1. Your name: Brianna

2. Your age: 25

3. Your life in a nutshell: I live in Fort Lauderdale with my boyfriend who lives in the Bahamas (we trade weekends. This is not as exciting as it sounds.) I am currently a (ha ha) freelance writer (ha, oh god, I’m killing me) – I used to have a 9-5 and wrote articles on weekends, but I got laid off! So now I’m rabidly waiting for these next two magazines to be published so I’ll have some sort of portfolio with which to get more work. So I won’t starve. Which is seriously looking like a possibility because the job market here is depressing.

4. How long have you been reading this blog, and what keeps you coming back? About….three weeks? You update often, and are funny! And you have amazingly extensive archives, which are awesome when you’re sitting on your ass all day, staring out the window and hoping those sparrows show up again because WOW! Sparrows. Wicked.

My name is Rachel.

I’ll be 35 on Feb. 23.

I am a SAHM to Shelby, age 16 mos. We live on the Gulf Coast of MS and survived Katrina (Yay! All I got was this lousy T-shirt.) Recovering HS teacher. Married to engineer. Hope to move back to Birmingham, AL, where we’re from originally.

I found you a year or so ago when blogs were my only form of therapy during the dark early days of nursing round the clock. You funny.

Happy Mardi Gras and Happy Birth of Child #2! You give me hope.

1. Emily
2. 27
3. I live in NYC (this is my 2nd tour of duty, so to speak) and I have a job that I hate but that’s ok–I’m in a city I love. I have no kids or husband yet but would love to one day. I have a dog named Luckie…she’s a mutt but the coolest dawg on the planet.
4. I have been reading for at least 2 years…I keep coming back because a) you’re hilarious and one of the few bloggers who make me spit out water while reading (not out of disgust but out of uncontrollable laughter) and b) your sincere ability to tell the truth-no matter what it is–I really think that is one of the greatest traits a human being can have.

Good luck with everything!!! I wish you a happy, happy birth (if that is even possible).

Oh, and I forgot to mention, as many others here on comments have, that I admire you a lot (in a non-stalkerish way), because you can always put feelings so perfectly into words and because you’re just cool, Linda. Your entries have made me laugh, cry and your perspectives are always refreshing and enlightening. You’re the kind of person I would definitely consider a great friend in real life. If I ever visit Seattle, I would love to hang out with you for lunch or a movie or something.

Again, hope everything turns out well. Hang in there!

1. Kerri

2. 29 – inching ever closer to 20-10

3. I am a McMomma to my just turning one TODAY Caroline, we live with her Daddy and my husband Steve in CT. I am a social worker, currently in the area of geriatrics specifically assisting caregivers of aging family members. It is not the most challenging work I have ever done (previously moonlighted as an oncology social worker, worked at a major children’s hospital in kidney transplant and dialysis, and spent some time in hospice) but it affords us both groceries and thrice weekly daycare as well allowing me to engage in a profession that I think is very valuable. I am spending my day off today utilizing naptime to clean up the remains of my daughter’s first birthday party – a cheerio theme and they are just about everywhere – and spending some QT at a fabulous local libary. There may also be grocery shopping and of course frequent checks here for our first glimpe of your youngest son.

4. I first heard about you about 2 years ago on a messageboard. I read sporadically at first, then when I myself became pregnant I began reading back to your pregnancy and birth experience (which ps led to a very tearful emotional outburst during my own birth process when my bp was running high and the word magnesium was overheard ever so briefly – I think you truly empowered me to say NO NO GOD NO!)and when I was looking for something interesting to read while strapped to my pump earlier this year I went back and reread e-v-e-r-y-t-h-i-n-g. Thanks be to you for getting me through that. OH, what keeps me coming back. I want to see what you will say next.

1. Name: Debbi

1. Name: Debbi

Name: Jean

Age: 35 (though I had to ask my husband to be sure)

My Life: Hmmm… I eloped with a guy I barely knew almost 9 years ago and we have a brilliant, adorable two year old daughter who keeps us running in circles. I work about 30 hours per week at a boring desk job, but hey – my husband is a musician and somebody needs to provide health insurance. Between work and parenting, I’m reading, writing poetry (that sounds so lame), watching lots of Netflix, listening to lots of music, and trying to figure out how to carve out a life that is really just *mine* admist all the chaos. There are not enough hours in the day to live the life that I want to live. Future endeavors: I want to pursue a more meaningful career, spend more time with good friends, and travel like mad.

