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Caroline Manzo

A Whole Lot of Crazy

Caroline reflects back on a wild season, and shares what the cast has been up to since the dramatic reunion.

July 9, 2009

So here we are, at the very end of the road. It's been quite a journey, and I appreciate all of you for watching week after week. I think I'll make this short and sweet.

I have been watching along with all of you these past few weeks, and I believe one thing has resonated throughout. We are a family. Where there is family there is love, there is laughter, there are struggles, and yes, there is fighting. I have to believe that each and every one of you out there has related to us in some way, shape or form. We are a whole lot of crazy, for sure! Guess what? I wouldn't trade any of them for the world.

Teresa, Joe, and the girls are hilarious. I've said it before, and I'll say it again...she is the modern day Lucille Ball! Where there is Teresa, there is laughter. She is a tremendous mom, wife, and friend...LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, mwah, mwah, mwah! Congratulations to Teresa and Joe! I wish you all the luck in the world and look forward to meeting the new little Giudice in the Fall!!

Jacqueline and Chris have finally met their little miracle, Nicholas. He was worth the wait, he's gorgeous, and the best behaved little man in town. CJ is loving being a big brother, and enjoying his summer playing baseball, and learning how to golf with his cousin Albie. You should see him with his clubs...you just want to take him and hug him and squeeze him - too cute! Ashley is doing what teenage girls do - hanging out with friends, and getting ready for college in the fall.

Comments

530 Comments

This post could not be more on the money!!

Lauren Manzo-
We watch the show, and we think you are beautiful and don't need to change a thing.
Good luck with everything!

Caroline, you are that steady force.I think you are awesome and if I could only be the mother that you are. I envy the relationship you have with your children.Way to go.

I love Albie smile he so cute!!!!

Caroline, I am 17 years old and I am a religious watcher of the show. You are by far my favorite housewive. I've grown up in a household, much like yours- FAMILY FIRST :) And, you remind me so much of my mother. I applaud you for being a strong, confident, and motherly woman. I look up to you, and hope that someday I will be a mother, just like you, Caroline! Thank you! Xoxo.

Dear Caroline,
I just want to say that I am a huge fan of yours. The way that you and your family project yourselves- keeping your composure, and remaining classy at the same time is so inspiring.
More than anything I wanted to write you because of Albie. I feel so terrible for what he went through this season. I am in law school myself and have had some terrible struggles along the way and can only imagine how rough of a time this has been for him. I also feel for you because I know how supportive my parents are and how much it has hurt them to see me struggle with law school. I'm not even sure that you will get this or read it, but if you do please let Albie know that I wish him all the best. It is most definitely a struggle, but I admire him so much for not just giving up and throwing in the towel.
All the best to you and each and every member of your family.
XoXo

You must have wonderful Parents/because all of your sisters and brothers that appeared on the show over the last 2 seasons seem like wonderful people and I know that
their are many of you, your parents must have filled their
house with a LOT OF LOVE to raise sooo many wonderful people!!!!!!

I think you are the smartest out the bunch! You need to put all the housewives on punishment for not listening to you! LOL!! Best of luck and I hope your son get back in school!

Caroline,
You have a beautiful family. I too grew up in an Italian home. Your children (well not little children) are wonderful. I can tell how proud you are when you speak of them and tear up. I hope everything goes well for Albie. You are the rock of this whole family. The other ladies look up to you and I can see why. You are a joy to have on the show. May you have continued success in all that you do.
Shirley

Caroline,

I will join the chorus of those who admire you so much and thoroughly enjoy your show and your family get togethers. My adult daughter and I never miss an episode. (you are our favorite)

I was so touched by Albie's law school situation that I wanted to be able to share with you how the Medical Institue I am associated with could help him to resolve his ADHD symptoms and give him the life he deserves without struggling. This is not an advertisement and I hope I am not overstepping my bounds in suggesting that you look into this. We have helped 11,000 children and adults who suffer from the symptoms I heard Albie discribe to you. I turned to my daughter that evening and said how I wished he could visit our clinic and talk to our doctor. We offer free consultations and I'm sure our doctor would be most happy to talk by telephone with you and Albie to explain what we do. He sounds like a typical "patient" of ours.

I hope you are not offended by the information I have given you, however, whenever I see a person like Albie struggling when he doesn't have to, it breaks my heart. I have been with the doctor since 1996 and believe so much in the treatment and outcome. This is a nonevasive comprehensive treatment. Hopefully, you will check it out. We do have a website.

Enjoy Italy with your family....looking forwward to a new season in the Fall.

Thanks,

Kay B.

Hi, I am also a mother of boys that have this. Mine are 24 and 19. I have tried the usual medications without a lot of success. Please email me and tell me about your website and what is has to offer my children. I to as an adult, have ADD and it is a lifelong journey to combat this monster that controls your life. Please send me info.

