Thursday, February 17, 2011

welcome SITS!


Today is an exciting day, as my blog is being featured by the SITS Girls, an online community of women bloggers led by four talented women. If you are visiting from SITS, welcome! If you are a regular reader, thank you for stopping by and joining me on such a special day.

On a Learning Journey started as a way for me to process my experiences trying to balance a professional life with motherhood. I often post about things that I enjoy, struggle with and wonder about. Blogging has led me to find other bloggers and I have not only learned from them, but also found an endless source of support.

Thank you for visiting. I hope that you will find something that interests you, entertains you or helps you. If you would like to do some browsing but don't know where to start, here are some of my favorite posts:

   Thank Heaven for Stay at Home Moms

   A Lesson in Joy

   A Small Price to Pay for a Girl's Night Out
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  1. laugh.sing.loveFebruary 18, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    I'm from SITS. :) I love your blog banner. It's so cute! I'm getting ready to redo my whole blog. I'm tired of the darkness of it. lol I'm going to look around your blog now. Just thought I'd let you know I was here. :)

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  2. Lindsay {DesignerWife}February 18, 2011 at 12:33 AM

    Happy SITS Day!! I absolutely love blogs about balancing life, so I'm thrilled to read around a little bit more :)

    Enjoy your weekend!
    Linds

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  3. chFebruary 18, 2011 at 12:50 AM

    Congratulations on your big SITS day! I've already started looking around. You have a great blog with lots of really good insight.
    Have a great day!

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  4. RobinFebruary 18, 2011 at 12:54 AM

    Congratulations on your special day. I hope it is everything you hoped for. Off to read more.

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  5. AngelikiFebruary 18, 2011 at 1:02 AM

    I'm from SITS as well. I had a quick look at your blog and I LOVED it. So many interesting topics! I'll go now to read your posts carefully.

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2011 at 1:16 AM

    Happy SITS Day! :) Love your gorgeous two. Looking around now. :)

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2011 at 2:26 AM

    Just popping over from SITS. Congrats on your feature It's nice to read about you and your adoreable family. Looking forward to getting to know you and your blog better ;-) Am now following and will take a stroll around your posts :-) xxx

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  8. MariaFebruary 18, 2011 at 3:59 AM

    Visiting from SITS! Taking a look around, making myself familiar! Have a wonderful weekend!

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  9. Sorta Southern Single MomFebruary 18, 2011 at 4:24 AM

    Happy SITS Day! I'm about to follow along... as a mom just back in the work force, I look forward to reading your thoughts on the subject.

    Here's my latest working mom issue: For the first time, I'm going to let one of my children bail early from a commitment. The Girl is taking Irish Dance lessons and does not want to continue next year so I'm letting her stop now so I don't have to invest in a costume she will never wear again. BUT, it's not just the money... one of the real reasons is that it's just too much, racing up there after work and them home for dinner... I know she enjoys it, but if her heart isn't in it, why should I exhaust myself??? This is not something I would have allowed were I still home! HMM... I feel a future blog post...

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  10. KarenFebruary 18, 2011 at 5:03 AM

    Happy SITS day! I'm also the mom of two boys, but mine are 18 and 21. Enjoy them now; time flies.

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2011 at 5:05 AM

    Congrats on your SITS day! Way to go balancing work, mommyhood and blogging. :)

    Have an Extraordinary Day!

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  12. lauraFebruary 18, 2011 at 5:22 AM

    Happy SITS Day! I had such a lovely time reading your favourite posts! The photo series from your night out was fabulous!

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  13. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    stopping by from sits to say hi! off to read your favs. hope you have a wonderful day :)

    Syreena

    http://mommy-me.squarespace.com

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  14. LisaDayFebruary 18, 2011 at 5:37 AM

    Happy SITS day. I am glad you found the balance.

    LisaDay

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  15. BonnieFebruary 18, 2011 at 5:43 AM

    Happy SITS day! I'm on my way right now to check out the rest of your blog, I'm loving what I see so far!

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  16. Debbie @ OtRDFebruary 18, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    A big congrats on your big day! Your boys are just too cute!!

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  17. Kate Pantier @ Mommy MonologuesFebruary 18, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    HAPPY SITS DAY!!! I hope it's a really fun day! Your boys are precious! I'm off to read some more posts!

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  18. AiringMyLaundryFebruary 18, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    Happy SITS Day to you!!

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  19. A Mother...AgainFebruary 18, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    Happy SITS day! I'm following along now, can't wait to read more as I am also a working mother (of three) and can't wait to see how others juggle things!

