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Monday, May 10, 2010

It's My Day!

My SITS day! I used to see this button all over the place and think it was some secret society that I had to be invited to join. Instead, it's a very welcoming and supportive group of ladies!


Welcome, welcome!


I would have cleaned up for you, but I hate housework.  Besides, I have three boys ages 5 and under- they just tear through and mess things up anyway, so why bother? No, we're not going to keep trying for a girl. Three kids is a good size for our family, regardless of gender.


Step over any messes you see and c'mon in. I'm Shell, a former teacher turned stay-at-home mom who is a beach girl at heart. Thanks for stopping by to visit Things I Can't Say.


If this is the Things I Can't Say, is this blog just blank? you might be wondering.


It's more The Things I Can't Say outloud.


The Things I Can't Say to someone I just met at a playdate for my boys.


The Things I Can't Say or it would mortify mil and my mom. And possibly Hubs. And maybe my friends.


 But, it's all got to come out somehow- and that's what this blog is for.


I started blogging as a way to keep track of all my boys' milestones and cute stories. But, as soon as I told one funny little story that involved my boys' fascination with a certain body part and how they thought it resembled a magic growing beanstalk, that was enough for my family. And I realized that maybe I had more to say than just the cute little stories. So, I started this blog- anonymously.


I like not having to censor myself. You always get my honest opinions on parenting, marriage, friendship, and whatever else happens to pop into my head.  The good, the bad, the ugly- but it's always genuine me.


So, to show you around a little bit- other than checking out my favs, where you will find mama anger, a post about who I used to be, a challenge about sex, and a really embarrassing/hilarious video of Hubs and Bil dancing:


I have a tendency to struggle as I try to make mom friends. If you want to know what  a "motherbitch" is and how to avoid being one, you can check out this post.


Hubs and I have been married for seven years now, but I have to tell you that I think romance is overrated.


Though I do have a romantic side and fully believe that people come into our lives for a reason, even if it's just for a day.  This post is part of the meme I started about two months ago: Pour Your Heart Out, which you can participate in on Wednesdays- anything that you consider pouring your heart out. It gives you an excuse to talk about anything that is weighing on you or an issue that is important to you.


And, in case you are wondering what life is like in a house with all boys, you can read about brotherly "love" here.


Thanks so much for stopping by to visit my blog!

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Blogger Michelle @Flying Giggles said...

Happy SITS day! Your blog is awesome, love reading your posts!

May 10, 2010 at 2:30 PM  
Blogger Evonne said...

Yay! Happy SITS day! It's like a belated Mother's Day present. I hope you had a good day yesterday!

If there's one thing I've learned from blogging it's don't tell your family! Then you can't talk about them :)

May 10, 2010 at 2:32 PM  
Blogger Maggi said...

Congrats on being the FB today!

May 10, 2010 at 2:33 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Happy SITS day!! I can't wait to read more!! Thanks for sharing!

May 10, 2010 at 2:45 PM  
Blogger Mama Lisha said...

Happy for you today!

May 10, 2010 at 2:46 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Congratulations on your SITS day! Good on you for your post on romance being over rated. Perspective is a good thing if you are in anything for the long haul.
I've posted a link to the recording of a radio interview I did on Saturday in my blog today in case you want to stop by. I run a series on Wednesdays about inspiring women, and on Fridays I offer presence and contemplation.
http://theevolvingspirit.blogspot.com

May 10, 2010 at 2:48 PM  
Blogger Kimi said...

Happy SITS day!!!!

May 10, 2010 at 2:54 PM  
Blogger Stay at home mom said...

Happy SITS Day! I hope you enjoy your day in the spotlight!

Please visit my blog/vlog:
www.twin-talk.com

May 10, 2010 at 2:55 PM  
Blogger julie said...

Happy SITS Day! From one mom of 3 boys 5 and under to another, I totally get it! And, no, we're not going to try for the girl either. I'm glad I found you and am your newest follower.

May 10, 2010 at 3:00 PM  
Blogger Davney said...

Congrats on being Queen for the Day! Super cute blog!

May 10, 2010 at 3:06 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Congrats on your SITS day! You are the best! :)

May 10, 2010 at 3:08 PM  
Blogger Heather said...

I have 3 boys 6, 4, and 1. The very FIRST question people ask, "Don't you want a little girl?" Do I look like I need a girl with these monkeys hanging off me? I think NOT!
Happy SITS Day!!

May 10, 2010 at 3:22 PM  
Blogger Angelia said...

Oh yay! Grats on your SITS day!!

May 10, 2010 at 3:24 PM  
Blogger Sonora said...

Congrats on the SITS day! You deserve it. Enjoy!

