva said...

happy SITS day! i started my blog to reconnect to my love of writing too! hopefully it'll help me get around to writing the book i've been dreaming about! :o)

Simply Cintia said...

congrats Diva on your SITS day!

Christine said...

Happy SITS Day!

I enjoy your writing voice- if you know what I mean. :o)

Have a wonderful day.

Texan Mama @ Who Put Me In Charge said...

I like how you say, "Keep in touch with me". So true. I am going to have to adopt that mantra.

Have a wonderful SITS day!!

Elizabeth @ My Life, Such as it is... said...

Happy SITS Day! Off to explore your blog since I can't walk (my normal activity this early) due to the rain.

Reenie said...

Happy SITS day, SITSah!

Sunday said...

Congrats on your very own SITS Day!

Jessica said...

Happy SITS Day to you!!!

MommieDaze said...

Happy SITS day!

Christy, Home-Mom.com said...

coming over from SITS, congrats on your day!
My sis and I are 11 years apart and we had a mother daughter type relationship. It was nice reading about you and your brother ;)

Wendy (The Local Cook) said...

congrats on your SITS Day! Writing was one of my first loves, too.

Mary K Brennan said...

Have a great SITS Day, and keep writing!

Devan @ Accustomed Chaos said...

Happy SITS DAY!! Im here for the first time & off to check out your other posts :) ♥ I hope you have a wonderful comment full day!

Suzanne said...

Congratulations! I liked your cheer! :)

Sorta Southern Single Mom said...

Happy SITS Day... I said it on Roll Call and I'll say it here... I LOVE your blog header... so simple and pretty. I, too, find myself trying to balance work and children, as I'm working FT out of the house for the first time since giving birth this year!

Favourite Vintage Finds said...

Happy SITS Day! Love the three photos you chose for this post and your writing style is wonderful! Sending Smiles and best wishes. :)

Saucy B said...

Happy SITS Day! Blogging has been a great creative outlet for the writer in me as well. Can't wait to check out what you have to say.

Enjoy your day in the spotlight! :-)

Angie - The Work at Home Wife said...

Congrats! Enjoy your SITS Day.

Ginny Marie said...

Happy SITS day! I love your header...it reminds me of a Michigan artist named Gwen Frostic. Enjoy your day!

Karen said...

Congrats! Your daughter sounds adorable:)

OF SPRING AND SUMMER said...

Happy SITS Day to you! Very cute photographs.
All the best,
Ingrid

Geezees Custom Canvas Art said...

Happy SITS Day!

Jodi said...

Happy SITS day! Enjoy and relax today!

Betty Manousos @ CUT AND DRY said...

Congrats on your SITS DAY!!
Enjoy your day!

Your blog is absolutely lovely!

B xx :)

Chanel said...

Happy SITS day! Its so nice to meet you! You now have a new follower. Enjoy you day!

Tammy@ Not Just Paper and Glue said...

Congratulations on your SITS day. You sound like a great lady and looking forward to reading more of your blog posts.

Brandy said...

Happy SITS day girl! Love your blog!

Karen@StrictlySimpleStyle said...

Hope you are enjoying all the comment love on your SITS day. I like the fact that your blog is all about the writing.

Alexandra Román said...

¡Muchas felicidades! Yes, congrats on your Sits day!!!! Love meeting fellow writers like myself that use this oportunity to use blog as a way of connecting with their writing. Is so exiting! Keep on it and will browse around. Whats your favorite genre to write about?

Lots of love!

Jenny said...

Happy SITS day :D I read the missing laundry post, and the one about the rude intern who saw too much, I am sorry that happened to you, but know what you mean about the whole after getting pregnant modesty seems to go out the window.

Beth Zimmerman said...

I'll be back later to poke around but I wanted to stop in to say hello and wish you a wonderful SITS day! I loved your intro and your beautiful, but simple, blog layout.

Gigi said...

Congrats today! I love your post about the best hour of the day. So true that the moments that matter are the ones that we can be fully engaged with our kiddos!

Vee said...

Happy SITS day! You have the most adorable family! =] Hope you enjoy your day!

Steph S. said...

FYI, I totally bobbed my head when I read the first two lines of your post. And almost did the cabbage patch, too.

I hope you have a wonderful SITS day! I look forward to following and reading all about your life! :D

Feeling Fit With Dana said...

Congratulations on your SITS day! Can't wait to check out your blog!

