I am so excited and I just can’t hide it! Today I am the featured blogger on The Secret to Success is Supprt. I have been visiting their site everyday for over a year to see what sites they are featuring and to meet new friends. It is truly amazing place. They host a weekly comment hour on Wednesday nights, Bloggy Boot Camps, and so much more.
For those of you that have never stopped by before let me tell you a little about me and my blog.
I grew up in Northern Virginia and continued to live there until 2006 when I married the love of my life. He loved living in South Carolina so, following a wonderful honeymoon at the Grove Park Inn I moved to South Carolina.
Prior to getting married, I taught second and third as well as being technology resource teacher. Throughout my teaching career computers and technology were a part of my job. I guess it isn’t surprising that technology is still a big part of my life.
My favorite role in life is wife to JDaniel3 and mom to JDaniel4. I look forward to exploring each day with them. They make me laugh, cry and inspire me to grow.
When JDaniel finally started sleeping through the night and taking good naps, I decided to start something that would be an outlet for my motherhood reflections, explorations of life, and learning moments. I had taken a class on blogging several years before and really enjoyed it. So, I decided to make blogging my creative outlet.
The blog’s tagline describes what the blog has become over time. It is a place where I share how we are growing by learning, laughing, listening and living.
Here are some of my favorite posts that related to each area of growth:
Learning
Trimmings from a Tree Become a Beaver Home shares JDaniel’s love of the outdoors and of building.
JDaniel has learned that he has to be a caterpillar before he can become a butterfly
with his own apartment.
Laughing
I Did Not Kill A Leprechaun even though JDaniel will tell you that I did!
Listening
I have learned I do not enjoy singing in the middle of the night.
No Thank You Could Lead to a Coup Attempt! It still means “No”.
Living
Until There Was You shares how I learned to be an aunt long before becoming a mom.
Hungry Ants Come Marching In explains why we get such happy ants at our house.
There are two weekly features on JDaniel’s Mom.
One is called Pause Life for a Moment and it features a wonderfully talented guest blogger sharing their take on the phrase Pause Life for a Moment. It appears every Tuesday.
The second is called Read.ExploreLearn. It is a meme that challenges bloggers to come up with ways to extend what their children are learning from concepts covered in a book. I truly believe that books can open doors of opportunity for children to learn about people, places, and things that may not encounter in their everyday worlds.
Jessica says
Congrats on your SITS feature. So exciting for you!
Tina says
Happy SITS day!!
Mesina says
Congrats on your SITS day!!! What a lovely blog you have here x
Lynn from For Love or Funny says
I’m so glad it’s your SITS day today!! Warmly, Lynn 🙂
Anne - Mommy Has to Work says
Congratulations!! How exciting!
Sarah says
Yay for your SITS feature. 🙂 Great learning more about you.
Jessica says
Congratulations on your SITS day, so great to see you there!
Lisa @ Two Bears Farm says
Congrats on your SITS day! Hope you meet tons of new friends 🙂
divinepainter says
Happy SITS Day. You are a terrific writer… it feels like we are having a “conversation.” Good luck!
LisaDay says
Happy SITS day. I am glad it’s your turn to shine.
LIsaDay
Debbie @ OtRD says
Congrats on your big day!!
Angelia Sims Hardy says
Congratulations on your SITS day! I know you deserve it and work hard on your blog.
Enjoy the day!
misssrobin says
Congratulations on your SITS day. I hope it is everything you’ve been wishing for. Off to read more.
blueviolet says
Happy SITS day! I hope many more people find you and see what a wonderful gift you are to the blogging world!
Kristin says
Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Happy SITS Day!
WhisperingWriter says
Happy SITS Day to you!
South Carolina is beautiful. I wouldn’t mind living there.
StardustSavannah says
Happy SITS day! Yay for you!!
Jacki says
Happy SITS day!
