tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post220179773365352654..comments2024-03-17T12:02:12.410-04:00Comments on Love That Max : Blissdom, part 2: Giving back, hanging with the Harry Connick Jr. band, 10 ideas and someone get me out of my pj'sEllen Seidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01433429847255621203noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-79256703697566445962010-03-10T23:24:20.108-05:002010-03-10T23:24:20.108-05:00You compliment made my night (if not my week)!
...You compliment made my night (if not my week)! <br /><br />Such an awesome recap and memories! So glad I was able to meet you. You are a gem! <br /><br />Keep in touch.<br /><br />Love your blog. So much hope.The Murray Crewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17084188688122422434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-16365054572793602492010-02-14T18:05:45.106-05:002010-02-14T18:05:45.106-05:00I got to your blog via @chambanalaura, whom I met ...I got to your blog via @chambanalaura, whom I met at BlissDom. Had I found you earlier I would definitely still be in my jammies too b/c I've been here reading your entire blog. Wow! I look forward to being more up to date now, I'll put you on my RSS. I'm in awe!Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09462130354896977589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-59538285534518302442010-02-14T08:15:11.470-05:002010-02-14T08:15:11.470-05:00that was an EXCELLENT recap.
xxx I'm exhaus...that was an EXCELLENT recap. <br /><br />xxx I'm exhausted just READING this. :-)Vodka Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04734323418017847775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-47575989509768259632010-02-10T15:38:18.039-05:002010-02-10T15:38:18.039-05:00It was so great meeting you at Blissdom - and I ap...It was so great meeting you at Blissdom - and I apologize for being one of the dorks for saying, "I swear I've met you before!" Love your sense of humor and honesty, and looking forward to getting to know you and your family better through your blog.Angie @ Just Like The Numberhttp://www.justlikethenumber.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-79423334562572324112010-02-09T17:22:08.470-05:002010-02-09T17:22:08.470-05:00Sounds like you got a lot of great information thi...Sounds like you got a lot of great information this weekend.Wherever HE Leads We'll Gohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15042627234253638468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-41740493675835018952010-02-09T16:38:04.261-05:002010-02-09T16:38:04.261-05:00It really does sound like you had an amazingly fun...It really does sound like you had an amazingly fun (and well deserved) time. :) I'm on my way to check out some of the bloggers you linked to and other sites. I love finding new people to read but am often hesitant to comment most of the time. Maybe I'll change that because of your words of wisdom on how to grow your blog!!!<br /><br />Oh - I've been doing Weight Watchers online for about 3 weeks now and lost 10 lbs!!! It's not amazing results (and I did have one day with an upset stomach and no appetite) but I'm enjoying it and finding it pretty easy. The one habit I've noticed I don't do anymore is sneaking bites of my kids food - or eating what they leave on their plates. I never realized how many points the crust of a PB&J really is!Krajcimamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05333772751347917860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-63695187276986129482010-02-09T16:07:47.116-05:002010-02-09T16:07:47.116-05:00It was an absolute pleasure having a moment to tal...It was an absolute pleasure having a moment to talk with you. I didn't tell you this, but you remind me of my favorite cousin, so it was next to impossible not to love you.Megan : Velveteen Mindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08750586097473328004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-59975510923178139782010-02-09T14:51:26.067-05:002010-02-09T14:51:26.067-05:00I'm so glad I got to spend some time with you....I'm so glad I got to spend some time with you.<br /><br />Here's to blogging conferences and special kids!<br /><br />Smooches!Redneck Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986561298021045742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-38461380387246380502010-02-09T12:22:58.035-05:002010-02-09T12:22:58.035-05:00It sounded like so much fun and that you learned a...It sounded like so much fun and that you learned a lot! Thanks for the tips. I am starting to blog but there is so much I don't get..miriamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04319153566114723749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-91841610720300998722010-02-09T12:14:24.083-05:002010-02-09T12:14:24.083-05:00"Each friend represents a world in us, a worl..."Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive." ~Anäis Nin<br /><br />My husband & I made a pact that when we had children of our own we would only allow them to look up to authentic heroes on Earth... We have 2 boys now and among the heroes we support + cheer on + look up to... is Superhero Max!<br /><br />Zeke (our 5th grader & youngest) queries me each day (after school, hwork, sports...) at dinner table talks,"what's up with Superhero Purple Max today?" I explain about his Superhero Mom's blog & how her actions & words + Max's = inspire others (& us)... later at night, we also say our blessings/prayers/wishes & give thanks before lights out & of course as you might guess... we without fail include those TRUE Superheroes like Purple Max & his awesome family! <br /><br />In my 43 years of life thus far, I have learned that life is too short to waste time tearing down... time should be used only to build up... others & including those Superheroes like Max = who have more strength than any Superman, Spiderman or Batman imagined!!!<br /><br />Thank you Superhero Mom Ellen for building up old friends + new friends like me!<br /><br />"Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive." ~Anäis Nin<br /><br />Respectfully,<br />Mare H.Mare Hendersonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-87830737440399596452010-02-09T12:12:39.103-05:002010-02-09T12:12:39.103-05:00I love that picture of you right by the stage! For...I love that picture of you right by the stage! For the record, some of us were taking bets on whether or not Ellen would be in Harry Connick's lap by the end of the night--she kept getting closer and closer to that stage.<br /><br />I forgot about "find you encouragers"--that was a great piece of advice.Katyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11488932240712283768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-84358777376993430092010-02-09T10:55:20.184-05:002010-02-09T10:55:20.184-05:00Wow! What a wonderful experience! Thanks for sha...Wow! What a wonderful experience! Thanks for sharing!