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  20. TLFFebruary 18, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    Happy SITs Day && Happy Friday!!
    xoxo =)

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  21. SusieFebruary 18, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    Congratulations on your SITs feature! I hope you enjoy your day in the sun:-)

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  22. PenelopeFebruary 18, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    Happy SITS Day! I also work full-time and struggle with balance (esp with blogging). I'm currently taking off some time to help our Preschooler with some adjustments. P.s. My hubby won't let me have a girls night out unless the kids are asleep. :).

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  23. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    I think this is what blogging is all about. Great blog and happy Sits day!

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  24. JenniFebruary 18, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    Happy SITS day! Your blog is so pretty! Looking forward to reading a few posts. :)

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  25. GaspegirlFebruary 18, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    Great blog! Happy SITS day.

    Make it a great day!

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  26. Lisa JohnsonFebruary 18, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    Happy SITS Day! I'm going to wander around your blog for a bit. It's comfy here! : )

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  27. Julia LadewskiFebruary 18, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    another working mom blog!!! so glad to have found you. like you, i dedicate a lot of my blog to supportive working moms!! :)

    looking forward to connecting with you more..are you on twitter!!

    Julia
    www.workwifemommlife.com

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  28. SuzanneFebruary 18, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    Congrats on your SITS day. I'm excited to read about how you balance work and motherhood! :)

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  29. Ashley @ Orange DaisiesFebruary 18, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    Congrats on your SITS day! Wonderful blog! :)

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  30. JackiFebruary 18, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    Happy SITS day. Can't wait to start browsing around.

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  31. KDC EventsFebruary 18, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    Happy SITS day! You seem to be a busy lady but well organized! Gonna go look around =)

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  32. Karen February 18, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    Congratulations on your SITS day. I don't work outside of the home, but I still didn't have time to visit you yesterday. Here you are a working mom and busy mother and still have time to write a blog, I'm so impressed!

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  33. Losing BrowniesFebruary 18, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Happy SITS day!!

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  34. LindaFayeFebruary 18, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    Good morning and happy SITS day. :) Going to check out that photo I just glimpsed of baby feet and wrinkled hands.... :)

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  35. Selena and AnnaFebruary 18, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    Happy SITS day!!! I love what your blog is all about. You have some great topics and I am looking forward to exploring more on your site:-) I remember after having my first couple of boys and I had a 9-5 job and I hated leaving my kids and the feeling of hardly seeing them all week. It was such a struggle!!

    Great job on your blog!!

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  36. Everyday MamaFebruary 18, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Happy SITS day! What a great blog you have -- congrats on being able to do it all and still maintain some sanity :)

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  37. Everyday MamaFebruary 18, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    Wait...you're from San Diego too? How come we haven't met yet?! Definitely following now!

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  38. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    Happy SITS day!

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  39. AprilFebruary 18, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    Big congrats for being today's FB over at SITS! Enjoy your moment in the sun! :)

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  40. UnknownFebruary 18, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Happy SITS DAY! My SITSTA!

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  41. Amy @ babybabylemonFebruary 18, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    Happy SITS Day! Can't wait to take a look around.

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  42. Someday I'll LearnFebruary 18, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Happy SITS day! I really like your blog. I love the messages about balancing work and motherhood...definitely a juggling act!

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  43. ElenaFebruary 18, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    We can all use more balance in our lives with the everyday challenges we face as moms. Congrats on your special day!

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  44. heidi @ wonder woman wannabeFebruary 18, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Cheers on your SITS day!

    I like the way you've presented your blog - seems like you know your purpose and you stick to it. I really appreciate that and I look forward to reading more!

    ~h

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  45. Ashley MarieFebruary 18, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Happy SITS day :)

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  46. Kristy @LoveandblasphemyFebruary 18, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    I definitely relate to the issues of a working mother! I am a school psychologist. It gets tough to do it all AND blog! Happy SITS day to you!

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  47. The Flying ChalupaFebruary 18, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    Hope you are enjoying your moment in the SITS sun! Love the look of your site - clean and lovely!

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  48. UnknownFebruary 18, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    Congratulations on your SITS DAY!!! :) Enjoy!

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  49. GingerFebruary 18, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    Happy SITS day! I'm so excited to browse around your archives--I'm always looking for more working moms online, and I can't wait to read more about how you balance it all!

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  50. LBDDiariesFebruary 18, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    Happy,happy SITS day - may you meet a lot of new people!

