Fussy's Linkapalooza -sanitized for your protection
Enjoy these wonderful posts from my reader this week-
Absolutely Bananas (I love my naners!) has this supa-excellant bloggy roundup.
Musings of a Housewife (hello, darlin') has this wonderful linky post.
Goodnight Little Girl from Playgroupie (Holla!) explains why I keep having babies.
Karen Edmisten's blog is always wonderful, as is this post. I'm not Catholic, but I did give up sweets for Lent. For me, this is huge.
Piper of Bliss in Bloom (big love to ya, pipes!) wrote this novel touching piece about her life, her lost love and her amazing strength.
I found this wonderful little gem of a blog, devoured the archives, shamefully wished I had this woman's fabulous taste, and Lo & Behold ~cue angel choir~ I noticed something on her blogroll. It said 'Fussypants.' After I fainted, I sent an immediate email to say hi and thanks.
The launch of MarriageHacks has been such a wonderful experience. In one week we have 325 Extraordinary Women! The League of Extraordinary Wives has become such a fun, loving and positive daily hangout. I've learned so many wonderful tips, gained insight into my own life and been inspired by these Extraordinary Wives. I have made so many new friends, learned tons about so many of you and had a great time. I found myself pouring over the discussions so much that I have to limit myself and log on at night when my work is finished. It is all such a treat.
The group is, and will always be private. This gives us the room to speak freely and connect with eachother. This also keeps the dreaded google pervs away.
If you are not yet a member, you should be! Just send an email to me at iamfussypants@gmail.com
Tomorrow I have some wonderful announcements to make about my next venture, Homeschool Hacks. The launch is set for February 18th. I plan for this next venture to be huge and I am still tweaking to insure the site be outstanding. More tomorrow! ;)
The always wonderful Casey from Moosh in Indy won with 42% of the vote.
"You can only imagine my horror when the hairball I yanked out of the drain sat up and glared at me."
If you don't already read her, start today. She's absolutely fabulous!
OK, Friends of Fussy, imagine you have just been alone in the bathroom for 2.6 seconds and you walk out to find this...
Leave your best captions and voting will begin on Tuesday. The winner will receive Fussy Bling. I'll custom make a beautiful pair of earrings just for you!
I can see y'all are Fighting the Frump out there with me. Good job. You looked absolutely fabulous this week. Was that a new shade of lipstick? Lookin' good!
Managing those kids, you did a wonderful job. Especially with you-know-who, the hard to handle one!
And your Hubby, you've been oh-so gracious to him. I bet it is paying off already. See, it's not so hard to let him keep his testicles after all!
Thank you all for reading and for joining in. I wake up every morning excited to see all of your thoughts about the post. I do love the comment crack. Hee, hee. I'm sorry I haven't been replying as much as I have in the past. The boys and Hubs put their collective foot down and I'm afraid I've had to curb my all consuming obsession time online! Seems they expect me to do things around the house: laundry, feeding them, homeschooling them, making eye contact and daily conversation. Sheesh, don't they know I have blogging stumbling twittering work to do? ;)
Much love and thanks to all the Friends of Fussy!
MWAH!
Oh goodness, a homeschooling group too? You will be personally responsible for 99% of my 'free' time being sucked into the computer. You may need to create a new group called, "How to wean yourself from the groups you have joined on the internet". Looking forward to your new group!
Posted by: Fairly Odd Mother | February 10, 2008 at 07:13 AM
Photo: Note to self, taking children to see Blue Man Group last week wasn't the best idea.
Posted by: Jennifer | February 10, 2008 at 08:12 AM
Wow! I love that cottage industry site - she is fab!
Posted by: Michelle | February 10, 2008 at 08:24 AM
You ARE da Mama!!!
xoxo
Posted by: Domestic Chicky | February 10, 2008 at 09:25 AM
You really are great. Did you know that?
xo
Posted by: Angella | February 10, 2008 at 09:40 AM
Caption: Look Mommy, I painted my brother's toenails!
Posted by: Smiling Mom | February 10, 2008 at 09:43 AM
Marshmallow creme aliens have invaded!
Posted by: Janet | February 10, 2008 at 09:49 AM
Fussy, just wanted to say that I luv ya! Have a blessed day!
Posted by: Heather | February 10, 2008 at 10:00 AM
~Fussy Blushes~
I love y'all!
Posted by: Alli ~Mrs. Fussypants | February 10, 2008 at 10:12 AM
Caption: We've been watching HGTV!
