Check it out, you guys. Amy at the Foil Hat handed me one of these:
I think it’s because people come here and read my posts and get all reflective. Or maybe it’s because I’m reflective. And not just because I painted my toenails with that reflective paint they use on road signs last week on a Mom’s Night Out Triple Dog Dare Gone Horribly Wrong.
Amy mentioned my recent post on Crunch Berries as the deciding factor for choosing me for this award. Over here in my corner of the blogosphere, it doesn’t get more reflective than that.
RegularDad and I were really giggling like mad the night I typed out that particular conversation and posted it. And yes, it’s true. That conversation actually did happen. And we weren’t even stoned when it took place.
What’s funny about those kinds of posts, is that after you post them, you find yourself CHECKING YOUR STATS constantly to see if anyone will comment, and what they’ll say. Because people will either laugh with you and finally admit that they’ve got a box of junk cereal in the pantry right now, or they’ll ignore you and your horrific dietary habits. It was a stressful afternoon. And a special thanks to andie over at andthemama for breaking the ice (not to mention stabbing the roof of her mouth) with her Cookie Crisp Confession.
And it’s not even about the cereal, in the end. What you’re checking for is: do they think it’s funny? do they get it? or am I the only one who thinks like this? maybe I am crazy. Getting comments on strange posts is a reassuring sanity check. And not just for me, either.
RegularDad actually said to me not five minutes before I checked my blog and found this award waiting for me: gee, you didn’t get a lot of comments on the Crunch Berries. And he sounded a little disappointed.
So I was glad to be able to tell him just five minutes later…hey look, the Crunch Berries won this award. In other words: take heart, dear. We’re not the only crazies out there. And watch out for that Cookie Crisp.
So, I’m glad it was that post that brought me this award, because it shows me that maybe there are lots of people out there who ponder the Crunch Berries. Let’s face it, the Crunch Berries are worth a moment or two of your pondering career. And after you’re done pondering the Crunch Berries, if you find yourself with nothing to ponder and you feel lost and bereft thereof, you can always fall back on the question: why is it that breakfast cereals need websites at all?
Because that question keeps me up at night. It’s the reason for all that damned insomnia. And if you can figure it out, please do let me know. Because I’m really ready for a full night’s sleep.
Thanks again to Amy at the Foil Hat. Check out her blog and her soap, if you haven’t seen them yet.
I’m gonna pass this award on now to 5 bloggers who make me reflect. These are good blogs. You should read them. These women at these blogs make me think and laugh and not feel so crazy at the end of the day.
Our Report Card, and the mama, the Learning Umbrella, Land of our Fourmother, and Not a Stepford Wife.
And thanks to Ami for letting me know these links were screwed up. They should be fixed now.
I have to admit, that when I read the crunch berry post, I thought to myself “yuk” processed crap. I very rarely buy this type of stuff. but must admit that I did enjoy the post although I didn’t comment. Congratulations on the award. I always enjoy reading your posts.
Most of the time I think the same thing about sugar cereals. But then, everyone once in a while, RegularDad or the kids convince me to buy something processed, and then I keep telling myself it’s better that I eat some so that the kids don’t end up eating ALL of it.
The links at the end for the blogs you nominated are weird. Each two of them lead to one blog.
I didn’t comment on the crunchberries, but had some flashbacks to memorable times that my mom would buy a box and my two brothers would each get a mixing bowl from the cupboard, pour cereal into their bowl and use half a gallon of milk over the top.
They went fast at our house, and I usually didn’t get any!
Hmmm…thanks for the heads-up on my links. I’ll check it out.
Hey, Thanks for the award. For some reason I can’t get it to copy and paste. I’ll keep working on it though. Thanks very much! K
How did you make the frog award. I was thinking of making a BAM award - awards on blogs - who knew? Who knew I could care? I am laughing and loving it at the same time. Blogging is weird. I blame you for getting me into it. Blame is very important! : )
I accept your blame cheerfully. Somebody pass me a Doormat Award! Just kidding.
Let me know if you can’t get that image, and I’ll send it to you.
I made the frog award in Photoshop. I took a picture of the GIANT FROG HEAD and placed it on a layer over a green background, and added some text. I used a layer mask to make part of the frog head fade out.
If you need it, I can help you make the BAM Award icon. I think it’s an important award.
Well, gotta run.
Ok, that is good help. I’ll go play with it awhile. Then later I’ll come crying to you for more help. : )
Email it to me too please! Can’t copy/paste the darn thing. Thanks for being my only admirer - two awards in less than 4 months - WOW! I’m gonna kick one of my 3 loyal readers out just to make a spot for you. XOXO ~R
I’ll send that along sometime later today. Right now, I’ve got to round up the kids for a trip to the library.
You like me! You really, really like me!
Thanks for much for the award. It really means a lot to me.
Fourmother,
You’re welcome. Seriously, I’m so glad you blog. You’re an important new voice IMO. Plus I loved that top-10-green-thing you did.