Imagine my surprise when I woke up this morning to discover SNOW covering the ground.
Which was NOTHING compared to the surprise I felt when I checked my email and learned that my blog was nominated for the Scholastic Parent & Child mom blog awards!
We’re talking falling-out-of-the-chair-directly-onto-the-floor surprise. It’s true. In fact, I’m typing this from an awkward position on the linoleum (and my arm’s starting to hurt).
First of all, a big fat juicy thank you to whoever nominated me!
It turns out the 5 winning blogs get featured in Parent & Child magazine which is obviously a life-long goal of mine. The bad news is I’m up against blogs like Pioneer Woman and Like Merchant Ships. I have a feeling their gazillions of screaming and desperately loyal fans might sway the voting just a little.
Still, if you’re so inclined, hop on over and vote. (feel free to scream and get all desperate too).
Because sometimes it’s fun to root for the underdog.
not a fan of underdog? How about voting for wonder woman?!
you don’t like wonder woman? (HOW can you not like WONDER WOMAN?)
Do it for MISS AMERICA!
Still not convinced?
Do it for the squirrel who looks suspiciously like my husband.
Ok, so you’re still not buying.
Will you listen to VIN DIESEL?
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xo Jen
February 26, 2009 at 1:32 pm
That’s awesome! I just cast my vote!
Kerries last blog post..Tastes Like Tahoe
February 26, 2009 at 1:48 pm
I love your blog! You are hilarious! I just cast my vote – I hope you win!!
Bonnies last blog post..An Owl Says…
February 26, 2009 at 2:09 pm
Congrats! Going to vote now.
Midwest Mommys last blog post..Woo hoo!
February 26, 2009 at 2:09 pm
I put my vote in for you, though it looks like The Meanest Mom is edging you out big time. I smell blackmail!
February 26, 2009 at 2:21 pm
Yeah, I have a feeling that she’s like totally MEAN.
February 26, 2009 at 2:29 pm
Congrats on your nomination! I’m going over to vote right now.
And…if it makes you feel better, it’s snowing here, too. Ugh. I thought Spring was on it’s merry way…
Danas last blog post..Refresh My Memory
February 26, 2009 at 2:33 pm
Congratulations on your nomination! The best part of being nominated myself: finding awesome blogs like yours! I too, am in total shock. I’m sure we’ll both be blasted to smitherines by Pioneer Woman, but who says we can’t have fun in the mean time? I’m thrilled for you…and for all of us. How cool is this?!
The Meanest Moms last blog post..Holy Moly!
February 26, 2009 at 2:34 pm
hey! stop it! what makes you think you can come and leave NICE comments on my blog! I’m telling my readers you’re MEAN!!!!
heh. just kidding. Nice to meet you too. :)
February 26, 2009 at 2:35 pm
I not only voted, but once on every computer in our house, which turns out to be four. Congratulations and merde!
February 26, 2009 at 2:37 pm
and now I must express my most deepest and heart-felt devotion to you. THANK YOU!
February 26, 2009 at 2:44 pm
I voted! I think those other two have way too much blackmail going on…we need to investigate!!! Hehehe…no not really…I voted though.
Melindas last blog post..My Thing About Shoes…
February 26, 2009 at 2:53 pm
I voted for the squirrel… ;) Maybe Pioneer Woman gets too much email to notice she’s nominated. Good luck!
Barbaras last blog post..Just a Minute… In February
February 26, 2009 at 4:09 pm
Dang, you hooked me with Vin Diesel. He looks hot in your pink Tee. :-)
Brookes last blog post..Happy Inappropriate Card Day!
February 26, 2009 at 4:31 pm
Funny, I’m not surprised in the least — you have always been one of my most favoritest (yes, it’s a word!) bloggers — going off to vote, right now!
February 26, 2009 at 5:04 pm
I am not here to leave a NICE comment, oh no, I am here to tell you its on like Donkey Kong!
Just kidding, I have no business being nominated, I only started blogging about 4 weeks ago! And I don’t have ANY blogging friends besides my parents, of course!
O.K. and don’t tell anyone but I would have voted for yours if I hadn’t voted for myself (5 times).
Tiffany (MyLitter)
Tiffany Ivanovskys last blog post.."What are those?"
February 26, 2009 at 5:07 pm
oh sweetie I heart you. Which will make it that much harder for me when I kick your butt! hee hee
February 26, 2009 at 5:09 pm
oh and also? your comment makes me realize I need to use the phrase “on like donkey kong” waaay more frequently. it’s awesome.
February 26, 2009 at 5:16 pm
Can you vote for me? I’ve voted from every computer I can get my dirty little hands on.
Oh, and thats MY phrase, I said it first…
Tiffany Ivanovskys last blog post.."What are those?"
February 26, 2009 at 6:08 pm
Okay Vin Diesel got me! I’m voting for you!
February 26, 2009 at 6:50 pm
Congratulations! Love your sense of humor (I particularly enjoyed the Facebook post), and you’re definitely deserving of being a finalist. I didn’t vote for you, though… but that’s only because I felt obligated to vote for me. :) It’s okay though — I’m dead last, so I’m really no competition for you anyway. Good luck, and it’s nice to meet you!
Katrina @ Callapidder Dayss last blog post..Um…WOW
February 26, 2009 at 7:30 pm
Congrats!!
Kathleens last blog post..My Version of Axiom
February 26, 2009 at 7:48 pm
One of ten finalists out of 500?!! How frickin’ awesome are you?!
I voted for you (obviously) and I will be back multiple times to vote again!
February 26, 2009 at 7:54 pm
Dude, you got me with Vin Diesel. Mraow!
February 27, 2009 at 7:31 am
I have a feeling all our numbers are going to dive down the scale once Pioneer Woman so much as whispers to her legion!
I’m thrilled to be in such good company on that list. Let’s hope we don’t all go bananas watching that little graph until the 13th!
Meredith from Merchant Shipss last blog post..How not to wear pants with heels
February 27, 2009 at 3:13 pm
Fabulous! Congratulations on your nomimation, and good luck.
Rosie Scribbles last blog post..Premature Ageing
February 28, 2009 at 9:53 am
I was wavering a bit until you pulled out Vin Diesel. My goodness, what a sneaky way to win a contest. lol Much luck to you!!!
Heidis last blog post..make up my make-up
March 1, 2009 at 10:51 am
Congratulations on your nomination! I think it’s awesome!
Voted! And have instructed my husband to vote too…on all 3 of his computers at work. *lol*
Auds at Barking Mads last blog post..Phoning It In! *FINAL UPDATE AT END OF POST*
March 1, 2009 at 12:09 pm
OMG how did you get Vin to wear your T-shirt? :D
March 2, 2009 at 10:44 pm
You got my vote!! I’m too lazy to read the rules…..can we vote more than once?? If so…I’ll be there every day!