Two years ago today I started this little blawg-o-mine. I decided to call it BooMama because clearly basing the name of a blog on a regional grammatical quirk offers any potential readers the assurance that “QUALITY WRITING HAPPENS HERE.”
And then I picked out a kiwi green Blogger template because kiwi green seemed like a terribly sophisticated color.
After all, this blog is the epitome of sophistication.
Not to mention klass.
And then I wrote my first post about D tiling our bathroom, and I used the ellipsis A LOT.
(Yes…yes I did…I used it a lot…because apparently I enjoyed the ellipsis…even when pauses…were really unnecessary.)
Also: I had about eight page views that first day, and they were all from my computer.
I believe that’s what one might call “humble beginnings.”
And now? Now there are all of you. And what in the world would I do without the internets?
So let me just say: Thank you for being here. Thank you for reading and commenting and emailing. Thank you for laughing. Thank you for encouraging. Thank you for being the sweetest friends that I’ve never actually, you know, seen.
Because without y’all, this blog is just a never-ending monologue.
Thanks for turning it into a conversation.
Y’all make this so much stinkin’ fun.
And I am more grateful than you will ever know.
Connie says:
Happy Anniversary, Sophie! Thanks for sharing your life (or at least parts of it) with us! :)
November 25th, 2007 at 12:05 am
Amy in Idaho says:
Hi BooMama!
Happy anniversary! You make me giggle every day ~ thank you for that! I hope we (your loyal internets) get to enjoy your wit and adventures for a long time to come!
Have a happy day!!
November 25th, 2007 at 12:10 am
Tammy and Parker says:
And thank you right back, girlfriend.
November 25th, 2007 at 12:13 am
Jenny says:
Your blog was the second blog I read. The first post I read was the one about your Mama and the fish camp. I laughed until I cried, then I bookmarked your blog, and I’ve been reading every day since. I enjoy your blog immensely!! Happy Bloggy Anniversary! I hope you have many more! Thanks for bringing a smile to my face each day!!
November 25th, 2007 at 12:31 am
Ashleigh says:
Back atcha, girl. :) What an adventure these two years have led you on, huh?
November 25th, 2007 at 1:00 am
Diane J. says:
Sophie, I’ll never forget that you and Sister “discovered” me by being the first ones to comment on my blog. I was so thrilled! I kept clicking back over to your blog to see if you’d commented on my comments. I know you thought I was a serial blog stalker as much as my URL showed up on your Sitemeter, LOL!
In January I’ll have my 2 year blogiversary, so I’ve been blogging almost as long as you have. I was so green when I started my blog and I thought you were so much more blog savvy and sophisticated than I was.
Here’s to many more years of Blawgin’ together.
Love you,
Diane
November 25th, 2007 at 1:08 am
Michelle Peacock says:
Happy Anniversary! I’m glad to be one of your readers. You’re such a great writer, and so entertaining. Thanks for sharing your life with us all. The Lord be with you and your family!
November 25th, 2007 at 1:27 am
Mommy Cracked says:
Happy Blogaversary!
November 25th, 2007 at 1:49 am
JanMary, N Ireland says:
Just discovered your blog recently. Congrats on 2 years. I have just been blogging since March - so a long way to go.
November 25th, 2007 at 2:27 am
Beth Thomas says:
I get a lot of pleasure reading your blog!! I first found you on Beth Moore’s blog and of course on Patty’s blog (Girlfriends in God) so I now have added yours to my blog.
Happy Anniversary!! It’s always a treat to see what you have to say!
November 25th, 2007 at 5:24 am
Farmers wife says:
Haaaapy Anniversary!!!
November 25th, 2007 at 5:40 am
kelli says:
You Bless Me.
November 25th, 2007 at 5:59 am
~*~ Jennifer ~*~ says:
just a never-ending monologue.
HEY — you have just described MY blog. LOL
Happy Anniversary!! So glad I’m able to celebrate with you — you are a funny, funny gal, and I love funny, funny gals!! A merry heart doeth good like a medicine!!
I’d say — you are good for me!
November 25th, 2007 at 6:28 am
Laurie in TN says:
Happy Blawg Anniversary! I just started reading your blog last year but I’ve enjoyed it! And have connected to others through you. Thank you for all you do!
