Surprise giveaway!

November14

Baby and his mama are now home and, to celebrate the fact that I almost fell off the bed when Baby started crying last night, let’s have a little contest, shall we?

The lovely Marla Taviano, author of Changing Your World One Diaper At A Time (as well as several other great books) is helping celebrate Baby’s birth by giving away two copies of any of her books (your choice!). All you have to do is go here, figure out which book you’d like to win, and come back to tell me about it. I’ll close the contest tonight at midnight and announce two randomly selected winners over the weekend.

The funny thing about Marla’s books is that I was expecting to read her one about being a bride long before I read the one about changing diapers.

Life sometimes gets a bit out of the order you expected, doesn’t it?

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“Surprise giveaway!”

  1. Avatar November 14th, 2008 at 12:25 pm Ashley Says:

    So glad everyone is home!

    I would like to win “Is That All He Thinks About” because, well, do I really have to tell you why? I think you can pretty much figure out why…


  2. Avatar November 14th, 2008 at 12:25 pm Rhonda Says:

    Well….I’m not expecting, my kids are several years out of diapers, and it’s been 17 years since I was a blushing bride but I do have sex with my husband so by process of elimination I would have to choose, “Is That All He Thinks About” even though I already know the answer to the question.(Yes, it is!).


  3. Avatar November 14th, 2008 at 12:29 pm Deedee Says:

    I’m most interested in “Changing Your World One Diaper At A Time” – as I’m expecting my own little one in January!


  4. Avatar November 14th, 2008 at 12:33 pm JAIME Says:

    I’m thrilled that everyone is home now and I will continue to have all 3 of you in my prayers. I’m gonna have to go with the crowd here and say that “Is That All He Thinks About” is the only book that would apply to my life right now. Both of my children are way out of diapers (8 & 11)…but we have been trying to get pregnant again without luck. So, I don’t think I will need the “Changing Your World One Diaper At A Time” just yet.


  5. Avatar November 14th, 2008 at 12:35 pm Tina Says:

    I know my husband would appreicate it if I got “Is that all he Thinks About?”

    Glad Roomie and Baby are home, I hope he’ll sleep well for you guys (p.s. Don’t be surprised if he sleeps well now and then starts waking up more in a few days. I remember thinking we had a “sleeper” and then finding out later we didn’t.)


  6. Avatar November 14th, 2008 at 12:35 pm Amanda Says:

    I read Changing Your World and Is That All He Thinks About. Both were great!


  7. Avatar November 14th, 2008 at 12:38 pm Sarah Says:

    So excited that Baby and Roomie are home!

    I’ll go for the “Is that all he thinks about” and I’m dying at Rhonda’s comment. :)


  8. Avatar November 14th, 2008 at 12:39 pm Tamara Says:

    I have to ditto Ashley. “Is That All He Thinks About”.

    Welcome home to all of you. Let us know how things are progressing with the handsome little man and the new mommy.

    BTW, I’m having a giveaway too. http://tinyurl.com/656v7s


  9. Avatar November 14th, 2008 at 12:42 pm Faith Says:

    Congrats to being home….been sending lots of prayers and thoughts your way. I’m most interested in From Blushing Bride
    to Wedded Wife :)

    Congrats again!


  10. Avatar November 14th, 2008 at 12:44 pm Shannon Says:

    Hey! I’ve been reading for a while now. Glad to hear that roomie and baby are home now! I’m most interested in “Expecting.” I have the other three but haven’t read them all yet. We aren’t pregnant yet, but are praying like crazy to be!


  11. Avatar November 14th, 2008 at 12:52 pm Laura Says:

    Hi Amy Beth … I’m a new reader, and first-time commenter. I love your blog and have been praying for you and Roomie. So glad that Baby is here and everyone is OK.

    Since I’m getting married next May, I think I’d like the “Blushing Bride” book … although the “Is that All He Thinks About” might come in handy in the near future. :)


  12. Avatar November 14th, 2008 at 12:56 pm Sherilyn Says:

    “Is That All He Thinks About” looks intriguing! I’d LOVE to win it!


  13. Avatar November 14th, 2008 at 1:03 pm abby Says:

    glad to see that “Is That All He Thinks About” is a popular choice!

    glad to know everyone’s home safe and sound… and I hope you dont hurt yourself by falling everytime Baby cries :)


  14. Avatar November 14th, 2008 at 1:31 pm Laura Says:

    I think I need “Is that all he thinks about.” I’ll just leave it at that. Praying for you, roomie and baby.


  15. Avatar November 14th, 2008 at 1:39 pm Rose Says:

    From blushing bride to wedding wife, please.


  16. Avatar November 14th, 2008 at 1:41 pm Kelley Says:

    I’m laughing at your mom’s post! TOO FUNNY!

    I’m interested in the Blusing Bride book. What a fun giveaway! Thanks Amy Beth (and Marla!).


  17. Avatar November 14th, 2008 at 1:47 pm Tonya Says:

    I’d like to read from Blushing Bride to Wedded Wife. So glad you’re all home.