Much Thanks

I love you!! i feel like your a true mother who protects and loves her kids so much i also feel like your a strong woman who is not afraid to fight for your family and thats what i love about you.

LOVE LOVE LOVE ME SOME CAROLINE, the mother of the madness, you are the bond, brains and you know how to deal with it all the crazy that is going on. Family first and I fell you about the house getting empty, but like you said FAMILY, hang with your brother & sisters, plan more dates w/your handsome hubby and con't to be there when your kids need you and then when the grandkids come it joy joy joy in your heat again. You are blessed.

Caroline,
I saw the new episode, with your son. And I loved how you stood beside him. I have a learning disability as well and my mother has fought and given me the very same support that you gave to him. And when I see someone who
shows that same love, there should be more mothers like you and mine own. There is no room for shrinking violets as I'm sure you will agree with that because if you give a person and inch they will take a mile.
I only want to say one more thing to you because I am sure
you have better things to do. Out of all the housewives on that show, your the best because your honest and you are a nonsense person. My mother did agree with that if one her children did jump into the lime light she too would choke us!
take care

Caroline i"m with dina and i believe her 100 percent that she left because of danielle and . You and I have the same personality its so fun . I hope to meet you soon =)

I absolutely love love you!!!!!!!! But I miss Dina ...want her back. As a Jersey girl living in Florida I cannot help but watching you guys and loving it. You are my favorite!!!!!

Thank You Mrs.C you keep it Real to the Point & Right on Target.
Family is soooo Important Protect we will any day any time.
Once you open your mouth & deliver the message what is there to disagree with none of this wishe washie crap. You Deliver. I Love it.
I get that!!! I'm the same way who has time to farting around with getting right to it the Heart of the Matter may make some enimies,hurt some feelings so what life is short to be playing around with family being harmed by someone or cheating ourselves out of what God has to offer.
Yesssss Mrs.C yesssss

Caroline, You are a great Mom with great kids and a wonderful husband. My heart broke watching you and your son last night. I too have a son with a learning disorder and I can only hope he can be a wonderful, strong and hard working young man like your son Albie. I always encourage my son to reach for the stars and if he falls down I help him up. Albie, keep working hard you have already accomplished sooooooooooo much. Every week I learn something new as a mother from you Caroline.

Love your family and love the show. (we will miss Dina)

Caroline ..............your the best sister anyone can look for. Your all about truth, honesty and love for your family. That Danielle will definitely be a problem to you and your family.

Could'nt wait for your show to start and it's everything an Italian family should be..I grew up in the same surroundings,from the North End of Boston to the Bronx..my family was the typical Napolitan/Sicilian group of dramatic joy along with its ups and downs!! I miss all those great times now but the memories flood back with every NJH episode. From the tomatoe prep, to the fine art and fashion, to the drama of the Metropolitan Opera,(my great aunt sang there) it makes me smile. I have instilled a lot of this same atmosphere into my own two children..even though they are only half Italian..the drama comes out on a daily basis from both, and it keeps me laughing and on my toes..Caroline you are wonderful and strong..And Dina is a breath of fresh air. I love watching and listening to her humor along with enjoying her amazing sense of style..Keep up the great work..It's like being back home again..

Caroline,

You are the best! I don't care what anyone says about you~~I love and admire you. You're true to yourself, love your family and you have your priorities where they should be. Family is #1. You saw thru the Danielle drama from the get go. And you made no bones about not liking her from the start. Nothing phoney about you. Love it. Dina and Jaqueline are lucky to have you. Everyone needs a Caroline to have our backs! Can I rent you? :)

Good luck to you and family. Oh and I don't blame you for not liking the "ham game"...disgusting. Gald you stood your ground.

Take good care. Don't ever change. Love you just like you are.

Caroline-

You are the best lady on the show. You remind me of my mother in law your the best. I wish you and your family the best :)

Caroline, Tersea, Dina You all are so close why did you allow a stranger to invaid your private circle? I want to know what gives you all the right to talk about some one else's children? Jacqueline congradulations on Nicholas and Teresea congradulations on your arrival. Dina light cnadles and keep the bible open to the 23rd palms and it will bring your home peace. also get a priest to give you some blessed oil and it will keep evil out of your home just amke a sign of a cross over the door post. Read the 91st palsm, and matthew 6 and the 27th palms also before you eave your home and right before you go to bed. Devoted wather!!! Daniell don't even mention their name and live your life and keep the drama to a stand off!!

Hey Caroline -

As an ex-Jersey Girl (grew up in Pines Lakes in Wayne)- I completely understand you wanting to protect your family. I love, love, love your show. I don't blame you for trying to keep the "garbage" out. If she is coming by "with friends" I thinking restraining order. She is obviously unbalanced.
From one mom to another - you obviously care very deeply for your family and you should be proud! Your my favorite housewife, Dina and Jacqueline are awesome, but Theresa just makes me pee in my pants laughing with the things that come out of her mouth, god love her. Best to you and your family - have a good vacation.

