Tuesday, January 22, 2008

My first time. SPT.what's in a name?


to do SPT challenge with Lelly. I really couldn't resist. I'm not sure of all the rules. so i may have it totally wrong. but it's my 1st time so maybe i's ok to get it wrong.
todays she wanted to know

what's in a name? meaning your blog name .

my blog is as explained on my sidebar named "truly delightful in every way!?!"

The title of my blog "truly delightful in every way!?!" is inspired by the Disney Movie "Mary Poppins" You know the part where she measures the kids and tells them what the tape measure says. Then she measures herself "Practically Perfect in Every Way". Well truly delightful in every way, is me. I made it up years ago. It Isn't often true anymore ,but it can be (with the proper medication. ) Ha!



here is the clip. this particular part starts at 1:50 so if you are in a hurry scroll to that part.




i think also it comes from always wondering where i measure up. I'm not the best housekeeper, or the best mom always, or the most fabulous or beautiful but i can be truly delightful. I like to have fun, and i love to laugh. all things that the movie make so appealing. and i know that my blog isn't totally truly delightful, i have my days. my crazy insane cancer days! and my why am i a mom days? and the holy cow i need medication days. and i blog about those too. and i think that is why it is truly delightful in every way. becuase sometimes you can have a bad day or think your house is a mess and come visit my blog and there are pictures of my counter piled high with junk and clutter. or me venting about misbehaving kids. and you know you aren't alone. that other people have bad days too. and on occasion i blog about my love for my family, and how they really are a blessing in my life. and that is good too.and maybe those posts help you realize there are little blessings we take for granted.

so if you were to measure yourself on Mary Poppins tape measure, what does your measurement say?

23 comments:

crystal said...

I want to know where to get a measuring tape like that!--I wonder what Mike's measurement would say....

I'm just saying. (one of those days)

I would measure exactly like Jane: "rather inclined to giggle & doesn't put things away." That's me!

Your blog title is one of my VERY FAVORITES. I just love it. And I love what you had to say in this post, because that is the meaning of life. So what if the counters have junk, if you're delightful to be around and welcoming with your home. :)

And I did a julia-cackle when i read that you CAN be truly delightful, "with the proper medication." Bwwwaaaahahahaha!

Best line ever. Ever.

Jenn said...

I love your blog title and wish I was as creative as you. I can't even think of what it would read for me. Hummmmm. I'll think about it and try and get back to you on that one.

Oh--- and yet again... I love your new header!

blah, blah by lindsey said...

mine would probaby say "a work in progress" or something like that.

love the new stuff, so cute!!! i am convetting.

Crissybug said...

I have always loved your blog title. It is interesting to see how people come up with their blog names.

BTW...what does SPT actually stand for? I went on Lelly's site, but for the life of me can't figure it out!

Jamie said...

After the last couple of days mine would say LIGHTEN UP!!!

Lacie said...

I like the title of your blog...AND I love Mary Poppins!

You are right...you are never alone in your thoughts or worries. That is why we moms and wives have to stick togteher ans support each other!

Poulsen Family said...

I found you through SPT, I love the idea behind your blog. I also, love blogging for the simple fact that I have found others who have blessings, struggles, and just plain crazy or boring days and I love to read about it.

julie said...

I think your blog is "Truly Delightful in Every Way". I too enjoy reading your blog every day and I think it's one of my favorites. Even when I was blog stocking.

Jenn Toon said...

I saw this one this morning but what can I say? We're looney! :)
I think you are delightful too - you keep me "real"! Thanks for being yourself and not changing! LOVE that!!
As for me? Um . . . gosh. I guess it would like Michael "Extremely stubborn and suspicious" - ha!

julie said...

oops. Thats blog stalking not blog stocking. :0

onehm said...

You are soooo delightful.
And I love Mary Poppins.
And I can't say what mine would say the last few days (it's been one of those weeks) so I'll just pass on what mine would say.

Anyhoodles...I finally posted you on Meet My Friend Tuesday.
;o)


Love the gmail chas by the way!!

onehm said...

Love the gmail chaT by the way

Holly said...

I so recognized your title from Mary Poppins, I love it. There are many things that happen in our day that make us crazy - but you're right we need to stop and smell the roses!!!

michelle said...

YEA! for doing SPT! The title of your blog has always been a favorite of mine. You are truely delightful!!! It has been so fun getting to know you!

Unknown said...

i can't wait to read more about crazymama and her truly delightful ways! i think you have just the right mix of sass, seriousness and silly - we will get along just fine.

welcome to spt!! i'm so glad you jumped in this week!

Webb Family said...

I love Mary Poppins! And, I love your fun blog! I have been thinking about joining in on SPT.

StrykerLOVE said...

J - i would do anything for a fuchsia broom too! thanks for the MP clip as that movie is always so cheerful - a good movie to has as a theme for life and blogs!

janna said...

You are truly delightful!!!

My blog is plane. Janna's Life...
about Janna's life...

Becky said...

Great SPT!

donna said...

Welcome to SPT!!!!
You will love it :)

Oh love your blog name!

Debra said...

What is SPT... yes I am a dork.

LOVE Mary Poppins.

My blog name comes from the song by Phil Vassar. We SO relate to that song!

Jenn said...

Okay I decided... I think I woul dbe Enchantedly enthusiastic in every way. Maybe...

carlo said...

love it that your blog is taken from MP. I Adore MP and I am loving your blog.

What a strong woman you are! And 6 kids, to boot? WOW!

Welcome to SPT> it is an adventure each week.

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