The ULTIMATE Party

So, when I think girl-party, I think Paaarrr-taaaaay. I might even think lip-synching.

 I picture dancing around like a maniac to ‘Let’s Hear it for the Boy’ by Denice Williams (yes, that was a Footloose drop) or maybe a little Cyndi Lauper and ‘Girls Just Want to Have Fun’.  As long as we are going old school – cue up the Beastie Boys and ‘You Gotta Fight For Your Right to Paaaarrrr-taaaay’.  Are you singing along yet?

 Ultimate Blog Party 2009

I’m so excited you stopped by!  I hope you will stay for a minute and maybe even *gasp* comment?  You know I love to hear from you. 

Parties have always been a great opportnity to mingle or observe depending on what kind of girl you are – maybe you like to be the center of attention – maybe you prefer to kick back on the edge of the action taking it all in. 

Either way, the Ultimate Blog Party is the perfect way to throw your hat into the proverbial blogging ring.  Last year was my first Par-tay.  I didn’t know what to expect, but I can tell you – I certainly didn’t know there would be hundreds and hundreds of women bloggers joining the festivities.

This is just like having all of your favorite people in one room – AND knowing - they brought all of their favorite people with them – and THEY, in turn brought their favorite friends.  You will spend the next week surrounded by like minded women. You can stop by to visit as many or as few as you like.  Learn a little, love a little.

ExtraordinaryMommy has grown a lot since last year’s Party.  But, for the most part, I have stayed the same. I’m still a mommy.  Still think my kiddos are fantastic.  Still love my life.

minicoopmesmallI started this site because I think being a Mommy is an Extraordinary thing – whether you have 10 kids or one, whether you work, stay home or work at home, whether your kids go to school or you homeschool.  We have a common bond.  We made an ordinary, extraordinary decision – to mother a child.  It is challenging and rewarding, scary and silly, amazing and terrifying. It is, by far, the most incredible thing I have ever done. 

Deep in my heart I know moms don’t give themselves enough credit.  We often feel guilty and inadequate.  But, daily, we are doing something Extraordinary – we are forming actual people – we are helping them to understand right from wrong. We are teaching them to read, to tie their shoes, to ride a bike, to stand up for themselves, to stand up for others, to protect their hearts and to dream.

As you take full advantage of the Ultimate Blog Party, and you bunny hop from one amazing blog to another – take note of the ones who speak to you. Comment if you like what they have to say (we can never get enough comment love – is anyone out there?) And come back to visit.  Often.

Thanks to Susan and Janice at 5MinutesforMom for hosting this fabulous bash. The party runs from March 20-27th. Join in.

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  • http://www.childresshousehold.blogspot.com Sherrie

    Happy UBP 2009 to you! I love your post…very well written. And — your blog is such a wonderful tribute to moms. Have fun at the party and drop by mine if you get a minute. :)

  • http://www.birthforums.com Jodi

    I just stopped by your party to say “Hello”! :) Sounds like your life stays busy … love your picture — your kids are adorable!! I’m a young Christian Mommy too … would love to have you come visit my forum and share your “Mommy Advice”!!

    Have a great day!
    Jodi

  • http://life-with-less.blogspot.com Julie

    I look forward to looking around and reading more of your posts.

  • http://8792nuthouseplace.blogspot.com Nicole

    Amen to that! From one extraordinary mom to another. Have a wonderful weekend.

  • http://1momof5.blogspot.com Lolli

    Good to meet you! You have a delightful place here. Come stop by my place for a visit!
    Life is Sweet

  • http://relishinglife.net/ Relishing Life

    You are definitely right!! Moms are extraordinary! Even in their (our) small actions each day. But, you know, the pay is extraordinary too!! All of the snuggles, hugs, kisses, “I love you, Mommy”s, giggles and smiles. It makes every thing that I do so worth it!!

  • http://jamericanspice.blogspot.com/ JamericanSpice

    Nice to meet you!

    Talk about a party!

    I’m quite intrigued and am learning how to get around!

    Just stopping by from 5minutes for moms blog party!

  • http://www.sanses.com San

    We are, aren’t we?

    Extraordinary, I mean, of course! :)

    Party on!