Annie @ astonesthrowfrominsanity said...

oooh! I love a girl that can get down with the cabbage patch! :) Looking forward to perusing your diva-ness. :)

Eat. Live. Laugh. and sometimes shop! said...

Congrats on your SITS Day! Your blog is gorgeous and I love your writing style. : )

Lynn said...

Have a great day...enjoy all the love!

MommyLovesStilettos said...

Happy SITS Day! :) I'm your newest follower! :)

BarnMaven said...

Some days I feel like a mess, too.

Congrats on your SITS day!

Herself said...

Congratulations on your big day, SITSta! Enjoy!!!

Liza said...

That is the shortest, most concise and clear SITS Day into EVER! And I LOVE that you are doing the cabbage patch. About to check out your posts!

Happy SITS Day, Happy SITS Day! (I'm doing the running man.)

WhisperingWriter said...

Happy SITS Day to you!

I also have a sassy daughter.

Julia said...

congrats!!! happy SITS day!!

Kmama said...

Happy SITS day! I love your header. So cute.

Angie said...

I loved my visit to your blog. It's so simple and relaxing and quiet....such a nice corner of the blog world.

I'm also a working mommy of a little gal and love to find other mothers who I can connect with.

Happy SITS day!

Helena said...

It's nice to meet you! And congratulations on your SITS day!

Heather @ Pedersen Photography said...

Happy SITS Day! :)

Cindy said...

Congratulations on your big SITS day! Going to do some Diva Script reading now:)
Have a great day!
Cindy

The Double Dipped Life said...

Congrats on your SITS Day!! Enjoy every minute!

Christina said...

Congrats, Happy SITS!

Mandy said...

Happy SITS day! Your daughter is adorable! :)

Jean said...

Happy SITS day!
You had me at Hello.... Kitty!

Mrs. Mootz said...

Happy SITS day! Off to read your posts :)

AndreaLeigh said...

congrats on your featured day!

Candy (Mama Lion) said...

congrats on ur day! ur so right that balance is forever elusive. :/ best of luck!

Hello! I'm Kate. said...

Congratulations on your SITS day! I'm off to scope everything out!

Just Another Mom of 2 said...

Happy SITS Day!! Off to check out some more of your blog!!

Amber @ The Momma Stuff Blog said...

Many congrats on your SITS day - thanks for sharing with us all!
Amber :)

Katie P said...

HAPPY SITS DAY!!!

I'm really enjoying your writing style! Thanks for sharing it with us!

bernicewood said...

Loving your writing style! Real, authenintic, down to earth!
Bernice

Pink Diva said...

Hi, I am over from SITS to visit an follow you! Love your blog! You seem to have such a beautiful spirit. Come see me at www.pinkdivacafe.com
Noel

Lindsey said...

Visiting you from SITS....Congrats on your SITSday! I really love your blog posts...especially the one about your brother. I enjoy your writing style! :)

The Helpful Housewife

Zahra said...

Happy SITS Day! I love your blog header. It's so simple but pretty.

Michelle said...

Congratulations on your SITS day! From one mixed up mama to another, you're doing a great job on your blog. I love your openness and honesty - that's what's great about blogging, you can totally be yourself.

Hope you have a very memorable SITS day.

Peace,

Michelle at greenearthbazaar.com ;)

Kristy said...

Congrats on your SITS day! I'm loving your Best Hour of the Day post. So simply stated and beautiful. Most days you feel like a mess? I think I can relate! :)

Scraps said...

Congratulations on your SITS Day! Enjoy all of the wonderful comments!

Mellisa Rock said...

Congrats on your sits day!!

Kathleen Boland said...

I could see you doing the dance! How exciting and a bit nerve wracking too I'm sure. Congratulations.

Jennifer said...

I can't wait to dive in. Congrats on your SITS day.

North of 25A said...

Happy SITS day! I started blogging as an outlet for the writing that went on in my head, but never seemed to make it onto the paper. Would like to follow you; did I miss your followers link?
Best,
Colleen

Amy @ babybabylemon said...

Happy SITS Day! Can't wait to look around a bit.

Lisa Ladrido said...

Congratulations!! Whoo Hoo! Another Diva added to the wonderful list of SITS Girls! You deserve every minute of this great day! Enjoy~Lisa

I am all a twitter about life

{Grow With} Stacy said...

Congratulations on your SITS day!

Libby said...