I started reading your blog shortly after having my daughter – it was sent to me by my neighbor and good friend. Your blunt honesty, your sincere confessions, and more than anything, your insane humor are the things that bring me back.

Best of luck today. Your world is going to get crazier – but that’s what life is about, you know? You’re my hero. You can totally handle this. Even if your route isn’t exactly… graceful. HA.

1. Your name (you can stay anonymous if you like): Jennie
2. Your age (you can lie about this if you like): 26
3. Your life in a nutshell: who you live with, what you do for work (category includes raising children and going to school, obvs.): I live with my husband and our dog, Molly. We live in a suburb in the DFW vicinity because I work in Dallas and my husband works in Fort Worth. I work in publishing; he in management at a local brokerage firm (which all sounds quite glamorous except for our debt). We love traveling, we enjoy watching The Office and we’re trying to get knocked up.
4. How long have you been reading this blog, and what keeps you coming back?: I actually started reading the day you announced you were pregnant with the little tyke you’re having today. How very full-circle.

We’re so excited for you!

Congrats to you, JB, Riley and the little one.

1. Trina

1. Meg
2. 27
3. Live in St. Louis, MO, got hitched about 1.5 years ago to one of the coolest people I’ve ever known. Have a job that doesn’t make me miserable (such high standards, right?) but am currently to planning to leave said job and take off for a year with aforementioned cool husband and travel the world. Much more exciting than boring job.
4. I’ve been reading you for several years now, pre-Riley, but not sure exactly how long. I’m guessing I was linked to you by Erin at ejshea.com, but I can’t remember for sure. My reason for coming back is simple–I just love your writing. You crack me up on a regular basis, I am moved by your love for your family, and your honesty in your writing is so refreshing. For reals. :-) Also, I don’t have kids, but have a nephew about Riley’s age and love reading about what Riley is up to compared to my nephew.

Wishing you all the best in your delivery this morning–hopefully there will be very little waiting. Can’t wait to see pictures of Smalltopus!

I am 30 and a pediatrician living with my husband in New England. We don’t have kids yet due to career craziness but hope things will settle down very soon (just in time for sleepless nights with a baby instead of a pager).

I started reading your blog shortly after Riley was born, probably because as a potential mother and an actual pediatrician, I am totally absorbed by people’s experiences of parenthood. You write beautifully and make me laugh out loud often, and that’s what keeps me coming back,

Best wishes for today!

Hi Linda! Thinking of you & your beautiful family today!

Name: Caroline
Age: 28
Nutshell: I’m an engineer living near the coast of central California, somewhat recently single, and mighty happy. Oh, and i have a cat. Her name is Annie and she thinks she is human.
Reading: I’ve been reading you for a LONG time, you are hilarious and your pictures are great. Your candor is refreshing, and your ability to somehow manage motherhood, career, and a really cool sense of style intrigues me.

Here’s to a happy and healthy Smalltopus!

Oops we will try again

1 Trina
2 30 next month
3 I am an audit manager between the IRS and a large corporation. I have two little boys 27 months and 6 months old
4 I keep coming back because I love your writing, and Riley and my oldest (Coyle) are at the same point causing havoc. It is nice to know I am not alone. He will be a great big brother!

1. I’m Danielle

2. 35

3. I work in Manhattan, and live in Queens. I used to live in the middle of nowhere (I’ve lived in a few of them, actually) with my husband and dogs. I’ve been divorced for about 6 years, and now I’m living a life that could not be more opposite of what I imagined ten years ago. Shockingly, I really, really enjoy it! Things could be better, but jeez-louise they could also be a hell of a lot worse!