HiLLjO says
Happy SITS day!!! I read the leprechaun post… Kids say the funniest stuff and where they get it from: nobody knows! Blog on SITStah!
Far From Perfect MaMMa says
Happy SITS day! Happy to have added you to my reading list. will check things out a bit more too. Any tips on how you grew your blog family? Am a new blogger and am learning the ropes. Appreciate any input you have! Have a great week.
Anjie says
Happy SITS Day!!!
Your blog is beautiful and your son is adorable!
I lived in SC for two years with my husband when he was in the Marine Corps. Since I’m from CT it wasn’t my cup of sweet tea (ew). I’m a Yankee through and through! I have to say though, the people down there are super friendly and some of the scenery is *very* beautiful.
Susie says
Congratulations on your SITs feature! I hope you enjoy your day in the sun:-)
Shell says
Yay for your SITS day! Enjoy it!
And I love the idea of Southern Sweet D’s! 😉
Diane says
I love the Grove Park Inn!
Congrats on your SITS day! 🙂
bluecottonmemory says
Totally excited for you! Congrats and shine shine shine in the spotlight!
Jessica says
congrats to you that is so super exciting!!! Enjoy every minute of it!
Life with Kaishon says
So excited for you : )
YAY for you!
Ericka @ Creative Liar says
Happy SITS day! Glad to be a new follower! 🙂
LBDDiaries says
Happy SITS day! Hope it is a great one!
Tammy says
Happy SITS day girl! So excited for you! 🙂 Have fun and I will see you tomorrow for your Pause for a Moment guest poster. I heard she is awesome! LOL
Everyday Mama says
Happy SITS Day! What a great site you have — looking forward to following!
Losing Brownies says
Happy SITS Day!! You deserve a great one!
Amanda @ Ninth Street Notions says
Happy SITS day! Your blog design is cute. Thanks for writing.
Charlene says
WOW….congrats on your special day!!
Liz says
Awww, YAYAYAYAY! Enjoy your SITS day!!
MommaKiss says
congrats on your SITS day. I’ve realized I’ll prob never ask to be featured because of my sassy cussing mouth, but I love when others get all the glory! Truly! Hope you enjoy today
redvelvetlife.com says
I just joined SITS and wanted to say Congratulations on your feature day! xoxo
Semper Wifey says
Congratulations on your feature! Your blog is fantastic! 🙂
mangiabella says
happy SITS and looking forward to reading your favorite posts!!!
Jesslyn says
What a sweet little blog. Happy SITSday!
Kerri says
Congratulations!!!! Happy SITS day!
c.e.l.i.n.a says
Happy Sits day!
Three Haute Mamas says
beautiful blog!! Love your book reccomendations! We are big readers! Congrats on your SITS day!!!!
Tiffany says
What a wonderful blog! I’m enjoying reading your posts very much!
Thanks for stopping by my blog.
The Rheinlander's says
Congrats on being featured : )
Samantha B says
Happy SITS day!! Sper cute blog too!!
Trish says
Happy SITS Day!
The Gunny Sack says
Happy SITS day!!
Mommy Needs a Vacation says
Congrats on your SITS feature!
Samantha B says
I have pollen allergies too so I can definitely relate! If you are interested in being featured on my website in our weekly spotlight, email me at sbpeanutfree@gmail.com and I can give you more info!
Jennifer says
Congrats on your SITS day! I hope it is amazing!
FaLanYa says
Happy SITS day to you! I only just learned about SITS today and yours is the first Featured Blog that I’ve read! I’m excited for you and myself as I join this community of sisterly support!
Rebecca Dunning says
Congrats!!!!! Dropping by from the blog hop!!! I followed and would love the same.
http://www.rebeccalynndunning.blogspot.com
Have a great day.
Heather Johnson says
Congrats on your SITS day. So fun. I am still laughing at your comment today on Family Volley. I had to force myself to laugh this morning over breakfast to keep from getting frustrated. Love the laugh for a year thought. It sure does seem like a never ending struggle.