~Laurie
November 25th, 2007 at 6:35 am
Megan(FriedOkra) says:
Oh my yes! My posts are always shot through with ellipses after my first pass. I have to make myself go through and perform multiple ellipsectomies before I publish anything.
Happy Birthday, Blawg! Now you celebrate responsibly, okay? And don’t fret your pretty little head about those laugh lines. They’re a sign of a beautiful life so far and they give you character! CHARACTER, I TELL YOU!
November 25th, 2007 at 6:37 am
Fran says:
Have a great birthday Boomama blog! keep it under control and don’t get too out of hand. We love ya and don’t want anything to happen to ya! :)
Hugs~
Fran
November 25th, 2007 at 7:21 am
nicole says:
Maybe a trip to Steinmarts for some new bloggy acessories is needed…or maybe you would just go anyway!
And thanks for being you–I discovered BooMama recently on a roadtrip (of all things–thank you Sprint AirCard) and my husband and I laughed and snorted for more hours than I’m willing to admit.
We also ate more Blizzards than I’m willing to admit, but that is neither here nor there.
November 25th, 2007 at 7:23 am
Llama Momma says:
Love your blog, boomama.
Love it.
November 25th, 2007 at 7:23 am
One So Blessed... says:
Happy Blogoversary!
November 25th, 2007 at 7:31 am
Lesley says:
I so enjoy reading your blog! Thanks for sharing and making me laugh.
November 25th, 2007 at 7:32 am
Andrea says:
I’m so glad you started blogging - my life contains much more laughter and capital letters than it did before. Happy Two Years!
November 25th, 2007 at 7:33 am
Mary B says:
Happy Blogoversary! I would like to add that I have been truly blessed by the humor and honesty of your blog. Thank You!
November 25th, 2007 at 7:49 am
Cindy says:
Happy Anniversary! How glad are we internets that you blog?!?!?
Your posts never fail to brighten my day. I love it all…especially…elipses… and HOWARD. QUOTES. IN. ALL. CAPS. I love the way you find the funny in all things and I love the way you honor your family and your southern heritage (full of butter) and the way you honor your Lord. You are winsome for Him. Hope you feel all the bloggy love that is out there for you today.
November 25th, 2007 at 8:11 am
Cindy says:
P.S. I got the CD you snet yesterday; thanks!
November 25th, 2007 at 8:11 am
ADBulldawgs says:
Congratulations on 2 years! I was sent to your blog by a fellow Bulldog fans that knew how much I would enjoy your posts. And I do, I do! I love the daily dose of sassy, sweet, and all things Southern!
HOW ‘BOUT THEM DAWGS!!!!
November 25th, 2007 at 8:17 am
zztop says:
I started reading Boomama back in January.
I don’t think I’ve missed a day, and I’ve enjoyed EVERYONE of your blogs.
This shows you have a bigger following than you knew. I don’t always comment,just once in a while(time).
I can’t wait till Boo grows up….I know its just gonna get better.WTG on the 2 years.I hope you’re around the next 20.
God bless and take care. Donna
November 25th, 2007 at 8:18 am
Big Mama says:
Write at will, my friend. Write at will.
November 25th, 2007 at 8:20 am
Susie says:
I don’t comment often, but I do read consistently. Thank you for bringing me so many laughs each week. You are such a blessing!
November 25th, 2007 at 8:29 am
Johna says:
Happy Anniversary - You never fail to put a smile on my face. So glad I “met” you!
November 25th, 2007 at 8:55 am
shelley says:
I love reading your blog! I am SO glad you started it! I had never read about the Fish Camp, OH MY that was FUNNY! It’s Awesome that your Mama can laugh at herself like that. Again, I hope to be like her when I grow up! Seriously, you’re an awesome blogger, funny and REAL, and now you are totally my pretend BFF!
November 25th, 2007 at 9:13 am
ellen b says:
congratulations and may you continue to be inspired! Mucho Blessings on thee and thy blog!
November 25th, 2007 at 9:16 am
Ronnica says:
I just started reading, but I’m loving it already! Congrats on the anniversary!
November 25th, 2007 at 9:26 am
alison says:
Congrats on your blogiversary, I have so much fun reading!