4. I don’t remember when I started reading you, but it was a really long time ago! There was an entry that had a picture of your living room at night, with the dog sleeping on the floor … it was very glowy and cozy-looking, and I just really enjoyed the humor in your writing. I remember you saying you were addressing some drinking issues, and being struck by the fact, once again, that there are real people behind these funny blogs we enjoy, and these entries, while enjoyable, barely scratch the surface of the writer’s life. I wandered away from reading everything for a while, doing what I call “dealing with my shit” (I still totally haven’t, but don’t tell anyone), and one day I said “I wonder what that sundry chick is up to … I wonder if she’s pregnant, heh!” Lo and behold, I googled and happened to dig you up again on a belly picture day. It’s funny how reading about happy events in a stranger’s life can give you the warm fuzzies. Anyway, it was really early on, and I’ve been back and reading what you’ve had to share ever since! I’m not really a commenter, so I should take the opportunity to say how much I enjoy your writing, and your willingness to put so much of yourself out there. And also: Congratulations!!

1. I’m Danielle

2. 35

3. I work in Manhattan, and live in Queens. I used to live in the middle of nowhere (I’ve lived in a few of them, actually) with my husband and dogs. I’ve been divorced for about 6 years, and now I’m living a life that could not be more opposite of what I imagined ten years ago. Shockingly, I really, really enjoy it! Things could be better, but jeez-louise they could also be a hell of a lot worse!

4. I don’t remember when I started reading you, but it was a really long time ago! There was an entry that had a picture of your living room at night, with the dog sleeping on the floor … it was very glowy and cozy-looking, and I just really enjoyed the humor in your writing. I remember you saying you were addressing some drinking issues, and being struck by the fact, once again, that there are real people behind these funny blogs we enjoy, and these entries, while enjoyable, barely scratch the surface of the writer’s life. I wandered away from reading everything for a while, doing what I call “dealing with my shit” (I still totally haven’t, but don’t tell anyone), and one day I said “I wonder what that sundry chick is up to … I wonder if she’s pregnant, heh!” Lo and behold, I googled and happened to dig you up again on a belly picture day. It’s funny how reading about happy events in a stranger’s life can give you the warm fuzzies. Anyway, it was really early on, and I’ve been back and reading what you’ve had to share ever since! I’m not really a commenter, so I should take the opportunity to say how much I enjoy your writing, and your willingness to put so much of yourself out there. And also: Congratulations!!

1. Alice

2. 26

3. I… I… oh god I still live with my parents but only because I was DUMB and got 15 credit cards, well not that many but it sure feels like it sometimes. I work at a crappy dead end job trying to get this debt taken care of and trying very hard to find a new job. I’ve also been thinking about going back to school but since the whole college campus thing just isn’t for me, I’ve been thinking of University of Phoenix.

4. I can’t remember the exact year, it’s been a few years now, 3 I think. I keep coming back because I LOVE, LOVE your writing and how you keep it real. And it helps that you are so damn funny.

1. Dani C.
2. 32 in April
3. With my husband of 11 years, our daughter who just turned 4 and our 2 year old son. My babies are 20 months apart and the very best of friends. Sure, they fight, and they absolutely tattle-tale on each other EVERY.CHANCE.THEY.GET….but they love each other more than one can imagine, and I’m sure your sons will be the same way. My husband and I both work full time – both in law enforcement (on the VERY bottom of the totem pole – we are not officers). We are the typical middle class family with a daddy, mommy, daughter, son and two dogs, who live paycheck to paycheck!!
4. I found you on ClubMom about a year and a half ago and have been reading your blog almost daily since then. You caught my attention because Riley is only about 6 weeks older than my son. I love your sense of humor and that you tell it how it is when it comes to parenting. I also read your stuff on ParentDish.

Best of luck today and keep us posted. I can’t wait to meet your newest little man.

Hi Linda! I am so excited for Smalltopus to get here!

1. Amber
2. 31
3. I am a marketing director for a large construction company. I live with my boyfriend and his two girls (well, they’re only with us 50% of the time) who are 4 and 8.
4. I keep coming back because you are hilarious and also someone who I would be friends with in real life. I will always remember the post from loooong ago where you were at work and realized that your underwear was on inside out. I laughed until I cried at that one. You make the most mundane things funny and you’re real.

Can’t wait to meet the baby!

1) Emily
2) 33
3) Single and live in a tiny little townhouse in Seattle, north of Green Lake. Work as Customer Support Manager for a tiny company on the top of Queen Anne (there are 4 of us).
4) Started reading your blog about 9 months ago. Found you linked from Not Martha which was the first blog I ever found and yes that was only 9 months ago. I’m slow to the blogging revolution. I keep coming back because you make me laugh, you make me think, and you are so real. I think you are amazing in a non-creepy way.