Broot says
Happy SITS day, lovely lady! 🙂
Lindsay Blogs says
Happy SITS day! For once, I’m at home where I can actually comment on your blog (my work firewall hates Blogger and won’t let me comment. Ever. even though I read almost everyday). I’m so excited you got picked for the featured blogger today. Congrats! Enjoy the SITS love! You deserve it!
Mrs. Mootz says
Happy SITS Day! Your memes sound like fun 🙂
Tara says
Happy SITS day! Can’t wait to read more!
CuteGirlsHairstyles says
Congrats on your SITS day! A recognition that is well deserved!
Adelina Priddis says
Love your blog! I’m just starting to become acquainted with SITS. So excited to check out your Read Explore Learn meme!
Paula @ Simply Sandwich says
Woot, woot! Congrats on your SITS day! Enjoy! 🙂
Nini says
Happy SIT’s Day!! I’m just here exploring for a bit but glad you were featured cause you have such an interesting blog.
Adrienne says
congrats on your SITS day! What a beautiful blog you have here. I love a good blog about life! 🙂 I loved your advice on moving on the SITS site. We just moved for the first time in almost 10 years. Following you now. 🙂
Grams says
Loved your post “A Mother’s Prayer.” Hope you have a great SITS day.
Holly says
Happy, happy SITS Day! Enjoy your wonderful bloggy moment!
Karen@WaistingTime says
Happy SITS day! Love the pictures.
Making It Work Mom says
Better late than never, right! Happy SITS Day! I just flew in from South Carolina this morning. I had no idea you were there!
You have a busy week this week – enjoy every minute of it!
Melissa says
Congratulations on your SITS Day! Enjoy every minute of it!!
Handy Man, Crafty Woman says
Great blog! Came over from SITS! Happy SITS day!
Melissa Kline says
Happy, happy SITS day! I love your blog. It is so fun, friendly and warm.
~Melissa
vivi b. says
What a wonderful blog! Happy SITS day! =D
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The BabbyMama says
Big congrats on your SITS Day! I’ve been reading your blog for a while now, not sure I’ve ever commented, though!
April says
HAppy SITS day!!!! So glad yours came! The Grove Park in Inn is wonderful-love the spa!
Cheryl D. says
Congrats on your SITS Day! It’s so exciting! Enjoy!
TryItMom says
Happy SITS day! Yay!
Cradle of Colours says
Congratulations! Happy Sits Day 🙂
beetlelovescupcakes says
Happy SITS day! Looking forward to reading more about your experiences 🙂
Jill says
Congratulations! Was very happy to see it’s you!
Sarah Ruth says
Happy SITS day!!!!
Katherine says
Congrats on your SITS day!! Learning, laughing, and listening are a big part of what we do as a family, as well.
Jamie says
HAPPY SITS DAY! You deserved it!
Alison@Mama Wants This says
Congratulations on your SITS Day! Going to look around your blog now and get to know you better!
Angie says
Happy SITS day! I’m so sorry that I missed your special day!
KDC Events says
Congrats on your SITS day! =)
Nocturnal Queen says
Congratulations on your SITS day!
Melissa {adventuroo} says
I’m late to the party but wanted to say congrats on your SITS day! Hopefully we’ll get to meet next time I’m in G-vegas. In the meantime, enjoy that sweet tea (I’m not all that southern but man do I love Southern food and drink)!
The Empress says
Happy SITS day to one of the blogosphere’s most genuine, giving people.
You do everything to encourage, and never think what you can get back.
I love that about you.
HAPPY SITS DAY< WOMAN!
The Dutch Girl says
I am two days late to the party due to a training but I was thrilled to see you’re the featured blogger. Hope you had an awesome SITS Day!
Hanneke
Margaret Almon says
Happy Belated SITS DAY!
~ Noelle says
Although I am super late…
Congrats on your SITS day!!!!