Not much can come between me and my Monday Muse posts….
except for when my girls are under attack.
Nobody puts my babies in a corner.
Or um,
puts them down in the New York Times.
The article is okay,
kind of open to interpretation if you ask me…
but the TITLE!!!
“Honey, Don’t Bother Mommy. I’m Too Busy Building My Brand!”
That’s one of the things that really bugged me.
{among a few other things}
Know that I want to think the best of the writer,
and hope that maybe we all mistook what she meant.
Maybe she really WAS trying to make mommy bloggers look great and wise and brilliant,
and it just came out horribly wrong.
My intention here AND IN YOUR COMMENTS is NOT to bash the author.
{who is a mom herself from what I hear}
I guess, more than anything, I wanted to address what the title insinuated.
And beware,
I bust out in song at one point.
I actually wanted to cut that part, but you know what?
It’s what I do in real life, so why not expose the truth?
{I’m so embarrassed.}
And to be clear for those of you who didn’t note the sarcasm….
I don’t really ignore my kids ALL day.
Just parts of the day.
But, it’s only because I believe it builds character.
At least that’s what my mom taught me.
{kidding mom.}
And a few afterthoughts…
Everybody has their own goal with their blogs,
so each to their own.
Right?
I am proud of my mommy’s.
{most}
I’m proud of their blogs.
{again, most}
And I love that we can all be here to open up our hearts and our lives,
and attempt to make a difference out there.
Now enough about that….
let’s get back our regular scheduled programming.
{p.s. For unspoken reasons, I suddenly have a fear of vlogging.
Know that I don’t really take myself all that seriously, mmmkay?
And I don’t really say OMG.
And I only sometimes bust out in song.
And….I love my kids, I don’t ignore them, ever.
And, they totally come first.
And, it isn’t my intention to start anything with this post,
I just wanted to stand up for what I believe in,
and….}
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As usual, you make me laugh out loud.
Thanks for having our backs.
We love us some Summer.
K I think I missed something, and I can’t watch your video…halllp me Im confused…. (it’s normal)
What article is this? And what woman with her own blog would write something about mommy bloggers ignoring their children? Does she not ever say, “Just a minute, I’m finishing laundry.” Does she not ever lock them in the backyard on a summer’s afternoon so she can finish the emails she needs to get out? Does she not ever put on a movie on a weekend so she can have an hour and a half of “me-time.” Wait. I forgot. We’re moms. We’re not supPOSED to do anything other than follow our kids around. We’re not supPOSED to have a life outside of them. Ha! Wife, Mom, Sister, Friend, Daughter, Writer, Blogger, Singer… these are things I am… but I am not defined by any one of them. You go, girl!
I pretty much loved this. I pretty much love that you broke out in son… and I pretty much love your hair! 🙂
So pretty much, I think you rock!
“Rise above all the haters! Rise above all the haters! or something like that” lmao!
Seriously, how funny are you! I love this! I think the most amazing thing about this is that it is ignoring the fact that there are a lot of moms who don’t even have the wonderful opportunity to work from home – so many moms who have to go to jobst for 8-10 hours a day. I am not bashing working mothers (I will probably be one!) but how is a mom who takes time out of her day to blog any worse than that? At least she is home with her kids… You just keep rising above Summer!
Hahaha!!! That was awesome. If you want some tips on how to ignore your children properly than email me mkay? I’ve got some great tips.
The times gets everything wrong so this seems normal for them! You are too funny!
First, you are just to funny! 😉
Second, I totaly agree with you!
Third, LOVE the red lips!
Loved it, Summer.
P.S. You are too gorgeous.
I am in love with this post and your vlog. I’d watch you break into song ALL DANG DAY.
Nobody better EVER put YOU in the corner. Is all I’m saying…
All I have to say is that I LOVE you and got it going on!
This was just beautiful and I often burst out into song. It just makes life better.
Well done – you’re the bestest!!
And yes…I think this Mama Jen did a good job building her brand. It’s too bad that her brand will now sit on the shelf with purple ketchup & Pepsi clear!
Candy should be quoted for most things in life. She is a limitless source of knowledge and what I like to call, “practical skills.”
You rock my world, Summer. May this best the first of many, many vlogs. I loved seeing you on camera.
xo
I’m not a mommy, but well said!
You are so stinking cute. Is your voice always so feminine and sweet like that? Just makes me adore you more. 🙂
You said it perfectly! I have my sanity right now because I use my blog as an outlet to find it! 🙂
BTW, I paused your vlog so I could go refill Coop’s cereal, (aren’t I a good mom!!) and the face you were making was HILARIOUS. Hehe.
I’m with ya girl!
I’m sure this will be me real soon-LOL
Gosh I love your lipstick in this video-
Totally agree w/ you- ” Rise above all the hater” by Kandi —I love this song
Kelly
So what! I pinch my kids cheeks in the store too…whatcha gonna do bout that! Really. Are you kidding me. They have no idea what we can do in a day! Seriously! Ughhh…..
Have you ever seen those mamas who are all up in their kids’ koolaid every second of every day? And have you seen the outcome of a child who cannot entertain themselves even for five minutes? Um, yeah…when my son and I both need our downtime, he plays by himself or watches one (educational, of course 🙂 ) show, and I blog for a little while. Call me crazy, but I think it makes me a better mom. Just sayin.
It will be really interesting to see where the blogosphere goes in the next few years. Will it gain real respect or remain a gimmick in so many eyes?
AMEN! It’s all about balance.
I didn’t read the article but I’m guessing there is just a whole ton of jealousy involved…because, well…duh?! Whatevah.
I personally adore your vlogs with a passion that’s problem not normal. Perhaps b/c I want to vlog just like you? 🙂
Right? Shoot. I not only ignore my OWN kids but I get paid to watch OTHER kids and I ignore THEM, too.
I could teach her a thing or two.
*wink*
I have something for you on my blog 🙂
I said it before and I’ll say it again….Thank goodness we have each other to understand why we do what we do 🙂 You’re so right! Let’s prove them wrong!
What is the article? I probably shouldn’t read it… I might go redneck on someone. Good work, Summer! Stand up for mommy blogging rights! 🙂
Do you have any idea how much more I love you after this video?? I laughed out loud!
Okay, now I MUST read this post. Where is it??
Nice video, now that I am in the blogging world, and have been attacked…I can’t beleive what people say! I love the sarcasm…go girl!
Haha Summer your video was cracking me up!!!!
i totally agree- just because you write a few paragraphs a day doesn’t mean that you’re neglecting your children! haven’t they ever heard of “nap time”? i don’t have a kid, but i’m sure they take naps…right?
and yeah, you probably shouldn’t leave you kids in the basement ALL day…just most 😉
LMAO U said ! I too was scratching my head!! She just wanted to strt a riot and draw publicity to the New York times because Mommy blogs are stealing all the lime light