I was very very excited to find out I am the featured blogger over at SITS (or for non initiates, The Secret Is In The Sauce) today. Seriously, VERY excited. I might have screamed a little bit.

If you don't know what SITS is, it's an online community of bloggers who believe that The Secret to success is....support! I've found some great blogs and bloggers thru this group and am very proud to be a member, and also proud to be featured today.

So thanks all you SITStahs for supporting me!!

The SITS gals (and a few guys too) have been invited to read 3 extra-saucy posts of my blog. These are the 3 that were chosen.

A Tale of Peril and Woe

A Lesson and an Admission

I Never Was A Gymnast

But I'd also like to tell you a little about myself. I'm a wife and the mother of a 14 month old son and am busy planning a home birth for my next, due in January. I have some "strange" beliefs like Partial Immunization, not circumsizing without religious reasons, and respecting and submitting to my husband. I think about Zombies way way too much, had a wisdom tooth removed sans anesthesia, get way too philisophical about cleaning, not to mention way too riled up about breastfeeding rights. But mostly Im just like anyone else, trying as hard as I can to get this right.

173 comments:

Sarah Brown said...

Let me be the first to say Happy Sits Day to you!!!!
Stop by and say hi when you have time!=)

http://sarahbrownsfavoritethings.blogspot.com/2009/08/by-book-how-to-take-care-of-my-kids.html

mamammelloves said...

Happy SITS Day! I'm sure it will be a wonderful day! :)

Jennifer said...

Wow... you two look like such an interesting couple! :) what a cute family! I love it!! You seem so quirkey! so glad I found your blog!

Eileen said...

Happy SITS day! I look forward to reading more of your blog!

Jasmin said...

Congrats on your SITS day! You have a great blog!

Unknown said...

Oooo Happy SITS Day!! :)

Be sure and pop by & enter my Say Whaat? contest! And follow! :)

-Laila
www.randomweavings.blogspot.com

Sandi said...

Love your blog and congrats!

Tania @ Larger Family Life said...

Congratulations on your SITS day! Off to look around now.

Bridgette said...

Happy SITS day!!!

Unknown said...

Congrats!! Look forward to reading and following your blog!! :)

Ms. Wanda said...

"Mostly I'm just like anyone else, trying as hard as I can to get this right." Well said!

What an amazing day for you:)
Enjoy your day!


xoxox
Ms. Wanda

Karen, author of "My Funny Dad, Harry" said...

That "Tale of Peril and Woe" is a great post--hilarious. Funniest thing I've read in a long time other than some jokes!

Multiple personalities.. said...

Congrats on being the FB today! Your blog is wonderful, and you're an inspiration Christian woman. It's nice to 'meet' you!

Laura said...

Happy SITS day :)

Melissa aka Equidae said...

happy sits that and really you seem very interesting :) will ber eading more of your blog....once i get some mroe time *sigh*

Dumb Mom said...

Congrats on your big day! I think I screamed a little on mine too;)! Hope you have fun and meet tons of new SITStahs!

scrappysue said...

i like the way you think! congrats on your sits day

JennyMac said...

Congrats on your big day! Looking forward to reading your posts.

Danni said...

Greetings from Australia! Stopping by from SITS, have an awesome day!

y u l z said...

Congrates for being featured on SITS

~Jamie said...

Happy SITS day!

Sarahviz said...

Today's your special SITS day! Enjoy!

Liz Mays said...

Happy SITS day! I wouldn't say those are strange beliefs. They're just your beliefs. I'm sure there are many like-minded people out there. :)

Anonymous said...

Congrats on your sits day!

Queenie Jeannie said...

Happy SITS Day!!! You must be so excited!!! You are going to get TONS of bloggy love today!

Call Me Cate said...

Enjoy your day in the SITS spotlight!

Unknown said...

Happy SITS day, my hubs had teeth removed without anesthesia ...it took him over ten years before he would go back to a dentist!

Rebekah said...

Happy SITS Day! Looking forward to reading more of your blog.

Steph said...

