UBP #12
| April 12, 2012 | Filled under Momwich Blabs |
Its Ultimate Blog Party 2012 and I’m late as always when it comes to things like this. Things with a deadline…. As in, it’s nearly midnight and I just finished up some work for a client (hey, when you work from home, people think there are no boundaries with your time). I got the kids to bed (so what if they are teenagers, I still kiss ‘em every night) and I’m sitting here nodding as that bald husband of mine talks, he thinks I’m thoroughly listening but really, I’m crapping myself for nearly forgetting about the UBP.
Hey Meet Me: I’m Brandy – 31 or 32 (can’t remember, fingers to busy typing to count) year old mama to two amazing girls – Grace (she who trips over air) is 16 and Gabby (chick-talks-a-lot) who is 12. Bald lover is my husband, he goes by bald lover, but only one part of that name is true lately. We’re busy dealing with all sorts of stuff, like brain surgery and working from home and travelling, so he only has time to be bald lately.
I started blogging in the early 2000s – forgive me that I didn’t etch the moment in my heart. I should have really, it was a cathartic response to life at the time. I’d just been diagnosed with Peripartum Cardiomyopathy — heart failure from pregnancy – and I was alone, the blog made me feel less isolated.
I blogged under the name Incredimom, because I thought I was pretty incredible. I was holding my crap together, raising smart cute kids, dinner on the table, a clean sink, and I was dying. Pretty Woman’s Day article worthy if you asked me….and then I was faced with a divorce that I thought rocked my world but I would later learn was just the start of something bigger… During that time, I didn’t feel so incredible anymore. I knew no one would want to read the things stirring in my heart and I certainly didn’t want them documented for my kids (smart thinkin’)!
Fast forward a few years later and hey – I realized I am not incredimom. Instead I am a humble mom, just trying to do right by my kids. My parenting skills are crap, hence the name Momwich – it’s motherhood in the can.
I can’t wait for the UBP this week,
Brandy
from what i read you ARE pretty incredible! apparently God thinks so too because you’re still alive which means He has plans for you!! i’m your newest follower. found you through ubp12.
jeanine Hot Off the Press..My first 5QF
Found you through UBP! Sounds like you are a great mom, not one from a can!
Can’t wait to read more of your blog!
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Hello from UBP — have a blessed weekend!
Jen @ Happy Little Homemaker Hot Off the Press..Ultimate Blog Party 2012
Found my way here from UBP12. Looking forward to reading more of your blog.
Marlen Hot Off the Press..The Ultimate Blog Party 2012
Nice to “meet” you! Just dropping by from The Ultimate Blog Party I am looking forward to networking with you and getting to know you better! I hope you have the opportunity to visit our blog! http://www.thehealthymoms.net/2012/04/ultimate-blog-party-2012.html
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Oh my gosh, what an incredible story!! I am so happy to read though that you are still here blogging away, hopefully that means you’re doing well!
Found you through the UBP and wanted to say hello
Have a great weekend!
(I adore your sense of humour btw!)
You are an incredimom! Happy UBP 12!! Ha!! I can’t remember which one I am either- must have something to do with that age…enjoy the weekend.
Our image of ourselves changes with kids! I too have been much humbled! lol I’m visiting from the UBP12 Party. Find my party post here: http://www.laughwithusblog.com/25-random-things-about-me/
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So agree with you! Stoppin’ in from UBP ’12. I get that you didn’t want it for your kids. I did the same. I started out married under Marvelous Masons and things/life has changed drastically. But you are right, humble is the word. And to be able to vent to your blog *which is what I use it for* I am honest and opinionated. That is something that will never change. Looking forward to checking out more of your blog.
Life is never easy and it’s incredible you have held everything together. Great introduction post.
I found you through UBP 12!
Jessica Hot Off the Press..Blog Party!
Ha! I’m laughing because I have pretended to listen to my bald husband tons of times, while I’m really thinking about blogging!
So nice to meet you! Ultimate Blog Party 2012
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Visiting from UBP – I visited your FB page earlier this week and am glad I came to visit your blog too. You have a story that makes people want to know more. Glad to meet you.
Missy | Literal Mom Hot Off the Press..Being Enough
Once I had kids, I totally forgot how old I am too. I’ve remembered this year cause I turned 30 on my last birthday, so this year has been an exception!
http://mylittlebitoflife.com/?p=3514
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Hi Brandy! I wish I had a clever nickname for my husband..cute place. Glad I found you – party on!
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