I’m Moving!! July 13, 2008

  Are you still there, on the edge of your seat. I hope your butt cheek hasn’t fallen asleep cause that would really stink. Anyway, I just wanted to first announce that I am not pregnant. And I mean that for real, not in a Ashley Simpson sort of way (People readers, I know you know what I am talkin’ about). Maybe it is the fact I haven’t been to the gym in 2 weeks and have been eating multiple rounds of fast food and my mom’s chocolate chip cookies on my vacation that led you to think that was a baby in there. I can assure you, I have just put on a few.

Anyway, I have taken the plunge and gotten my very own website!! I am so excited. It has actually felt like having a baby. I keep going there and staring at it, making sure it is OK. Smiling over this thing I have created. Actually I didn’t create it at all, but I will tell you all about who did if you will just head over and join me.

Wait, wait, wait. First I need you to help me out. If I am so lucky to be in your blogroll, could you change the address. Same if you read me in bloglines or some other sort of feed. If you are a subscriber, you don’t have to do anything, I will take care of it for you. I have been really nervous about making the switch, fearing I would lose you so please come with me. Pretty please.

Ok….now Go!!

Sharing the Love June 14, 2008

 My friend Stacey over at Look Mom Look!has passed on this lovely award. The great thing about this award is that it is also a mini-PSA reminding you to consider organ donation. We are big here in the Diaper Diary household about donating it all cause you can’t take it with you. So check out the link below for more info.

The rules of this award are: SHARE THE LOVE!!! Share this award with all those blogs out there that you love. All the people who make you smile. All those that make you laugh. All those that make your day. All those that leave uplifting comments on your blog. **All I ask, is that you include a link to this post with the award and ask your recipient to do the same**

So this award goes some of my most loyal commenters of late. See if you comment you get things!!  Amanda, Krista, Donielle,  Julie, Kati, Erin, Toni and Playful Professional. Also all my commenters named Heather, cause their are like 8 of you and you all comment very regularly. So if your name is Heather and you ever comment on this blog, this award goes to you. I probably tagged way to many people and I probably left out some too. Sorry about that, but thanks to all my regular readers and commenters. YOU ROCK!!

Things I Love Thursday- YOU!! June 4, 2008

 I realized today (Wed) that it is actually my one year blogging anniversary!!! How fun is that? And it almost slipped by unnoticed. So today I am paying tribute to you, my wonderful readers.

Some of you have been with me from the beginning. Mom and the hubby were the first two to comment cause they are required to love me and my blog, but then I got a few strangers who started reading and are still loyal commentors. And then a few of my friends started blogs and I found a bunch of friends already had blogs and an obsession began. Now even the hubby has a blog.

451 posts, 4777 comments (a bloggy carnival or 2 will do your numbers wonders) and even 4299 spam comments (thanks to viagra and the sex challenge) later, here we are. So thank you all for going on this little adventure with me. I sincerely love every comment and am trying to get better about following up on them. You have made this so fun and I have enjoyed making some “bloggy” friends. Weird little thing, this world wide web.

You know what I want for my anniversary? More comments!!! This is officially your day to come out of the woodwork and tell me you love me :). And I am not above bribery. I am offering up one of my mother’s beautiful scripture names personalized as you wish. If you have always wanted one of these during the bloggy giveaways, but there were way too many people entered, here is your chance. I don’t have near that many readers The contest will end next Wednesday at midnight when we will begin celebrating another unnamed special occasion.

If you don’t want to be entered in the contest, leave a comment anyway and tell me not to enter you. The goal is comments people. I want to wake up and be flooded with them. Cause comments are like crack to a blogger and I can’t get enough (note: I have never actually tried crack, nor do I condone it’s use, but I couldn’t think of another analogy). Wait I just did. Comments are like chocolate to a women who is in the throes of PMS. Come to think of it…chocolate would be an excellent anniversary gift. Forget the comments, send chocolate

A Fashion Find May 12, 2008

 As I recently mentioned, I love fashion. And I love fashion tips. I have tried lots of fashion magazines and while they give me some ideas, I have no intention of paying $300 for a white t-shirt. And last time I checked 3 inch heels didn’t work so well at the park. So I need practical advice. Recently I scored a free subscription to Seventeen magazine and before you laugh, let me just tell you I read it cover to cover. Besides being a little disturbed by the content, I was loving that it highlighted some clothing and makeup options that were actually affordable. And wearable despite the fact it was catering to young girls. The articles-a bit hoochy, the clothes-not so much. So despite the fact I will not be letting my daughters read this publication, I found some great buys.

