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Thursday, July 16, 2009

Biggest. Day. Ever.

That's right, people.

Today is the biggest day of my life. Okay biggest day after birth of #1, birth of #2, birth of #3, my wedding day, the 2 days I graduated from college, the day...

Let's just say today is a pretty big day for me.

It's the biggest day of my virtual-all-encompassing-I-am-totally-obsessed-may-need-intervention-life.

Today I am being featured on SITS!

So, isn't it only fair that this week's Thursday Thank You (card provided by My Mimi Pie)is for the SITS girls?! They are my idols (and by idols I mean people I Twitter and blog stalk shamelessly) anyway and they totally deserve it.



Card Reads: Dear SITS Girls, Thank you for featuring my blog on your site today. I am so freakin' happy! I only had to wait like 4 months for my special day which is no time at all when you check your email hourly as you anxiously await your day to be introduced to loving bloggers round the world. The only place I'd rather be today than featured on your site is in Vegas for SITScation. And, if someone loves me enough to SPONSOR me I'm there. Kidding! I'm so there. But, if I get a sponsor I can stay at the Venetian instead of earning my keep at the Bunny Ranch. XOXO, Dumb Mom

As you can see, I am so excited to have tons of lovely bloggers spend an entire day at my place (no offense, but so happy this isn't my real life house, 'cause I am not a fan of company of the all day sort), I might poop myself with excitement!

So, welcome, new friends, old friends, people who are gonna hate me when they are done...everyone.

And, let me introduce you to the staff.

Please direct all important financial, psychological, medical, emotional, culinary, hygienic, local, current event or celebrity news related questions to Dumb Mom.



Despite being arguably the most intelligence challenged, she is the only one at all likely to know the answer. The other staff members couldn't find and elephant in their sock drawers (not for lack of ability, for lack of effort). So, start at the top and work your way down. Dumb Mom is definitely the top.

Should the question be history (as in American Civil War era particularly) or sport related, your best bet would be Dumb Dad, more commonly known as Hubby because he rebels against his moniker, but exemplifies it daily (sorry, Hubby, it's true). Any questions directed here are unlikely to be answered as he feels the Internet is a danger zone and most of you are probably creepy old dudes having your way with my photo (or perhaps my boys') in your mobile home bathroom. If you are, please stop.



Your remaining options are as follows:

#1-Resident gamer and graphic novel extraordinaire. Recently learned to read and is using his skill for evil (ie standing behind me & reading emails over shoulder...GET AWAY, KID).



#2-Affectionately referred to as the evil genius as he employees subterfuge and intrigue (aka booby traps and temper tantrums) in a desperate attempt to take over the world. Watch your daughters ladies, and yourselves really, age is not an issue.



#3-Specializes in mud butt, but is also our in house foodie (and by foodie I mean he will eat anything you give him regardless of it's taste, texture, or edibility; if it fits in his mouth he will attempt to swallow it).



And, if you are a classically trained blogger stalker then you will want to go here, here, and here to learn more about the dudes.

Enjoy your stay. Ask questions, make comments, stick around for a bit (aka follow us).

We (and by we I mean I) are way dumber than we look, but we make up for it by being funny. Hope you agree!

183 comments:

Rita Templeton said...

Your #3 reminds me of my #2. (Wait, that sounded SO bad. I mean my second SON, not ... well, you know.) Anyway, my point was, my second son will also eat anything that fits in his mouth. I actually have a photo of his huge smacker encompassing an entire golf ball - when he was, like, eight months old. Now that's impressive. :)

MIITB said...

Congratulations!! And it is about time, you are hilarious!

thatgirlblogs said...

you know I love your blog -- so excited to see you were featured today! soooo happy for you. have fun!

Brigetta Schwaiger said...

Congratulations! My first time here and with all of that amazing vocabulary there is no way you are dumb in any sense of the word. Keep trying though, more children could make it happen!

Joanna said...

Congrats on your SITS day!

I can already feel the snarky. My kind of people. :)

mub said...

Haha, happy sits day! That card is great.

Anonymous said...

Congrats girlfriend on beingthe Featured blogger! Looking forward to seeing you at SITScation!