Posted by: Jill - GlossyVeneer | February 10, 2008 at 10:38 AM
You always have the best links!
For the photo: "This was the scene moments before Mrs Smith was found running through her neighborhood screaming at passing cars. Witnesses say they believe she cursing Benjamin Moore."
Posted by: Summer | February 10, 2008 at 10:39 AM
OK, I'm back, I have been so distracted by all the cool links...
Caption: Hey mommy, can you change the channel on the TV?
Posted by: HRH | February 10, 2008 at 11:55 AM
It's Do IT Yourself, not Do it ON yourself!
Posted by: Smoochiefrog | February 10, 2008 at 12:59 PM
For the photo: "But Mom, you said you wanted to whitewash the floor"
Posted by: Ree | February 10, 2008 at 01:32 PM
Caption: We were just trying out that dumb blond joke about using whiteout on the computer screen...
Posted by: Krista | February 10, 2008 at 01:36 PM
"Why is Mommy crying?"
Posted by: MammaLoves | February 10, 2008 at 03:24 PM
Thanks for the linky love, mwah, mwah, mwah!
I really wish I could come up with a caption...
Posted by: Jennifer | February 10, 2008 at 03:36 PM
Brother, for Pete's sake, whatever you do don't get paint on our toys!
Posted by: Carrie | February 10, 2008 at 03:55 PM
Caption: Yes!!!! Honey, we've got to get new furniture now!!!!!
Posted by: Valarie | February 10, 2008 at 06:28 PM
'Then they took me away in a straight jacket'
Thanks for the link to my story, thanks for reading it, and for saying I'm a good writer!! I love mah Fussy!!!
Posted by: Piper of Bliss in Bloom | February 10, 2008 at 07:11 PM
Great links:
Caption
"Explosion at toothpaste factory leaves two children white, shiny, and minty fresh."
Bradley
The Egel Nest
Posted by: the egel nest | February 10, 2008 at 07:22 PM
Squee! I owe it all to you for reminding me to enter.
I adore visiting you. Stop having babies and come to blogher.
xoxo
Posted by: moosh in indy. | February 10, 2008 at 07:57 PM
Don't worry Mommy, we'll just call it 'art" and we'll make enough money to buy you a whole new house!
Posted by: maggii | February 10, 2008 at 08:23 PM
Thanks for the link love! Now I need to know more about this MarriageHacks dealy. Sounds right up my alley!
Posted by: dcrmom | February 10, 2008 at 09:00 PM
"Mama always said there'd be days like these..."
OR
"If only daddy had finished that to-do list!"
Posted by: FENICLE | February 10, 2008 at 09:20 PM
Caption:
Wait till your dad gets home !
or
Future DIYnetwork hosts ...
or
Is this how Ty Pennington was discovered ?
or
Is our house still the ugliest on the block ?
Posted by: JackieWks | February 10, 2008 at 11:03 PM
Is it pretty Mommy? Is it pretty?
Posted by: dicity | February 10, 2008 at 11:21 PM
Bounty, the quicker picker upper!
Posted by: Peg | February 11, 2008 at 09:55 AM
Caption:
This child labor law may have it's merits!
Posted by: Water Works | February 11, 2008 at 11:39 AM
Mommy! We're helping you paint the living room!
Posted by: sugarplumsmom | February 11, 2008 at 01:17 PM
Don't worry mom - it's erasable paint! or
You told us to clean up - now everything's a nice clean white.
Posted by: Christine | February 11, 2008 at 08:24 PM
Fussy, I think I love you!! ;)
No seriously, I'm absolutely excited about joining your community. Thank you!!! You have a great site here AND you've created a community...I'm still learning but very excited!
Posted by: Grandy | February 11, 2008 at 09:19 PM
Caption: Hello, I am Mork from Ork. Nanoo Nanoo. Take me to your leader.
Posted by: Anglophile Football Fanatic | February 11, 2008 at 09:34 PM
Caption: Extreme Home Makeover...The Early Years!
Posted by: Deborah | February 11, 2008 at 09:51 PM
Hey, thanks for the link! You're fab, too. ;-) Hope the sweets thing is going well. That's a tough one!
Posted by: Karen Edmisten | February 12, 2008 at 09:24 AM
From that point on, we knew we could never again leave them alone with the White-Out.
Posted by: Autumn Fares | February 12, 2008 at 12:35 PM