Also, my good friend Jen has launched a blog as well as a new website for her business. If you live in or near Chicago, you should definitely check out her personal styling services. She goes through your closet and takes you shopping to find clothes that flatter and are affordable. Think of her as a WAY nicer version of Stacy London. And she is a mom so she is not going to send you to the park in a mini skirt and high heels.

If you don’t live in Chicago, you can still benefit from her stylish advice at her blog. And the advice is free!! I have ripped off many style tips from her over the years and she is undoubtedly one of the most stylish people I know. So check her out and start looking fabulous!!

I might just fail 8th grade Geography March 14, 2008

61 *for some reason this widget won’t post. The net out is I named 61 countries in 5 minutes. I would love for you to take the quiz too, but I can’t get the stupid link to work.

Ok, here is the problem. All the country names have changed since I was in school. Eastern Europe, Russia, Africa…hello, you people keep changing your names every couple of years. I would also like to state for the record that the test would not recognize Egypt. Last time I checked that was a country. Unless they decided to move the ancient pyramids to North Dakota and nobody told me.

This is just one of 412 reasons I am not homeschooling my children. I fear I would be lost after 3rd grade. And that is just too embarrassing to subject myself to. This is also reason 247 that I might need to get some sort of life that doesn’t involve taking online geography tests on Friday night while sitting next to my hubby who is searching for LOSTconspiracy theories online. The excitement around here is palpable.

Get Your Blog On March 7, 2008

 So 5 Minutes for Mom is hosting the 2008 Ultimate Blog Party. Never one to miss a good party I thought I would join in. Actually I am never that hesitant to turn down a good party, but you know what I won’t miss…free stuff. There are like 100 prizes to be won. You know what else I never miss…an excuse to blog. So I am soooo in. Here is the deal. All sorts of ladies around the blogosphere are participating. To join in click on the flashing picture above or on the sidebar. Then let the party begin!

If you came over via Mr. Linky, welcome to my blog. I began blogging less than a year ago and had no idea how addictive it would become. I also had no idea how many friends I would make in the process. Maybe, just maybe, we could be friends too. There is a very rigorous screening process and the hazing can a bit daunting, but if you make it through, the perks are outstanding.

To learn a little about me, check out here or here. I blog everyday (nearly) about anything and everything. And you will find I don’t embarrass easily. Wanna know about my thoughts on Christian sex? Here ya go. The voodoo curse that was put on my house? That would be here. My shortcomings as a mom? Here and probably a half a dozen others. Reasons to avoid the gym? Gotcha covered. I suppose sometimes I am serious and heartfelt too, but those don’t seem near as fun to link to as this.

Hope you enjoy your visit. If you comment, I try really, really hard to check your blog out too. I am so excited to discover some hidden treasures. Remember if you want to play along, head over here.

Aw shucks February 9, 2008

Tiffany over at Life on the Road gave me a couple awards and tagged me for a meme. I have already done the 7 random things meme. So I am just going to pass the awards on.

 I don’t know if you noticed, but I have recently added some new blogs to my blogroll. I am passing this award on to some of my newest reads.

Lifenut- This woman has the best blog headers around! And her writing ain’t so bad either

Moosh in Indy- She makes me giggle

Nap Warden- A stay at home mommy or a superhero? You decide.

Sarcastic Mom- I discovered her while NaBloPoMo. Name says it all.

Still His Girl- SAHM to girls, loves God, loves chocolate…nuf said

Toddled Dredge- This blog is just brilliant. And I don’t know what exactly the name means, but I love it.

 Award #2. See that other part of my blogroll. The bloggers I have the good fortune to know in real life. The few who understand the crazy obsession that a blog can become. The few who don’t think it’s weird that I even have “blog friends.” You all get this award. Go spread the love!!

3 in under 3

A Little Bit Crazy

A Slice of the Epic

Adventure Mom

Big Binder

Eastowners

Good Idea Momma

Grand Rapids 4 Huckabee

Life After Baby

Look, Mom, Look!

Mom to Two Boys

One More Last Word

Resouling the Stilettos

Sunshine Eyes

The Left Bower

And if anyone else wants to do the 7 random things meme have at it. Let me know you did it so I can see if you are weirder than me.

Hubby’s Got A Brand New Blog February 7, 2008

 My hubby is about to launch a brand new blog and I want you all to get in on the ground floor. He still has his Huckabee blog, but he has decided to also begin one where he can talk about one of his other passions. No, not hockey (although he did have one of those for awhile too). It is called Cubicle Congregation and he is exploring the intersection of faith and work and what does that mean exactly? Anyway, I think he is brilliant and I think you will too.

