Commenting is rough, isn’t it? I read so many great blogs and I wish that I had two more hands that could type special messages to everyone I read. The notebook has been my, “I’m so sorry that I read you, but I never say hello,” idea that I had to bridge the gap between thoughtful comments and simple acknowledgement that bloggers are just awesome people. Those posts take me an entire week of time so I hope they still feel like they are coming from the heart. I want to acknowledge the brilliance that is you!
I know most of my readers are busy moms. I know I am a busy mom. I know I should comment more. I would love if more comments came my way.
I just wanted to say that if you have a moment and can say hi, I would just love that today! It doesn’t have to be anything profound, just let me know you are out there so I can say thank you personally. I will do my best to visit each of you this week because that is what friendship is all about.
Hi Amy! Hope you have a beautiful Friday and lovely weekend.
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I am lurking
Love the blog 
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Hello! What a wonderful idea this is. I’ve enjoyed reading your blog for a couple years now. Our daughters turned four together.
I used to live in Indiana and thought perhaps I’d run into you one day, but we now call Connecticut home. Still, I must say… GO COLTS!!
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I’m not even a mom and I LOVE your blog! Just preparing for the day… thanks for all you do!
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What a great idea. I am relatively new to your blog, but am really looking forward to what looks like great and supportive info! Thanks for encouraging the delurking!
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I’m a lurker. I admit it. I have never left a comment here. I have linked up to your Apron Full of Giveaways a couple of times, though. I love this site. You drew me out of the shadows.
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Great idea! I love your blog! I’m a lurker, I admit it. Thanks for what you do!
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I’ve left a couple comments before so I don’t know if I count as a lurker;)
Your feed isn’t working in bloglines by the way.
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I love these de-lurking days… they totally motivate me to de-lurke! Huh. I think I am now dumber for writing that.
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I’ve commented now and again. I read your blog everyday and really enjoy it. As for me, I have a private blog for family only and a sorely neglected blog about our ministry overseas. You can check it out here: http://paul-ali.federwitz.net/Ali-s-Blog/
I warn you though, it’s been neglected since we arrived in the US. We’re only here for a year but this American life is crazy. How do you all keep up a blog and your ‘real life’ as well!?
Blessings to you and keep up the good work!
-ali
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Hi Amy- I have been a faithful reader since my son was born 3 years ago. Thanks for all of the tips and inspiration!
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Hi Amy I have been lurking just for a few weeks now. You have great ideas I just love to see what is new. Thank you!
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Hi! I’ve read your blog for years now. I really enjoy the Mom’s notebook posts and I find so many great blogs and ideas from that. Come visit me at http://www.praiseworthythings.blogspot.com!
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Hi!
(Could you change your RSS feed to a full feed if you haven’t already? I think I might have stopped reading your blog since you only had a partial feed, but I really enjoyed reading it when I had the time to click over to it. Thanks!)
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Amy,
I love your blog. I have been reading your site for a year now and have been inspired to begin my own little site for family and friends. Thanks for all your hard work!
Mominbox.blogspot.com
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just a quick note to say I LOVE “NOTEBOOK” it is my favorite post I look so forward to and have gotten SOOOO many great ideas and a chance to look at tons of great blogs that I do not know about!!!
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I just found your blog through freebies 4 moms but I know I will be a regular reader now!
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Amy,
I just adore this site! I read your blog daily and have found so much inspiration here. Thanks for all the useful information and for sharing your ideas and heart. I didn’t have a stay-at-home mom role model growing up. I feel like this helps me so much! I get inspired to cook, craft, and cherish my family. THANK YOU!
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Hi Amy! I am a fairly new reader and not yet a mom, however I love your blog just like the rest of them
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Hellooooooo from Iowa!!! I have been a lurker for about 3 years now…..I truly am inspired by your dedication to your family and how you are able to tie almost everything in your site to your family. I have a secret desire to become a momma blogger someday myself….until then….I’ll be lurking!
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Love your blog, Amy! I’m so glad I stumbled on it late last year. Esp. love the Notebook entries — SUCH a great idea! Also really enjoying your thoughts about The Happiness Project. I read Gretchen’s blog, too, and can’t wait to read the book.
Thanks for all you do!
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I LOVE your blog. I visit at least once a day if not more. You have wonderful ideas and you really inspire me! Thank you so much for all of the time that you put into your blog entries!
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I’m here (a day late…story of my life!). Just wanted to say hi! I love this idea…I may do a post like this soon. I have several followers, but precious few commenters (unless there’s a giveaway)
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Hi Amy. I subscribed to your blog after we met in Nashville. I had stopped in here and there before that, but getting to meet the person behind the blog made me want to read more regularly. I hope I’ll get to say “hi” again at Blissdom.
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I don’t comment regularly but I enjoy your blog very much.
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hello. had to pop in and say, me too, i love all your inspiration. and totally agree with these sentiments.
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HI!!!!!
I’m a bad commenter as well. I read a lot but hardly ever comment.
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Sorry I’m late to the party, but since I rarely comment, I wanted to let you know that I’m here! And still loving the full feed, thank you again!
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Love your stuff–thanks for all the great ideas!
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Hi friend,
I keep up. I love your blog. I read every post. But, like you, I’m busy, and I don’t usually get around to commenting. It’s also easier for me to read in my reader, and that makes it a little harder to click through and comment.
But I did it for you today. Happy Sunday
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Hi Amy, I’m new to the blogging world and just stumbled onto your site tonight! Figured I’d say “hello”! Looks like a great blog…my mother is a huge Aldi fan, so she would be especially proud- we just moved to an area where we actually have one so I need to check it out- Best! Lisa
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I am new to blogging but have spent a lot of time over the year reading other people’s blogs. I love your blogs, especially your notebook entries. They likn me up with some great ideas without having to spend a ton of time finding them myself!
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Hi. Thank you for the chai recipe.
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