Honestly, I don't know how I found time to launch this web site in the first place, but I'm glad I did. Thank you for continuing to visit. Hey, can you carry this?
Seven years ago today — tonight actually, because I hadn’t yet learned how to program HTML on my own and needed Pete to push the buttons – I posted MommaSaid.net for the very first time. It wasn’t really a blog then, but some funny stories, a few photos and the very first Housewife Award®, given to my neighbor Nancy for playing peekaboo every day at the school bus stop – behind the one and only tree.
Now seven years later, MommaSaid has blogs, written by some of the best darn freelance writers in the country, videos and, as of yesterday, 172 Housewife Award winners. It also has information about my books – five of them, so far — and a press room where you can watch some of my TV appearances.
Most importantly, MommaSaid has fans, some who are new and some who have been here since the night I pushed POST for the very first time. You’ve sent in your funny stories, shared your advice for my Stop Second-Guessing Yourself books, and you supported me through the worst year of my life.
So, I’m going to thank you here proudly and publicly. I’m going to post some classic MommaSaid stories below, but first, I’m going to have coffee with you. Or at least some of you — there is a recession, you know. The first 20 people to post a Happy Birthday message to MommaSaid below get a $15 gift card to Starbucks, courtesy of MommaSaid. I was going to offer up seven for the 7th birthday, but I thought I’d spread the love a little more because I’ve loved hanging out with you all here.
Thanks so much, and here’s to another fun year at MommaSaid.net.
POTTIES IN HEAVEN CLASSICS
Three-Armed Robbers
Thanks to DeAnn Kichline of Banning, California, for this story:
One night, DeAnn had the news on TV. A news alert announced there was a car chase in progress.
The newscaster said, “There were three armed robbers in the vehicle.”
Her son looked up and asked, “Are there really people with three arms?”
Bees Wax
Thanks to Tracy Suter of Palm Coast, Florida, for this story:
Tracy works at a children’s hands on museum, where they explain to school groups
that one way to make candles is from beeswax.
One day, a second grader raised her hand and asked, “How do they get the wax out of the bees’ ears?”
Lies, Lies, Lies
Thanks to Julia Jaman of Brooklyn, New York, for this story:
Julia noticed some artwork in her five-year-old daughter Shana’s room
on a couple of places it didn’t belong, such as her couch.
When Julia asked whether she made those pretty pictures,
Shana shook her head “no.” Julia said, “Shana, we don’t lie
in this house.” Shana replied, “And do we lie in a different house?”
Share your stories!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOMMASAID
Happy b-day!
Happy birthday, MommaSaid! You’re awesome and full of laughs and wry insights and I enjoy visiting you!
Happy Birthday MommaSaid! Congratulations Jen on a wonderful website. Even though I don’t have any children, I do enjoy reading your blog!
Happy Birthday, Mommasaid!!!!! Abd many more!!!!!!!
Jamie
GLORIOUS BIRTHDAY, MommaSaid! You have been my salvation while the kids were infants and am now looking for wisdom and they grow. You never dissapoint!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
Happy Birthday MommaSaid..Wow what a wonderful site ..I really enjoy your blog..Keep up the great work..
What a great website!Happy Birthday, MommaSaid!!
Happy Birthday MommaSaid! You are a pleasure to visit and read!
Happy Birthday!
(I wrote this on Facebook, too).
Happy Birthday to my favorite non-guilty pleasure on the web- where I come when I feel like I’m the only one with kids like this!
You’re awesome, Jenn! I’ve enjoyed watching you grow this site and your own book collection — with grace, wit, and humility. You’ve conquered so much. I admire you.
Happy Birthday, MommaSaid & Jen. I know you’ve worked so hard and have gone through a fair amount to get here. Pat yourself on the back (heck, pour yourself a couple glasses of wine!) for a job well done. You’re an inspiration.
Happy Birthday!!! I LOVE Momma Said!
Happy, happy Birthday! Lucky number 7. Keep up the great work!
Happy Birthday to MommaSaid.net!!!!!! You make life in cyberspace and in our space a little easier!
Happy Birthday, MommaSaid! Your humor and common sense have helped me stay sane all these years.
Happy birthday!
Happy Birthday! I just recently added you as a Facebook friend, but have enjoyed reading your work for a couple of years! Love your humor!
Happy Birthday, MommaSaid!
Happy Birthday, MommaSaid.Net!! xo
Happy Birthday!!
Happy, Happy Birthday to an inspirational blog for anyone trying to juggle the many facets of home life! Thank you for this amazing blog and sharing your stories of courage with laughter and advice.
happy birthday, mamasaid!
Happy Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
Happy Birthday MommaSaid!
Happy Happy Birthday!!
Happy Birthday to you!!!!
Happy Birthday – Thanks for making me laugh at the crazy thing we call motherhood for the past 7 years!! I have been here since the beginning – I even remember some phone conferences we participated in years ago!!
a very happy birthday to Mommasaid! it gives me lots of insight and laughter, so thanks!
Happy Birthday MommaSaid! It’s been great watching you grow-up and seeing your baby steps turn to “running just as fast as you can!” I wish you continued success and growth. Go Jen!
Happy 7th Birthday, and many more! My daughters 7th birthday is tomorrow.
Thanks everyone!
I’m heading to Kansas City, but when I get back I’ll send out Starbucks cards to the first 20 posters here. If it’s you, e-mail me your address to jensinger@mommasaid.net. Thanks!
Jen
Happy birthday to you!
Love that last story in your post!
Not going to get that coffee from you, Jen, but I made my own. And I can still come over and wish MommaSaid.net a Happy 7th and not feel put out. So Happy 7th year on the Web. That’s pretty good staying power. Congratulations!
Jackie (in for three years)
Happy Birthday Mommasaid – Glad you found the time to launch it Jen!