That was SOME party!

by Cheryl, posted on July 25th, 2010 in Uncategorized

Well.

That was some party I missed.

When I got the email from the awesome Heather from SITS telling me Thursday was going to be my Day, I was beyond excited.

Then I panicked. Because Thursday? We were going to be a day into our vacation. And when I say vacation, I mean we left home and didn’t bring a computer.

I KNOW!

I didn’t want to postpone my day, because you know how when you’re at a restaurant, and you’re too busy gabbing with your friends or dragging your child out from under the table or refereeing fights over the DS to look at the menu, and then the waiter comes, and you’re all, “Can you give us just a minute?” and then as he’s walking away you realize you’re not going to see him again for the next hour? Well, I was terrified if I asked to move my day, it wouldn’t happen for a good long while. Even though I’m sure it would’ve been no problem, and Heather? Is lovely. But it’s SITS! I’d waited a long time and I was so grateful it was my time.

So, being the new tech wizard that I am (NOT), I scheduled the post in advance. And then I wore out my iPhone approving all the comments.

But I didn’t schedule the after-post. Because how could I have known what my SITS day would mean to me? Especially after reading each and every comment, I realize there’s no way I could’ve predicted how much you all moved me.

There is no greater compliment then when you say “I totally relate.” When you leave your own personal story. When you say “this post made me laugh/cry/nod my head/remember when.”

This is why I blog.

This is exactly why I blog.

Maybe you don’t feel so alone. I know I sure don’t.

So thank you.

Thank you for stopping by. For joining my little world and promising to come back. For leaving your thoughts, YOUR stories that made me laugh/cry/nod my head/remember when.

I’m simply overwhelmed with all the amazing women out there. All the amazing blogs. I’m going to try my best to visit all of you.

But first? I’ve got confetti to sweep up and empties to collect – you guys sure know how to party!

Comments

35 Responses to “That was SOME party!”

Cheryl D. Says:
July 25th, 2010 at 3:16 pm

I hope you enjoyed your SITS day–and enjoyed your vacay!
Cheryl D. recently posted..Yucky Diet Coke

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Cheryl Reply:
July 25th, 2010 at 5:18 pm
I did enjoy both – but it’s good to be home! Poor X is so off-schedule!

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Aging Mommy Says:
July 25th, 2010 at 4:10 pm

Glad you enjoyed all the feedback so very much from your SITS day and I totally agree, the blog love is so very much a part of what makes this blogging world and blogging so very much fun.
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Cheryl Says:
July 25th, 2010 at 5:19 pm

It was really, really awesome. We all just want to feel understood, right? But also I found so many amazing bloggers out there, which was just as awesome!

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Sunday Says:
July 25th, 2010 at 6:48 pm

I hope you didn’t spend your entire vacation approving comments and freaking out over keeping up with all of them.

I am so wicked happy (JEALOUS) that you had your SITS day and I hope to have one of my own someday before I am near retirement age.
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Cheryl Says:
July 25th, 2010 at 6:57 pm

Um, I might have done that on Thursday! My iphone may never recover! I cannot WAIT for your SITS day – you’re going to LOVE it!!

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Karen Mortensen Says:
July 25th, 2010 at 7:37 pm

Of course it was wonderful because you are wonderful. Hope you had a great vacation.
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Cheryl Reply:
July 25th, 2010 at 9:14 pm
Aw, thanks, Karen! You are sooo sweet!

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joann mannix Says:
July 25th, 2010 at 7:39 pm

You so deserved that kind of day, even if you kind of sort of missed it. At least you have all these lovely comments to look back on. Congratulations!
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Cheryl Reply:
July 25th, 2010 at 9:14 pm
Thanks, Joann! Whenever I’m feeling a little gloomy I will definitely come back and re-read!

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Kerry Says:
July 25th, 2010 at 8:38 pm

okay now I feel bad. Ididn’t leave such a great comment that day. But I did follow and I did come back. And I do like your stuff.
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Cheryl Says:
July 25th, 2010 at 9:17 pm

No! Ack! EVERY comment was appreciated! And I’m so thrilled and thankful you’re back! I am!