May 10, 2010 at 3:30 PM  
Blogger Lisa Johnson said...

Happy SITS Day and belated Happy Mother's Day! Love the beach motif going on here. : )

May 10, 2010 at 3:32 PM  
Blogger Bitsy Baby Photography said...

this is the most awesome blog =) Happy Sits Day to ya!!!

May 10, 2010 at 3:36 PM  
Blogger Heather said...

Congrats Miss Shell!!! You are very deserving!

Love your blog. Love you. You are gorgeous! You rock at blogging.

Enjoy your day!

May 10, 2010 at 3:42 PM  
Blogger Meg @ A Dash of Nutmeg said...

Happy SITS day!!!

May 10, 2010 at 3:43 PM  
Blogger Raine @ Mama Rants said...

Happy SITS Day!I'd thought my blog was semi-anonymous, but then checked my stats and realized my mom was reading it (found it through a link to my son's pics when she googled them), so it's a little weird now.

May 10, 2010 at 3:44 PM  
Blogger mypixieblog said...

Congrats on your SITS day!!! This is a fantastic place you have here, I can't wait to return :)

www.mypixieblog.com

May 10, 2010 at 4:01 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Scrolling....
Scrolling.......
Happy SITs day Shell! Love your new look, been forgetting to mention that :)

May 10, 2010 at 4:02 PM  
Blogger Loukia said...

Yay for your SITS day! Hope you had a great Mother's Day, too! Being a mom to boys is the best!

May 10, 2010 at 4:03 PM  
Blogger CALIFORNIA MOMMA said...

Congratulations on Your SISTs Day!!!
YOu have a Great Concept!!! I love the fact that you just went out there and named things we dont have names for.."motherbitch" or momma anger!! Brilliant!!
Come by and check out my blog, Im new around the area, so any thoughts would help alot!!
Love From A California Momma,
Angela

May 10, 2010 at 4:05 PM  
Blogger Vee said...

Happy SITS day to you! About you snoop around your adorable blog! =]

May 10, 2010 at 4:07 PM  
Blogger MommaKiss said...

well happy SITS day and I'm wicked excite to 'meet' someone else who blogs all anon like me. I just can't be having my IRL peeps all up in my bidness. I got shiz to say ;)
I live w/ all boys, too - off to read more!

May 10, 2010 at 4:07 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Super cute blog. I have many many moments of things I can't say and moments of...ohh no, did I just say that? haha!

Congrats on your SITS day!

May 10, 2010 at 4:25 PM  
Blogger Eliz Frank said...

Happy SITS Day and Happy Mother's Day too!
I love the honesty and humor you bring to your blog. If we can't say it somewhere then what are we going to do, implode? Thank you for being so open and for delving into these pesky little gnawing questions we all have; even when they are issues we often avoid. Brava!
Eliz
My Main Blog: http://eof737.wordpress.com/

May 10, 2010 at 4:29 PM  
Blogger Cranky Mommy said...

Happy SITS Day Shell! I don't have lots of time right now, but that intro of yours means I will be back soon!

May 10, 2010 at 4:32 PM  
Blogger Joanna said...

Congrats on your SITS day! I also have 3 boys so I hear ya. Love your def on the motherbitch! I think I know a few.

May 10, 2010 at 4:33 PM  
Blogger Katie said...

Have fun on your SITS day!

May 10, 2010 at 4:34 PM  
Blogger Christina said...

Woo Hoo! Congrats on your SITS day! You are already one of my favorites! Love your new design! (:

May 10, 2010 at 4:35 PM  
Blogger just the two of us! said...

what a fun blog! congrats on your big day in the spotlight!

lindzandryan.blogspot.com

May 10, 2010 at 4:37 PM  
Blogger Eve said...

HAPPY SITS DAY!! :)

May 10, 2010 at 4:41 PM  
Blogger Michelle {Fun On a Dime} said...

Too funny! I enjoy blogs like this. You say the things I want to!

I'm a new follower

Congrats on your SITS day!

May 10, 2010 at 4:49 PM  
Blogger jules1219 said...

I am also a teacher turned SAHM!
Love reading your blog!
HAppy SITS day!

May 10, 2010 at 4:53 PM  
Blogger Shayna @ Texas Monkey said...

Yay, congrats on your SITS day, you deserve it!

May 10, 2010 at 4:56 PM  
Blogger Mommy Moment said...

Happy Sits day to you,
Happy Sits day to you,
Happy Sits day dear Shell,
Happy Sits day to you!

Hope it is GREAT!

Hope you visit me too!

Jody
@mommymomentblog

May 10, 2010 at 4:58 PM  
Blogger Jayde said...