So many commenters! I hope you are able to take us all in and know just how many people are out there in the world thinking you are the coolest.

Good luck today!! I cannot wait to see STP for the first time. :)

1. Your name: Lisa

2. Your age: 32; 33 on April 28 this year

3. Your life in a nutshell: who you live with, what you do for work (category includes raising children and going to school): I live with my husband Chris, and we have two cats and no children. I am a freelance photographer and photography teacher. I shoot with a Nikon D70 too.:)

4. How long have you been reading this blog, and what keeps you coming back: I’ve been reading your blog since before you moved to your current domain. I think I might have round you through Jessamyn’s blog, or maybe Carissa’s Romanlily. I’ve enjoyed your writing for years, and best of luck with your new baby!

My name’s Kalisa (kuh-LEE-suh)
I’m 41 years old.
I’m married, with one child, a boy age 14. He’s a freshman in high school, 6 feet tall. Watch out. Yours will be, too before you know it.
I’ve worked in PR for 12 years and frankly, it’s getting a little old. Do you ever feel like that?
I wish I could remember how I found this site. I’m pretty sure I’ve been reading for a year or two. I keep coming back because I frankly find you to be the best writer out there.
Good luck with the baby! Can’t wait to see the photos soon!
xoxo

Name: Leah

Age: 22

Life in a Nutshell: I just got my undergraduate degree in December and am now working as an administrative assistant (which has been my summer job for 3 years) until I have enough money to move to England for a year to work and umm be exotic (!!). Once I return I plan on going to grad school so I figure no amount of procrastinating can be too much. I live with my parents and brother and two cats (see: saving money to MOVE. AWAY.).

How long and why: I’ve been reading your blog since about July because I’m often bored at work and my mom sent me a particularly funny post and I was hooked. I think I’ve read all the way through now and I keep coming back for several reasons: 1) I’m still bored at work 2) you’re funny, articulate, endearing, charming, honest, humble, and a zillion other things 3) I love hearing about your family. Riley’s adorable and I want a husband who treats me and my family as well as JB does, and 4) I love all the pictures, they’re beautiful.

Good luck with smalltopus, can’t wait for more pictures!

Okay -totally screwed up that post. Name: Debbi. Age: 37 I am a mother to 3 girls and a school counselor. I am a aspiring photographer, a scrapbooker and a school counselor. I found your website about 6 months ago through a friend and visit daily. Good luck today!

Tamara, 32, I live with my dog Lula, my fish Svengali and an increasingly large number of books, I work for a producer and currently we’re working on the big awards show that starts with an O.

I started reading because you live really close to my sister and wanted some insight on the weather. Kidding. I started reading because of the re-model, and was deeply hooked when you let the internet in on your hidden story of alcohol abuse and the fallout.

Okay, in real life:

My name is Angie.

I’m 34 years old.

Happily married almost 12 years, one daughter, age 10. Three cats (yes, i know i’m approaching crazy cat lady, but i love them and we decided not to have anymore babies so…. the spouse would say i’m sublimating. and he would be correct)

i’ve been reading for maybe four years now? damn! i didn’t realize it had been so long!! back in the diaryland days and i followed you over. I keep coming back because the way you write feels like the way i live. i love your ability to interject humor AND the f-bomb into most all scenarios. I can really appreciate that. Also, you take fabulous photos and poke fun at your husband. What’s not to love?

I haven’t been on yet to say good luck with the delivery so if you’re still reading after all of these posts: good luck dearie! and send us some baby photos!!!!

Name: Rebecca, but I blog under the name One Smart Cookie

Age: I turned 25 on New Year’s Eve

Me in a nutshell: I live in a suburb of Boston with my boyfriend. I work in marketing for a large retailer. (Just say YES to corporate soul-sucking!) Hobbies include ballroom dancing, reading equal amounts of trash vs. non-trash, and staring vapidly at the television while wondering how exactly I got sucked into yet ANOTHER crappy reality show.

Why I have nothing but lurve for your site: I honestly can’t remember how I started reading, but I guess it’s been for a about a year now. I love your fascination with zombies, and your kitchen. Your writing is honest and funny, and that’s what keeps me coming back!