  18. Avatar November 14th, 2008 at 1:48 pm Julie Says:

    I am so glad to here that baby and mama roomie are home. I ‘ll keep praying for all you as you start this remarkable journey!

    I am interested in ” Is That All He Thinks About”.

    Thanks so much!


  19. Avatar November 14th, 2008 at 1:53 pm Kira Says:

    hey AB! i can’t wait to see roomie and baby. I am glad they arrived home safely. I would really like to read ” from blushing bride to wedded wife”. Love ya

    Thanks !


  20. Avatar November 14th, 2008 at 1:53 pm heatherb. Says:

    I thought I’d be the only one, surely not one of so many! I’d love to win “Is That All He Thinks About”.

    Soo glad your family is all home together. Let the sleepless nights-and the joy, the love, and the fun-begin!


  21. Avatar November 14th, 2008 at 2:03 pm Brandy T Says:

    “One Diaper At a Time” Oh yeah! What a great give-a-way! Woot!


  22. Avatar November 14th, 2008 at 2:07 pm Alicia K. Says:

    With my husband and I approaching our divine 7th year of marriage (Dec.) and with three children and a dog keeping us pretty busy, I think refreshing your marriage point of view is extremely important. We do our best to make time for one another, however many times we need to be reminded to do that. Reading, attending conferences, seeking Christian couples for counsel, etc., opens our eyes to HOW to do that.

    I would love “Is That All He Thinks About?”

    Happy Reading Everyone!!


  23. Avatar November 14th, 2008 at 2:24 pm Mandy M. Says:

    I thought I would want the books about babies since I had my first baby in January (Emma’s nearly 10 months old now … wow), but after reading some of the .pdf excerpts, I DEFINITELY would LOVE to read more of Is That All He Thinks About? At first, I was a bit shy to think of posting this as my truthful answer, but then after seeing how many comments were left about that book, I feel so much better that I’m not alone in this constant quest!

    So happy for you and Roomie … last week I was checking your page like every couple hours to see if there was a baby yet. :) Take care and get as much rest as you can, whenever you can!


  24. Avatar November 14th, 2008 at 2:34 pm Bethany Says:

    I would choose, “Is that all he thinks about.” It’s been almost 10 years and 2 kids, so I think we could use some new life on the subject!


  25. Avatar November 14th, 2008 at 2:43 pm Holly Says:

    I would want “Expecting”. Sounds like a great give away! Glad you all are doing well and everyone is home safe and sound.


  26. Avatar November 14th, 2008 at 2:45 pm Brittany B.-K. Says:

    I’d love from blushing bride to wedded wife! I love your blog :) and my husband and I are just almost to the 6-month mark of marriage and I know I could always be a better wifey :)


  27. Avatar November 14th, 2008 at 2:48 pm Avily Jerome Says:

    Howdy!

    Thanks for the giveaway!

    I would love to win “Changing your world one diaper at a time” especially since I have TWO in diapers right now.

    Thanks!


  28. Avatar November 14th, 2008 at 2:54 pm Jennifer Says:

    I have never heard of her before, but all of her books look great!
    I think “Is that All He Thinks About?” would be very fitting at this stage in my life right now… I would love to win it – and my husband would probably love that too! Ha!

    Enjoy that little bundle at home – they don’t stay newborn for long… it really does go by so fast!


  29. Avatar November 14th, 2008 at 2:55 pm debbie d. Says:

    well…let’s see…single, no children, no prospects on the horizon…let’s just say I’m tickled that the family is all back home!


  30. Avatar November 14th, 2008 at 2:55 pm Nichele Lynn Says:

    I cant wait to see who wins!!

    I would love to read= From Blushing Bride to Wedded Wife


  31. Avatar November 14th, 2008 at 3:11 pm Kelly Says:

    First-time commenter–I enjoy your blog & have been breathlessly waiting for Roomie’s baby :o ).
    We have 4 kiddos, from teenager to toddler and I’d like to win “Is that all he thinks about” for some ideas on how to get some together-time with a houseful of young ones around!


  32. Avatar November 14th, 2008 at 3:19 pm Kristen Says:

    I’d love “Is That All He Thinks About” because as a married woman, let me tell you, it IS all he thinks about. And my newly engaged cousin could use this information! lol. ; )


  33. Avatar November 14th, 2008 at 3:37 pm amykay Says:

    hahahaha, your mom is the best commenter EVER. and i will put myself in the running for “is that all he thinks about.” i’m not gonna lie, i was thinking it would be embarrassing to type that in a comment, but let’s be real–your commenters are the best! but i am glad i didn’t have to be the first one to say it :)


  34. Avatar November 14th, 2008 at 3:42 pm Taryn in ny Says:

    oooo oooo ooooooo I like from blushing bride to wedded wife! that looks good!!!


  35. Avatar November 14th, 2008 at 3:52 pm Jaclyn Says:

    I would like to read “Is That All He Thinks About.” Thanks Amy Beth!