Valerie said...

lol Enjoyed your post. Loved the card and the pics of the kiddos. Congrats on being FB today.

Hope you have a great SITS day!

Anonymous said...

Glad you got featured today, your hilarious! keep up the good work!

Putting the FUN in DysFUNctional said...

Congrats on being featured! I keep meaning to find you since you visited my blog, but I am so scatter brained these days. Love your blog and love your son's Spidey-face - so cute!

B said...

Look at you all Featured Bloggery! Congratulations girlie! x

Anonymous said...

That was a wonderful welcome and I love the Thank you card idea. Nice touch.

Wishing you a scent-sational day is the SITS limelight!
Patty

Steph Jordan said...

LOL LOL I'm sitting here at 12:15 a.m. laughing out loud. This post was so funny. Congrats on being featured!

Christine said...

This is my first time to your blog from SITS and I am loving it! Hilarious!

mamammelloves said...

Happy SITS day! I'll be coming back tomorrow to read more... now I'm off to bed! Have a great day! :)

MrsM said...

Congrats on your big, long awaited FB day :)

I have one just like your little foodie. Our Baby Bug will eat anything...she'll even lick the bottoms of shoes.

Weirdo.

Rachelle S said...

HAPPY SITS DAY!!! =)

Enjoy!

Little Nut Tree said...

You're definitely funny! and your kids are totally cute!

Enjoy your big day. (Do I need to say I'm here from SITS?)

Drahdrah said...

You are FUNNY !!! Congratulations on being the FB. You've got another follower... Don't worry, I won't stay ALL day.

scrappysue said...

hello from new zealand congrats on being the sits fb!!! your kids are adorable - enjoy your day

mommakin said...

Oh, this is fun! Off to read your featured posts!

TuTu's Bliss said...

The last picture is my favorite and who doesn't need intervention? If it wasn't for people like me the economy would tank. "Chocolate Therapy" is the corner stone of the American economy!! Hugs, Jen

Barely Domestic Mama said...

Congrats on being the FB over at SITS! I'm still cracking up about your hubby and the mobile home bathroom. Seriously could your kids be any cuter?! Number #3 amused me the most at our Mad Maryland MomBloggers event. :) Say hi to your mom for me.

Beth in NC said...

You are too cute! Just coming over from SITS. Congrats on being the featured blogger!

Love,
Beth

Anonymous said...

Congrats on your sits day! Your boys are adorable

JennyMac said...

Super cute card. Happy FB day from a visiting SITSta.

FranticMommy said...

Happy SITs day. And as always, your post is wicked funny! Good job!
p.s I have one that specializes in mud butt too.

Perky said...
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Nikki said...

Woot! Congrats on being featured on SITS. Oh look how pretty you are. You already know I think your kids are beautiful so I won't gush...for now :)

Btw, your way smarter then you let on. I know it so you can't fool me!

The Blonde Duck said...

Happy SITS day! Your blog is hilarious!

Lynn Kellan said...

It's nice to meet you!!

Kiki said...
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When Pigs Fly said...

Love the pictures of the kids. They are adorable. Looks like you keep busy around your place. Have a terrific day. It's so much fun to receive all of the comments and then visit all of the new blogs you didn't know about before.

Susana said...

Stopping by from SITS!! Your blog is super--your writing style is extraordinary!!

Susana @ Our Homeschool Fun
www.ourhomeschoolfun.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

Congrats on being the SITS FB today! I have seen you around the blogosphere in the comments of other bloggers but never stopped by...shame on me, right! Your kids are gorgeous (and so are you!) I am going to poke around your blog a bit! Glad I stopped by!

Kiki said...

Congrats on your SITS honor! I have been to your blog many times before and enjoy it. Thanks for sharing such beautiful pictures of your family. I'm following you now. Enjoy your time in the spotlight. Have a wonderful day and take care.
-Kiki

Kool Aid said...

Congrats on your SITS day! And a very funny post - I loved it, especially the descriptions of your boys. Have a great day.

Juanita said...

Okay, I'm new your new BFF cause I LOVE your blog, and I need friends cause I'm pitiful.

Happy happy happy SITS DAY, Oh Your Highness Dumb One! Enjoy!