Congrats on your SITS day! What a wonderful idea...an anonymous blog to vent...hmmmmm.

May 10, 2010 at 5:03 PM  
Blogger Alyson said...

Happy SITS day to you! What a great Mother's Day treat...
Love your blog -- I'll be back!
Alyson
www.commonsense-dancing.com

May 10, 2010 at 5:06 PM  
Blogger Everyday Kathy said...

Funny... I happened to click your link from over on "A Grande Life" and find out it is your SITS day which means I would have ended up here eventually.... Congrats! It is a fun crowd isn't it!

Love your blog... I really like your post about Romance being overrated... my Sweetie still surprises me but it is all the regular life stuff that woos and wows me today.

I'll definitely be back!

Kathy over at Everyday Bliss

May 10, 2010 at 5:11 PM  
Blogger LindaFaye said...

Thanks for being real. I am glad that you have found a good way to express yourself! I am quite new to the blogosphere, and loving getting out some complete thoughts!! I too have 3 young ones, my oldest is 5.5. So having the blog is like MY place to have thoughts without anyone being able to poo or pee on them. :) I appreciate your candidness and humor. Happy SITS day!!

May 10, 2010 at 5:23 PM  
Blogger Morgan Hagey said...

Happy SITS day! And Happy Birthday to your Little Bear! :)

May 10, 2010 at 5:23 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Happy SITS day. What a sweet, sweet posting. Enjoy your day. Stop by for lemonade, I just had a flashback to the 70s. Talking about the Things you can't say days.

Kate - The Garden Bell
www.thegardenbell.blogspot.com

May 10, 2010 at 5:24 PM  
Blogger MrsBlogAlot said...

Yay Shell !!!! Happy SITS Day girl!

You are a rockin blog queen!!!

May 10, 2010 at 5:30 PM  
Blogger Simply Stacie said...

Happy SITS Day!!!

May 10, 2010 at 5:37 PM  
Blogger Halli said...

Yay for SITS day! I love your blog and hope you enjoy your day!

May 10, 2010 at 5:44 PM  
Blogger Andrea said...

Hey Shell! Happy SITS day! I've been out of the loop for a couple of weeks, love the new look of your blog! Hope you had a great Mother's Day!

May 10, 2010 at 5:50 PM  
Blogger Deidre said...

Yay! happy sits day :)

I am so glad you found this space to express yourself anonymously but completely. that's super important!

May 10, 2010 at 6:00 PM  
Blogger April said...

Happy SITS day!

May 10, 2010 at 6:11 PM  
Blogger jenn said...

happy sitsday!

May 10, 2010 at 6:11 PM  
Blogger Theodora Ofosuhima said...

I hope I am not late to wish you a fab SITS day. You deserve it. Have a great day. xxx

May 10, 2010 at 6:41 PM  
Blogger Joann Mannix said...

I am SOOO glad it's your day, Honey. Congratulations!

You deserve it!!!

May 10, 2010 at 6:55 PM  
Blogger Karin Katherine said...

Look at you Queen for the day AND sporting a spiffy new blog to boot! You go woman!

May 10, 2010 at 6:58 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

we all need to have a "place" that we can go to where we can be ourselves completely without being subjected to censorship, judgement, etc. it sounds as though you have found your "place" here and that is commendable. i started my blog "o" so that i would have that type of "place" for myself. i look forward to reading more of the "things [you] can't say." :-)

May 10, 2010 at 7:10 PM  
Blogger Kami said...

Happy "Your Sits Day" and I am glad it is, cuz this is a great blog! I think I need to start a secret one too....I have a habit of sticking my foot in my mouth

May 10, 2010 at 7:17 PM  
Blogger April Taylor said...

Visiting from SITS. Love your blog. Congrats on your day!

May 10, 2010 at 7:32 PM  
Blogger Justine said...

Congrats on your SITS day! I can't wait to read more - love the concept of this blog - love it!!

May 10, 2010 at 7:39 PM  
Blogger Frugal New England Kitchen said...

Happy SITS Day! What a great outlet for you! I heart the Carolinas too!
Come visit me up in New England!

May 10, 2010 at 7:51 PM  
Blogger Love the Decor! said...

Hooray for you on your SITS day!!!
thanks for stopping over for a visit i love meeting new friends!

May 10, 2010 at 8:03 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Happy SITS day!! I love, love your blog. It's how my blog started, until my family found it. *sigh* I'm so glad you're still able to say what you wanna say!!

May 10, 2010 at 8:44 PM  
Blogger The Grasshoppa:Triplets Plus Two Momma said...

OH MY LORDIE...girl!!! IT's your day. Where is the mimosa!!!!! Cheers to you. I am so excited for you.

