Tuesday, July 19, 2011

To: Anonymous

I'm no good at biting my tongue. I'm sarcastic and I say what's on my mind. Take it or leave it. Be my friend or don't. I bit my tongue when I received this comment a couple posts ago:



"A friend told me to check out your blog because she said you were a young mom and it was funny, but all I have to say is really? You should be counting your blessings God gave you a child. There are many out there that would love to be in your position right now high maintenance or not."



July 16, 2011 8:02 PM



I can't bite it anymore. The reality is, it made me sick to my stomach to read this. Not because I thought this person was correct AT ALL or because I felt I owed anyone an apology. I write honestly and if you don't like it, don't read my blog. But DO NOT judge me 1) ever or 2) based on one post you've read of mine. Because if you do (and you did, anonymous), I hope you'll feel like a huge BOOB when you take the time to look back at previous posts where I say things like this about my son:



July 8: Now I'm not going to get all "woe is me" because we tried for 7 months. We have several friends TTC right now and are having a much more difficult time than us so I'm quick to count our blessings.



July 8: I was also completely unaware how much I would love such a tiny little nugget.



July 1: Also before I can any further let it be known that having C has brought us more joy than ever imaginable. He lights up our lives daily and I can't even begin to fathom our lives without him.



I don't think I need to quote any more, though I could. I could blow up your computer screen with all the times I've blogged about how my son absolutely rocks. I sincerely hope you're reading this "anonymous" and I really hope you feel convicted for doing God's job and pouring out your judgement on me for the internet to see. Please don't ever leave a comment like that on my blog again. Better yet, just don't read it.

12 comments:

Mindy said...

I think you're a wonderful mom and love that you can poke fun of all the ins and outs that come with being a mommy! Keep up the great work!

Brianna Tenges said...

Wow. Rude! I absolutely love reading your blog. You're honest.

The Wickershams said...

Booyah! At least people don't think you're cruel and selfish for put a rubber band around your dog's ears. bahahahaha

Lesley said...

Good for you for telling that "know it all" off. I too enjoy your blog and your sarcastic honesty...I know you adore your HMN!

Sarah said...

Wow, I am sorry that someone would A.) think of someone like that 2.) say something like that and D.) be so stupid like dat. I hope they didn't pull a hammy mounting and dismounting that sky high horse of theirs.

You're a great woman, and a great mommy, Amy. It's great that you are honest, and are documenting things. Greatly.

-Megan- said...

I absolutely LOVE reading your blog. Sorry that you aren't sorry for writing what's on your mind. And sorry that "anonymous" obvi doesn't have a sense of humor or has never heard of sarcasm. And honestly, every mother feels stress every once and a while and as a fellow blogger, I see my blog as a place to vent and let it all out. Don't let that snide remark getcha down girl! See you in the AM!

Lenise said...

I love reading your blog. You put it out there good and bad. And personally I love your sarcasm. You have me laughing and smiling during your posts. You are relate-able as a mother. Keep up the good work and your funny since of humor.

Jordan Calamas said...

boom roasted. your honesty rocks.

Trina said...

Love your honesty! Being a mom is an amazing but really tough job, love that you are up front about it!

Jackie said...

I just have to say I love reading your blog. I enjoy reading your honest responses. As a mom of four, I can certainly relate to the fussy baby that doesn't seem to calm down. My first born was like that. All I can say is anonymous obviously doesn't have a clue what it means to deal with a fussy baby.

Karen Mary Butterfly said...

Sounds like you are human. People that say EVERYTHING is just wonderful are most likely unhappy and worried about what others think. Having children is tough, I think we deserve to vent once and while...the release will make us better parents. :)

Trisha said...

Ooooh, that comment made me so mad. I am so sorry that jerks like that are floating around.

I feel like your posts are always looking on the bright side, always funny and sometimes to be taken with a grain of salt-- not everyone is lucky enough to have a baby, but god forbid someone try to gripe a little about the helpless, laundry-inducing nightmare, sleep-stealing little chunk, huh? Eff them.