Ho Ho Merry Christmas Tuesday Super stars!
As you are no doubt aware, it’s only 5 sleeps till the fat man from the north pole climbs down our chimneys, steals out milk and cookies and leaves us good little girls and boys a whole pile of new toys. Unless of course you live in Darwin, and then he somehow climbs through the windows, or squeezes through the air con vents.
In honour of this great event (Christmas) I am bringing a very special IBOT your way! Not only will I announce not one, not two, but three new Bloggers of the Mo, but I have made a very special Christmas vlog to thankyou for all your wonderful support thoughtful the bloggy year.
I can tell you are excited!
But first things first!
Next Tuesday, the 27th of December, there will be no IBOT. I am taking a much needed bloggy break (if I can help myself 
) and many others are too, so I have decided that the best course of action is a week off. Tuesday is technically still the Christmas day public holiday (or is it boxing day?) so your Tuesday homework is to spend some time in the real world, with all the wonderful people you write about.
And now the good stuff. Because it’s Christmas, it seems only fair to share the Blogger of the Mo love, and all the recipients will get a few extra weeks to enjoy it because of the holidays. So with no further ado….
The first BOTM (ha ha bottom 
) is Deb from Aspiring Mum.
Deb is beautiful. She writes beautifully and is a caring and compassionate person. She is one of my fellow Life on a Hill bloggers, and she never ceases to encourage and inspire.
The second BOTM is Rhianna from A Parenting Life.
Rhi has been blogging for a quite a while, and has a dream to become a famous writer, with good cause. She writes beautifully, but more than that, she is just a really nice person. She also gets points for living in Darwin with no Air Con!
If you have ever received Fairy Wishes or Butterfly Kisses, you have met Rhi.
And finally, the third BOTM is Lee from Mummy Issues Part 2.
Lee has two gorgeous munchkins and writes thoughtful and lovely posts. One in particular sticks to mind, where she befriended a stranger at a cafe, which I think is all kinds of wonderful.
Also last week, as I got around the IBOT posts, I discovered Lee had beaten me to almost everyone, and I really love people sharing the comment love.:)
Now because I think you are all wonderful, and I would make you all BOTM’s if I could, I have created a special Thankyou. This vlog is a little long (almost 7 minutes) but includes, suspense, craziness, singing and dancing, and the headers/buttons of almost every Tuesday blogger and also some of my other faves. (I apologise sincerely if I forgot you. It was not my intent, I swear. I just forget stuff sometimes. Also some people’s headers couldn’t be pinched, and didn’t have buttons.)
So I leave you with this: please watch it, cause I put a lot of effort into it, and it almost didn’t happen with the weekends hospital dramas.
Until next year my friends, I wish you a wonderful Christmas, a refreshing time with your family and friends, and a fantastic new year.
Thanks for all your support and love, and I can’t wait until next year, to get to know you all better.
So much love,
You are a worry, love it!
Michelle recently posted..Why Siri will never rule the world
So long as you laughed!
Jess@Essentially Jess recently posted..IBOT the Christmas Vlog Edition
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I love it! I wouldn’t want to get kicked out of there either. The sushi is delish!
Ames recently posted..Christmas Shopping Tips
Not a sushi fan, but I am a shopping fan!
Sorry I forgot you in the blog roll at then end! I’m kicking myself at quite a few I accidently left out.
Jess@Essentially Jess recently posted..IBOT the Christmas Vlog Edition
You are such a classic! Way to go sitting on Santa’s throne, you’re so funny. I knew you were a vogging star, but you can sing too – wow! If I’m ever in Darwin I’m coming to your house and you’re going to help me make an exercise video for Operation Crash Hot. Have you still got your blue leotard Olivia?
Merry Christmas sweetie, enjoy your break.
Laney x
Laney @ Crash Test Mummy recently posted..“5 wines worth swigging” on Christmas Day
Ooh I meant to watch that yesterday! Will have to get around to it!
I’m not that clever, I just make good use of Apps. And boatman is a wonderful help!
Jess@Essentially Jess recently posted..IBOT the Christmas Vlog Edition
Oh thank you so very much lovely Jess, what a beautiful way for me to start the day seeing this awesome honour bestowed upon me. Fairy wishes and butterfly kisses to you the whole day through xx
Off to watch the vlog now you super star you
Rhianna recently posted..Each Day Is A New Beginning
You totally deserve it. Xxx
Fairy wishes and butterfly kisses back at ya!
Jess@Essentially Jess recently posted..IBOT the Christmas Vlog Edition
You are slightly insane sweetie- but very, very entertaining! Love the lights! And I would have been too scared to sit on Santa’s throne.
