Now that BlogHer is over, I realized that I met a lot of great women bloggers and I shared my blog address with them. Many of them may visit my blog to see what it’s all about, so I thought I’d give a small get-to-know-me post to welcome any new readers to my little old blog.
If you’ve been reading forever then you may choose to skip this post… and I don’t blame you!
1. I started blogging because I was planning a wedding and wanted to write about being an engaged girl. No one read my blog other than family members and more than a wedding blog, it was a diary of an engaged gal. My mom didn’t want me sharing wedding details on the blog because so many of our guests were starting to find the blog and read along, so we didn’t want to spoil their wedding day fun. After the wedding, I decided to keep the blog name because it was too much effort to change it. Blue-Eyed Newlywed just doesn’t sound as good as Blue-Eyed Bride.
2. My husband and I had a very short newlywed phase when we found out about 5 months into our marriage that we were expecting our baby. Holy reality check, Batman.
3. Sometimes I say silly things, but one that I say too often is, “holy ____, Batman.” Fill in the blank with whatever I feel like. Holy traffic, Batman. Holy raining cats and dogs, Batman. Sorry for the overuse of Robin’s silly phrase.
4. Born in Louisiana, I’m now in South Carolina with my husband, son, and our two dogs. We’re Gamecock fans. I went to Louisiana Tech. My parents live in Dallas now, so hopefully that explains why I mention these places so often.
5. My son is a funny kid. My husband is a funny man. I have the pleasure of laughing a lot thanks to the two of them.
6. I planned events before I became a stay-at-home mom. My former job was fun, but I like my new job better.
7. I still plan the occcasional party on the side. Shamless self promotion: I’ll help plan your child’s birthday party if you ask me!
8. I have wild, crazy hair if I don’t style it.
9. I like silence. And I also like a night of great conversation and laughing until your sides split.
10. When I travel, my “system” gets out of whack. I’ve come to expect it. Is that TMI?
11. My best friends live all over the country and that makes me sad. But it makes me happy when I get to visit. Same with my parents and extended family. I love to travel to see my loved ones, but wish I could just pop over to their houses or meet them for coffee every once in a while, too.
12. After coming off such a long, fun weekend in NYC and looking at my planner for the next few weeks, I think I need a good cry. Just to get it out of my system. What does that say about me? I’m too easily stressed out and I’m a control freak.
13. And last, but definitely not least and more like first, we have a 14 month old son who is a hilarious, sweet, cuddly, book-loving, big boy! He makes me so happy.
Welcome to my blog. Please be nice.
so relieved to see that you haven’t let those with too much time and not enough class spoil your blogging experience! I don’t know how anyone could come to BEB and leave being anything but nice to you!
As a new SAHM, I really enjoy reading your blog. While I love staying at home, it can feel isolating (especially since my baby is only 9 weeks, so I do not like to take her all over town just yet). So I really enjoy connecting with another SAHM, albeit over the internet 🙂 PS — Are you going to watch The Bachelor Pad? What do you think? Could be good or waste of time?
#2….my hubby and I had a 4 month newlywed phase before…surprise…baby is on the way!! We are so happy. I guess life has other plans for you sometimes!!
Love the “Holy reality check, Batman”, thanks for letting us in on a little about you.
Have a great week!
This was fun, especially since I haven’t been reading your blog for too long.
Love the list Erin…and on a side note…why does travelling have to wreck havoc on the tum-tum? I dread travelling for that reason, whether it’s a two hour trip or a 12 hour trip. I feel your pain, it’s kind of miserable. And I don’t even want to get into what going to Hawaii or Spain did to me.
I second you on the system issue!
I feel ya on the constant traveling can be stressful thing … Iast week was a killer for me after being in so many places, having so many airport delays, etc. It can really take a toll on your emotional stability! That’s why I had to get out of the mall in Tampa, I was just too overwhelmed and had to just get outside!
So glad you are staying up beat and positive after severval unnecessary comments lately! Keep it up – so many of us enjoy following your blog journey.
And boo for systems issues when traveling… totally relate, unfortunately!
I love your blog!!! I do not believe you have wild crazy hair if you don’t style it…it looks too good…I will send you a pic of my hair sometime and you can see it could be worse 😉
I just love it when you say, “Holy___,Batman!”
. . .makes me laugh! 🙂
This is fun! I have been reading your blog for only a couple of months, so it is nice to get the run-down. And I am totally with you on the #10! I think it is worse because I do expect it – now it is a mental thing. Oh, the joys!
I’m a new reader and appreciated the introduction! 🙂 Thanks!
BTW – I loved your “Day in the LIfe…” post. I, too, have Molly on a fairly rigid schedule. Some days it’s great, others I am frustrated because I have just one more thing to do and I can’t get it in before nap time! I’ve started back to work part-time, and now it’s even harder! And, I love white jeans and a tank top. My favorite look!
I’ve been a reader for awhile but this was still nice to read. I think when a blogger introduces herself it changes a little bit each time she writes it. It’s cool to see how your family has grown or changed.
I started reading your blog recently! So glad you did this and I love your blog!!
thanks for this! I’m a newish reader and love your blog. 🙂
I am laughing that your system gets off when you travel. I have the same issue as well!
I love this!! 🙂 We have lots in common, of course… part of 5…all of 8,9,10,11 & 12. And, I love that last sentence. Seriously.
I use the Batman phrase far too much as well. But it works so well in so many situations!!
And I totally plan on having your help planning a first birthday party in about 8 months!!
It was so nice to meet you this weekend! I hope you’ll come next year and hopefully we can hang out more!
so nice to meet you :-)! can’t wait to follow along!
I started reading your blog a few months ago and love it!
LOVE your blog….. it has been so fun getting to know you, Hundson and your hubby!!!
Erin does need to brag on herself about her party skills…. she did a GREAT job for Hudson’s first b-day…. I was blown away at all her ideas and planning!!!!
Sounds like you have been having a blast with all your travels lately. Do you have more parties in the works personally? I’m thinking about a Halloween party myself…love a reason to decorate!
I didn’t realize you were from Louisiana for some reason. Makes me like you even more!
I say ‘Holy ______, Batman!’ all the time too. It’s just so appropriate for so many occasions!
I love every single ounce of you! xxox Aunnie
I’ve been reading your blog for a long time, but I still loved this post! Thanks for letting me into your life! Come on over to my blog if you have a second…I’d love your input!
I just started reading recently! I live just down the road from you near Charleston!
I am in a totally different chapter in my life, but I love reading about someone just starting out with their family!
Erin – although I’ve been following the blog for a while now – I love reading this list about you. It definitely always changes. And I feel ya on a lot of what you listed. 🙂
What are your tricks for dealing with #10? I don’t travel as often as you, but I still have issues and would love to find better ways to deal with it.
umm…dude. ditto on #10. i hate it. anyways, i’m new here. i was sent over from wonderland papers actually, and i’m liking the vibe. :]
love you and your blog!!!!! i hate haters!!!! keep up your fabulous work!!! blogher sounds really interesting….
I love this post. Love it. To a T.
I’ve been reading your blog for awhile and I love it!! Love the introduction too!!