They like me, they REALLY like me!!!

Ok, so maybe the whole Sally Field reference is a little dramatic, but I have been awarded a genuine AWARD! By Mr. Freakin' Chinchilla. And frankly, I am ecstatic!

Apparently, I need to pass along three bits of blogging advice and pass this along to five other bloggers. So here goes.

The Hippo's Blogging Advice

1. Try not to blog when you are going to need to stop every 3.2 seconds and scream " WHAT?!" I find I do my best blogging as I am waiting for my children to fall asleep. Since I am help captive in my bedroom (we have creaky stairs and whiny kids) I can power up the trusty laptop and spew my daily thoughts. Works better than trying to think on the uber- puter we have downstairs.

2. When in doubt, blog with confidence. I usually have no idea what I am talking about. But I read somewhere once that if you speak confidently everyone will assume you know your stuff. Let's assume that works here too.

3. Be balanced. I know no one wants to read all about the crappy parts of my life, but I am pretty sure they don't want to read about only good things either. So I like to mix it up. A little of this, a little of that. Works for me.

Now for the tough selection of five fellow bloggers to pass the torch.

1. Jellyfilled She is a smart, funny blogger about world events and issues. But she also has the CUTEST kids and we get to see them too.

2. Girl, Woman, Mom A newly read blog for me. I really enjoy her style and the stories of her family.

3. Smallest Angel A great lady who doesn't blog frequently enough for those who love to read her (like me!).

4. Step Away From the Barbies I don't know her, but I often laugh out loud reading her posts. And anyone who refers to their significant other as "asshat" is my kind of funny.

5. Buzzardbilly Ferociously funny and uninhibited.

Super quadruple thanks to my friend, Mr. Chinchilla!