Now, I know most of my readers are stay at home moms. While WE know that is valued work, we aren’t exactly getting paid for our efforts. This blog is for those of you collecting a paycheck. So if you are one of those people, check it out. If your spouse is one of these people, have them check it out. If you aren’t either of those people, still go check it out so his numbers are off the charts and he thinks he is a big stud (and he might buy me diamonds). Actually I have read his first few posts and I think we all can get a little something out of it. So head on over and I hope you enjoy!

We interrupt this regularly scheduled blog post… January 10, 2008

 It has just been brought to my attention that today is National Blog Delurker Day. For real, I think the Prez declared it so. So that means if you are reading this post, you best be commenting on it. Cause the President says so. Perhaps I should give you something to comment on. Foreign policy experience of President Truman. Discuss…

Nothing? Ok, how about this- My hubby is stud. Why you ask? Because he is an excellent hubby and daddy. Well, yes, but there is more. This week he has been interviewed for an international radio program hosted by the BBC. He went on to talk about why he thinks Mike Huckabee should be the next President of the United States. You can listen to him here. Head over here to listen and click on Jan. 8th. Actually go 20 minutes in and listen to him, the rest is just other people who aren’t near as cool. You can also read his brilliant thoughts on his blog. Oh how I love to toot his horn (keep your mind above the gutter please, this is a family friendly blog).

Seriously are you interested in politics? Cause I typically care very little. Don’t get me wrong, I vote in every election. I take my voting rights very seriously and I hope you do to, but I just can’t get super into it. This election is a bit different. I really love this guy Huckabee. I find myself watching debates. Yes, I said debates. Not as much as Grey’s Anatomy or anything, but more than say, Wife Swap. I even went to a rally tonight. I am going to another one on Saturday. This is so weird to me. Do you follow the election? If so who do you like? I know you aren’t supposed to talk politics and religion, but on National Delurker Day you can. It’s in the rules.

One last topic for you to discuss in the comments. Is anyone else ready for TV to come back. This is crazy. Last night I watched a rerun of “Who’s the Boss?” Seriously, is this what my life is coming to. Soon I might have to read a book or clean my house or converse with my hubby at night. This is just unacceptable. I need my TV. I don’t ask for much, just a little Grey’s, Scrubs or Ugly Betty. I am dying for Lost to come back. Throw me a bone networks. I am dyin’ over here.

If none of those work for you, you can just comment about how much you love my blog. I know, I know, I just had you do that a few weeks ago, but you must comment and if that is all you have to say, what can I do? If you love me a lot, you could vote for me as Best New Weblog of 2007. Seriously, my hubby (did I mention he was a stud) nominated for me a bloggy award. Isn’t that the sweetest? (I think he thought it would get him some action- sorry to my MIL). Maybe I could be the Huckabee of the blogging world. The blog that comes out of nowhere and wins the whole thing. Yeah, I know I have no chance, but aren’t you tired of seeing rich white men spend there way to the top of elections? Oh, wait, I think that is the wrong election…um, sorry, I have been watching way too many debates. Seriously, when is good TV coming back?

DELURK PEOPLE!!!!! IT IS YOUR CIVIC DUTY.

Things I Love Thursday- Bloggin’ January 2, 2008

 I started this thing a mere 6 months ago as I random experiment and did not know of the love affair that would develop. It has been a challenge to balance it with the other loves of my life as this love wants to demand all my time and energy. I have managed to drag a few real life friendsinto this messy affair and have made even more bloggity friends in the process (put all the real life friends into links on each word-go check them out). Even the hubby began playing along.

So in the spirit of my love affair, I have joined a new venture (the hubby will be so thrilled). You may remember in November I participated in NaBloPoMo where I pledged to blog every day in the month. I did pretty good, so now I have gone and done something absolutely INSANE. I have joined up with Blog365 where I am committing to blog everyday in 2008. I feel like my kids are really getting old enough to parent themselves and the hubby requires very little maintenance anymore. Plus he is kept happy with “The Challenge.”

So, come over and join me. If you do, please be my friend (could I sound any needier). Also, I need friends on Facebook so come over there too. I am pretty set for friends in real life so you need not apply. In fact, I think I am beginning to have too many so a few of you may get downsized in 2008. The economy is tough this year, what can I say. If this concerns you in any way, I can always be bought with chocolate…or guacamole…but not mixed together…that would just be gross.