November 25th, 2007 at 9:34 am
dcrmom says:
Well, I, for one, and I’m sure I’m one of tens, lol, am glad you started your blog two years ago, no matter how humble the beginnings. :-)
November 25th, 2007 at 9:38 am
Nicki says:
Blogs are a beautiful thing! Happy Anniversary!
November 25th, 2007 at 10:01 am
Fiddledeedee (It Coulda Been Worse) says:
Happy Blogoversary BooMama. You make the blogosphere a whole lot brighter.
November 25th, 2007 at 10:37 am
chocolatechic says:
Hey!….I love ellipses.
November 25th, 2007 at 10:59 am
Reformed Grits says:
Happy Anniversary! Nice to have a Megablogger right across town from me. My closest brush with fame to date, heeheehee.
November 25th, 2007 at 11:08 am
Karla ~ Looking Towards Heaven says:
That was a day the Heavens opened up and the angels sang!
Thanks for all of the good laughs and sweet stories.
I know you still struggle with thinking of yourself in these terms, but you, my dear, are an awesome (hold on, I’m gonna say it) writer.
Love you!
~K
November 25th, 2007 at 11:13 am
fully operational battle station says:
I’m glad you started this little kiwi-green blog-o-yours. You make my days smiley.
Jamie
November 25th, 2007 at 11:24 am
Inna says:
Happy Anniversary!
I love your style! Ellipsis and all… :-P
November 25th, 2007 at 11:27 am
jmom@lotsofscotts says:
happy, happy 2 years!
November 25th, 2007 at 11:31 am
Jenn says:
Thank you for two years of hilarity and letting us in on a little bit of you.
You’re funny.
And I like it :)
November 25th, 2007 at 11:45 am
Liz says:
We should all reflect on those moments that made BooMama history - like the pickle? and Mama tooting?
Amen.
November 25th, 2007 at 12:03 pm
Amy says:
Happy anniversary, BooMama! I shudder to think what the blogosphere must have been like before you brought your own particular brand of style, grace and deep-south humor to the scene. Thanks for sharing it all with us.
November 25th, 2007 at 12:25 pm
susan says:
wait…you’re telling me that you can TELL on your computer how many times a day i check out your blog? like i’m not really anonymous in my stalking? oh cripes, i’m sure that is “conduct unbecoming to a chi omega”, right?
November 25th, 2007 at 1:00 pm
sara says:
Happy Anniversary! You make me laugh everyday! I started reading you after the Christmas Home Tours last year and have reading you ever since.
November 25th, 2007 at 1:10 pm
Holly Smith says:
You could make sitcom writers sit down and cry…you funny and fun and caring lady! Indeed, you are the Seinfeld of blogland…but funnier…and G-rated…and you talk correctly, like any good southern girl should…enough ellipses :)
Love and prayers for you, your things and stuff! I am so glad to know you.
Holly
November 25th, 2007 at 1:20 pm
Veronica Mitchell says:
You are glorious.
November 25th, 2007 at 1:31 pm
Nise' says:
Happy 2 year Anniversary! Yours was one of the first blogs I started to read. Thanks for the giggles.
November 25th, 2007 at 1:37 pm
Elizabeth says:
No, thank YOU. And Happy Anniverary!
November 25th, 2007 at 1:48 pm
Janie says:
Happy Anniversary!
xo!
November 25th, 2007 at 2:14 pm
Barbara H. @ Stray Thoughts says:
Happy “Blogiversary!” Thanks for taking time out to write and share with us.
November 25th, 2007 at 2:28 pm
chickadee says:
happy anniversary. thanks for keeping me smiling with your funny posts.
November 25th, 2007 at 2:46 pm
Wendy Darling says:
Congratulations on your 2 year anniversary!! We sure hope you have a LOT more years of blogging. ( yes, yes we do.) LOL.. :-)
November 25th, 2007 at 3:13 pm
Amy @ By His Grace says:
Thanks for being a bright spot in an ever changing world! Happy Anniversary and keep those fingers typing.
November 25th, 2007 at 3:21 pm
MoobeeMa says:
I’m just tickled that I found your blog. It is waaaay better than reading tmz.com or watching EXTRA. I bet you never knew you would save souls from that trash when you started. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
November 25th, 2007 at 3:26 pm
Fresh Girl says:
Happy Blogiversary, BooMama!! Yours is one of the first I found when I ventured into the blogsphere…what a funny, moving, and talent-filled introduction. :)
November 25th, 2007 at 3:39 pm
Lora Lynn says:
happy blog-day!
