Hi! I just found out about the Ultimate Blog Party hosted by 5 Minutes for Mom and, well, I’ve invited myself. Hopefully that’s not frowned upon in your corner of the internet.
As a PR gal from 8-5, I know the importance of an “elevator speech”, so he’re mine. I am the wife of a fantastic husband, who is head over heels in love with our 6-month old daughter.
I kind of like her too!
Through all the years (six of ‘em) that Craig (the husband) and I dated, I was pretty much a fabulous girlfriend. I often joked that if they gave out “Girlfriend of the Year” awards, I’d win. So, you might think that I would at least make a run for “Wife of the Year” or “Mommy of the Year” but I’m quickly learning that earning those two crowns takes more hours than I seem to have in a day.
Most days I’m dancing (in high heels) between my roles of being a mom, a wife and holding down my job.. Oh and being able to breathe in my pre-pregnancy clothes would be a good thing too. Some days I rock it… other days, not so much. I blog about the struggles of finding that perfect balance, milestones of this sweet babe and general life stuff that every new mom goes through. It may not be unique, but it’s mine.
If you’re looking for a place to share in those every day “mommy fail” moments or have advice for me, then pull up a chair (these heels are killing my feet), grab a cup of tea or cocktail (it’s never too early in my world) and have a look-see around.
April 9th, 2010 at 10:12 am
Stopping by from the PARTY!
I hope you find time to visit me too!
Smiles!
Jody from Mommy Moment
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April 9th, 2010 at 11:17 am
Hi! I come from Ultimate Blog Party 2010. Really cute your baby.
Nice to meet you. I hope you have time to visit mine as well, in HERE. Have a nice weekend.
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April 9th, 2010 at 11:55 am
I’m hopping over from UBP and so glad I did, I’m now a new follower since I like what I’m reading/finding here on your great blog. I’d love for you to stop by and meet me and have you as a follower as well. I hope you have a great time partying at UBP.
http://www.texasmonkey.blogspot.com
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April 9th, 2010 at 1:52 pm
Just stopping by from the UBP at Five Minutes for Mom. I love your site and am subscribing to your RSS feed. I would appreciate it if you visited my blog and did the same! I’m looking forward to reading more and getting to know you better.
Cascia
The Healthy Moms
http://www.thehealthymoms.net/2010/04/welcome-to-healthy-moms-blog-party.html
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April 9th, 2010 at 2:35 pm
I think we all have our fair share of fails. (I know I do too!) I love your honesty!
And you’re little one is adorable!
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April 9th, 2010 at 3:31 pm
Party on! Cute baby. I can’t think of a mommy yet who feels like they deserve Mommy of the Year but we probably all do to some extent
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April 9th, 2010 at 4:25 pm
Oh you have such an adorable lil one! Just stopping by from the UBP 2010. It so nice to meet you! You have a lovely blog!
Have a great day!
http://angieshealthylivingblog.blogspot.com/
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April 9th, 2010 at 4:43 pm
Hi, I am here from the UBP10. Your daughter is beautiful! I hope you stop by.
http://couponingtobedebtfree.com/?p=2456
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April 9th, 2010 at 4:51 pm
I certainly have my good days and my not so good days too!
I’m Following you on Twitter now! (@Kelliebug)
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April 9th, 2010 at 4:58 pm
Your daughter is a cutie! And I love the title of your blog- that’s why I love the blog world these days- it’s nice to be able to laugh at our challenges and know that we’re not in this thing alone
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April 9th, 2010 at 5:54 pm
Mom fails? Oh, I’m so there!
I invited myself to the party, too.
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April 9th, 2010 at 6:09 pm
Stopping by to say hey from UBP! Your little one is adorable!
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April 9th, 2010 at 6:29 pm
Popping in from the UBP…great blog! Come visit me too!lumpsonablog
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April 9th, 2010 at 8:26 pm
Having a blast visiting all of the blogs in this years UBP!! Your site is great! Glad you’re a part of the party!
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April 9th, 2010 at 8:41 pm
Stopping from the UBP. I think that often we, as mother, wives, and women try to do too much and it’s great to be able to find the humor in it all!
Christine
http://scraphappychristinescorner.blogspot.com/
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April 9th, 2010 at 9:01 pm
Have a good time partying with UBP10. Stop by if you get a chance http://stopdropandrelax.com/blog/ And see what we have to help you Stop Drop and Relax. Prepare To Be Pampered.
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April 9th, 2010 at 9:18 pm
All you need to know that you ARE “Mother Of The Year” is a smile from your angel. After a day of raising my voice, rolling my eyes, refusing to read “Goodnight Moon” for the 478th time…they still manage to give that smile that (make me feel horribly guilty) I am their “Mother Of The Year” regardless of my not too stellar moments!
Love your blog (especially your About Me) and will be back to share some FAIL moments with you and then LAUGH about them!
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April 9th, 2010 at 9:18 pm
Stopped by from ubp
I agree that it’s hard to find a balance between family and work and everything else. Nice to meet you 
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April 9th, 2010 at 9:49 pm
Hi! I have tons of mama fail moments…just about everyday. They always seem funny after the fact though…which is a good thing! Happy blog hop’n!