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MOMSICLE VIBE Says:
July 25th, 2010 at 9:58 pm

SITS day and vacay is a pretty sweet combo. Lucky you! I think you should celebrate the celebration with a post clean-up bevvy. You deserve it
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Cheryl Reply:
July 26th, 2010 at 1:24 am
I like the way you think, sister!

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Lucy @ lucille in the sky Says:
July 26th, 2010 at 1:03 am

I can imagine how exciting it is to finally earn the coveted SITS day. It’s a good thing you didn’t postpone. And great job figuring out the techy stuff and scheduling posts. I love it when I get a post done early and can schedule it. This has probably happened only a handful of times, but it’s something I strive to do more. Anyways. I hope you got a ton of new readers from your SITS day!
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Cheryl Says:
July 26th, 2010 at 1:25 am

There is a nice satisfaction for scheduling a post, isn’t there? And I did have a fab day and got a nice new chunk of followers. I’m very thankful!

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Diana Says:
July 26th, 2010 at 2:51 am

You’re welcome, dear. Gee whiz, you had hundreds of comments! That’s like, amazing! How many empties does that work out to?! LOL!

(I’m the gramma blogger… you tell your mama to come visit me… yes, even us old folks gots sumthin to say. Not that everyone listens… haha!)
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Cheryl Reply:
July 26th, 2010 at 12:29 pm
Hey, you guys know how to party – even the grandmas!

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themombshell Says:
July 26th, 2010 at 8:15 am

Confetti is a bitch to clean up! So happy you had fun at your party!
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Cheryl Reply:
July 26th, 2010 at 12:29 pm
I am very thankful for my Dyson!

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Life Without Pink Says:
July 26th, 2010 at 8:26 am

Oh I can imagine how awesome it must of felt to be featured by SITS! And I agree one of the greatest things you can feel being a blogger is when others say they can totally connect with you! AWESOME feeling

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Cheryl Reply:
July 26th, 2010 at 12:29 pm
It’s the BEST feeling, isn’t it? Thanks for being a part of it!

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KLZ Says:
July 26th, 2010 at 12:40 pm

Sorry about leaving the empties. But we were headed to The Mombshelter for the after party.

Thanks for blogging here
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Cheryl Reply:
July 26th, 2010 at 12:50 pm
Well that freaking figures. They have that strong beer up there!

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Tooje Says:
July 26th, 2010 at 1:23 pm

What a lovely thank you. Vacation, you say? I wish I knew what that were….
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Cheryl Reply:
July 26th, 2010 at 4:32 pm
Well, vacation might be too strong of a word. We left home and stayed somewhere else for a few days.

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Kristy Says:
July 26th, 2010 at 4:12 pm

Glad you enjoyed it – you certainly deserved it! It was fun to see that you were the feature.
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Cheryl Reply:
July 26th, 2010 at 4:32 pm
Thank you! Don’t worry, your day will come. It will!

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Rachel {at} Mommy Needs a Vacation Says:
July 26th, 2010 at 5:40 pm

Love you lady!! And yes…I so relate. This is why I love blogging too!!!
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Rachel {at} Mommy Needs a Vacation Says:
July 26th, 2010 at 5:40 pm

PS- I hope you had a fab-u-lous vacation!!!
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Cheryl Reply:
July 26th, 2010 at 11:24 pm
It was indeed lovely to get away, even for a short time!

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Fatnsassymama Says:
July 26th, 2010 at 10:31 pm

I love love your mommypants. Your blog is so exciting and you are a hoot. Found you on SITS!! Congratulations!!

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Cheryl Reply:
July 26th, 2010 at 11:25 pm
Thank you so much! Glad you stopped by!

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debby carroll Says:
July 26th, 2010 at 10:42 pm

You are totally right about why we blog and I loved the way you put it. I know what you mean about postponing the “day.” My day is Wednesday and I will be away on vacation. (51 weeks of the year, nothing to do and just when….) But, like you, I definitely didn’t want to ask for a postponement. So, comments… BRING ‘EM! Like you, I’ll burn up the phone answering. Thanks for leading the way!
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Cheryl Reply:
July 26th, 2010 at 11:26 pm
Ha! Yes! Isn’t that funny? I never go away either! I’m so excited for you! I just love your site and I hope my kids turn out like your daughters!

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