Monday, July 12, 2010

1st Annual Blog Bash

Blog Bash


First, to introduce myself, I am known as Truthful Mommy ( because I am painfully honest) but I also answer to Mommy(kids), Babe(husband), Honey(Mom), Sugar(Grandma), Sexy, (Eric from True Blood...in my dreams) and occasionally Debi. I am a 37 year old Mommy to two amazing little girls, Bella and Gabi, who are simultaneously my heaven and occasional sources of hell on earth. I am married to my college sweetheart and we just celebrated our 11th anniversary.
Random facts, I am equally addicted to  my children, my husband, my Iphone, my computer,and my camera...not necessarily in that order! If I could do anything in the world, I'd have the exact same life but my husband would not  have to live in another state for work (maybe he could co stay home with me:), money would not be an ever present thought, and I could write for a living while traveling the world with my husband and girls; experiencing the languages, cultures,religions, and beauty of the world.
I have finally realized what I want to do with my life, or rather just decided to have the guts to pursue it. It only took 37 years! I always knew that I wanted to be a Mommy ( I come from a family of 6 brothers and sisters) but the rest I've thought I knew but its changed over the years. I think, my entire life has brought me to this point and prepped me to embark on this journey to pursue my dreams with passion, enthusiasm and a no failure attitude and  to exhaust all avenues of potential afforded to me. It's go big or go home! I'm not  a quitter, so I'm making my declaration of reaching for the stars!



1.) Why do you blog? 
I blog because I am a writer and my dream is to either have a column, a book, or both and in the end.. My dream is to follow in the footsteps of Dooce, Motherhood Uncensored, Finslippy,  and the Pioneer Woman!

2.) What do you blog about? 
I blog about what I know; my life, Motherhood, as I know it, being a wife and a woman. I try to do it all with honesty and openness because there is nothing I hate more than women making other women feel shitty about not being perfect. If I can make 1 woman feel like she is not alone in the trenches of Motherhood, and if I can do that through letting her laugh at me or see my flaws, I feel like I have exceeded my hopes!

3.) What do you find to be the biggest reward you get from blogging?
The biggest reward I have gotten from blogging is a surprising one. As I said, I started this blog as a means to an end ; a way to chronicle my girls as they grow up and the emotions, feelings, and enormity of all that Motherhood and this time of my life encompasses but also as a way to hone my skill in writing. In addition to these things,the reward I have actually gotten that means the most is the community of readers that I have had the pleasure of meeting. I thought I'd be helping other women through their difficult days but, through my honesty in my posts, I have gained a community of support and friendship that helps me get through the difficult days! Thanks Ladies ( and a couple brave gentlemen)!

4.) How long have you been blogging? 
I started my blog in May of 2009 at the urging of a friend of mine who is  a professional writer. She told me that it would be a great way to build my writing portfolio and fine tune my skills. Then life happened, we moved, and I didn't get back to it full time until we moved again in February of 2010. So I guess I have been blogging full time for about 6 months but had my site up and running for 6 months previous to that.
5.) Let's hear the story behind your blog title! :) 
The Story behind my blog title "The TRUTH about Motherhood" is that I want to give it to women straight. I am a no holds  barred, straight shooting Mommy who doesn't sugar coat the bad days, but I also don't hold back on the good ones. I read every book I could get my hands on before I actually had my first baby, but in the end nothing prepared me for the reality of pregnancy, labor, delivery, and Motherhood in all of its glory.  I want to change that. I want women  to have a place where they can come and read my truth ( which is likely very similar to theirs) not the truth according to Bree Van de Kamp! 

Happy Mothering!

9 comments:

  1. Love that you're honest! I can't stand when people in general (not just bloggers) "embellish" their real life to make it seem like they have it all together when they don't. Good for you for keepin it real.

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  2. Visiting from the blog bash. I like the fact that you are honest...it is easier to read something that feels real as opposed to a sugarcoated, syrupy version of life. That Dr. Suess story is housed on my little girls' bookshelf.

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  3. It never ceases to amaze me that when a momma is honest with another momma the one listening breathes a huge sigh of relief and is glad that that "aren't alone" in the world. Weird huh? I've found that often.

    Thanks for being open! :)

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  4. I love reading blogs who have writers as authors! Nice to meet you on here!

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  5. I love reading blogs that are real, true, and down to earth. It inspires me to be able to share the nitty gritty when I write myself. That's why I love coming to read you!

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  6. I love your blog :) I like women who put it like it is! good for you! I think im already following but let me make sure ;)

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  7. Awesome. I'm def a new fan of your blog, now your newest follower!


    www.everydaymama22.blogspot.com

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  8. Your name sucked me in, always love to hear the real stories of Motherhood . I'm your newest follower =)

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  9. Already following, but stopping in from the Blog Bash to say hi :)

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Love to hear your thoughts on my truth! Please leave some love, insight , or even disagreement with mine. I believe in free thought and speech. Happy Mothering!!