My desk is covered with 87 business cards that I received from other bloggers. 87. They told us to bring cards. Lots of them. They were right. I can't wait to check out all 87 blogs. And I will.
Unfortunately, that appears to be some distance from today. You know that expression...Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned?Well...hell hath no fury like children whose mother went off to a BlogHer conference. They have been THAT bad. Oh, so bad, my little darlings, little chickadees of vengeance. I've been tested so many times I'm beginning to feel like the latest shuttlecock designed by Bad Ass Badminton Devils -a.k.a., BOY & GIRL. Is my forehead stamped with SUCKER? Apparently so... We'll just call this The Aftermath of BlogHer '08: Let's slam Mommy to the ground.
But, before I get back to the reality of long overdue housework, making lunches, and stuffing myself with chocolate, I'm going to leave you with a couple of pictures ...perhaps, so that I can better remember what life was like this weekend as it is fast becoming a distant memory.
I know you want the goods. Unfortunately, my camera only took 2 pictures. So, I'm going to send you to other blogs to get the goods. Stephanie from Bad Mom claims that I wasn't saying naughty words in the bathroom. That's because she's the naughty one. The sexy voiced Kellan from On the Upside put up with me for hours and days and nights. We both were incredibly excited to be at BlogHer yet missing our children... The chic Kelly, who is also a pilot, from Don Mills Diva has lots of pictures of the weekend on her blog.
Here's a picture of (L to R): Kellan, Kelly & myself in the hotel lobby/bar area.
And here I am with Andrea from Pass the Zoloft, Liv from madness, madness i say; and Christine from Flutter. We were all drinking iced tea ...JACK O'CLOCK and lying on top of each other sitting demurely BIG FAT LIAR! in some delicious little dive bar called The Gold Dust or some such.
And now...if you'll excuse me, I've got blogs to go discover and chocolate to gobble. The coast is clear. BOY & GIRL are, for the moment, in dreamland ...plotting my downfall.
Were they trouble for E? Poor man must be exhausted, you know, doing what you do! ; ) Yes, read those 87 other blogs, but don't forget the rest of us, okay?
I'm really struck by the cards you gathered, look at the variety of designs that were chosen...that's what I'd love to study, how each person chose to identify themselves or their blogs or whatever they are marketing by their business cards. Fascinating!
In the meantime, I know your little darlings are really trying to let you know how much them missed you in their own sadistic little ways....enjoy, it's a sure sign of how much they love and missed you!
That's the beauty of children. They're all, "Oh, we'll let you go to the conference, but you'll pay, woman!" It looks like a lovely time - I'm really glad that you got to go!
Not only do you need to worry about your children plotting their vengeance - i did NOT see my card on that pretty looking desk of yours AND AFTER WHAT I SAID ABOUT YOU IN TODAY'S POST. Shame on you JCK - Harumph. I've got to go twirl my moustache.
I went meandering to your links and almost couldn't find my way back to comment! Hoping to hear how your investigations went. And yes, those darling kiddos. Mommy.Must.Pay.
LOL I am leaving next weekend for a scrap convention for 3 days. I can only imagine how much I am going to be tested when I return. I *almost* feel sorry for hubby while I am going to be gone...*almost* LOL
I'm so happy I met you and got one of your cards - your blog looks wonderful and I can't wait to explore it more (I think we sat at the same table one day for a meal - sadly I can't remember which one).
Last night was the first time I looked at any of the business cards I received and began exploring all the new blogs. There just doesn't seem to be enough time for the mothers...
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My desk is covered with 87 business cards that I received from other bloggers. 87. They told us to bring cards. Lots of them. They were right. I can't wait to check out all 87 blogs. And I will.
have a jack and don't worry! They love you and are happy you're back!
ReplyDeleteWhoops I meant jack and coke.... sorry!
ReplyDeleteKids and dogs both make you pay!
ReplyDeleteThey had all those days while you were gone to think of naughty stuff to do! (Quick, find the chocolate and don't let it out of your sight.)
ReplyDeleteYou look fantastic!