Happy SITS day!

Steph @ Stick It in the Fridge

pleasestickitinthefridge.blogspot.com

When Pigs Fly said...

I have to agree with the coffee and chocolate comment on the top of your blog. They can help just about anything.

Christina Lee said...

interesting stuff- going to read more- happy day!

The Silver Age Sara said...

Stopping by from SITS. It's exciting preparing for a home birth. Love your blog.

Michie said...

Good morning! Your blog is very sweet and inspirational so I had to become a follower.

Happy SITS day!

God Bless.

Robbie S. Redmon, LPC said...

Happy SITS Day!

Anonymous said...

Happy SITs day! My friend just gave birth at home this weekend.

Have a great day!

Lynn Kellan said...

It's nice to meet you!

Melissa B. said...

Congrats on your SITS Featured Blogger Status...Happy Wednesday!

lilybox said...

Happy SITS day :)

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Karen M. Peterson said...

Congrats on your SITS day!

Your blog is super cute and I can tell you're an engaging writer. Can't wait to read some more!

Regina Moore said...

Happy SITS day! Congrats on your feature!!

Pami said...

congrats on being the featured SITS girl have a great day!!!!

Jingle said...

Congratulations on your SITS feature today!

Mommys Online Garage Sale said...

Happy SITS Day to you :O)

Anonymous said...

Happy SITS day!
Congrats on being feature!
Great blog...

Julie Link said...

congrats on your SITS feature!

Kristin said...

I am a first time visitor from SITS. I have really enjoyed reading your blog. You have an adorable family and the love you hold for your husband shines through in your words about him. This will definately not be my last visit to your wonderful blog.

Unknown said...

happy SITS day -- enjoy your day in the spotlight!!!

looking forward to checking out your other posts.

stop by my blog when you get a chance!

Aunt Julie said...

Enjoy your SITS Day...You deserve it!

McVal said...

Hey SITSa! I love your blog!

Head over Heels/Sandra Anneodre said...

BRAAAAAIIIIINS HAHA gotta love Zombies. Zombies are way cooler than Vampires.

Lots of SITS LOVE.

Sandra

Unknown said...

Happy SITS day!

pink and green mama MaryLea said...

Happy SITS day!! Aren't you glad you don't have to clean house before we all come visit?! : )

Debbie @ OtRD said...

Congrats on being featured today!! Great into. Cute blog. I'm off to see more.

Have a great day!

Debbie @ OtRD said...

Congrats on being featured today!! Great into. Cute blog. I'm off to see more.

Have a great day!

My Trendy Tykes said...

Congrats on your feature!!!!!!

Miss Behavin said...

Congratulations on your special day! Enjoy!

jules said...

Congratulations on your SITS day. How did you ever manage the wisdom tooth thing?? Good luck with your baby in January.

Whatever Dee-Dee wants said...

Saying hi from sits!

Whatever Dee-Dee wants said...

Saying hi from sits!

Stacie said...

Happy SITS Day to you. Your brave to do the home birth. I don't think I could have done that with any of my kids. I am not very highly thinking on immunizations. By no means am I knocking your beliefs. I have written several posts on my thoughts. We parents just have to do what we believe is right for our kids. I hope you have a great day.

Unknown said...

Happy SITS Day!!!

Unknown said...

Well congratulations on being Saucy today! I hope you have a great time with it...enjoy!

RebeccaMom said...

hey there SITSta! congrats on being featured today, I hope you have a wonderful day!

Sandra Winn said...

Nice to meet you via SITS! All three of your highlighted posts are wonderful. :-)

~ Sandy

Robin said...

Good morning....and congratulations on your day in the SITS sun!
I hope your day is most beautiful.

~Trish~ said...

Happy SITS Day!! Enjoy it!

Beth's Blog said...

Happy sits day!

Unknown said...

Happy SITS! Your blog is fabulous. I loved reading the stories featured and can't wait to read more. I would follow you, but Google hates me right now so I'll just have to bookmark you for the time being.

Anonymous said...

