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Saturday
Apr122008
My Three Ring Circus
Saturday, April 12, 2008 at 11:46AM
No recipe today, kids. Today we're trying something different. I'd like to take an itty bitty moment and direct your attention to one of my very favorite bloggers, Tiff at Three Ring Circus. I'm going to try to do this semi-regularly, this spotlighting someone else, someone better than me, someone whom I respect and admire and (dare I say it?) love a bit. The ever-fab Dan Leone has this rule that he'll only do a meme if he firsts talks about another blogger that is better than himself, and I have always loved that idea. I am running with it a wee bit.
Tiff is a mother of seven. That's onetwothreefourfivesixseven children. I have half that and I am commitable. I don't know HOW I first met her; I just tripped and fell over her one day on the blog. And I stalked her for a long time, and now, we're buddies.
I love Tiff for a thousand little reasons. She can write a whole posts about doormats. She has beautiful kids, and takes lots of pictures of them, she's not as wordy as I am because she finds the right words the first time, every time.
Oh, and she makes me cry big fat chunky tears that make make my throat burn and make my eyes feel like I haven't slept in a week. Schindler's List cry. E.T. cry. (Shut up, I was 8 or something.) Only one other blogger thus-far, ever, has made me cry like that. She's next on my to-do list.
Tiff is one of the two bravest women that I have had the honor of becoming friends with through this zaney thing they call an internet. She is an advocate for her children, all seven of them, even the little baby up in heaven.
Maybe I don't believe in heaven, but I believe that her William is in heaven, and I don't care who tells me otherwise.
The best thing about Tiff is that when I asked her for a word or two about her for this post, she described herself better than I ever could:
Do yourself a favor...go spend a little time with her. She is wonderful.
Next up; Loralee. Dude, I told you I was outting our love.
Tiff is a mother of seven. That's onetwothreefourfivesixseven children. I have half that and I am commitable. I don't know HOW I first met her; I just tripped and fell over her one day on the blog. And I stalked her for a long time, and now, we're buddies.
I love Tiff for a thousand little reasons. She can write a whole posts about doormats. She has beautiful kids, and takes lots of pictures of them, she's not as wordy as I am because she finds the right words the first time, every time.
Oh, and she makes me cry big fat chunky tears that make make my throat burn and make my eyes feel like I haven't slept in a week. Schindler's List cry. E.T. cry. (Shut up, I was 8 or something.) Only one other blogger thus-far, ever, has made me cry like that. She's next on my to-do list.
Tiff is one of the two bravest women that I have had the honor of becoming friends with through this zaney thing they call an internet. She is an advocate for her children, all seven of them, even the little baby up in heaven.
Maybe I don't believe in heaven, but I believe that her William is in heaven, and I don't care who tells me otherwise.
The best thing about Tiff is that when I asked her for a word or two about her for this post, she described herself better than I ever could:
This is me:
Old. Very old. I'm not kidding. What? Almost 36 is old.
Jelly like. After six children, I'm almost proud to write that.
Almost.
Tone factor; Zero. Care factor even less.
Mother.
Wife
Midwife.
Did I mention mother?
To alot of kids.
Seven.
Yes, I DO know what a TV is.
Five of my own and two foster boys.
I know I said I had birthed six...
I've got an angelbaby.
I like photography, scrapbooking and fighting with our paediatrician.
Oh, and I like to write.
Alot.
On my blog.
One more thing.
I'm an Australian.
Don't hold that against me.
Aussies are cool...
at least WE think we are!
Do yourself a favor...go spend a little time with her. She is wonderful.
Next up; Loralee. Dude, I told you I was outting our love.
Reader Comments (22)
She takes awesome photos too. :)
Maria's last blog post..http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/immoralmc/~3/268400836/untitled-again.html' rel="nofollow">Untitled? Again?
I do love hearing about new (to me) awesome bloggers. Thanks for sharing Tiff, I'm off to stalk her for a while.
Tara R.'s last blog post..http://ifmomsaysok.wordpress.com/2008/04/12/scrolling-saturdays-9/' rel="nofollow">Scrolling Saturdays
awww, you're so good to other bloggers. ;)
Caroline Bingham's last blog post..http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheBinghamDiaries/~3/269028445/im-helpful-fashion-edition.html' rel="nofollow">I'm Helpful - fashion edition
This is a great idea. Now I'm off to check out the circus! Thanks.
MommyTime's last blog post..http://mommysmartini.blogspot.com/2008/04/birthday-cake-with-twist.html' rel="nofollow">Birthday Cake with a Twist
I totally still cry at E.T. And I am going to be 35 in 6 days. I also cry at kleenex commercials. I'm so soft in my old age.
Ah, man! I love that style! Economy of words, plethora of emotion!
The only downside is that it makes my Eeyore lifestyle look even more pathetic.
Wait! I can use that......
christy's last blog post..http://thesouloneverypath.blogspot.com/2008/04/while-were-on-subject.html' rel="nofollow">While we're on the subject
Cool - I'll go check her out.