  • http://unlikelyhousewife.blogspot.com/ Elisa

    You are so right, we don’t give ourselves enough credit! And it doesn’t help that there’s people without children judging us everywhere ;-)

  • http://jenuinejen.com Jenny Beth @ JenuineJen

    Thanks for hosting a blog party with such awesome ’80s song references! Love those! Great to get to know and looking forward to getting to know you better.

  • http://lifewiththesekids.blogspot.com Steph

    How refreshing! I have only spent about 5 minutes on your blog but have already been so encouraged… Thanks for sharing! I look forward to reading more. :-)

  • http://confessionsofamoodymommy.blogspot.com/ Moody Mommy

    I’m party hopping! Hope to see you at my party!

    I am following on Twitter..
    Great Blog!!

  • http://somethingaboutparenting.typepad.com Mike

    Hello there. Knocking on your door from the blog party. Hope you don’t mind.

    Mike
    http://somethingaboutparenting.typepad.com

  • http://alguires.blogspot.com Elaine

    I’ve followed you on twitter but not sure I’ve ever been to your blog. Isn’t that crazy?? It’s very nice and I love what you say about being a Mom. It is THE most extraordinary thing in the world!

    Enjoy the party and see you again soon! : )

  • http://cutemomclothes.com Christina Gleason @ Cute Mom Clothes

    I love your explanation of motherhood. It’s so contradictory, but it’s all true! It’s nice to meet you. :-)

  • http://grammyjanetsplace.blogspot.com/2009/03/5-minutes-for-mom-ultimate-blog-party.html Janet F

    Hi, it is nice to meet you!

    Enjoy the party!

  • http://www.fusefamilyfocus.com Leisa – FUSE Family Coach

    what a wonderful place to visit Danielle! I am now a grandmother, and I absolutely love it. My little granddaughter calls me MaMa. I miss you so much right now as we travel across the US and then back into Canada. Her 3rd birthday is the day we have set to return to our family.
    I am so happy and grateful each and every day that I am a mother, I have 4 incredible daughters of my own and 2 wonderful stepdaughters. Motherhood is the greatest calling of all of our life careers.
    The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world!
    Thanks for all you are doing for mothers.

  • http://www.extravagantgrace.net Lisa

    Just popping in on the party! Nice to meet you!

  • Barbara Platt

    Nice to meet you. Thanks for the party.

  • http://www.bellavalentinaphotography.blogspot.com Jessica Price
  • http://www.smalltownlouisianagirl.com Tonya

    Blog hopping from UBP09!! Following you on twitter now and I will be back here to follow your posts!

  • http://designbaby.net Alexandra

    What a great blog you have here! I’m definitely subbing & coming back to read more :)

  • http://www.bobbicamacho.blogspot.com Bobbi

    Great blog! I’m glad I stopped by!

  • http://dailydoseofme.wordpress.com/2009/03/21/bloggerslets-partybloggerslets-party/ Mamati @ Daily dose of me

    I absolutely loved your blog your girls are gorgeous.
    Stopped my through UBP 09 i’m enjoying meeting new people, stop by and say HI

    Cheers

    Mayya aka Mamati

  • http://blessedbarnharts.blogspot.com Ashley Barnhart

    I love your blog! I just signed up for the newsletter. Thanks!

  • http://www.commoncentsmom.com Hollie

    Nice to meet you, stopping by from the party! and yes you are right being a mom is extraordinary!

  • http://amadisonmom.blogspot.com Colleen

    Hi Danielle!
    I’m just popping in through the party link list. What an experience!

    Stop in on my party if you’ve got a minute!

  • http://www.imommies.com Jen – iMommies

    Aww – what a beautiful pic! So nice to meet you, Extraordinary Mommy!

  • http://CommonSenseLiving.com Carole

    You are so right, moms are so hard on themselves. We never feel like we’ve done enough. Sometimes we do too much, and that can be a bad thing. We have to make sure to take care of ourselves. That 18 years is over in a heart beat, and we have to have something to grow into ourselves.

    But the comment that talked about the pay off in smiles and giggles – well that’s what its all about, right?

    See you around the party!

  • http://blog.handmadebycole.com Nichole

    Love your blog!
    Came in off UBP09!

