Even though I've been a blogging slacker for months, I couldn't resist participating in the Ultimate Blog Party 2010 from 5 Minutes for Mom.
Although I enjoy blogging and have met so many wonderful and talented moms while doing so, I found that I started having a very difficult time juggling everything and doing it well -- sound familiar?
I'm entering my 2nd to last semester before earning my B.A. in early childhood education while working as a nanny for a terrific little boy about to turn two! For the past two years I have taken three classes each quarter without a break, but in 10 weeks I am taking the summer off from school before doing my final internship and one other class in the Fall.
I can't tell you how wonderful it will be to get bits of my life back; spending more time with my family; getting back to blogging and keeping up with my many favorite bloggers; and continuing to delve into my family tree. I keep saying to myself...10 more weeks...10 more weeks...
Thanks to the Ultimate Blog Party, I'm taking the time today to jump around a bit and find some new blogs to follow -- hope you find some too!
If I am lucky enough to win one of the great prizes from the UBP 2010, my top three would be:
US1 or US2 – Win a $150 shopping spree at Pedal Cars and Retro Collectibles or A Rocking Horse to Love from 5 Minutes for Mom
US74 - a $30 Gift Card to Amazon.com from A Full Cup
Others that would be great to win if those are chosen: 60, 56, 7, 19, 14, 77, 27, 23, 52, 31, 32, 37, 15 or being a practical person, any of the gift certificates to Amazon, Walmart, or Target would be wonderful as well. Thank you!
How You Can Join the Party:
Read and comment on the Blog Party at 5 minutesformom.com post to be entered in the draw for PRIZES.
If you have a blog, write a party post on your site, include a UBP 2010 BUTTON, and tell them which prizes you want if you win.
Add your blog url AND/OR your Facebook link AND/OR your Twitter link to the appropriate Mck Linky on their site
Visit tons of blogs, Facebook pages and follow new Twitter friends from the Mr. Linkies.
Love your blog and really enjoyed my visit.
ReplyDeleteI was late too but fashionable late.
Happy Ultimate Blog Party!! Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving such sweet comments. I hope to see you back there soon:-)
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog! I was intrigued by your profile description- you sound like an amazing, neat woman!!
ReplyDeleteHi there! Haven't "seen" you in a while, this is a great excuse!! I plan on joining the partay probably tomorrow since I just blogged. Anyway, that is great about your continuing education, bet you are great at it! All the best!
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my blog...had to check yours out. Way to go on finishing that BA! Woo hoo! I can't wait to read your good advice...and hopefully pass some along on a FB page I have Momsense in New Jersey. Good advice is good advice, no matter what state you live in. Keep up the great work.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for visiting! It IS so hard to keep up with everything in life. BUSY BUSY BUSY! Congrats on getting the B.A. That's hard work but is great!
ReplyDeleteHappy UBP 2010!
I know how it feels to be totally swamped at times and not be able to fit in everything you like. Congrats on getting closer to that B.A.! That's amazing! It will certainly all be worth it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the heads up on the blog party! What a great idea!
All the best,
Lori
www.loricalabrese.com
Thanks for dropping by my blog, Dee. I don't know how any of you moms find time to do it all. Guys couldn't do it (I can say that because I am one). Per your comment, like your hubby, my wife is fully Irish by heritage... and while less than a half Irish myself, I've always enjoyed the music and culture... well, and also the Guinness if I must. March is a good time to visit Texas (not just because of the North Texas Irish Festival), but because the weather is so nice. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog, Dee. I ended up in Canada because of my hubby! We met while teaching English in China and after a few years of dating I finally moved up here. I absolutely love it! I hope you can get back to blogging, I'd love to keep up!
ReplyDeleteYour blog sounds like fun! I am opposite of you, a teacher turned mommy to three preschoolers - fun :) Glad to have found you through UBP
ReplyDeleteAs someone who has always enjoyed your blog, I have to say that you have been missed! I certainly understand how difficult it can be to keep up a blog, especially with everything you have going on. I keep watchful eye out for you and hope for your return! Best of luck to you as work towards your goals. You should be so proud of yourself!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm visiting via UBP. Awesome profile picture and good luck with your BA. I hope to return to school one day! :)
ReplyDeleteJust poppin' by from UBP! Love your blog layout!!
ReplyDeleteHi! I'm still visiting blogs as part of the party! Nice blog!
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