Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Just in case you were wondering....

Hey, you! Yeah.....YOU. You know, the one reading this.

I may or may not know who you are. If I do I'm glad and if I don't I'm sad.

But I want to tell you something. I am glad that you are here. I appreciate you reading this. I appreciate you taking the time out of your hectic day to stop here, if even for a moment, to read what I have to say.

I am a blog addict. There, I admit it. I love to read what others have to say. Since I am a blog addict I also know what I like. I'm not sure if I'm writing yet at the same caliber as a few of my favorite writers, (actually, I know I'm not). But I am trying to find a balance between giveaways and "business" so to speak, and good writing.

Good writing to me is when the words I am reading feel like they're coming straight from my soul. I get tingles, or teardrops, or nearly peeing my pants laughter on the floor because, well, I get it. You know what I mean? It's that "that is so true!" moment.

My blog has been growing over the last few weeks and I didn't anticipate what would happen. I really didn't. I should have, I've seen warning signs, but now I'm hooked and I don't know how to ever turn back. (nor do I want to)

But it could be a problem.

You see, I have been soaking up the comments. It's like drinking a warm cup of hot chocolate while sitting around chatting with friends. Even though in reality I'm (still) in my pajamas and there is spilled cereal on the floor, and a to do list that is a mile long (and growing by the minute).

A quick time out: here is a little test to see how many people are actually reading my posts and to thank those that do. It's a giveaway. I don't know what I'm giving yet but it will be really good. Like an mp3 player or a Vado video camera or something. Once a random winner is chosen I will talk with them and we will pick a prize together. It may even be cash. We shall see. All you have to do is leave me a comment (on this post or any other post until the end of this month) and somewhere in there slip this word: LOVE. If you leave a comment and I see that word I will know that you have entered this giveaway and that comment will be put into a hat. On February 28 I will have my son draw out a winner. You don't get the usual extra chances because this is kind of a secret but you have multiple chances by leaving comments on my posts for the rest of the month. You game? It will be interesting to see who plays. Most of my giveaways are to drive traffic here but this is my way of saying thank you to my readers. I hope you have fun playing and good luck!

Back to regular programming: So once again, thank you. I am just one Mom out there, trying to make a niche for herself, doing what she loves, and trying not to permanently damage her children with her overflowing amounts of notperfectness. (yes, that's a word because I say so)

But you know, none of that matters. Not really. All that matters to me is that I am making YOU feel that way, and in the process, myself. I know I can't be witty or a genius every day (or any day for that matter). But when you come here I want you to feel like you're visiting a friend. And that just for a while you can kick off your shoes, or be in your pajamas, and be a Mom (or Man, Woman, whatever) with copious amounts of notperfectness. (stinking red line, that is SO a word, and yes, I know I could just say imperfect but it's not as cool ya know?)

Because you know what? It's okay. You're okay. You're MORE than okay. Your house is a mess and you don't want to clean? You've already fallen off of the exercise every day and just eat lettuce wagon? Did your voice get a little too LOUD with your kids today? Do you have a million little guilt trips going through your brain at the end of the day so you can't even sleep at night?

Yeah? Me too. And you know what, it's okay. Because I am loved no matter what.

And you know what? So are you.

And that's what I want you to feel here.

37 comments:

  1. I'm feelin' the LOVE. :-)

    Seriously tho, I needed this. I've been feeling BLEAH about my blogs the past couple days and I really needed this.

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  2. I LOVE your notperfectness ! And yeah ~ i DO read every post AND I pay attention ~ Have a great day !

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  3. I love that you love to blog! I enjoy your writing! I understand trying to find a balance. I am actually trying to move into review blogging on my own blog, and I have no clue what I'm doing, and already I'm trying to figure out how you would balance it all. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts.

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  4. Yes you are LOVEd! I LOVE your blog and LOVE how cut it is! I LOVE your adorableness!!! LOLOVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  5. I've said it once before and I'll say it again. I don't know how you do it. You totally reeled me in and I am hooked. I LOVE the fact when I come to your website it's like talking to you in person. I know what you sound like already and even the hand gestures you might do. IT's awesome and neat. One question How do you make a button for your blog?? I would like to attempt one. I have an idea already. Probably won't be as cool as yours....but I'll try. Have a great day and don't feel guilty at all, You are a good mother! And I am too, we can balance writing in the blogs we LOVE and hugging and taking care of our children. We are wonderful indeed. Don't forget the husband. We also take care of him too...

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  6. =D This was an awesome post. And there's plenty to say that the word that you mentioned but I think I'll hold off for now just to say that I identified with this post very much.

    Here's to imperfections, pajamas and blogging!

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  7. Why is it you can say exactly what I need to hear when I need to hear it? This is one of those days when I woke up with the thoughts of sadness and inadequacy. I feel like you are like my Savior in that you still love me despite all that I do wrong (and you know more than most) and you just don't care, you love me still despite my failings. Thanks for the post I needed it today. Sometimes you don't realize the influence you have.

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  8. I LOVE your notperfectness word! I also LOVE that I am not only one who is sitting around in my pj's with spilt cereal everywhere. Thanks for the post!

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  9. I think we've all felt this way at some point. I love reading blogs and getting to know new bloggers...One blog turns into another, clicking to another and before you know it I have 90+ new items in my Google Reader when I wake up. ACK! LOL

    A great post :) I thank you for it.