Robyn (@slightly_deep) recently posted..For the joy of Dancing….
It took some guts, I can tell you, and I’m sure the security guard was watching me the whole time, like he knew I was going to do something!
Jess@Essentially Jess recently posted..IBOT the Christmas Vlog Edition
Hi Beautiful Lady,
YES..you are a lady!! My Darwin Lady, who I will meet in March. I am so looking forward to that, and I thank you over and over for your kind words, and being a Blogger on Tuesdays (but not next one because it IS a time for family!)
Much love…and at some stage….the Australia Post people will stalk you instead of me.
Denyse XXXXX
Denyse Whelan Education Specialist recently posted..Bananas In Pyjamas APP Reviews + DVD To Giveaway!
Thanks for linking faithfully this year Denyse. Has been veryanooreciated and I look forward to more IBOT shenanigans in the new year!
Jess@Essentially Jess recently posted..IBOT the Christmas Vlog Edition
Oh my gawd, I was cackling at your brazen behaviour! I can’t believe you sat on Santa’s throne… Good on you! What a fabulous Christmassy vlog, I’m inspired to create one of my own but it’ll be minus the singing because even miming I suck.
Merry, merry Christmas Jess. I’m so looking forward to linking more often next year.
Kate Sins recently posted..Our week {12-18 Dec}
Thanks Kate! I felt a little crazy sneaking there, but it was good fun. I just wish I had the guts to sit there longer!
Jess@Essentially Jess recently posted..IBOT the Christmas Vlog Edition
Oh that’s very funny and very, very brave… I’m so glad you weren’t escorted out by security
I hope that you and your family have an absolutely wonderful Christmas together and that you enjoy your blog holiday (if you can!). Thanks for the iBOT opportunities too – so much appreciated! xo
Misha @TheBlingBuoy recently posted..Comment on Welcome to The Bling Buoy!!!! by Actually mummy…
I’m glad we avoided security too
Thanks so much for linking and sharing the comment love. I’ve loved finding your blog, and look forward to reading more next year.
Merry Christmas!
Jess@Essentially Jess recently posted..IBOT the Christmas Vlog Edition
Haha! Love it! You are all sorts of…zany
But you already knew that 
Great choices on the Blogger(s) of the Mo!
See you in the new year, Jess ! x
Thanks Grace.
Zany is a lot of fun
Jess@Essentially Jess recently posted..IBOT the Christmas Vlog Edition
Jess, I went from chuckling and cracking up at the start to a little “awww” and moist eyed at the end. Looking at your “honour roll” of IBOT bloggers I realised a lot of who I now call my blogging community are people totally due to your IBOT meme. I started blogging to find a little community and I truly have. So thank YOU for doing what you do, for being who you are, you mad-capped lady.
Your December BoMs are lovely ladies too. Well picked.
By the way, was it Boatman rolling the camera during your Christmas medley? Because if it was, you really do need to give him some love in your end credits too! He obviously loves an adores you deeply.
Merry Christmas to your beautiful family and God Bless too.
Veronica @ Mixed Gems recently posted..Be Kind to Yourself
Thanks Veronica. You’re right. I should give boatman more credit in the end. He is the most patient person I have ever met, and doesn’t mind me embarrassing myself.
I never dreamed that this kind of community would form, but I am so glad it has. It is my favourite thing about Tuesday’s; all the bloggers I love in the same place at the same time.
Merry Christmas; I hope it’s your best one yet. Xxx
Jess@Essentially Jess recently posted..IBOT the Christmas Vlog Edition
Merry Christmas and enjoy your blog break with your family
big hugs!
Ai Sakura recently posted..For little girls: Adele dress
Thanks Ai. I hope you have a lovely Christmas too. Xxx
Jess@Essentially Jess recently posted..IBOT the Christmas Vlog Edition
By the way, your URL says my above comment is #2000 (http://www.essentiallyjess.com/2011/12/ibot-the-christmas-vlog-edition.html#comment-2000). Do I get a prize? No booby prizes please!
Veronica @ Mixed Gems recently posted..Be Kind to Yourself
Ooh that is a bit special!
Let’s see if I get any unwanted gifts for Christmas
Oh that is so awesome! I would be scared of the security guards there too, they take their job very seriously. I know I have seen them wandering round full of self importance on many occasions. Merry Christmas and blessing to you and your family as well lovely Jess
Rhianna recently posted..Slip, Slop, Slap, Snap. Bananas in Pyjamas Review & Give Away
I’m sure he was watching me too! It was Sunday arvo and there was no one else around, so I must have looked like the biggest source of trouble
Jess@Essentially Jess recently posted..IBOT the Christmas Vlog Edition
My computer is playing silly buggers at the moment Jess but I will be back tonight to check out your vlog. It kept freezing on me! …
Amy @ MahliMoo recently posted..My Christmas Wish List
OMG I think I might have just peed a little bit.