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  51. RachFebruary 18, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    Happy SITS day!

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  52. CelesteFebruary 18, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Happy SITS Day! Cheers to you for finding balance in family and career. Thanks for sharing!

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  53. Mrs.MayhemFebruary 18, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    Enjoy your SITS day!

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  54. EveFebruary 18, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    Congratulations on your SITS Day! :D

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  55. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Happy SITS Day! I love the post about what we tell new moms by the way!

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  56. Not a Perfect MomFebruary 18, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    Happy SITS Day! I read the post below too, and what do I tell new moms? EVERYTHING! I don't hold back...all the good and um, not so good. But still, above all else, motherhood is the most rewarding experience ever...

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  57. Mimi NFebruary 18, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Congrats on your SITS day!! Those little boys of yours sure are adorable.

    Wo Hoo!!

    ~Mimi

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  58. UnknownFebruary 18, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    Congrats on your SITS day! Looks like I've got some interesting reading ahead of me!

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  59. Kate ScottFebruary 18, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    Happy SITS day!

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  60. DeidreFebruary 18, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    Happy SITS day. Your Banner is adorable.

    Have a great weekend.

    And yes, thank goodness for stay at home moms.

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  61. AprilFebruary 18, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    Happy SITS day!! cute kids!

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  62. The Drama MamaFebruary 18, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    Happy SITS day!!

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  63. Amy JFebruary 18, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    Happy SITS day! Sometimes I feel like I'm just surrounded by stay at home moms. I always love to find bloggers who work full time like I do!

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  64. Amanda February 18, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    Congrats! Happy SITS day!

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  65. SouthShore ChickFebruary 18, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    Hi! I really enjoyed taking the time to read through your blog. Has anyone ever told you how your posts manifest a calming effect on people? It's been a hectic 2-days for me and my daughter as she's been fighting a yucky virus. After 24hrs of no sleep we both crashed in the family room couch physically and emotionally drained from being "Sicky". When I sat down to try and edit one of my new blog posts, I got side tracked and strolled over to SITS where I ventured over to your blog. Your blog posts are very refreshing! Happy SITS Day, and Congratulations on being this week's Featured Blogger!! xoxo

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  66. Tracy@BeautyReflectionsFebruary 18, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    Happy SITS DAY!!! Congrats!! Your Blog is great-I don't have little kids anymore, but I still struggle to find balance. I think I can find some ideas right here!

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  67. Vicki @ Grams Made ItFebruary 18, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    Happy SITS Day!

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  68. UnknownFebruary 18, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    Happy SITS day!!

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  69. TammyFebruary 18, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    Happy SITS day to you...your boys are absolutely adorable...and look like they keep you busy. New follower today...Happy Weekend!

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  70. Cyndy BushFebruary 19, 2011 at 1:54 AM

    Visiting from SITS; congrats on your feature!

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  71. pritiFebruary 19, 2011 at 3:25 AM

    visiting from SITS....congratulations:)
    here's my blog,do pop in some time!
    http://armcandyforyou.blogspot.com

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  72. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2011 at 5:21 AM

    I have really, really enjoyed reading your posts on work and motherhood. I'm currently taking a year off from corporate America while my son is in half day kindergarten, but I am very well acquainted with the challenge of trying to balance work and motherhood. In fact, a big part of why i started my blog was to express my feelings and frustrations on this subject.
    Having a husband that actively shares the parenting responsibilities is so critical for working moms. In the last 2 years my husband's job becaome all consuming and I was pretty much left to function as a single mom without actually being divorced. And it all fell apart. Performing poorly at work. Performing poorly as a mom.
    I know when I go back to work next year, my husband's involvement must be part of the equation going forward.

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  73. Michelle from Fun On A DimeFebruary 19, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    Your boys are adorable and lucky to have such a great mom! Congrats on your SITS Day!!

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  74. AnnaFebruary 19, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    Congrats on your SITS day! Hope it was a fabulous day!

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  75. UnknownFebruary 19, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Happy SITS day!

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  76. Margaret AlmonFebruary 19, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    Happy SITS Day! I like your description of the dynamic process of balance, as well as the obstacle of perfection, since it doesn't exist. There is no perfect alternate universe somewhere--we have the one here, and it sounds like you are doing great!

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  77. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    Happy SITS Day!

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  78. Jean Has Been ShoppingFebruary 20, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    Happy SITS Day! What a feeling! I just had mine too. Trying to visit everyone who commented, so thank you so much for swinging by my place.

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