The first part of this is for those of y’all that blog…
Since mysteries are overrated, here is the real reason this site has seemed to ‘take off.’ I know some of y’all have wondered, and just been too polite to ask. I love that about you, really, but I’m a girl of very few secrets. So, if you’ll remember way back here I stated that this blog had an agenda. Also, there are numerous times i mention that Mike is Mr. Fancy Shmancy Businessman, and sees the business side of everything. I do mean everything. (Well, no. Not everything, actually. Ew.) So when I told him about this blog/marketing idea for future writing, blah de blah blah, he was all for putting money into it as an investment. I did a few things, as a result, that your average blogger might not do. I think somehow I did Google ads. I don’t remember how I did this, but I did. Maybe through Sitemeter? No idea. Anyway, mystery solved. Voila. Blog traffic.
It’s just marketing, not that I’m just amazingly special, or anything. Oh wait, no! I forgot! It totally IS. Read here. And here. And that’s just a couple! (Y’all are so good. You can come up with lovely awards and buttons and things like that and I can’t even figure out how to update my blogroll)
Also, that last post about Blogger and Blogspot? I was unclear. If y’all have comments turned so that I cannot leave them, I pester you personally by email until you change your settings because I LOVE to leave you little comments. This was more like I could only see your blogs through Bloglines, but the pages would not otherwise load at all or the little comment boxes either. So I could read and giggle and sigh, and that was it. No comments. It was hard, but I’m planning return visits, of course.
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Non bloggers wake up! Cute Kid Story you don’t want to miss.
So I’m making dinner earlier. No, it was not Hamburger Helper. (And no, it was not good.) Caden-2yr comes over and is thoroughly concerned with the fact taht Seth-4mth is a little fussy. Caden-2yr says "Eat! Eat!" to try to get me to stop making Not Good Dinner and take care of his little brother already. Isn’t that sweet? But really, Seth-4mth is ok, and I’m almost done, so I tell him he’s ok.
I finish up, and the next thing I know, Caden-2yr hikes up his t shirt and is bravely offering Seth-4mth his own nipple. Because, clearly, someone should feed his baby brother, and if it has to be him to get the job done, then SO BE IT. (No, sorry, I did not get a picture.) But it was a selfless act not seen in most 2 yr olds, and I was both freaked out and proud at the same time. We then had to have an awkward discussion about how his nipples don’t really ‘work’ that way, but I don’t think he got it.
But hey, "A+" for effort, Caden-2yr!
I love you.
11:24 pm
Freaked out and proud at the same time. Isn’t that just motherhood in a nutshell?
Too cute.
11:35 pm
Oh my!! I am so laughing so hard! I so think you should be proud and freaked out at the same time!!! hehee! What a good little boy!!
chelle
11:55 pm
Awww, that’s so sweet! I caughy my daughter trying to nurse her doll once as I was wheeling her through the mall in her stroller once.
I wondered why people were giving me ‘the look’!
12:13 am
What a gallant and adorable big brother! I haven’t changed anything on my comments–have you been trying to leave them? I’m getting others….
I think you’re getting traffic because you’re GOOD, honey!! Keep it up!
BTW, sometime you should blog about your book in progress. Sneak previews, insider publishing info, y’know…
12:21 am
You are so funny. I’m glad I found your site. I’ve been trying to come back everyday and see what you’re up to.
That is too cute that your son wanted to help feed his brother. I remember when my oldest carried around a baby for a couple months after his baby brother was born. My husband and dad were freaked but I think it made him a better brother.
I have a little one named Seth, too. I love that name!!
1:33 am
Gotta love nursing kids! Victoria use to do that with her doll – but I’m sure it was more hilarious when Caden did it. More “man” power to him!
At least he tried to take care of him…
2:43 am
I’m a new fan, and I love your “real” blog, warts and all. I know someone who is going to be devoted big brother, by all indications. Sounds like someone has been doing their “Holy Mama” job right. Drop by and visit sometime. I have you on my favorites, and if you don’t mind, I will “try” to add a link on my blog to yours.
Diane
4:56 am
Yes, Holymama! Great story!
Don’t know how I found you, but glad I did.
6:02 am
Note to self: Do not read Holymama before 6 am when kids are still asleep. Rapid outbursts of laughter will wake them up.
What no link to the bobblehead award I granted to you? Where is the love?
6:25 am
That is so great, you should feel proud:) I’ve caught Maddie quite a few times nursing her dolls. Now when Bella is really fussing Maddie will say: mom will you just nurse her?:)BTW I am trying to wean her…
7:51 am
LOL!! That is so cute and sweet. I can’t remember how I found your blog, but I check in often.
8:58 am
The mental image is just to sweet! It’s probably best though that you did not get a picture and then post it on the internet. 2 yr Caden wouldn’t mind but I’m thinking 21 yr Caden wouldn’t like it so much.
Thanks for the giggles!
9:04 am
That is too cute. My 2yo loves to ‘help’ his baby too but he never offered to breatsfeed!
9:09 am
I’m literally laughing out loud at this one! No, not because I think it impossible, but b/c my own 2 year old niece has done the same thing!! She has a now 7 month old baby brother! She now has a scary obsession w/ showing off her boobies!!
12:54 pm
How funny!!
12:59 pm
That ROCKS! A picture would have topped it off! Those toddlers hear and watch our every move – that can be so S-C-A-R-Y but so cool at the same time! Props to Caden for sure!
1:13 pm
Too cute. You already know I love your blog. ;D
1:58 pm
Hey, what happened to your sidebar?
Your McDonald story is too funny.
When the see me walk into Starbucks they get started on my Chai Latte even before I get to the register. I think it’s too funny.
2:04 pm
You’re going to have to email eWebscapes and get them to tell you how to get your awards in the sidebar. When you figure it out, let me know. I still can’t get Jeana’s to do right.
2:05 pm
And you are amazingly special, Kelsey. An Google ads might get someone here, but you are what keeps them coming back.
2:56 pm
That’s just way too funny. I laughed out loud LOL. I love that he tried to feed him.
3:35 pm
Can your son come to my house and change my son’s diapers? I’ll let him!
5:00 pm
Now where are those servers when I want them?! How neat that she remembers you and knows your order. Reminds me of living in a small town where everything is nice and cozy and dreamy. (WINK)
By the way your kids are adorable!
8:56 pm
Hilarious – doesn’t it suck when they totally know your name – especially when you have friends or the huz with you! LOL.
10:50 pm
Seriously, you attribute your readers to google ads?? What the?
2:06 pm
awww ~ that’s so sweet. i wish i could teach my dog to do the same thing. J has actually asked Coco (the dog) to change her diaper. Too bad for me!!