Happy SITS Day! I hope you enjoy your feature. :)

Valerie said...

Hello! Congrats on being FB. You have such a cute little boy there I was reading and looking at his picture with the big blocks I love when they hold their hands like that. lol

I hope you have a great SITS day!

Shawn said...

Congrats on your SITS day!!

Lovely blog---cutie son----hope you have an amazing day!

MamaOtwins+1 said...

Congrats on your SITS day -

Kelley with Amy's Angels said...

Happy SITS Day!

Conquer The Monkey said...

Happy SITS Day!
We are doing features on Entrepreneurs on our blog, check it out if you or someone you know wants to be highlighted!
www.conquerthemonkey.com
common sense advice for a complicated world.

Kaitlin said...

Wow Courtney if you ever see my comment - Congrats on being featured! lol

Stephanie Faris said...

Here from SITS...I'm new to SITS but enjoying these posts.

I'm intrigued by you having a wisdom tooth removed without anesthesia. That had to have been painful. The anesthesia made me really sick, as did the painkillers they gave me afterward, so I ended up just recovering on my own.

Penelope said...

Happy SITS day! Lovely blog, and I agree with you about partial immunizations...we go overboard! on little bodies! (I also liked reading about your family)

Congrats on being the featured blogger, and many continued blessings in your wonderful life :)

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Tiffany said...

Happy SITS day to you!! Cute little guy, and good luck with that home birth. You're much braver than I would ever be.

Unknown said...

I love see the bloggers I already follow featured on SITS!! You deserve your day in the spotlight - congrats!

Michelle said...

Well, you are my NEW best friend.

I am ALSO due in January, and planning a waterbirth. (My 3 1/2 year old told her grandpa yesterday that she was born in a swimming pool in the bedroom. LOL He laughed and said, yep!)

I don't immunize at all, strong advocate for breastfeeding, even though I have low milk and have to use an SNS and supplement with donor milk, and would not/could not circumcise.

I cannot IMAGINE having a wisdom tooth out without anesthesia though. WHEW!

I look forward to getting to know you today.

Look for plenty of comments from me, cause I'm going to be reading and reading.

sunshine said...

Have a wonderful day and keep up your beautiful blog for others like me to enjoy!

Michelle said...

and do you know what i just realized...i've been here before b/c i recognize Zeke...he's so cute and I LOVE the name...but DH won't go for it.

Mary | Deep South Dish said...

Popping over from SITS. Hope you have a fantastic feature day!

jori-o said...

Happy SITS day to you! You are such an expressive writer! I hope your saucy day is wonderful! Nice to meet you =)

Lemonade Makin' Mama said...

Oh girl, your absolutely right, we're all just trying to get this absolutely right!

I'm from SITS and thrilled to "meet" you... looking forward to reading some of your posts.

Enjoy the spotlight today!

Blessings,
LMM

Lemonade Makin' Mama said...

Oh girl, your absolutely right, we're all just trying to get this absolutely right!

I'm from SITS and thrilled to "meet" you... looking forward to reading some of your posts.

Enjoy the spotlight today!

Blessings,
LMM

The Royal Family said...

congrats on your day!

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Lisa R Charles said...

Nice to meet you too!! Congrats on being the featured SITS!!

We have a lot in common, not circumsizing w/out religious reasons, we are partial to immunization oh and breatfeeding fanatic all the way!!!

I'm going to save you to add you to my reader and I'm following you as well.

Have a wonderful day!

Peace N Love

Helene said...

Congrats on your SITS day! I admire you standing up for your beliefs!!

Unknown said...

Congrats on your feature day! Enjoy a day with a very full inbox, and don't expect to get much more done than reading! :)

Unknown said...

Happy SITS day to you! Great Blog!!

Unknown said...

Hope you have a great SITS day!
T.

Carla said...

What a beautiful page, and beautiful family you have!!! Happy SITSday!!!

Anti-Supermom said...

You are one busy momma! Good for you one being proud of your stance, you are a good role model for your children.

Congrats on FB day~

Audra said...