Steph said...

Happy SITS day! I loved looking around your blog. Very funny!

Aunt Julie said...

Congrats on your SITs Day in the Sun! Have fun as a Featured Blogger...

ck said...

Rock on, Funny Lady. Sit back and enjoy the most deserved acclaim!

confused homemaker said...

Congrats on being FB!! WOOT! I'm very excited for you:D My oldest just learned the mad skill of over-the-shoulder-email reading too, he uses it to torture me.

Liz Mays said...

You in all your infinite glory! Shine on in your moment. Happy SITS day!

Christina Lee said...

hahaha happy SITS day- love it already! off to read more!

Melissa B. said...

Love the thank you note! Have a wonderful day as the SITs FB...I know you will!

Jennifer Juniper said...

Hey! It's so cool to see a FB that I "know" (read stalk). Congrats to you and heres to a day of bloggy love!

Tiffany said...

Congrats on your SITS day! Enjoy!

Amethystmoon said...

I too am thankful for the SITS girls featuring you, because you are awesomly funny! Thanks for taking the time to blog so I may now stalk you daily :0) since I read while at work, my employees are gonna think I'm laughing at their performance (which, when not reading your blog, I, of course, will be; laughing at my employees, that is) Great blog!

http://wickedlovelythings.blogspot.com

Queenie Jeannie said...

I LOVE YOU!!!! And your blog!!! So real, so true, so damn funny!!!!!

Enjoy your special SITS Day!! I'm still waiting for mine....patiently.

Trish said...

Your posts are very entertaining and your kids are cute! Great blog!

Dominique said...

Congrads on being on Sits :)
Love your hilarious post

Debie Napoleon said...

Happy SITS day! Enjoy yourself...

Katie said...

Happy SITS day! :) Love your blog!

Anonymous said...

You are so hilarious! Very enjoyable post. Nice to "meet" your family too!
SITS rocks. So glad they featured you today.

Becky said...

You, your blog and your kids are simply adorable! Have a great SITS day!!!

Jen said...

Congrats on your day! You are fabulous!!!!

missy said...

congrats on your SITS day!!!!!!!
very funny stuff!!!
now i am off to take a look around your blog.

Scrappy Girl said...

Happy SITS day! How exciting! I am off to explore your blog...tell your hubby to rest easy...I am just a 30something married SAHM with an addiction to blogging!

Susie said...

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

The Redhead Riter said...

Happy SITS day.

I think your husband must be related to mine! LOL

Lift Like A Mom said...

I've always loved your blog and congrats on being FB of the day! You deserve it!! Your boys are too cute :)

Merritt said...

Congrats on your big day! Your kiddos are adorable, although they make me have flashbacks to my own little monsters, err...wonderfully loving and well behaved children when they were that age. Love your blog, btw. Good stuff!

~Kristen~ said...

Happy SITS day!!!

Life of a Stepmama said...

I just love your blog. I have not laughed this hard in so long. You are a hilarious, gifted, smart, loving, caring mom!! Kudos to you for being able to raise 3 boys!!! I added myself to your follow list, look forward to blog stalking you!!! :)

Amy said...

Happy SITS day! Congrats to you! Your blog is hilarious. Thank you so much for sharing.

Anonymous said...

Happy SITS day!! I have read some of your archives before and now I am back to catch up!!

Mommys Online Garage Sale said...

Happy SITS Day!

MWLinMadison said...

Happy Sits day to you, Happy Sits day to you. Happy Sits day to you. Yipee, cute family.

Keeper of the Skies Wife said...

Happy SITS day!!

Love your boys...they are adorable!

nikki said...

ahahaha. so i cant wait to hear about your adventures at the bunny ranch. must.take.camera. ;)

Unknown said...

Awesome blog. Congrats on being featured. Here from SITS.

Decor mamma said...

Congrats Sits girly...today was my first time to your blog! Very funny. Have a great day!!

Kelly said...

You are hilarious! Enjoy your SITS day!

Susan Cook said...

Congrats on being the FB! Happy SITS Day.

Michelle said...

Congrats on the big day.

Unknown said...

