A Mommy Story

During the shuttle ride from the airport to the hotel, I met my first blogger – Mayberry Mom! We had arrived at the same time, and started chatting right away. We decided to get dinner together after we checked in. I was really nervous that no one would know me, or want to know me for that matter, but after running into Mayberry Mom I felt much better!

As I was taking my bags to my room, I heard someone yell out my name. I turned and saw the adorable woman walking towards me. She asked, “Now do you know who I am?” and I yelled out “Izzy!” We hugged and talked for a bit, and then she had to run off to some special gathering for those in the BlogHer ad network.

After dinner with Mayberry Mom, I wanted to find my roomie, Her Bad Mother. Turns out I had seen her on the patio, but I just wasn’t sure it was her and was too scared to walk up to the large group of women and ask. So I grabbed a drink and planned to walk out to the patio, but I never made it to the patio. Catherine (HBM) found me in the bar, and soon I was surrounded by all of these blogger I know and love: Liz (Mom101), Julie (mothergoosemouse), Suebob from Red Stapler, Izzy, Amalah (yes, THAT Amalah!), Karen (Troll Baby), Mocha Mama, and the list goes on an on and on!

It was wonderful to meet everyone, and to meet several bloggers I had never known before. It felt like we were all old friends, just catching up. And I did get all of those hugs I needed so badly.

Even more of these lovely women are arriving today, and I must run and shower to get ready for breakfast and registration.