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02479345204252020874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-74835876123944441692010-02-09T10:30:34.886-05:002010-02-09T10:30:34.886-05:00wow. this is so great, and it looks like you had a...wow. this is so great, and it looks like you had a lot of fun. thanks for the tips. I'll check out your links and the other blogs you mention. I'm also going to post this on my press blog, Medusa's Muse, because I think your ideas will help all bloggers, not just mommy-blogger. <br /><br />You ROCK!Renahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15911608453762091207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-79313283945970631132010-02-09T10:22:41.100-05:002010-02-09T10:22:41.100-05:00Thank you for allowing us to live life through you...Thank you for allowing us to live life through you.<br /><br />Your blog works for me b/c you write with such a degree of vulnerability, and openness.<br /><br />I remember the very first posting I read of yours...don't recall how I came across it, wish I could.<br /><br />But I remember it clearly: you wrote of the marital disagreements and stresses that occur when you have special needs children.<br /><br />I thought, "wow, so true, I live that, but NO ONE ever writes about that. No one."<br /><br />And that tradition continued: the honesty with which you write. We all want to feel that we're not alone, and you have become my friend, even though you don't know that. And that is enough to keep me coming back.<br /><br />I love how you ferociously fight for Mac, and love him, and are so proud of him. I also love how you tell it the way it is: there are indeed hard, discouraging days.<br /><br />I predict BIG things for you. I still say you need to publish all these postings..b/c we need something to hold in our hands, when we feel beaten down somedays.<br /><br />You are fantastic, Ellen. Thank you for writing. AND for the pictures of Max and that smile...time stands still when I see that boy smile. Pure joy, bliss, and all in the moment. <br /><br />AlexandraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-70745232368578810402010-02-09T10:14:49.212-05:002010-02-09T10:14:49.212-05:00Love the recap...sounds like a great time!Love the recap...sounds like a great time!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-43161471624824600752010-02-09T09:57:36.259-05:002010-02-09T09:57:36.259-05:00How stinkin' cute are you?! I love seeing pix ...How stinkin' cute are you?! I love seeing pix of you. <br /><br />xopixiemamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15343744406666443879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-5994480622086419712010-02-09T09:34:53.833-05:002010-02-09T09:34:53.833-05:00God, Ellen, you are funny! I am glad you had a bla...God, Ellen, you are funny! I am glad you had a blast. Love to hear about it. I am off to check out some of your links:)PS: I can't let my husband near ebay. I have forbidden him to ever get me a present off of ebay.Heatherhttp://faithfamilyandfun.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-54120222865745688522010-02-09T09:27:07.726-05:002010-02-09T09:27:07.726-05:00It was great connecting IRL. I'm sure we'l...It was great connecting IRL. I'm sure we'll see each other at other conferences in the future--sounds like you are hooked.Kim Moldofskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01370371961001629766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-69099068056317209322010-02-09T09:20:35.851-05:002010-02-09T09:20:35.851-05:00Thanks so much for sharing this. It sounds like a ...Thanks so much for sharing this. It sounds like a fabulous conference. I may be one of the people picking your brain on some of these ideas. Thanks again! (hope you'll post links to your writing pieces when they're published, too!)BLOOM - Parenting Kids With Disabilitieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06901482901008135659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-48729396565006031142010-02-09T09:15:57.868-05:002010-02-09T09:15:57.868-05:00Great post - very interesting!!! I think it's...Great post - very interesting!!! I think it's a little overwhelming even for some people that didn't go to Blissdom! Most of the blogs I visit have link to many other amazing bloggers, and I've visited (and bookmarked) way too many for me to really follow lately!!! There are so many great people out there, and IRL too :-) I remember (and used to read) YM!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11727046196926175755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-6699482811501997032010-02-09T09:05:16.656-05:002010-02-09T09:05:16.656-05:00Great recap! And I must admit, it's hard for m...Great recap! And I must admit, it's hard for me, too, to take my own advice (I freelance, too) but there is so much more life to live out there than online. It's just hard to see sometimes!<br /><br />StephStephanie Wilson she/her @babystephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02703122439142892617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-27908056818338206302010-02-09T09:00:13.630-05:002010-02-09T09:00:13.630-05:00Thanks for sharing all that info! It is really hel...Thanks for sharing all that info! It is really helpful stuff.Jaydehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01941996562139406649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-31629233943727876102010-02-09T08:27:05.689-05:002010-02-09T08:27:05.689-05:00Ellen,
I asked Katy if she packed H.C. jr up in he...Ellen,<br />I asked Katy if she packed H.C. jr up in her suitcase but I don't think she did. Did you? I think that's the least you could have done for all of us stuck at home! LOL! It sounds like you had a great time! Glad of it...Candacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04201448627487443779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-84279357961269756002010-02-09T06:49:20.112-05:002010-02-09T06:49:20.112-05:00You are so cool...Glad you finally came out of the...You are so cool...Glad you finally came out of the closet about who you REALLY are! Sounds like you had a blast! One day I will figure out how to keep up with the blogging, because I really enjoy it, but for now I just don't have the time! Although I have some really good stories to share...so maybe I just need to stay in my pajamas and get back to it! :)<br /><br />And I really mean it...you are really cool!S Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09073269506657873579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-29395099854656481542010-02-09T06:02:43.073-05:002010-02-09T06:02:43.073-05:00Wow, that was a busy few days and a lot of informa...Wow, that was a busy few days and a lot of information. Thanks for sharing it, a lot of valuable tips there. Nothing at all wrong with wearing PJ's until 2pm, not in our house anyway. I wish I could do it more often :) JenJenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04057803269417950110noreply@blogger.com