HAPPY SITS DAY! Your boys are adorable, I look forward to reading and getting to know your gang a bit better :)

Jingle said...

LOL! This is a great post! Congrats on your SITS feature and good luck on that sponsorship!

Amy said...

Happy SITS day...

I love the last picture of your little boy. It is just like my little one...

pink and green mama MaryLea said...

Hey congrats and Happy SITS day!! I'm a big fan of handwritten thank you notes too : )

Childhood said...

Congrats! I've visited your blog before and I think it's great! Keep up the good work and I'll see you at SITS!

Kelly

Unknown said...

I was so excited to see you as the FB today! How cool to learn more about you after MEETING you two days ago!

BrnEyedGal said...

This was such a great welcome post...I was really laughing at the family introductions....just great!!! :)

Congrats on your SITS day...you deserve it!!! :)

Heather @ Simple Wives said...

Congrats on your sits day!!! =)

Unknown said...

Congrats on being today's FB. Way to Go!

Lee said...

Congrats! You are so funny. Becoming a follower! Isn't SITS the bomb?

Unknown said...

Congrats on your SITS day!! stopping by and i totally love you blog! you are too cute and I can't wait to read more :)

Sarahviz said...

Just this post cracked me up! Off to read more of your stuff now - enjoy your SITS day!

Rhonda said...

Happy SITS day!!!

{leah} said...

Yeah!!!! Happy SITS day!!!

Robin said...

Congratulations on your day in the SITS sun! Have a most beautiful day

Oh and BTW....I'm not a creepy old dude. :-)

Stacey said...

You totally made me smile this morning!!! Congrats on your SITS day. I love how you describe your kiddos! Wonderful and fabulous blog.

supahmommy- somethin's wrong with that girl said...

Fantastic! Friggin hilarious.. bunny ranch!! I'll be back

New Sits person..

and that just doesn't sound RIGHT.


d

Anonymous said...

Congrats on your sits day! This is my first time on your blog. It's GREAT!

Brooke said...

lol! you are too funny! and Im so excited to find someone in the blogosphere with such an awesome sense of humor! I think I loooooove you!
: )

My Trendy Tykes said...

Congrats on your feature! I am going to read more now.

Unknown said...

LOVE LOVE your blog!!! To funny! Congrats on SITS recognition!

Carla said...

What wonderful photos!! Seriously tho, that photo of the woman can't be you!!! Way too young to be a college grad and mommy to such big (beautiful) kids!!! Happy SITSday!!

Debbie @ OtRD said...

Hi, stopping by from SITS and I absolutely love you and your blog!! You and your family are the cutest thing ever and you are absolutely hilarious!! I love it!! Off to read more. Just read your Facebook post and it is so true. I need more. Off to check out some more. Congratulations on your day and thanks for making me laugh so much! You rock!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations!!!!

Anonymous said...

Happy SITs day! Great blog!

Courtney D said...

SO Glad you are the FB today!! I love your blog and can't wait to keep up with you and your awesome boys! Happy SITS day!!

Carma Sez said...

Great blog. Enjoy your special day!! and have fun at the Bunny Ranch ;-)

Marrdy said...

Such cute boys, and if that is a picture of you, you do not look old enough to have three children. AND I think you are so funny and I've read your SITS day post. This is going to be fun!

Megan said...

Congrats on your SITS day - your blog name is brilliant!

Ms Perfect said...

Congrats on being featured! Your blog rocks!!

Star Forbis said...

Congrats on being the Featured Blogger! Today is your day! Cute Blog.

Susan said...

Super congrats on your day!

Stopping by from SITS!

AiringMyLaundry said...

Congrats on being the FB!

The Smiths said...

You really are funny!! I loved reading these posts. You go girl!! (Does anyone still say that?)

Deb said...

Hey! Congrats on your SITS day. Glad you finally posted a pic of yourself. Loved the tour.

lemonologie said...

Happy SITS Day! I love your blog so far! Off to keep reading!

Erin said...

YAY! How exciting for you! I loved reading about your "employees", so much fun....I'm already a follower! =)

Amy B. said...

I'm so happy for you today!

Mira is triplet crown said...