Happy SITS Day! I love your family! Keep on keeping on!

Audra

Genny said...

Happy SITS day! Have a great one!

Lift Like A Mom said...

Congrats to you on your SITS day! I would've been jumping up and down too. Your lil boy is too cute. Hope you have a great day :)

Kami said...

Stopping by from SITS, off to read some of your posts...from your description of yourself so far, though, you sound a lot like most of my friends. Sweet!
Happy SITS day!

Becky@Beyond The Picket Fence said...

I love your wit and wisdom!

AiringMyLaundry said...

Happy SITs Day!

AK said...

Hey..Happy SITS day..Pretty interesting blog.Keep it up dear.

Sydney said...

Congrats on your SITS day! Enjoy all the comment love!

From Janes Oven said...

Your blog is so cute! Congrats on your SITs day!
I am sad that either i didn't see your botton or you don't have one.

I will be checking in to read more love it!
have a wonderful day

C H R I S T I said...

congrats on being featured blogger!

Star Forbis said...

Congrats on being the featured Blogger today! Enjoy. I can't wait to read more.

foxy said...

Beautiful blog! Happy SITS day to you!

christyzee said...

Congratulations on your special day!!
great blog too!!
blessings...

Margarita Bloom said...

Happy, Happy SITS day to you and your fabulous blog! :)

BookLady said...

Yay you! Congrats on your SITS day! Your family is precious :)

Linda said...

Celebrating YOU! What a beautiful family you have -- I hope you enjoy your SITS day. Oh, and, btw, love your taste in blog decor :) -- most excellent. Happy SITS day, SITStah!

Anonymous said...

Happy SITS! I am so glad to know that someone else loves God and something like Zombies! Mine is vampires.

Jodie said...

Happy SITS day! Love your blog!

AP Mommy said...

Congrats on your feature day - may your day be full of comments and new followers :)

Jennifer said...

Congrats on being featured blogger. I really like your blog, and your ideas (even if maybe I'm not exactly the same).

LeLe said...

Congratulations!!! YAY!! Today is your day!

Dawn said...

Happy SITS day! Nice to meet you :)

Teresa @ ♥ Too Many Heartbeats ♥ said...

HAPPY SITS DAY! I hope this is a super special day for you.

Many blessings,

Teresa <><

http://toomanyheartbeats.blogspot.com/

Anonymous said...

Squee! Happy SITS day! My hubby had long hair and a beard too! Still has the beard (it's a big ol' F-U beard, too) but recently donated his hair to Locks of Love.

Lisa Anne said...

congrats on being the fb. i'm your newest follower for now. lol

Holly said...

Congrats! That's exciting! So exciting in fact that I checked out SITs and decided to join.

Katherine Roberts Aucoin said...

Congratulations and happy SITS day! Enjoy!

Katie said...

Happy SITS Day! Zeke is adorable!

The Skinny On Getting Skinny

Mrs. Match said...

Wow, congrats to you! I just joined SITS and I'm overwhelmed by the support given to its members. Just reading your paragraph about you, I already can't wait to read more. I share a lot of your "strange" beliefs too!

Unknown said...

Great Blog. I am going to follow you as well. Will be checking back often.
Sheri
http://sherisstory.blogspot.com
http://miraclemomas.blogspot.com

Susie said...

Congratulations on your SITs feature:-) I hope you enjoy your day in the sun:-)

Michelle said...

Happy SITS day! I enjoyed reading your blog.

Michelle

There Must Be More to Life Than Dishes and Laundry...

www.brennbug.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

Congrat's on having a SITS DAY

Unknown said...

Okay, Love your blog name. How fitting, I came to the computer with coffee in one hand and a piece of chocolate! How true they go so well together! Have a great sits day!

Anonymous said...

Love your blog - you sound like a very interesting person to get to know I will for sure be back!!!

Unknown said...

Great blog design. I love the 3D scrapbook-y feel. Did you do this yourself?

You little ones are so cute!

Carma Sez said...

yikes on the wisdom tooth!