  36. Avatar November 14th, 2008 at 4:00 pm Racer Says:

    Is That All He Thinks About.


  37. Avatar November 14th, 2008 at 4:01 pm Christine Says:

    Like many others, I’m pas tthe bride phase, the expectant and first years phase so all that leaves is wondering why, with two kids, is that all he thinks about!


  38. Avatar November 14th, 2008 at 4:20 pm Bethany Says:

    Love the blog Amy Beth! Praying that you, Roomie & Baby continue to grow in love!

    And since I’m getting married in May, I’d love “From Blushing Bride…” I have this slight obsession with being the best wife I can. :)


  39. Avatar November 14th, 2008 at 4:20 pm Chatty Kelly Says:

    Well, I guess I’ll have to select “Is that all he thinks about” because I’m done having kids and I’ve been married 12 yrs.

    I love give aways. Hey – I’m giving away a book at my blog today too, if you want to swing by and enter.


  40. Avatar November 14th, 2008 at 4:59 pm Kelli Says:

    Glad you guys are home!!! I would want the expecting devotional…. not that I am pregnant right now, but for next time! I love her other books!!


  41. Avatar November 14th, 2008 at 5:11 pm Keri Says:

    I read your blog all the time, I should comment more…but I’m a lazy commenter. Anyway, I’m due in January, so the Changing Your World One Diaper At a Time sounds good. I love bloggy give-aways…and congrats to you and Roomie! I’m excited to see lots of pics and read lots of stories about the new babe. He’s stinkin’ adorable by the way!


  42. Avatar November 14th, 2008 at 5:21 pm Katie Says:

    I would like the
    “Changing Your World
    One Diaper at a Time” book! I can’t wait to be a mother, and within the next few years my husband and I will begin trying to have children! :-)


  43. Avatar November 14th, 2008 at 5:28 pm Fletch Says:

    That is cool…I would like “Is that All He Thinks About?”…:)


  44. Avatar November 14th, 2008 at 5:44 pm Melissa Says:

    I’d pick the diaper book. “Is That All He Thinks About?” comes in at a very close second though. We all know the answer is YES!


  45. Avatar November 14th, 2008 at 6:05 pm Jenelle Howe Says:

    ok so i want the one called “Thats wat hes thinking!” Thanks AB! Hope I win! :D


  46. Avatar November 14th, 2008 at 6:07 pm Linda Says:

    Changing Your World One Diaper at a Time would be my choice. My daughter is preparing for her first and it would be a great book to give to her.
    So glad to hear that everyone is home safe and sound.
    Amy Beth…..did you know that you can buy some rails that slide between the mattress and box springs that will keep you from falling off the bed? (hehe)


  47. Avatar November 14th, 2008 at 6:15 pm Krista Says:

    So yeah, I’d probably like the “Is that all he thinks about” book… it’s probably pretty true! (the answer to that question anyways)


  48. Avatar November 14th, 2008 at 6:50 pm Amy Storms Says:

    Is That All He Thinks About. Been married for 11 years and yeah, pretty sure the answer is a big fat yes. But I’d like to read it anyway! Thanks, AB!


  49. Avatar November 14th, 2008 at 6:51 pm Junglewife Says:

    I’d love the “Blushing Bride” one for my sister – she’s getting married in January!


  50. Avatar November 14th, 2008 at 6:52 pm Jenny Says:

    I’d love “Expecting”
    I’ have all the others! :)


  51. Avatar November 14th, 2008 at 8:50 pm Anne Says:

    “From Blushing Bride” sounds good! Thanks for hosting this giveaway:).


  52. Avatar November 14th, 2008 at 10:39 pm Amber Says:

    I have to go for “Changing Your World… One Diaper At A Time” simply because that title seems to sum up my everyday living right now. And I like the way that phrase makes my diaper-changing, baby-rocking, boo-boo-kissin’ days seem like they are really making a difference. :)


  53. Avatar November 14th, 2008 at 11:16 pm reeva Says:

    i’d love to read is that all he thinks about :)


  54. Avatar November 15th, 2008 at 1:59 am Naomi Says:

    I just discovered your blog, and I’ve been so encouraged by it- thanks for your honesty!

    ‘From blushing bride to wedded wife’ sounds great.


  55. Avatar November 15th, 2008 at 10:24 am sam Says:

    “Is That All He Thinks About” sounds good.


  56. Avatar November 15th, 2008 at 3:47 pm mary Says:

    Definately “blushing bride!” it looks too cute to pass up! Started blushing while reading the abstract!


  57. Avatar November 15th, 2008 at 8:05 pm Angel S. Says:

    “Is That All He Thinks About” looks interesting! Thanks for hte chance to enter!


  58. Avatar November 16th, 2008 at 10:31 pm Wanda Says:

    Darn…..sorry I missed this contest!

    I would be one more for ….IS THAT ALL HE THINKS ABOUT!!!

    Cause…ladies….yes it is!


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