Yay!!! I'm so proud of you and you give me hope! Congratulations and I'm proud to say I found you before you were featured! Heck before I even knew what SITS was! Enjoy your day

Anonymous said...

Congrads love the blog

Kathy B! said...

Congrats on being FB :)

Robbie S. Redmon, LPC said...

Happy SITS Day! Wonderful blog.

Jennifer said...

LOL! FB!!! Happy SITS Day to you!

Sandy said...

Excellent blog! Congratulations on your DAY. Enjoy the attention....!

Shannon said...

love your post... like always and congrats!

Anonymous said...

Love your blog - hooray for SITS for introducing us! I WILL be back!

Kelley with Amy's Angels said...

Happy SITS day! Enjoy it! : )

Playground for Parents said...

Isn't it THE most exciting time ever?! Don't you wish we could be featured monthly? Don't you just want to hug everyone that leaves comments? OK, maybe it's just me. Ha! But, I agree - it is completely envigorating!! I was FB yesterday, and I'm still high from the experience.
Love your style. Reminds me of...me! We could join forces and rule the world!!!!! Or just figure out how to take a nap in the middle of the day.

adiaha said...

Congratulations! On your SITS day. Thank you for sharing your WIT and Beauty and Talent with the world!

Lisa Anne said...

How'd you get the slide show on your blog. I love it. Congrats again on FB. I think it's great!!

Lauren said...

First of all, you are too freakin cute! Your blog is so fun! Secondly, I checked out your photography and it rocks too! Keep it goin girl!

CoachKathleen said...

Yes, you are definitely funny! Love the pics ... brings back memories. Congrats!

shortmama said...

Happy SITS day!

Aleta said...

Congrats on being SITS featured blogger! What a hilarious welcome post!

Lorie Shewbridge said...

Hoppiong over from SITS -- congrats on being the FB!! YEAH!! The kids are adorable, LOVE LOVE all that hair!! Being of Irish decent, mine are so fair that their toehead are so blond an there is so little of it (even at the ages of 18 and 21) that it NEVER looked that nice. Looking forward to reading more of your incredibly funny writing. Thanks for sharing your stories.

MamabearMills said...

congrats on your feature! great pics! come check out my giveaways!!!

Sammy said...

Congrats on being feature! This is my first time on your blog and first week as being a SITS girl. Anyways, your blog is very entertaining, I can't wait to continue looking around! :)

Cynthia said...

Congratulations to you. I love visiting your blog. I am so glad that you were chosen as the feature blogger!

GypsyFox said...

CONGRATS girly!!! you havea beautiful family!

Darcel said...

Happy SITS Day! Hope your having a better day then I am over here.

Jennifer said...

happy sits day! so happy for you...you always put a smile on my face!

Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice said...

YEAH BABY! Thanks for the personalized letter! Thats what you do best! LOVE IT!
SUPER cute pics!
You rocky my world baby! Happy SITS Day!

Scary Mommy said...

I remember that day of SITs fame-- so much fun. Enjoy it, my friend! :)

CDB said...

I'm JEALOUS of your foodie--my 2-yr old won't eat ANYthing! Congrats on your big, big day!! ENJOY!

I love your header photo by the way.. it's just gorgeous. Did you take that?

The818 said...

Happy SITS day! You are hilarious!

Amy said...

Happy SITS day!

Sarah Brown said...

Happy SITS day...great blog...awesome pictures of your kiddos

Unknown said...

Happy SITs day to you! I love your honesty in your blogging posts. Not to mention how freakin' cute your kiddos are.

tiarastantrums said...

congrats on your feature - lovely to meet your blog!

Tiaras & Tantrums

Debbie said...

You have a beautiful family. I hope you are having a great SITS day and make lot of new friends.

Jenette said...

You're so funny! Love your blog! Happy SITS day!

Alicia said...

YEEAAHHHH! congrats! you know i love you already, but now i love you even more!! happy SITS day!

Kristen said...

Congrats! And wow...you are funny! Me likey!

Tiffany said...

Happy SITS day to you! super funny posts, totally laughed out loud.

melissa said...

that's you??? that's what you look like?? HI! no wonder your kids are so gorgeous!! i'm so excited to see your pretty face!!
congrats on being THE sitsgal today!!
xoxoxoxooox

Merry Mack said...