Have a wonderful SITS day!!!
I'm glad you've found a place to write. And of course a wonderful group of girls to share it with!
Oh and thank you for bringing the cabbage patch back. Also you should try the butterfly.

Star Forbis said...

Go Diva! It's your SITS day!
Congrats. :)

Elena White said...

Congratulations on your SITS day! I'm a fellow SITS blogger, wife, mom, daughter, sister, friend....I could go on and on. I, too, find it difficult to maintain balance, but I won't give up!

The Mommy Mambo said...

I love that your sidebars are simple. Since I’ve viewed thousands of blogs, I’ve often wondered if my sidebars were to plain…like the mousey brown junior high girl when all her friends were getting a perm!

But, secretly I like being simple and mousey. Oh I have other’s buttons tucked away in a neat little page tagged FAVORITES! And I adore scannning the glittering sites of others plastered like the back windsheild of a hippie van!

But as for me, I like my coffee black, my donuts plain, and my sidebars simple!

Happy SITS! (I can't wait for day...I'm green with envy!)

SassySillySpunky said...

Enjoy your SITS day! I'm excited to look around more!

Julie said...

Happy SITS day! Hope you have a great day filled with blessings. And I love how you describe your family -- a sweetie and a sassy girl. :)

Off to read more. Blessings.

Fire Wife Katie said...

Happy SITS Day!! I love the clean layout of your blog; I always appreciate landing somewhere that doesn't make me feel crazy! :D

Me, Myself and Pie said...

Happy sits day! You have such a cutie. Enjoy your day!

LBDDiaries said...

Yay yay SITS day!! Congrats and can't wait to dig into your postings - especially the 5-minutes at a time one.

Night Owl Mama said...

Congratulations. You blog is too cute. Can't wait to see what else your write about.

lol the Cabbage patch dance. I haven't heard that one in yrs.

Casondra said...

Happy SITS day!

ApronTails said...

HaPpY hApPy!!
Hope your sits day is great!
What fun stories. I love the nurses hat and it really makes me feel so much better about not always seeing the forest for the trees :)

Have a beautiful day!

MamaArcher said...

Congrats on your SITS day!
Glad to "meet" you!
Following you on Twitter now too!
Have a great day!

Christine said...

I love that you love to write! Those are the kinds of blogs I love to read! Congrats on your SITS day!!!

I am following now and look forward to commenting on future posts.

Stop by if you get a chance!!!

Pris said...

SITS day rock! Enjoy!

Jamee @ A New Kind of Normal said...

Congrats on your SITS day! Enjoy!

Shirley said...

Congratulations on your SITS day!

Twincerely,Olga said...

Congrats on your Sits Day!!!! woo hoo!!!!!

omgyummy said...

Congrats on your SITS day! I love your five-minute idea. As a full-time SAHM who used to be a full time WAHM, the concept is just as applicable for me. My day is so chopped up and I can rarely ever finish anything I start at the first sitting so maybe if I redirect my effort to finishing 5 minutes, I'll feel more accomplished and less frustrated. Thanks for a great idea.

Judy said...

Congrats on your SITS day! I am enjoying looking around your blog!

scrapwordsmom said...

Nice to meet you on your SITS DAY!!!!!! Sweet family and wonderful, positive attitude...love that!!

I will read more for sure....

Leslie

Lindsay said...

Congrats on your big day! You totally deserve it. :)

Jenny said...

grats on your SITS day :)

Margaret Almon said...

Happy SITS Day!

The Drama Mama said...

Happy SITS day!! It's lovely meeting you. Since you love to write, maybe you should check out The Red Dress Club. I have a link on my page. They are awesome!

tulpen said...

Enjoy your day in the sun!

Susie said...

Congratulations on your SITs feature! I hope you enjoy your day in the sun:-)

Jamie said...

Congratulations on your SITS day! Just read your post about your pumping experience and an unwelcome intern. As a teacher, I was always SCARED TO DEATH that my male principal would walk in while I was pumping.

Off to discover more!!

ScrappinMichele said...

Congrats on Your SITS Day!!!

Kristin said...

Congrats on your special day! And boy do I feel you on making sure to carve out time to really focus!

KellyGrrl said...

Congratulations on your SITS Day!!! I loved the three posts you featured - I can't wait to read more!

Krysten @ After 'I Do' said...

Dropping by from SITS, have a fantastic day!!

Karen Peterson said...

Happy SITS Day!