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April 9th, 2010 at 10:11 pm
Stopping by from UBP! I can relate–in fact, our introductions have a similar theme! Have a great weekend!
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April 9th, 2010 at 10:15 pm
Stopping by from UBP! You’re daughter is so cute! I’m now following you.
I’d love for you to stop over sometime!
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April 9th, 2010 at 10:22 pm
Loved your intro! I thought to myself “oh man she’s doing it in high heels….” =)
I’m going to follow.
Happy party!
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April 9th, 2010 at 10:56 pm
I’m a non-blogger here for the UBP, and yes it’s hard to do all the roles (men don’t have to, as much) to perfection! I’m also an artist, poet, journalist, did a local TV program on the arts and am now reviewing for http://www.movieroomreviews.com and http://www.musicroomreviews.com, the ones that say Written by Christina at the top and bottom!
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April 10th, 2010 at 12:12 am
Hey! Just stopping by from UBP 2010. Love your blog!
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April 10th, 2010 at 12:34 am
Stopping by from UBP to say hello. You have a great blog, and I will definitely be back to read some more.
Have a wonderful weekend!
http://www.myperfectlittleworldblog.com/
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April 10th, 2010 at 1:35 am
I’m thinking following you would be good since I will no longer be alone in my world of losing the mother of the year award.
I’m across the way at http://www.stacymorley.blogspot.com
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April 10th, 2010 at 4:51 pm
Hi! Im stopping by from the UBP, I love your blog, finding that balance is such a struggle, but knowing that someone else feels the same way makes it all the better! I look forward to reading more about you!
Find me at forgetthedognotthebaby.blogspot.com
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April 11th, 2010 at 1:36 am
Hey there, stopping by from the UBP as well. Your site name caught my eye. I’m not mommy of the year either, but my son thinks I am and that’s all that matters
Love your blog and look forward to your posts. I’m at http://casagonzales.blogspot.com if you’d like to stop by. Enjoy UBP!
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April 11th, 2010 at 8:17 pm
Found you on the Blog Party! You’re a keeper!!!
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April 11th, 2010 at 9:22 pm
Awesome!!! Just found you from the blog party. Nothing like a bit of truth huh – I’m in marketing and any gush gusy ‘I’m the perfect mommy’ leaves me feeling a bit cynical – lady, you appear to rock
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April 11th, 2010 at 9:32 pm
Happy UBP 2010!
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April 12th, 2010 at 5:57 pm
Stopping by from UBP to say hi! Come visit me to! http://amomstake.blogspot.com/
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April 12th, 2010 at 10:27 pm
Checking out your blog from the UBP!
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April 13th, 2010 at 5:01 pm
Hi, nice to meet you! Great “Party”! Hope your having fun at the UBP, I know I am! Here is my Party Post, come on over and make yourself at home!
http://www.mrs-marine.com/2010/04/2010-ultimate-blog-party.html
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April 13th, 2010 at 7:35 pm
Stopping by from UBP.
I love your blog title.
I’ve been a mom for almost 8 years and feel the same way lots of times.
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April 14th, 2010 at 9:38 am
I mommy fail all the time! There are successes, too, and I revel in those, but the guilt of the fails is overwhelming at times. Actually, my newest post is going to be about a triomphic fail I accomplished yesterday. Yay to that.
Anyway, I’m here for the party! No one is frowning. I’m glad to find another quality blog!
So glad I found you! I hope you enjoy the rest of the party!
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April 14th, 2010 at 10:17 am
Stopping by to say hello for the Ultimate Blog Party!
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April 14th, 2010 at 6:40 pm
Oh girl, I feel like I need a huge MOM FAIL tattoo on my forehead about 98% of the time. I have 3 sons *and a hubby* and the thought differences from male to female are HUGE. So, don’t feel alone on the Not Mother of the Year Award.
Come see me and our insanity at http://www.musingsofamanicmama.blogspot.com
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April 15th, 2010 at 4:00 am
Hey there!! Can’t believe how strong the UBP party is still going. Nice to run into you. Would love to have you come by our place:
http://inspiredgiftsblog.blogspot.com
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April 15th, 2010 at 11:46 pm
Love your honesty – we all need to be so transparent! Hope you can stop by my place (#225) this week: http://tinahollenbeck.blogspot.com/2010/04/2010-ultimate-blog-party.html.
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April 16th, 2010 at 8:25 pm
Well, let me reassure you that you’re going not alone and will have to compete for the “Not Mommy of the Year” award! I’ve been going at it for nearly 19 yrs now! LOL I probably would’ve gotten a girlfriend of the year once…maybe. Your daughter is beautiful! To be honest, I had a HUGE “fail” yesterday as a mom. Sigh… Glad to have found you from the UBP ’10.
~Mimi @ Woven by Words
http://wovenbywords.blogspot.com/2010/04/ultimate-blog-party-5-minutes-for-mom.html
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