You are one funny lady! I loved the read.

B said...

I am so coming back. You crack me up.

Nydia said...

Happy SITS Day! I found through Twitter ... @rockdrool certainly loves you ...

Your boys are awesome!! And you're so very funny ... I look forward to following your blog and maybe make another bloggity friend ...

BookLady said...

Congrats on your SITS day! Love your boys, they are adorable! Keep up the good work and great posts! :) (BTW, did you really have to wait 4 months to be FB?)

Anonymous said...

Happy SITS day!! You are hilarious!

Claremont First Ward said...

One of my favorite things about you is that you jokingly call yourself dumb, but your writing tells me that you are one of the more intelligent AND witty and funny people I know. Which is exactly why I ADORE you. But wait. Do I even know your real name? Better tell me quick lest I call you Parenting by dummies in Vegas.

Seriously, excellent pick for feature today.......very well deserved.

Guide To Life For Women Author - TR Hughes said...

Congrats on your SITS day! First time to your site...great by the way...you're too funny!

Ms. Wanda said...

Beautiful Blog!!! Congratulations on being featured, look forward to following you:)

Anonymous said...

Congratulations on your SITS day! Your family is beautiful.

Anonymous said...

congrats on your day! Love your blog!

Ellia C. Naturals said...

Stopping by via SITS...LOVE your blog! I soooo needed a good laugh :) Thank you!

Reeni said...

Came from SITS to say hi! I hope your enjoying your day of being featured!

KnitterMama said...

wow--this is SO impressive!! ;) You are freaking hysterical and deserve it! and wow! you look great. i miss you...

Kimberly Wright said...

Congrats!!!

Anonymous said...

CONGRATULATIONS ON THE BIG DAY...

KK said...

Happy SITS day! Such a cute blog!

Anonymous said...

Great entry. Happy SITS Day!

Vindiciti said...

Hilarious!

Claudya Martinez said...

Congratulations, Superstar!

Rita Templeton said...

By the way, it isn't nearly as prestigious as the SITS thing, but I've posted an award for you over at my blog. :)

Lani said...

Happy Sits day again! Your kiddos are precious!

http://www.papermoonies.blogspot.com said...

congratulations from sits
lovely blog
lovely family
lovely post
Cheers!
Brittany
http://www.papermoonies.blogspot.com

Nanny Goats In Panties said...

I'm kind of bringing up the rear here, but it's still your day here in California (not sure where you are yet, as I've only just hit this first post), but CONGRATULATIONS on your VERY BIG SPECIAL SUPER DELUXE D DOOPER ULTRA WOWSOME FABOO DAY!

Margaret

Nanny Goats In Panties said...

Wait a minute...it took you TWO DAYS to graduate from college? Good Lord, I hope they had potty breaks. And lunch.

Dreamgirl said...

HAHAHAHA... funny!
You write very well and can't be THAT dumb! I love your post and your blog... the dry and sarcastic humor is just my kind!

And those kids - what can I say! Cute as buttons, total darlings with a gleam of mischief in their eyes... I bet you have your hands full!

Have a super duper day!
Greetings from Spain (where I am right now) Please visit!

HiHoOhio said...

congrats! What darling kiddos you have!

Tamara Dawn said...

Congrats on being Featured Blogger! I know I am a day late, but heck I am late for everything!!

Molly @ ADB said...

A day or two late on this, but congrats on SITS day! Your blog is too funny, and your family is beautiful!

Belle (from Life of a...) said...

I'm a little behind on my blog reading but am here now to offer you a belated congratulations on your SITS day. That is a really BIG deal. Your blog is great...as are your guys!! Can't wait to learn more about all of you.

Megan said...

Haha! Awesome post! Congratulations on your SITS day!! {belated as it may be} Your boys are too cute!

Hannah said...

Better late than never. Congrats on SITS Day!

African American Mom said...

Just another classically trained blogger stalker! I missed your SITS day but saw your comment in the post for today's SITS!

Nancy@ifevolutionworks.com said...

Congrats to you! That is truly awesome!

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