I definitely know what you mean about writing to keep in touch with yourself. In this crazy busy life, it's so easy to lose track of ourselves!

I hope you enjoy the day!

Mandy said...

Congrats on your SITS day! I actually roll called behind you just now! Off to read some more. :)

Losing Brownies said...

Happy Sits day!

Melissa said...

Congratulations on your SITS day! Glad I stopped by your blog. Off to do some more reading! :-)

Melissa
http://thechroniclesofarookiemom.blogspot.com/

Salt said...

Happy, happy SITS Day!
The fact that you have a picture with Hello Kitties in it leads me to believe that we would be friends. :)

Lucy said...

I think we all feel like a giant mess sometimes. You aren't alone, sister. But isn't it wonderful that blogging connects so many women (and mothers) so that we actually KNOW we aren't alone? What a wonderful, effective form of therapy. Perhaps we can all find the ever elusive BALANCE if we help one another...

Amanda Broadfoot said...

Happy SITS Day :-) Really loved your tribute to your mom during the Back2Blogging Challenge. You're a really good writer and I'm thrilled to have found your blog.

Keep up the great work! (Your avid fans will benefit :-)

Amanda Broadfoot
Life is a Spectrum
www.AmandaBroadfoot.com
Latest post: "Debby Downer gets down to some serious hating"

Jesslyn said...

Happy SITSday! Having fun poking around your blog!

Mandi Miller said...

I loved the missing laundry story! You are one talented writer!! Enjoy your SITS Day!

Jenn Erickson said...

Congrats on your SITS day!!! I dig your style & appreciate your honesty. Just as they say, " never trust a skinny chef," I'd also say the same goes for moms and career women who claim to have it under-control 100% of the time. Like you, some days I'm a mess, and that's okay. I'm looking forward to reading your posts... Best, Jenn

blogmom221 said...

Congrats on your SITS Day! This mixed-up mama can relate to that post. There are those days and weeks where things never go quite right but you get through them and then laugh about it at the end of the week. Enjoy today!

scargosun said...

Happy SITS day! Looking forward to reading all about it. :) Hmmm...embarrassing moment with an intern. Intersting. ;)

Missy said...

I just dated myself by knowing what the cabbage patch was. lol

Congrats on your SITS day!

Daisy said...

Happy SITS Day, and bless your mixed-up mama post! I know I have weeks like that, but you set the bar nicely so that I can laugh at my rough patches that do not involve mixed up flight plans, LOL!

JoJo said...

Congrats on your SITS day!!

Florida Girl Meets the Midwest said...

Happy SITS Day! Great blog title btw.

Barely Domestic Mama said...

Congrats on being the FB over at SITS. What an adorable little family you have!

Happy SITS Day!

Kim said...

Happy SITS day and all that good stuff!

My mom had a stoke a few years back when she was only 57, so I can really relate to your "inspiring woman" post. Great post!

Mama Cupcake said...

Happy Happy SITS day from all of us to you! We wished it was our SITS day so we could be featured too!

But seriously....CONGRATS!

Mama Cupcake

Melissa {adventuroo} said...

Congrats on your SITS day! You had me laughing about the cabbage patch dance.

Jacki said...

Happy SITS Day! I love your five minute approach. I think I will have to use that one.

cailen ascher said...

congrats! cute blog : )

Anissa said...

Congrats on your SITS day! Stopping by to say hi!

Lil Ms Snarky said...

first of all, how beautiful are you and your family???!!!

i LOVE great writers and you are definitely one of them. i'm adding you to my blogroll on my site! keep up the awesome work!

happy sits day!!

snarky
www.snidecommentary.com

Deidre said...

Happy SITS day. I love your post about the missing underwear.

I don't have a record of losing undies - but I do have a terrible record about DOING laundry. I hate doing laundry.

{Not Quite} Susie said...

Happy SITS day! Love your writing style, definitely going to check out the posts you highlighted :)

Miss Sassy LaLa said...

Congrats on your day!!!

Elizabeth said...

Happy SITS day! The post about you and your brother was touching. It's awesome that you two have become closer!

Mama Mary said...

Happy SITS Day. Can't wait to explore your blog a little. Love your header btw!

Darcel @ The Mahogany Way said...

Hope your having a fabulous SITS Day!

Tokyo Mama! said...

Hey Diva! Love your blog and writing! Hope you enjoyed your Sits Day :) You have a new fan in Tokyo!!

Mommy Needs a Vacation said...