1. Your name: GoingLoopy

2. Your age (you can lie about this if you like): 33

3. Your life in a nutshell: who you live with, what you do for work (category includes raising children and going to school, obvs.): I’m a paralegal working in securities arbitration (it sounds so “important” but really it’s just a bunch of paper shuffling database entering computer presenting bullshit. I’m single, but have a serious S.O. I’m moving in with him at the end of the month, which I am excited about yet also sort of terrified. I’ve managed to make it this far without really cohabiting, and I’m hoping I handle it ok.

4. How long have you been reading this blog, and what keeps you coming back? I think I found you right after I started blogging at diaryland, so probably 3 years or so. I come back because you are down to earth and funny and sound like someone I could hang with. Even though I don’t have kids, I like your honesty about raising one (and now two!) – you don’t pretend it’s all sunshine and flowers and admit that you’re not perfect.

Hope everything went smoothly and you and the family are well. :D

Ok, so at this point I doubt you are reading the 420th comment, but at least you know we care!

1. Paige
2. 26
3. I live in Omaha Nebraska with my husband John and kitty Roxy. We moved here from Chicago 6 months ago to be near John’s family because we are trying to have a baby. My husband is 11 years older than me, which some people find interesting. Especially because he looks like he’s 25 and always gets carded. And no, I didn’t marry for money…he’s a music teacher. I am a freelance graphic designer but am starting up a photography business. The focus of the business is natural light photography with babies, children, and families. Linda, if I lived near you I would totally do a newborn session with you!
4. I have been reading for a couple of years I think. I found you through ClubMom (even though I’m not a mom). I keep coming back because your writing is clever, funny and interesting. And you post often!

So excited to hear about the baby!

1. Colleen
2. 25
3. I am in my third year of law school in Chicago and am planning a big move to Denver in May.
4. I started reading right after Riley was born because of a friend I met in law school who read you all the time. I keep coming back because I’m addicted. Congratulations! Can’t wait to see pics!

1. Melinda
2. I’ll be 39 on March 8. (HOLY CRAP!)
3. I own my own business. I’m a CPA. I live with my husband and our two dogs.
4. I have been reading you since 2004 or 2005, I think. Definitely before Riley arrived on the scene. I remember following a link from plain-jane. I love your sense of humor, your writing style, and your photography. My husband and I lived in the Seattle area for 8 yrs so I also love reading about one of our favorite cities from your perspective.

I am thinking happy thoughts for you and the whole Sundry clan this morning! Looking forward to seeing pictures of the new little guy.

1. Nicki

2. 35

3. Married, 3 boys. For the past 10 or so years (gah, really?)I have done medical transcription. Partly because it travels really well with moving every few years for my husband’s job and working around various children’s schedules, but also because for the life of me I cannot think of what I want to do “when I grow up.” Sad,no? Methinks it is time to find something new.

4. I remember reading you from way back, Diaryland? Then after having the computer crash several times ended up losing your site only to rediscover you, kind of like a long-lost friend, and have been reading you ever since. Honestly, I think what others have said strikes very true. Aside from your very obvious ability as a writer, you seem like someone we would really like to be friends with, and for more than a few of us I am sure, we recognize various character traits/humor/likes, etc. that are pretty similar to our own so that we can relate. Good luck with the C-section and adjusting to life with a new little one and a toddler. Really, two boys are far easier than 3, and frankly they are a lot of fun especially as they get older and can start playing together.

1. Elizabeth
2. I’ll be 30 at the end of this year
3. I’m a stay-at-home mom. I used to do health policy research.
4. I started reading sometime after Riley was born (maybe a link from Zoot or Amalah or somewhere). I think you’re funny as all hell–definitely in my top 5.

1. Sandy

2. 33

3. I am an attorney in Chicago. I have two cats and, as of Saturday, a fiance! I am getting no work done because I look down at my ring finger and say, ooh, sparkly, and lose track of what I am doing. Be glad that I am not YOUR lawyer right now.

4. I am not sure how long I’ve been reading your blog, but I think it’s been about a year. I found you via ClubMom, via Amalah, which is weird because I don’t have kids. But I read Purple is a Fruit anyway! Then I discovered Sundry Mourning and the rest, as they say, is history.

Thanks so much for putting your wit and observations out there for us random readers. All the best for you and Smalltopus and JB and Riley.