My man has been on 12 hour shifts the past few weeks so I am so behind in the bloggity blog world.

Hope you had a fabulous blinkity bling bling day!! xoxoxxo

May 10, 2010 at 8:46 PM  
Blogger Jessica the Jacked LDS said...

peacocks rule the world.

May 10, 2010 at 9:01 PM  
Blogger Anna said...

Thanks for being genuine and honest! Happy SITS Day!

~Anna

May 10, 2010 at 9:07 PM  
Blogger Frugal Vicki said...

Happy SITS day girl! I am loving the look of your blog! I hope that you had a fantastic Mother's Day, and I hope you get your ring soon. Hubby and I decided that the ring would be a better present for mother's Day than what he had planned, so I am ordering mine soon!

May 10, 2010 at 9:11 PM  
Blogger Sarah at The Stroller Ballet said...

Congrats on your SITS say - and happy mother's day!!

May 10, 2010 at 9:26 PM  
Blogger The Princess of Sarcasm said...

I wish my blog was anonymous. If I had the energy to do it all over again..........

I am semi-anonymous on twitter though. That helps. :)

May 10, 2010 at 10:13 PM  
Blogger Tractor Mom said...

Happy SITS Day!!

I loved your post on "momabitch"! I have a few on my list and I bet I'm on a few other folks list too!

Can't wait to follow!

www.frugaltractormom.blogspot.com

May 10, 2010 at 10:31 PM  
Blogger mama of 4 said...

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

May 10, 2010 at 10:32 PM  
Blogger Elizabeth Patch said...

Oh, I hope you had a wonderful day in the glow of the SITS attention! :)

May 10, 2010 at 10:52 PM  
Blogger Andrea said...

Congrats on your SITS day! I was so psyched to see that it was YOU! :) VERY COOL! TRES CHIC! Congrats!

May 10, 2010 at 11:01 PM  
Blogger Shanda said...

I am loving your anonymousness (is that even a word? Probably not.) I wish I had went with that too. Looking forward to reading more!

May 10, 2010 at 11:13 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Shell - thanks for stopping my my blog and welcoming me to SITS! As I can clearly see from your numerous comments, it is a great community!

I am going to poke around your blog for a bit because I haven't see it yet, and feel free to come back to mine whenever you want!

http://deconstructed-life.blogspot.com

May 10, 2010 at 11:20 PM  
Blogger Alexis AKA MOM said...

Holy Snikes girl that is a lot of comments! Congrats my darling!!! You rock and so deserve all the new followers!

May 10, 2010 at 11:49 PM  
Blogger adrienzgirl said...

Happy SITS day Shell! Holy Crapoli at the comments!

May 11, 2010 at 12:53 AM  
Blogger Tiffany said...

Wow Girly! You got a whole truckload of comments. That is awesome!
Happy belated SITS day!

May 11, 2010 at 8:53 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Happy SITS Day! I look forward to reading more from you!

May 11, 2010 at 10:21 AM  
Blogger Megan said...

mysteriously

It's spelled mysteriously.

Hiding my head in shame, commencing now.

May 11, 2010 at 10:46 AM  
Blogger Taylor Stoddard said...

Wow, that's so cool that you were featured on SITS! I'm such an awful bloggy friend since I haven't stopped by in ages... but congrats on your day! :)

May 11, 2010 at 3:28 PM  
Blogger Nishant said...

Congrats on your SITS day!
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May 11, 2010 at 10:20 PM  
Blogger BonBon Rose Girls Kristin said...

Hi there. I hope your SITS day rocked! I have one little dude and he tears the house apart...I can only imagine what it's like with 3!

May 12, 2010 at 11:38 AM  
Blogger Kat @ www.TodaysCliche.com said...

OMG!! Sooo sorry I missed your "actual day", but guess what? Was at a FREAKIN' funeral for a good friend from growing up. She was 34, brain tumor. So, I was at the Funeral in NY -- and for the 1st time in my LIFE I did NOT bring my computer with me!

A. LOVE the new design! I think this is the 3rd one since we've met ;-).
B. How did the MOVE go? Been thinking about you!
C. CONGRATS on your SITs day. How pumped are YOU??? 284 comments! You go girl.
D. Love you to bits.

Hugs, Kat

May 12, 2010 at 11:44 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Happy SITS day - just catching up on all the winners - I love your honesty and your Pour Your Heart out memes!

May 13, 2010 at 1:37 PM  
Blogger TLF said...

I'm super behind on my blogs but I wanted to stop by via SITS to check out your blog.
Hope you had an awesome SITS day!
XOXO :)

May 26, 2010 at 5:13 PM  
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