Happy SITS Day! Off to go poke around! :-)

Dani @ OK, Dani said...

Congrats on your SITS DAY!!!

I cant wait to see what comes next with your blog. new follower here :)

xo,
Dani
www.okdani.com

KAM said...

Happy SITS Day!

Grams said...

Dropping by from SITS to say congratulations on your SITS day. Looks like you lead a busy and fulfilling life.

SenoraG said...

Happy SITS Day! Looking forward to getting to know you. My life feels like a mess too at times so you are not alone.

Debby@Just Breathe said...

Congratulations on your day to SHINE with SITS.

An Imperfect Momma said...

Congrats on your SITS Day! Off to check the rest of your blog

Eve said...

Yay! So glad for you! ENjoy your big day! :D

Laura @ The Things I Said I'd Never Do said...

I hope you are enjoying your SITS Day! I laughed at your letter to Squirrels. I fought a long war with them in college! They won. I stopped gardening. :-)

Chaplain Donna said...

Happy SITS Day! I bet it feels grand! Your blog is very personal and special. Thanks for sharing your life in such an intimate way.

Just Lisa said...

Happy SITS Day! Hope you had fun!

B said...

Happy SITS day!

Love the nurses hat. Don't worry about how long it was sitting there, the important part is that you found it and asked your daughter all about it.

Paula @ Simply Sandwich said...

Congratulations on you SITS Day! Hope you enjoy! :)

classycareergirl said...

Happy SITS day to you! Happy to meet another career woman! Looking forward to reading more!

Social Butterfly said...

I heard over at SITS that your blog was da bomb. lol. You started it with that cabbage patch dance. Congrats on yours SITS day.

Jennifer said...

What a great blog you have! I love the title too!

Lindsay {Designer Wife} said...

Happy SITS day!!! I'm late, but wanted to make sure I stopped by anyway :) Enjoying your blog so far, glad I found you! :)

Lindsay

Luciana said...

Hello!! Congratulations on your SISTs Day !! I love the way you write....

Kita said...

Im a day late but congrats on your SiTs day! Your daughters nurses hat was adorable and it was great that you noticed it and spent time with her. It probably made her feel great that you had such an interest in her school stuff. :)

alexis said...

happy SITS day! That's so exciting for you. I think it's awesome that you're trying to improve your writing and spend more time fostering a talent. I'm a writer too, and I know it's not always easy to make the time, especially when kids are involved. Keep up the great work!

mangiabella said...

bravo for taking the time to spend with your lil one regardless of the "to do's" to tend to, love your 5 minutes philosophy - hope you had a marvelous SITS day sweet bella

Shelby Bukhenik said...

haha Go girl its your SITS Day! I am over from SITS and can't wait to read a bit of your blog!

Karen said...

Congratulations on your SITS Day!! Loved the little trip down memory lane via the cabbage patch! lol :> Looking forward to checking out more of your blog! :>

Making It Work Mom said...

Congratulations on your SITS day! Woohoo!

Amy said...

Happy SITS day! Love your idea of 5 minutes at a time. I may have to try that. I've felt similar lately...getting lost in the craziness of life. Good luck!

LisaDay said...

Happy SITS day. I, too, am going to poke around the site a bit.

LisaDay

Jessica Warrick said...

Congratulations on your SITS day. now following.

Emma said...

I love that the layout of your blog is so simple. The intern story made me smile and grimace in equal measure and you are quite right about your body being exposed once you have a baby! Hope that you enjoyed your SITS day and that you and the family are having a great week! x

Nocturnal Queen said...

Congratulations on your SITS day!

Mom Taxi Julie said...

Happy Belated SITS day!!

Jill said...

Haha! You every right to be excited! Congrats and hope you're enjoyiing all the bloggy love!

Selena and Anna said...

Congrats on your SITS Day!!! Looking forward to reading more on your blog :-)

Anna

Elizabeth said...

Happy SITS day. I know I'm a little late but I wanted to stop by anyway to share some SITS love!

Jenn Erickson said...

As you can see, I'm really quite behind with my SITS visits, but have kept all the recent emails from SITS to make sure that once life got a little less crazy, I could come around and extend my CONGRATULATIONS and get to meet all the featured bloggers that I missed in the last month. So, Congratulations. Looks like your SITS day was a big success. I hope it brought you a lot of new followers and friends. I'm looking forward to reading your posts. Warmest wishes, Jenn