Aroha @ Colours of Sunset recently posted..I Blog 10 Things On Tuesday
Maybe I should warn people first. ‘If you are not watching this on the loo, please attach a pad.’
Jess@Essentially Jess recently posted..IBOT the Christmas Vlog Edition
Merry Christmas to you and your family Jess xo Can’t wait for more Vloggy adventures next year!!!
Cassandra recently posted..Not long now…
And to you too Cass!
Next year will be bigger and better!
Jess@Essentially Jess recently posted..IBOT the Christmas Vlog Edition
You are awesome – carry on ! and enjoy your break !
Trish recently posted..Giveaway ~ Sony PSP-E1000 Prize Packs x 5 !
Thanks Trish. Xxx
A break is a lot harder than expected. I have all these blogging ideas!
Jess@Essentially Jess recently posted..IBOT the Christmas Vlog Edition
ohh you are one brave blogger sitting in Santas chair!! I loved the vlog and must be getting soft, even got kinda emotional at the end.. nice to have so many lovely bloggy friends! Merry Christmas to you all xx
mums the word recently posted..An Open Letter to Husbands
I know; I was a little teary too. Even if it was the muppets playing in the background
Jess@Essentially Jess recently posted..IBOT the Christmas Vlog Edition
Hysterical! it took me 4 goes to watch that as my kids kept interrupting me – happy holidays to you jess!
Deb @ Home life simplified recently posted..7 Deadly Sins of Goal Setting
Oh my kids do that too!
Glad you got to see the whole thing in the end.
Hope you have a lovely Christmas Deb xxx
Jess@Essentially Jess recently posted..IBOT the Christmas Vlog Edition
Hahahaha Kids were asking me what I was giggling about!
The bestest vlog of the year I reckon!
Merry Christmas Jess, Boatman & family xxxx
miss.cinders recently posted..iBOT – My mind is Blank
Thankyou!
Mind you how do I move forward from here? The bar is too high! Maybe I should quit while I’m ahead?
Jess@Essentially Jess recently posted..IBOT the Christmas Vlog Edition
You are an absolute nutter and I adore you for it. I love a good dare and you carried that one through beautifully.
xx
Have a fabulous Christmas hun to you and your fam and I look forward to catching up with you next year
Sonia @ Life Love and Hiccups recently posted..A Chaotic VLOG Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas
Thanks Sonia, and I have to apologise for forgetting your banner
. I realised so many I had missed afterwards and felt awful about it!
I really appreciate your support this year, and getting to know you are your beautiful family.
Have a lovely Chrismas and I can’t wait to ‘see’ more of you next year. Xxx
Jess@Essentially Jess recently posted..IBOT the Christmas Vlog Edition
I finally got to watch your vlog! Love it Jess!
Merry Christmas to you and your family
xx
Amy @ MahliMoo recently posted..My Christmas Wish List
Thanks Amy! Glad you got to see it.
I couldn’t steal your banner or button, which I why I used your Christmas one instead. Hope you don’t mind.
Have a wonderful Christmas.
Jess@Essentially Jess recently posted..IBOT the Christmas Vlog Edition
You are amazing! One of the few vlogs I’ve watched and yes, laughed and almost cried. Thanks Jess – you’re a sweetheart. Wishing you and your family a very safe and wonderful Christmas. Love ya heaps.xx
Debbie @ Aspiring Mum recently posted..Christmas Button Baubles.
Thanks Deb. xxx
I feel very honored you watched it all the way through.
Hope you guys have a fabulous Christmas.
Jess@Essentially Jess recently posted..IBOT the Christmas Vlog Edition
I too laughed and almost cried! You are all kinds of zany and lovely. A blessed Christmas to you and your family too. Love Julie
Julie recently posted..I’m not "generation-ist" but…
Thanks Julie, and thanks for watching! That’s a huge compliment.
Merry Christmas to you and your family. Hope it’s the best one yet. Xxx
Jess@Essentially Jess recently posted..IBOT the Christmas Vlog Edition
I despise Mariah Carey, but there is something about her christmas carols that I cannot resist miming to.
You are a total hardcore vlogger to jump on santa’s throne, I am glad the security guard looked the other way for you.
Thank you for the beautiful christmas message, of course I will speak to you before then, but I wish you and your gorgeous family a fantastic christmas and hope santa spoils you as much as you deserve to be xx
Erin @ Eat Play Bond recently posted..Christmas: Festive Fatigue
Thankyou Erin. You are tookind.