Aleta said...

Happy Featured Blog Day!!! I recently wrote about Doulas (regarding at home births). Going to browse around!

Hannah said...

You're right, we are all just trying real, real hard to get it right! Happy SITS day!

AmericanTribal said...

Your blog is very interesting! I love the color combo! If you like chocolate (who doesn't?!) I posted a chocolate martini recipe on my blog.

www.americantribal.blogspot.com

Congratulations on your SITS day!!

Darcel said...

Happy SITS Day! I love your blog! Following you now.
Enjoy the rest of your week.

Darcel said...

I also wanted to add that I had a homebirth with my second. It was great! I hope you get the birth you want.

mub said...

Happy SITS Day!

I had my upper wisdom teeth out without going under, but it was not NEARLY as traumatic as your experience sounds! I don't think I'd ever go to the dentist ever again if I were you *L*

Kekibird said...

Happy FB on SITS Day!!! Thanks for the welcome and the information about you!

Jeanette said...

Congrats for a SITS girl!

Unknown said...

Happy SITS day!

Anonymous said...

Congrats Baby Doll. I love you and I am very proud of you.

Josh

Heather@WHMB said...

Great blog! Looking forward to following along...

Take care.

Melissa Miller said...

Happy SITS Day!!! :)

Unknown said...

congrats on your sits day!

Anonymous said...

Happy SITS day! Can't wait to read more!

Sassy Chica said...

Happy SITS DAY!!
Congrats on FB.

Smooches,
Sassy CHica

Flory said...

Checking in from SITS. Glad I stopped by.

confused homemaker said...

Congrats on your SITS day!! Hope it was a ton of fun:)

Tamara Dawn said...

Congrats on your SITS day!! It's great to meet you :)

Reeni said...

Came from SITS to say hi!! Hope your having a fun day being featured!

Jen at The Places We Live said...

Wow! You are totally popular now! Congrats!

Jen Sue Wild said...

cute blog!! Happy SITS day!!

Lauren From Texas said...

SITS is awesome and so is your blog! Congrats!

Priscilla said...

Happy SITS day. :)

Deb said...

I know I'm late.

Sorry.

Congratulations!

Hope your FB day has been a great one!

Sweet dreams.

leigh hewett said...

You are the first Blog that I've discovered from SITS and I'm so glad to have found you. We are kindred spirits.

KK said...

Happy SITS day!

Brittany said...

Congrats on your SITS day! I'm stopping by from there! Keep us updated on the home birth and how it goes!!!

Gabrielle said...

What an inspiration you are! Thanks for laying it all out there!

Ms. Mama said...

Okay, at 164, I wonder if you will even get a chance to read this, but I hope that you do.

http://educate-yourself.org/cn/rappoportinterviewvaccineresearcherjan2002.shtml

I included this link to a site about vaccines. Looks like you could even go a step further with that.

I like how you set up your page with the links and explainations.

Thanks for submitting and congrats on your Feature

shortmama said...

Congrats on your SITS day

Lauralee said...

Congrats on being featured! Hello. I just became your newest follower. Chocolate and coffee? You must be my new best friend! haha. Or this blog will just be my new favorite. Come check out my blog if you'd like. faithlovepeacejoy.blogspot.com Congrats again! Have a great day.

Jan Holt said...

Happy SITs Day. Nice to meet you.

Brandie said...

Congrats on your SITS day:)!

jules said...

Congrats on your SITS day. I was just here at your blog. Wow, it must be meant to be for me to be a follower. Can't wait to here more from you.

Martinis or Diaper Genies? said...

I love that you think about zombies!

strokeofliving said...

Belated congratulations on your SITS featured blogger day. Great job!

Anonymous said...

congrats! I just soined and am finding it awesome!

Unknown said...

Happy (very belated) SITS day to you! :) Looks like you had a blast!

The Redhead Riter said...

Congrats on your SITS day.

tiarastantrums said...

Happy SITS day! congrats on your feature

Brandy@YDK said...

happy sits day. can't wait to read more.