But I'll see your BlogHer '08 and raise you an I-can-have-lunch-with-Christine-any-old-time-I want. So there. :-)
Of course, I can't wait until I can have lunch with you, too!
Though there were just 2 photos, your smile tells all the fun you had!
ReplyDeleteIt was 'break-free' time for the kids, weren't it?! *laugh* I hope the laundry was done, if not, I can't imagine the pile!
Were they trouble for E? Poor man must be exhausted, you know, doing what you do! ; )
ReplyDeleteYes, read those 87 other blogs, but don't forget the rest of us, okay?
The kids must be so happy to have mom home!
ReplyDeleteYou looked wonderful in every picture I've seen of you at Blogher, just beautiful!
Glad you had a good time; and remember to take some breaks while reading those 87 blogs ;)
i call that period of adjustment after a trip the reentry --as in reentry into my real life. as in when they kids get revenge.
ReplyDeleteguess what? the length of it shortens as they get older. my ten year old? now he just gives me a big hug and he's all good.
just wanted to throw a little bone out there to you, a little glimmer of hope.
Fun to hear about this conference. I've never heard of Blogher. Bet it's good to be back home. Welcome back!
ReplyDeleteThere always is that debt, huh?
ReplyDeleteTake care, JCK. You are fabulous.
(Stephanie said so. She'd know.)
Kids are usually willing to take a chance that you'll be so happy to see them again that you'll completely forget the natural order of things.
ReplyDeleteGood luck! Thanks for sending us to pictures.
It was so much fun right?? You are absolutely beautiful - did you ever break out the fishnets? If so, I'm sorry I missed them. :)
ReplyDelete87 new blogs? That is definitely going to take awhile. I have no doubt you can do it, tho.
ReplyDeleteLove the pics - you are so cute!
I say this with all the sincerity of a life-long Red Sox fan: Maybe next year...
ReplyDeleteThen I can lie on you while I drink.
The kids'll get over it. Or you will.
you can come lay down on me any time you want :)
ReplyDeletehey i know those two pretty brunettes in the middle of the last picture
ReplyDeletechickadees of vengeance. I love it.
ReplyDeleteI've been with my kids for too many hours in a row. I'm dreaming of a weekend like Blogher right now.
ReplyDeleteI'm really struck by the cards you gathered, look at the variety of designs that were chosen...that's what I'd love to study, how each person chose to identify themselves or their blogs or whatever they are marketing by their business cards. Fascinating!
ReplyDeleteIn the meantime, I know your little darlings are really trying to let you know how much them missed you in their own sadistic little ways....enjoy, it's a sure sign of how much they love and missed you!
Be strong... your littles may be vengeful, but they have fleeting memory.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! So many links to check out.
You didn't think they wre going to let you off scot free did you?
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a fabulous time!
That's the beauty of children. They're all, "Oh, we'll let you go to the conference, but you'll pay, woman!" It looks like a lovely time - I'm really glad that you got to go!
ReplyDeleteNot only do you need to worry about your children plotting their vengeance - i did NOT see my card on that pretty looking desk of yours AND AFTER WHAT I SAID ABOUT YOU IN TODAY'S POST. Shame on you JCK - Harumph. I've got to go twirl my moustache.
ReplyDeleteYou were able to capture a LOT in just those 2 photos.
ReplyDeleteI went meandering to your links and almost couldn't find my way back to comment! Hoping to hear how your investigations went. And yes, those darling kiddos. Mommy.Must.Pay.
ReplyDeleteLOL I am leaving next weekend for a scrap convention for 3 days. I can only imagine how much I am going to be tested when I return. I *almost* feel sorry for hubby while I am going to be gone...*almost* LOL
ReplyDeleteAh, nice pics. And your kids are just showing how much they miss you. Been there - done that!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy I met you and got one of your cards - your blog looks wonderful and I can't wait to explore it more (I think we sat at the same table one day for a meal - sadly I can't remember which one).
ReplyDeleteLast night was the first time I looked at any of the business cards I received and began exploring all the new blogs. There just doesn't seem to be enough time for the mothers...