November 25th, 2007 at 3:49 pm
Melene says:
Happy Anniversary. You are a highlight of my day-everyday!
November 25th, 2007 at 3:58 pm
Patty says:
Thanks so much for lifting my spirits and making me laugh.
I have Yazoo roots and understand the fine points of GRITS girls.
You are gifted and gracious
Hope you continue to share your talents and faith. God loves mirth and joy.
November 25th, 2007 at 4:01 pm
Genni says:
Happy anniversary!
November 25th, 2007 at 4:07 pm
Susanne says:
Happy Blogiversary! And thanks to you for always managing to make me smile!
November 25th, 2007 at 4:08 pm
Stephanie says:
Happy Blog Anniversary - you are an important part of my daily routine - gotta start the day with some humor =) Have a super week!
November 25th, 2007 at 4:31 pm
Judy S. says:
BooMama,
You have inspired me to start my own monologue…err…blog. Basically my own family reads it. Maybe if I told more people…
Gotta tell you this. After lunch today we were driving home, mhy college age son was looking at the CDs in my car and said, “Who’s Money and Eagle?” (Yes, he’s almost 21 and in college) I said that it was Monk & Neagle and it was good music recomended by BooMama. To which everyone in the car laughed. Umph. Go figure. (I love the CD, by the way!)
November 25th, 2007 at 4:35 pm
Rocks In My Dryer says:
Happy bloggiversary, m’dear!
November 25th, 2007 at 5:08 pm
Samantha says:
Happy blogiversary! You are such a joy to read. :-)
November 25th, 2007 at 5:19 pm
gulley says:
Happy 2nd blogiversary! I can speak on behalf of the entire interweb when say we are so glad you started this blawg!
November 25th, 2007 at 5:33 pm
Amanda says:
Happy day! You are such a blessing!
November 25th, 2007 at 5:35 pm
Lee Ann Miller says:
I just added you to my “side dish” list. You are a favorite stop for Stik a Fork in It. Happy 2 years!
November 25th, 2007 at 6:26 pm
Mama C says:
Happy 2nd Anniversary! We are all so glad you are here! Otherwise, I would have nothing witty to take my mind off of my boring job.
November 25th, 2007 at 6:37 pm
Sincerely Anna says:
Thanks for sharing your life with all of us! I love reading everyday!
November 25th, 2007 at 6:44 pm
Sister says:
After a humdingalinga of a Sunday, I’m lifting a Sprite to toast your Blarogavarosarory. :)
Whewwww…
Son.
November 25th, 2007 at 6:59 pm
Tee says:
Thank you for all the great entertainment. I love your blog and look forward to reading it everyday.
November 25th, 2007 at 7:10 pm
Janelle says:
And here is to many, many more years of delightful conversation.
November 25th, 2007 at 7:59 pm
brenda says:
You brighten our day, BooMama! It’s fun!
November 25th, 2007 at 8:19 pm
Heather says:
Congrats on 2 years! Keep it up. And in case I never mentioned it, your blog inspired me to start my own. Of course, mine really is more of a monologue, but I’m still having loads of fun with it! Thanks for inspiring me.
November 25th, 2007 at 8:20 pm
Aimee says:
Thank you! You are a daily treat! Your blog ranks up there with chocolate!
November 25th, 2007 at 8:22 pm
Keetha says:
Oh my - - - you are one FUNNY Boomama!!!
I found you through “Kudzu Keetha’s” blog - - - and I’m adding you to my bookmarks, hope you don’t mind!!!
November 25th, 2007 at 8:26 pm
Fizz says:
Happy Blogiversary!
November 25th, 2007 at 8:27 pm
suzanne says:
too many ellipses????? Whatever do you mean????
Isn’t that a good way of exercising? Oh, I guess that’s ellipticals…?
I LOVE LOVE LOVE your blawg, and can’t go very long with checking on Boomama. Sending bloggity love from Texas……..
November 25th, 2007 at 8:33 pm
Jackie @ Family Daze says:
Thank YOU, BooMama! Love you! Love you! Love you!
