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For the Love of Bloggers
As you guys know we’re going through it over here and
Image by JD | Photography via Flickr
Image by JD | Photography via Flickr
that’s why I haven’t been posting (Sat & Sun’s post only got up because they’d been scheduled). LeBella is still not well and it’s taking all my energy during the day to keep her from falling apart and I’m exhausted now but the lovely Crystal Domestic, But Not Martha had a wonderful idea and I wanted to help spread the love:
Bloggers who want/need some love!
Charmingly Chandler
Shanamama
Last Train to Pooksville
The Colie’s Chronicles
Rags to Stitches
Art & Soul
Symmetric Mom
Mummy Brain
Scampified
Bluebird
My Creative Path
Domestic, But Not Martha
Dana Sears Fam
Designs by Dana Sears
Lia’s Kibbies
Gray Baby Productions
My Twisted Tree
So Cute It Hurts
Sweet Eventide Photography
Creative Outpour
Blog Names You Wish You’d Thought Of
1. The Flavor of Life
“Sometimes it’s vanilla, sometimes it’s a little nutty”
2. TwinErgy Fusion
“Becoming one with my multiple mothering self.”
3. Rage Against the {washing} Machine
“Rocking Mommyhood one basket {case} at a time.”
4. Southern Draw
“One mom’s artistic take on life in the South.”
5. Thinking Outside the {toy} Box
“Fun and creative parenting of special needs munchkins.”
6. Where’s My Hat??
“Juggling all the hats of motherhood…in great heels.”
7. Two Faced Mommas
“Parenting tips for raising nuerotypical and special needs kiddos harmoniously.”
8. Tiara’s and Topamax
“Raising a Bipolar Princess”
9. Cookie Crumbs
“Because sometimes life is sweet, and sometimes it falls apart.”
10. The Playpen Chronicals
“The sights and sounds of a trapped toddler.”
During this crazy month (I am attempting to keep up with NanoWriMo and getting into the swing of this homeschooling thing) I will be giving a lot of thought to where I want this blog to go. I never had any goals when I started, I don’t feel like I belong in any “niche” but I do need a little more focus and direction.
Tag Along Tuesday
*The Motherhood Umbrella is looking for mothers of special needs children to guest post! If you are interested please email me at mommylebron@yahoo.com
Posted with love by Mommylebron
Blog Bash!!
Hey, ya’ll! This is Amanda aka Mommylebron. I’m participating in Not Your Average Teen’s Blog Bash! (Bash as in super awesome party, not “Sally’s blog is so icky because she has this awful green gingham background and she writes about her kid’s boogers and her husband’s nocturnal gas emissions”-just to clarify) In case you’ve never been here before I’d like to tell you a little bit about me! The Basics: I am married to one lucky SOB who has had the pleasure of my company for 14+ years. I am the mother to 3 minions. The Details: I am a preschool teacher during the school year, SAHM during the summer. I’ve always walk the SAHM/WOTH line. I’ve always worked in child care so my kids have always been with me (until they started “big school”). My youngest (and only daughter) has Bipolar Disorder and this is a big part of our lives. The Awesomeness: I scrap book (I even make custom books for other people), I run an online support group for parents of children with Bipolar Disorder, I write (not just this little blog that I love; I’m working on my first book), I am a Flybaby, and I pretty much rock it in the kitchen! And now for the mandatory and probing questions :
1. Why do you blog? I stumbled on to blogging by accident. I noticed the links in a bunch of my Twitter friend’s profiles and I got curious. After reading a few I was so excited. I have so many ideas and I love to “spin a yarn” now I have a willing audience! I blog to share my stories, to give my perspective, to relieve pressure on my brain…..I blog to be heard.
2. What do you blog about? At this point I’m blogging about motherhood with a focus on raising a child with Bipolar Disorder. I’m still looking for my niche but I’m not unhappy with where I am if that makes sense. I like to experiment with different memes just to get a feel for what’s what in the blogosphere. Sporatically during the next ten months I will blogging about The Big Move and all the prep that goes with it. {Link to The New York Project Post}
3. What do you find to be the biggest reward you get from blogging? I was surprised with how much self reflection went into this! I’ve done quite a bit of soul searching with some posts, found some closure with others, and found the ability to look back at some super stressful memories and laugh at myself. Also, I have met some awesome people (you know who you are) and I have learned a lot of new things (I love to learn new things!).
4. How long have you been blogging? I just started in the beginning of May. I jumped right in with no research other than reading other blogs. I made a hasty jump from Blogger to WordPress a few weeks ago. I’m not sorry; I love WordPress, just trying to find my feet there. (Seriously if you’re a WordPress Wizard, holla).
5. Let’s hear the story behind your title? This is actually very simple. We often refer to our daughter (she is the one with Bipolar Disorder) as a hurricane. I am FEMA. You know, the emergency response team. Picking up the pieces, restoring order. I’m always saying, “We weathered another storm.” The Umbrella is a double entendre. On one hand it reflects my blog because I have so many thoughts and opinions about so many aspects of motherhood, the topics would fall under the “umbrella term” of motherhood. On the other hand, I would like my blog to be a respite of sorts, step under the “Umbrella” out of the rain…..
So, whether your new here and you were brave enough to stomach a little more of my sweet snarkiness: Welcome to:
The Motherhood Umbrella: Weathering Life’s Storms
This post contains the Nerd Mafia’s WOW. In fact if you spend a little time on my blog you will come across the WOW often. I happen to personify this WOW. For reals, check my Twitter bio.
Friday Follow and a Freak out!
Yesterday I was enjoying the many sights in the wonderful World of Wally with LeBella and LeArtist. We were looking for the yummiest healthiest jar of jelly, when suddenly what is that noise?? Since we have all been out of school for a few weeks it took a minute for it to register. It’s the fricken fire alarm! People all around us begin panicking, even though there were no obvious signs of danger (other than the wailing alarm, of course). I grab my purse then each of the munchkins by the hand. LeBella begins wailing, “Don’t leave the fooood!” as I drag them down the aisle looking for the closest exit. LeArtist immediately begins to point out that everyone else has a cart. I now find myself in the aisle arguing with a 9 year old and a 10 year old over whether or not to bring the cart (over the sound of the fire alarm, mind you) when a store employee begins to talk over the loud speaker (still with the fire alarm). The alarm is wailing, the kids are arguing, the employee is talking and I can’t hear anything! (You see where this is going don’t you?) Expaserated, I look at the kids and at the top of my little voice, I yell, “Will you please SHUT UP!”, right as the alarm shuts off. Of course.
Why was everyone looking at me?? They were the ones panicking over a false alarm. Sheesh.
Welcome to the 5th Friday Follow hosted by our awesome hostesses, Dania and Frances at The Kiddie Fashionista, Michelle at Momma’s Pixie Dreams, and Tiffany at My Crazy Kind of Wonderful. Please stop by and see these awesome ladies.
You are invited to join every Friday to get more blog followers and to find many interesting blogs that you like. This is all about sharing and having fun.
We expect you to be on your honor and to have fun. These are only guidelines to make it more enjoyable for you.
For information and to link up click HERE! This is a Blog Hop