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  10. I LOVE your blog and always click over when the latest entry hits my reader!

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  11. Thanks Sharla. I needed this one today also! I love reading your blogs even though I talk to you practically every day! It's like talking to you more. You are fabulous! See you in a little bit :) (at least it's an easy word to integrate--not like pickles or something!)

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  12. I'm gonna hold off on the L word for now because I want you to know that you're a great cousin. I wish we could have grown up together, but blogging cousins is the next best thing - after living next door to each other cousins.

    Thanks for the L!

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  13. I love your blog!! Thanks for sharing with us.
    Most of all you know what I love a clean house, but mine is on hold, since my husband's surgery!
    liz

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  14. I LOVE this idea! Hee hee, but seriously I do. Thanks for all the encouraging words.

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  15. Hehe I am glad you are enjoying writing your blog- I stop in to say hi when I get an email that you have a new post.
    I think I could write the book for trying to find balance and get the dang housework done when my computer (which I love) calls and the chores (which I love not so much) get ditched.
    Keep up the writing you are doing great.

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  16. So very love-ly! I read it...you know I do!!

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  17. I love your blog! I have enjoyed reading it since I subscribed. I am a bit of a nerd myself (oh, okay a BIG nerd) and it is nice to read about a mom who is into books and music too.

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  18. Wow! You brought tears to my eyes there in the last few lines. We all need to feel the love from time to time. Thanks for making me feel normal :)

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  19. Hello? You SO ARE operating at the level of other bloggers. Which is why I read you. As much as you feel you don't measure up, you really really do. Trust me, this aspiring blogger-to-be has put you up on a pedestal. And I LOVE your posts. You write like we are chatting, and I truly feel like I have another somewhat friend (in that totally non-stalkerish way) (yes, that's a word because I say so :) ) out in the great wired world.

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  20. I'm a newish follower, and fellow nerd mama. I've been enjoying your posts. And yeah, I'm a victim of the neverending-sleepdepriving-mommy-guilt trips too.
    Thanks for the LOVE. Who couldn't use more of that?

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  21. I LOVE your honesty, and your sense of humor and your blog! Thanks for it all!

    Nancy
    allibrary (at) aol (dot) com

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  22. I love the word notperfectness and your blog!!

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  23. Well, I came her to thank the person who saved me from the dreaded NO COMMENTS on a guest post I did. Just for that, I already love you.

    But once I got here I found a kindred spirit. A speak-from-the-heart writer who lives for that elusive soul-touching.

    Thanks, Sharla.

    (My main blog is Weebles Wobblog. But if you want to enter MY giveaway, it's at All Thumbs Reviews.)

    Nice to "meet' you!

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  24. I love your word - notperfectness. Great word! I have just started reading your blog and so far I love it. Thanks for sharing it with us. iclipalso(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  25. You already know that I am a devoted reader and I love to read your blog. I love how talented you are and that you aren't afraid to be you and share your talents. You are a good writer and it makes me feel good that I have people feeling the same as me when it comes to house, kids, etc. You are a great friend. I have missed chatting with you lately. So quit being so busy! j/k

    Love Em

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  26. I have a difficult time balancing with my blog too. My problem is always posting, instead of just reading everyone else's blog! :) However, I love Love LOVE your blog. I think it has a great balance. Plus, your header is amazing!

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  27. Hi
    I Love this contest. Thanks for the great giveaway.

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  28. My lovely friend Liz directed me to your blog. I could have written this post myself! I love the plaid in the background, and I will now be a follower!

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  29. That's sweet of you to send some LOVE back out into the bloggy universe. I do feel like I've made a new friend in you after our fun little exchanges in comments. So good job! And all those questions you asked in the last paragraph? My answer is yes to every single one of them.

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  30. Tricky you! I just LOVE surprises! And I can so relate with the maybe you are having a girl comment....yup..been there and am still there! I have your site shortcutted to my desktop every few days...I'll have to see about rss feeds or following...that way you'll know me as one of the traffic through here. Thanks LOVE!
    Shelley

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  31. LOVE.

    And, no, of course I've never even raised my voice at those three little angels. Why do you ask? :P

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  32. Sorry I am late in getting you your "fix" for the week! Bad, bad week. But, you are worth coming over and giving some lovin' anytime. Hopefully I will get as many to mine when it is up and running...I wanna be special...Like you! I want to belive I helped in someway, get you "hooked" up with a lot of special folks. But, that is probably my own ego thinking I will be able to do the same for myself when the time comes. I am sad! Miss you and feel selfish I have to share now. But, aren't they all great! Now you are as addicted as I am..he, he. Can't get enough. LOL! And it is better then any drug in the world!

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  33. OH, yeah. Something really special happening this weekend. No..not Valentines Day. Papa and I have never celebrated cause we have always had kids since we got together. But, I will tell you all about it, in my blog this weekend....it is going to be a nail bitter for sure! So...Look forward to some exciting news!
    We both are biting our nails already!

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  34. I LOVE your blog! I'm so glad I found you. Thanks Twitter!

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  35. I too LOVE blogs even though I do not write one myself. I would rather just read others wisdom and make a comment now and then.

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  36. You have to LOVE this DAZZLING LIFE! : )))

    Thanks so much for this magical give~away! : )))

    leahita[at]gmail[dot]com

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