November 25th, 2007 at 9:13 pm
Becky says:
Happy bloggy anniversary. You are so much fun to read and ‘know.’
Blessings!
November 25th, 2007 at 9:26 pm
kelli in the mirror says:
I do so love your humble blog. :) And I’m still dying to buy a JJ, whenever such item becomes available.
November 25th, 2007 at 9:27 pm
Dnksmommy (Lorrie) says:
thank YOU for providing so many days worth of clean fun and humor! You have become an absolute part of my daily routine. You are my blog inspiration. I inspire to have my blog as great as yours someday! =) I had my blog anniversary in November, but I don’t get the traffic that you do, but then again, there is only ONE BOO MAMA!
Oh, and I got my FREE Michael W. Smith Christmas CD in the mail yesterday!!! Thanks for the tip!
November 25th, 2007 at 9:40 pm
Marsha says:
Happy Blogaversary!
November 25th, 2007 at 9:41 pm
Joanna says:
I would be buried under a mountain of kleenexes if I haven’t found ya. So grateful that I did!! Keep on blawging!
November 25th, 2007 at 9:41 pm
Ashley says:
Faithful lurker here…
Coming out to say…
I live by the ellipise…
Happy Blogaversary!
November 25th, 2007 at 9:55 pm
Sue says:
I’m fairly new to your blog, but love it immensely. Happy Anniversary, glad you are around to make us all laugh! :>
November 25th, 2007 at 10:15 pm
Sarah Kate in WA state says:
Happy Blogiversary!! You have brought countless laughs over the past year or more that I’ve been reading your blog….thanks for sharing your life with us! :)
November 25th, 2007 at 11:13 pm
Laura says:
Congratulations! You are fun spot in my day!
Laura
November 25th, 2007 at 11:20 pm
Barb @ A Chelsea Morning says:
Whew! I was really hoping I’d be comment #92! LOL
I remember your first post because once I discovered you, I went back and read all your previous posts. It wasn’t such a daunting task way back then. :-)
What an interesting way to look at it - without our friends, our blogs WOULD just be neverending monologues. Hmmmmm.
There are a lot (a LOT) of people out here who are very glad you decided to start talking in cyberspace. Bloggityville wouldn’t be the same without you.
November 25th, 2007 at 11:37 pm
T with Honey says:
No, thank you!
Your blog helps my work day go by just a little bit faster. It ranks up there with my iPod and my snack drawer.
November 26th, 2007 at 7:07 am
Melanie says:
Thank YOU. You inspired me to blog. :>)
November 26th, 2007 at 8:54 am
Shalee says:
I’m late (because I DID take the official blog break!), but that doesn’t make my congrats any less sincere. I’m so glad that I stumbled onto your humble post and that I get to counted as one of your tens of readers and one of your long-distance friends.
Thanks for letting it all hang out and be real. You make the blogworld a fun place to be.
November 26th, 2007 at 9:36 am
Michelle says:
Hi Sophie!
Happy Blogoversary…I so love your style of writing.It’s down to earth..Have a great week.
November 26th, 2007 at 10:00 am
Jen says:
Congats on two years! Your blog is one of the first I read when I fire up the old Google Reader, because it always starts my day with a chuckle or a thought, or you know, practical living tips… :-) So glad I “found” you!
November 26th, 2007 at 10:37 am
Heth says:
Two years! I hope this year isn’t the blogging equivalent of tantrum throwing and and potty training. I’m just saying.
I’m glad to know you. :)
November 26th, 2007 at 11:58 am
groovyoldlady says:
So…I assume you find excessive use of elipses unacceptable…Dang, I guess that explains why so few people read MY blog.
Happy Blogiversary!
November 27th, 2007 at 5:49 pm
oh amanda says:
Only 2 years? Wow. I thought you invented blogging! Congrats!
November 28th, 2007 at 11:13 am
J Lynn says:
Congrats, Boo Mama, and thank you for doing what you do. Making people laugh is a wonderful gift–and you do it so well. Finding ways to laugh at the tough stuff and everyday stuff is a heavenly thing. I feel better about myself as a woman and especially a mom after reading your own thoughts about many of the very same things I face every day. Blessings to you–and looking forward to lots more Boo Mama postings!
November 29th, 2007 at 9:53 pm