So, I've learned that ClubMom is officially shutting down their blog program, which means I'm . . . well, there's no other way to say it: I'M BEING LET GO.
The plan is to escort me from the building by the end of December, and between you and me, I am totally going to steal a shitload of staplers between now and then.
In all seriousness, I am really sad that the ClubMom blogging gigs have come to an end, because I have truly enjoyed writing here. It's been a great outlet and I've learned so much from your comments. It's been nice to have a place where I'm motivated to share my parent-life minutiae, I don't think I would have captured so much of Riley's early months without this blog.
Plus, I'm not going to gloss over it, I will miss the monthly paycheck. Sucksh, as my 2-year-old-who-has-unfortunately-learned-to-say-"sucks" says.
Anyway, I thought I'd give you a heads up, especially since other bloggers are sharing the same news. My plan is to keep on writing here throughout the end of December, so I hope you'll keep reading. For those who aren't already reading me elsewhere, I'll let you know where you can find me after this site shuts down.
Thanks for reading. And thanks for making this whole ClubMom experience rewarding enough that I'm sitting here thinking "Damn" instead of "Whew!".
*head explodes*
Posted by: hello insomnia | 11/19/2007 at 04:30 PM
Wow...crazy
Posted by: Ashley | 11/19/2007 at 05:16 PM
Shoot dang--I will miss you. You've made me laugh AND think and that, my friends, is a powerful combination. Please to know where you go next--I must hear all about your adventures as a mama of two (2!)!
Posted by: Annagrace | 11/19/2007 at 05:22 PM
But... but... NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO... I'll follow you anywhere ::stars in eyes:: ... Ok... that was stalkerish eh? Heheh.
Posted by: NotAMeanGirl | 11/19/2007 at 05:31 PM
NOOOOOOO! You were teaching me everything I *really* needed to know about what it's like to be a parent, as I struggle with the Life Choice of whether or not to Take The Plunge!
ClubMom, how COULD you?
Posted by: shygirl | 11/19/2007 at 05:41 PM
I'm really bummed. I mean, I read you all over and we're friends and all that, but it's not quite the same, because this space was so dedicated to the little things.
I really liked reading this part of your life -- the minutiae of raising a son, and the little moments that made it both spectacular AND sucktacular.
I'll miss it.
Posted by: jonniker | 11/19/2007 at 06:19 PM
Whoa! Linda, I know it ain't over yet, but I just want to say a gi-normous thank you for everything you've shared. I'm a 37-year-old mom who (strangley enough) knows almost no one with kids. It's been so helpful, heartening and lifesaving to read your thoughts and observations here. I know you're blogging on other things elsewhere, but I am going to feel some significant empty space when this blog ceases to exist. For now, I think I'll stay in stage of mourning #1 -does it really have to shut down? I deny that's really going to happen. And-- hello ClubMom -- why would anyone come to the ClubMom site and look at your paid ads if not for the blogs? (Guess I've moved on to anger.)
Posted by: DD | 11/19/2007 at 06:25 PM
I don't understand.... why Club Mom, whyyyyyyy?? I've found so many great bloggers through Club Mom and I'll be sad to see this part of their site shut down.
Posted by: mrsgryphon | 11/19/2007 at 06:54 PM
No fair! This means you'll write twice as much at your other blogs, right? right???
Posted by: Mary O | 11/19/2007 at 07:15 PM
Totally sucksh. This has been a great sanity check for me many times over. I'll keep reading elsewhere, of course.
Posted by: ShannonJ | 11/19/2007 at 07:46 PM
You guys got PAID for this gig?? Hopefully you find somewhere else to go to share your stories with us!
Posted by: Mandie | 11/19/2007 at 08:31 PM
Heh, I'm not sure what to make of that incredulous-sounding comment re: being PAID. Yes, this was a contract position with a monthly paycheck.
Posted by: Linda S. | 11/19/2007 at 09:28 PM
Linda, my kids are long past the toddler stage, but I read you anyway. You write a great blog. I think Club Mom is nuts for shutting down the blogs, and I tell you, all these changes make some of who spend obsessive amounts of time over at Mom Answers REALLY nervous. I agree with jonniker about loving reading about this part of your life! (and all those who agree they are nuts feel free to complain -- it doesn't seem to be doing us any good; maybe the masses here will have more luck!)
Posted by: Marie R | 11/19/2007 at 10:35 PM
Linda, Thank you so much for sharing so much of yourself over these past, well, however long it's been... :) I have always enjoyed reading your blogs and your laugh-out-loud honesty on the topic of parenthood. Thanks for all your hard work. There are lots of nameless mamas like myself that have been stopping by to be entertained and never left a comment. Today's my day: THANK YOU!
Posted by: Kelly Vasami | 11/19/2007 at 11:00 PM
I seriously look forward to reading ClubMom blogs everyday. I will feel lost without it. Thank you for the parenting topic wittiness and humor, Linda! You're awesome.
Posted by: Sysha | 11/20/2007 at 05:27 AM
Boooooooo! I can't even remember how I found your blog, Linda, but I read your archived entries re: your pg and early months with Riley during my pg this year. I laughed (hard.....seriously), I cried and I told all of my mom friends about you. Your humor, your food for thought, your pictures, your POEMS (!!!)), man - like another reader so stalkerishly put it, I will follow you anywhere! ClubMom doesn't even realize....
Posted by: Jackie | 11/20/2007 at 05:33 AM
Bummer... glad you have the other blog still. Hopefully some other site will do something similar to clubmom's site...
Posted by: Christina | 11/20/2007 at 06:18 AM
Hey, as long as you keep up your other blogs so I don't get all sad, I'll be okay. Though I've really enjoyed this Club Mom thing and I'll definitely miss it.
Posted by: superblondgirl | 11/20/2007 at 06:38 AM
Where else am I going to learn words like Sucktacular and snoctopus?
Posted by: Sleepynita | 11/20/2007 at 07:32 AM
GEEZ! Good thing we have your other blogs to fall back on!
Posted by: Eric's Mommy | 11/20/2007 at 07:34 AM
That SUCKS.
I remember when Catherine Newman announced she would be done at Babycenter. I had no idea that I'd find her elsewhere online so I was SO upset. It's so fun that you have a few other places where we can all visit you! But I'll miss this blog!
Will Purple still be a Fruit???
Posted by: Marie Green | 11/20/2007 at 07:57 AM
TOTAL bummer. You better start with the parenting minutiae over at Sundry then because we're all going to need to know what's going on with Riley!
Posted by: Amy | 11/20/2007 at 10:10 AM
Can't believe it! The blogs are the only part of Clubmom that I actually read regularly! I'll miss this blog, but at least your other ones will continue. Right? *puppy dog eyes*
Posted by: Amy M. | 11/20/2007 at 10:56 AM
Whaaaaaaaa?? This is NOT happening.
I'm starting the first of my five stages of grief right now...
Posted by: Erica77777 | 11/20/2007 at 11:37 AM
I'm going to miss it too. And I never had much to contribute (other than Noggin runs Laguna Beach reruns as well as kid-friendly programs) but I love your stories, your writing, your honest look into life with a toddler.
For someone trying to get pregnant, it's nice coming here and learning a thing or two.
I'll follow you when you go. (To another domain, of course. Not simply following for the sake of following.)
Posted by: She Likes Purple | 11/20/2007 at 02:12 PM