Hope you have a great Gastro free Christmas. Xxx
Jess@Essentially Jess recently posted..IBOT the Christmas Vlog Edition
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Thank you so much Jess. I have been out all day so have only just seen this. The vlog is all kinds of wonderful. How you managed to do that with the few days you have had I do not know. Hope Taylah is on the mend. xx
Lee recently posted..52 week project. Week 13 – The festive feet edition.
I had the Santa bit from a few weeks ago, and boatman is all kinds of wonderful help.
Have a wonderful and blessed Christmas Lee. Xxx
Jess@Essentially Jess recently posted..IBOT the Christmas Vlog Edition
You’re so cute! Merry Christmas to you too and have a nice week off!
Lauren @ The Surprise Beginning recently posted..Confusion!
Thanks Lauren.
Merry Christmas to you too. Xxx
Jess@Essentially Jess recently posted..IBOT the Christmas Vlog Edition
You truly are the queen of the vlog, but you already knew that! A blessed Christmas to you and your family
Alice recently posted..Joyful
Thanks Alice.
Queen of the Vlog….sounds like a button to me
Jess@Essentially Jess recently posted..IBOT the Christmas Vlog Edition
I love how completely and unabashedly nuts you are! I was laughing so hard at the beginning.
And then I got a lump in my throat watching all the banners flick past. Brilliant xx
Jayne recently posted..She’s gorn!
Thanks Jayne. It was the best way I could see to say thanks to everyone. Have a beautiful Christmas. Xxx
Jess@Essentially Jess recently posted..IBOT the Christmas Vlog Edition
Oh you are CRAZY. But I love it!
Miss Pink recently posted..The Post That Never Was
Thankyou! And I realised after I posted I forgot your header! So very sorry! I really do appreciate your support of IBOT and my blog this year.
Big Christmas wishes to you, Mr Black, Bluey and Greeny. Xxxx
Jess@Essentially Jess recently posted..IBOT the Christmas Vlog Edition
Forgot my header? Huh? :S *Iz confused*
A Merry Christmas to you and the whole family! Wishing I was a kid again at this time of year.
Miss Pink recently posted..Caught With Your Pants Down.
You are 50 kinds of hilarious! Can’t wait for the return of iBot! Even if I missed it this week!
Daisy recently posted..Everybody hurts. Hold on. It’s a beautiful day!
We missed you too Daisy!
But it was nice to have a ‘quiet’ week
Jess@Essentially Jess recently posted..IBOT the Christmas Vlog Edition
Oh jess your Vlogs make me lmao. That was awesome! Merry Christmas xx
Lifeasmummymax recently posted..Mixed emotions
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[...] by The Surprise Beginning on December 20, 2011 Yesterday I read a blog post that I agreed with on a lot of points. In fact I can imagine writing something along the same lines. What I didn’t expect was the tirade of outraged and hateful comments this post received. Yikes! It was quite a rude awakening. Turns out people don’t like it when you have a negative view of them, not surprising. I suppose I’m used to living in a safe little net where people try to be kind and if they have a problem with you they try to suck it up or they talk to you about it personally. I have led a sheltered life and thankfully left most of the crazy bitchiness behind me when I entered adulthood . . . hormones notwithstanding! If you see something as truth does it give you the right to call others out publicly, even if your truth is tainted by your own experience and your expectation of the world? Even if you might possibly be taking it out of context? If you speak out about something are you prepared for it to be called into question? Are you prepared for the hate that some people can express? I am feeling quite disillusioned. Linking up with Jess from Diary of a SAHM for I Blog On Tuesdays [...]
[...] by The Surprise Beginning on December 20, 2011 Yesterday I read a blog post that I agreed with on a lot of points. In fact I can imagine writing something along the same lines. What I didn’t expect was the tirade of outraged and hateful comments this post received. Yikes! It was quite a rude awakening. Turns out people don’t like it when you have a negative view of them, not surprising. I suppose I’m used to living in a safe little net where people try to be kind and if they have a problem with you they try to suck it up or they talk to you about it personally. I have led a sheltered life and thankfully left most of the crazy bitchiness behind me when I entered adulthood . . . hormones notwithstanding! If you see something as truth does it give you the right to call others out publicly, even if your truth is tainted by your own experience and your expectation of the world? Even if you might possibly be taking it out of context? If you speak out about something are you prepared for it to be called into question? Are you prepared for the hate that some people can express? I am feeling quite disillusioned. Linking up with Jess from Diary of a SAHM for I Blog On Tuesdays [...]
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