April's last blog post..http://formerlyaprildawn.blogspot.com/2008/04/flashback-friday-strange-encounters.html' rel="nofollow">Flashback Friday - Strange Encounters
Dude I totally feel you about the ET thing. My Mom ttok my cousin and I to watch it in the theatres when I was about 4 or 5 and she had to carry me out of the theatre because I was sobbing so hard. I have never seen that movie since. My husband will even do the finger touching thing with The Phi and I get all teary-eyed!
punk rock mom's last blog post..http://joeyelissasophia.blogspot.com/2008/04/e-is-for.html' rel="nofollow">E is for.....
this is so very cool! she sounds awesome! i will definitely head on over to read Tiff's blog in a bit!! 7!! Wow! some days my three feel like 15 kids, I can't even begin to imagine what 7 kids feel like!! that already makes her incredable in my book!! :)
This idea of posting about another blogger is sort of like my newest idea... Friendship Fridays. :) you can check it out on my last two posts if you so feel like it. :)
Anyway... I'm off to visit Tiff!!
Thanks for sharing your blog buddie with us!!
xoxoxox's Jenn
jenn's last blog post..http://1boy2girls.blogspot.com/2008/04/updated-information.html' rel="nofollow">Updated Information!!
Just how BIG is your heart? I puffy heart it.
ohmommy's last blog post..http://www.classychaos.com/2008/04/classy-awards.html' rel="nofollow">the CLASSY awards
Awesome thanks! I shall go check her out!!
Ashley Sanders's last blog post..http://www.bosssanders.com/2008/04/11/youd-think-it-was-my-birthday/' rel="nofollow">You'd think it was MY birthday!
I checked out the blog earlier today. I have to say I am amazed at her strength and outlook on life. What an incredibly moving montage. If that were me, I wouldn't be able to get past making the first frame. Thank you for letting us all in on this remarkable person. And reminding me that there are some things in life that just wreck me.
BusyDad's last blog post..http://www.busydadblog.com/entries/the-return-of-iron-chef-fury-kitchen-stadium-showdown.html' rel="nofollow">The Return of Iron Chef Fury: Kitchen Stadium Showdown
I heart Tiff big time.
Veronica's last blog post..http://somedaywewillsleep.com/?p=624' rel="nofollow">Cats and Nomming
Tiff is gorgeous.. Thankyou for writing this post about a beautiful woman...
cheers kim
frogpondsrock's last blog post..http://frogpondsrock.blogspot.com/2008/04/weekly-winners-yay.html' rel="nofollow">Weekly Winners.. Yay!!!
I've been reading Tiff for almost a year.
On the blog side of things, she writes words that take you right to where she is in a magical way no other blogger has done. Economic and effortless writing straight to the bone.
Her family are beautiful, every single one of them, her photography belongs somewhere else than a personal blog. It's THAT good.
Personally I can't say enough about her, strong, wise, and generous in ways I didn't think existed among 'strangers' anymore.
Like you, she is the ONLY blogger to make me actually cry, and I'm a man saying this FFS!
Tiff is my hero.
Xbox4NappyRash's last blog post..http://xbox4nappyrash.blogspot.com/2008/04/rolling-out-grote-kannonen.html' rel="nofollow">Rolling out the 'grote kannonen'
Big BIG fan of Tiff...don't know how I found her, but I love her. She is a wonderfully strong, loving, human being...who I am proud to call my friend.
Great tribute!
Queen Mommy's last blog post..http://fromtalbotstotarget.blogspot.com/2008/04/wait-did-i-mention.html' rel="nofollow">Wait, did I mention?
Tiff is an awesome woman, well deserving of a spotlight!! I love her description of herself!!
Sadie's last blog post..http://findingperfect.com/?p=596' rel="nofollow">Weekly Winners 4/13/08
Apart from her saying almost 36 is old (I am ALMOST 39!!) she is amazing.
Crunchy Carpets's last blog post..http://crunchycarpets.com/archives/398' rel="nofollow">The Force is Strong in this One?
OMG.
I just got home and I find this! Now I am crying. You just made my life!
Thank you, is all I can muster right now.
tiff's last blog post..http://www.mythreeringcircus.com/2008/04/go-directly-to-hospital-do-not-pass-go-do-not-collect-200/' rel="nofollow">Go directly to hospital. Do not pass Go. Do not collect $200.
Wha? You have been cheating on me?!!
Just what I need...more blogs to read. But, for you, I will go visit willingly.
Momo Fali's last blog post..http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Momo-Fali/~3/270671408/sleep-is-overrated.html' rel="nofollow">Sleep Is Overrated
It had to happen eventually. Our love is too passionate and beautiful to be hidden from others.
:D
Loralee's last blog post..http://loraleeslooneytunes.com/2008/04/16/the-things-my-father-says/' rel="nofollow">The things my father says?
Sigh. Now I have to share Tiff with you?
Shit. This sucks. Why do people always find my special bloggers?
And fantastic idea you have there babe.
Kelley's last blog post..http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MagnetoBoldToo/~3/271388960/' rel="nofollow">Arsehats everywhere.