    Keep it up!
    http://blog.handmadebycole.com/
    Nichole

  • http://ahappyheartathome.blogspot.com Susan (A Happy Heart at Home)

    Just came by to say hi during the blog party!

  • http://www.thehealthymoms.net Cascia @ Healthy Moms

    Just stopping from the UBP and thought I’d say hello! I hope you visit my party post!

    http://www.thehealthymoms.net/2009/03/ultimate-blog-party-2009.html

  • http://www.travelingthetightrope.com Traci

    Love the site, I’m definitely planning on stopping back around. So glad I found you on the Blog Party!

  • http://www.mamamakesmoney.blogspot.com/ Chelsea D.

    I’m one of your subscribers. Congrats on joining the party! I have too! Check out my blog for the girly giveaway extravaganza! Thanks.

  • http://childhoodasthma.wordpress.com/ Jennifer

    I love being a mom!! Oh, and after being with the kids all day I really think moms know how to party the best!!!! I’m a mommy of two crazy little boys and think they are the absolute best even on the craziest of day!

  • http://flashcardzoo.blogspot.com Shannah at The Flashcard Zoo

    Did someone say “par-tay”? What’s that I hear in the background? Is it Aretha?!? “R-E-S-P-E-C-T…find out what it means to me…” Oh, yeah. The party has now started.

    But seriously, truly lovely site. Lovely concept, lovely curly-whirly design, lovely family and you seem like a lovely person. So glad I stopped by.

    Oh, and by the way…I don’t think ANY Mommy truly figures out how to balance everything. We really are the first generation of Mommies to actually do as much as we do and expect as much as we do of ourselves. I guess that is the ultimate challange of all the freedoms and options we have gained.

    Come by my place if you have time and check out my Etsy store through my blog. I have some mighty awesome flashcards that would be great for your munchkins! If you are interested email me through my blog and mention the UBP and I will give you a 15% discount.

    Best of luck,
    Shannah at The Flashcard Zoo

  • http://mom2sophie.blogspot.com Tonyia

    This post described being a mother to a T. I felt it! (still do)

  • http://www.crayonrecipes.com/snacks.php Cooking by a kid

    You have a cool site. I am going to show it to my mom. She told me about the blog party at 5min4moms, so I wanted to visit your site. My name is Becca and I have a website about cooking and easy recipes for kids. Have your kids who like to cook stop by for a visit. We have videos of other kids cooking to make cooking easier. Thank you and have fun at the blog party!
    Easy recipes and more!

  • http://arewardfromhim.blogspot.com Lindsey

    Just found you over at the UBP! Stopping in to say hello. Love the blog and looking forward to checking back in. Thanks!

  • http://Cookupfun.com Tommy@cooking blog

    Hey, amazing blog. I am happy to be part of your party.

  • Priscilla

    thanks for the pat on the back…I picked your blog to come to (party) because you are listed #36 and that happens to be my age.

    I’m a wife, mom to 6 & sales rep. for ISeeMe. Inc.
    If you need a special children’s book check out http://www.iseeme.com great personalized children’s books, check the website to see these special books, use code FSJ4945A for FREE shipping plus $5 will be donated from the purchase to Shoal’s-Sav-A-Life a crisis pregnancy center.

  • http://exploramania.blogspot.com/ Carrie @ Exploramania

    I’m just signing and dancing away here. It’s really great to meet you and I look forward to visiting again soon.

  • https://www.myspace-glitter-text.com myspace glitter text

    I love the look of your site! Have a great time with the party!

  • http://sahmilitarywife.blogspot.com/ Mrs. Marine

    Blog Party Woohoo! Talk about fashionably late, right, sorry. I have been sick which left me in a fog all last week, so I am still trying tomake my rounds. Better late than never I figured. Anyway, hope you had a great week at the UBP. Hope to see you again sometime!

  • http://www.mommieswithcents.com Mindy

    Hi! We are still party hopping (very long list, right)! This is our first party, but what a great thing. We’re glad we can “meet” you. Those are beautiful little girls! Check out our site if you get a chance. We have a new giveaway pretty much everyday. http://www.mommieswithcents.com Take care!