1. Charese Amille
2. I’m the program manager of a homeless shelter for families and single adults (and I’m planning my wedding, which is in April. Holy crap.)
3. I think I stumbled onto your site from Amalah (and ClubMom, even though I’m not a mom yet). I’ve been reading it for about a year now, I think. I keep coming back because your writing is honest, funny, and it gives me a glimpse at what real motherhood is like — wonderful, but damn hard.

I thought by boys would come out looking the same, too! Boy was I wrong (especially the differential between #1 and #2 – one was fair and bald, the other dark, with a full head of hair!)

1. Alyson
2. 46 (but my kids say I’m 27)
3. Been reading your blog for, what, a year or so – found you through “Not Martha.”
4. I keep coming back, because you’re a neighbor of sorts – we live in the same town – and your views of kid-rearing are a lot like mine. Having kids is great, but they become part of OUR world – they don’t BECOME ours. There is a lot of joy out there, and are kids are part of it, not all of it.

Good Luck. Can’t wait to see what smalltopus looks like!

1. briar
2. 24
3. I am in the Architecture field, but am trying to make the switch to graphic design. I live with a roommate, but hopefully will live with my boyfriend after both of our leases are up – and then will hopefully live with a boyfriend and greyhound.
4. I have been reading since just before Riley came into the picture (as a little fetus). I keep reading because you write honestly, because Riley is adorable, and because my boyfriend’s initials are JB (maybe it’s a silly reason, but I figured I’d be honest, too!) Also, because I like your sense of humor.

1. Felicia
2. 27 (nearly 28)
3. Live in the Denver area with my husband and our 13-month old son. Currently trying for baby #2. I’m a freelance editor for 20 hours a week and I also teach childbirth classes. On top of that I stay home with my son (work from home). Crazy, I know.
4. Found you via Erin at ejshea.com. Must have been at least a year ago. Been hooked ever since then. You write openly and yet also sarcastically, both of which I appreciate. Plus I love Arrested Development. :) Good luck with STP – I’m sure it will go smoothly.

1) Stephanie

2) 35

3) Married with three little girls (9,7&3); stay-at-home-mom who (gasp) homeschools my kids; former corporate ladder climber, turned book-lover.

4) Started reading about the time Riley was born. I love you because you update regularly, write well and post great pictures.

1. Katie
2. 36
3. SAHM, I live in Indiana with my husband and three kids: 7, 4.5, and 20mo.
4. your blog was the second blog ever I found. (the first being fishsuit) I began reading I’d say about 4 years ago. You are funny, interesting, insightful, and intellegent.
5 btw, eating from the ‘bucket’ has entered my vocabulary because of you. :)

Hi Linda…I am Becky…I am 34 years old. My life in a nutshell…Born and raised in the Pittsburgh, Pa region..parents split up when I was in 5th grade…both remarried…lived with my mom and step-dad. Haven’t talked with Dad and step-monster since my sister and I called “dad” on his birthday and he was told to “talk to his other kids” and when he did he said “I’ll call you back”..that was over 15 years ago. Went to college, met hubby..got married. Bought a house, got a cat and a dog…moved from a small city to CHICAGO for work…LOVED CHICAGO..moved, again for work to Kansas City. Had a baby 10 weeks ago and have been enjoying motherhood ever since. HAVE HORRIBLE GRAMMER.

Why I come back? Found you when searching for reviews on Bare Minerals…found your writing amazing. I keep coming back because you so often express in words what I cannot..along with the fact that you have made me laugh and cry…(hopefully that isn’t weird in a stalkerish way)

Best wishes for you and your increasing family today. Can’t wait to meet STP!!!!

Amanda
31
I’m a former financial planner, now SAHM, married to a lawyer/gun nut/WWII buff with two kids, a four year old boy and a 20 month old girl. We just moved to Vancouver WA from California six month ago and we LOVE it up here.

I started reading your blog when we were on that bitch and moan Club Mom e-mail list that Amy set up. I wrote the Naked Ledger there. I was immediately hooked on both of your blogs.

Over a year ago, you wrote a post about a big fight you had with JB. You then deleted it, but I had already saved it on my RSS reader. I still keep it (sorry JB!) and I’ve read it maybe 20 times already. It was exactly the kind of thing that happens in real life, in MY life. So it’s your honesty that keeps me coming back. That and I think you’re among the top five blog writers of all time. Your gift with the simile is a thing of beauty.

Good luck today! I can’t wait to see him and hear his name.

1. Her Ladyship (sorry, I like to keep my innernet ID on the downlow)

2. 33….for three more weeks. Then I’m on the slippery slope to 40

3. I live with The Texan, my husband, Scratchel, the world’s most eeevil cat, and Che, a loving if somewhat bescratched dog. And I live in Tejas. Silver lining? Much good Mexican food. Bad side? Over-proud Texans who still heart Dubya.

4. I’ve been reading for a couple of years now. I think I got you through Amalah. No kids, but I don’t think that’s necessary to appreciate your writing. In all seriousness, I love your sense of humor and honesty about your life. I wish you, JB, and Riley all the best (as well as Cat and Dog) in welcoming the newest member of your family! Hope everything goes smoothly!

Name: CK, a nickname for Christi Kay
Age: 36, will be 27 in August
Life in a Nutshell: Hmm…was going through fertility treatments and then my husband was diagnosed with an advanced stage of colon cancer. It sucks – but we are fighting the good fight. Both of us work at a University in the Midwest.
Why I visit your blog: I originally discovered your blog through a link on Amalah.com. I come to your sight to get some perspective on what life is like with a child and I have found your honesty, humor, and narrative wonderfully refreshing. I also find your ability to pull yourself through you challenge with alcohol amazing – as for me, it is a great reminder that people make it through the sucky parts of life – and sometimes, there is REALLY good stuff on the other side.

1. Jessica
2. Too close to 30 for my own comfort
3. I’m a stay at home mom, going back to college to major in I have no what. I’m mom to a 3 year old boy who is affectionately known as the Tiny Tyrant and I live in Bedford Texas.
4. I started reading you on Diaryland and thought you were great and funny and someone I would love to sit and hang out with. Except you’re cooler than I am.

Good luck with the baby!

Hi! I’m Amy, 32 in Washington, DC. I’m a single gal with no kids. I’ve been reading your blawg since just after Riley was born, I think…I came to you via Amalah who I became friends with three years ago (?) and who subsequently introduced me to the world of blogs…I’m pretty sure your blog has made me a better Aunt (my brother’s twins were born 1/11) and so I love the parts of your site that are about motherhood, but I come back for your extreme funny-ness (or “sense of humor” I believe the intelligentsia are calling it these days….) and also your touching honesty.

Uh, after 443 of these, you’re probably SICK of reading them, but in case you need one more distraction:

1. Marla

2. 31

3. I’m married with a 1 yr old little boy. We live on the east coast and although I’ve been a SAHM for the last year, I am about to resume my job as a chemist 3 days a week.

4. I’m a relative newcomer to your blog, just started reading last spring after my son was born and I had endless hours to tool around the internets and look for interesting things while holding a sleeping baby. I found Purple is a Fruit first and eventually ended up here. I relate to your descriptions of life with a little one around and I will keep reading intently now that you are adding one more– seeing you survive it might help convince me to give my son a sibling someday!

GOOD LUCK today and in your new life as a family of four!

1. Lauren
2. 25
3. PhD student, used to live with my boyfriend in Austin, Texas but now we live in separate cities on the East Coast (he’s in New York).
4. Wow, I don’t know! Maybe since the Club Mom blog started? What keeps me coming back? Your witty writing, obvio (also your honest comments about parenting).

Good luck today!!!

1. Kate
2. 27
3. Live with my husband in Portland. I work as a project manager & he’s in grad school. We have an awesome dog, but no kids. Still not sure about that one…but your photos and stories are definitely pulling me in the “do it” direction.
4. I’ve been reading since January 2004. I am in complete awe at your talent for making your every day life seem so colorful and alive – even if you’re describing watching TV and sitting on the couch, I’m riveted.

Congratulations on D’s arrival! I’ll be checking back every 20 seconds today!

1. Roberta
2. 38
3. I am married have two kids 1 of each and I am a system administrator in Illinios. All I ever do is work it seems. I feel as if I live at my job.

I have been reading you since way back before Riley was born. I followed a link from Weetblix and just kept reading. I love how you write so honestly from the heart. I wish you all the luck for a easy helthy delivery. CAn’t wait to see him.