Danielle is a mom to two young girls, who live and attend school there. For you to call their mom "garbage" is tragic. I imagine that all of the pain of your show will stay with her children for years to come. I wish somehow there could be healing this season, for the sake of the children who have witnessed how hard women can be on one another, and how much pain they can cause...and for what reason??? For a reality TV show? What has taken place on this show has created such pain for Danielle, and she is responding with venom, rage, and hurt; and through her pain, she goes on to harm Dina, and then Ashley. And on it goes.

It must be hard to be a single parent...let alone a single parent in the state of mind she is in (viewing her blogs...she must be really hurting, to strike out as she is).

I for one would like to see apologies and healing for the sake of the children who need their mom to be healthy, and happy for them and what is left of their childhood. They have not shown that their dad is in their life. If Danielle is the only parent present, more than ever, these children need her to be in a positive, and happy state of mind. If not for Danielle, can the cast do it for the sake of the children? I wonder what the long term affects (memories) of all of this will have on those beautiful girls. And for what? Another reality TV show. How sad.

Danielle had a right to be heard. And to have her pain validated. Like her or not, she was right...apologies were in order.

Caroline,you are a class act!I love the laugh you and your family have,it warms my heartjust the sound of it.I am with you about Danielle i too would be careful around her and use caution!I am Tennessee born and bred but lived in New Jersey many years ago and i have to say you girls are so beautiful and the clothes you wear are out of this world!!! I am so happy for your husbands new look...he is a knock out!I am looking forward to this season!!!

In your wisdom, did you ever think about the pain making that book public, would cause Danielle's two young children? This is where they live and go to school. Now that it has been made public, it will have a tramatic effect on their lives.

MS.LADY I JUST WANT TO LET YOU KNOW FIRST OFF YOU ARE A BEAUUTIFUL DIVA...AND I,M NOT KISSIN A** I'M JUST KEEPIN IT REAL...OKAYYY!!!YOU ARE THE REALEST WOMAN ON THIS SHOW AND OUTTA ALLL THE HOUSEWIVE SHOWS...KEEP DOIN WHACHA DOIN MAMA...AND FOR THAT THING THAT IS OBSESSED WITH YO FAMILY " "... HANDLE IT SISTAH!!! HEHEHE

Caroline,

You and Dina are good and warm hearted people.

I understand you cannot control the behaviors of others.
But you are responsible for your behavior.
You say you value family however your actions do not demonstrate that.

Did you ever stop to think of the public and private pain and anguish you are causing to Danielles children?

You cry when you speak of the passing of your father in law and express anger at others for trying to accuse him of being involved with organized crime. You say how much this has hurt your family and the grandchildren.

Yet you publically attack Danielle, at the expense of humiliating and hurting her children.

Do you really care about family or do you really care about the money BRAVO is paying you?

Caroline you are not a family matriarch; what you represent is the blind leading the blind. Ashley was supposed to show up at the restaurant with you so that she could apoligze to Danielle. Danielle is old enough to be Ashley's mother why in the hell would she attack someone that has done nothing to her. Caroline that shows that Ashley needs guidance and what you did was not guide her you made excuses for her because she is in your family.There was no one expressing any apoligies and you think you are a class act, not by a longshot. How could someone try and bring your family down when it is your family that keeps starting altercations. You are a beautiful lady,but you are blinded by he said, she said garbage. Learn to love and respect people outside of your circle, people less fortunate than you, people that have not been blessed with a great family like the one you have and that will be the best gift that you can pass on to your children. Continuing to HATE Danielle will cripple your entire family because one must expend lots of energy in order to hate someone, it's really not worth the energy. Remember that God wants us to help the "least of these" you know people that have been through hell right here on earth sometimes by their own making, but we still give them a helping hand and a smile.

I love your style! I'm really hoping that some of the show is scriped thou because if not, that Danielle is a nut job. She needs help and you need to watch your back. She does not understand boundries. She does not know when to buzz off.

Caroline,
This is my first time reading your blog. It just made me love you more. Your a mama after my own heart. I love the show. I love the way you protect and serve your family. But when I read your blog, all your love was shining through for every one in your family. That's so rare in this day and age. Unfortunately, you are the last of a dieing breed. I agree Teresa is hillarious and Danielle is insanely scary. Congratulation on 25 years of marriage. I'll be married 25 years this year too. Thanks for being such a good example of a wife and mom. Enjoy your vacation and Happy Mother's Day. CCM

It's a risk all people take when they decide to be a part of a Reality program that can reflect both great qualities and flaws within ourselves. I started watching the Real Housewives NJ during the infamous book reveal at the friendly gathering for Teresa's party (table flipper). I loved your strength and admired your perpetual protectiveness of Family. I do not take Reality Television seriously but something about your genuine efforts as a mother, sister & friend are inspirational. "Know thy self" suits your personality well. Wishing you and your family love & harmony.

I don't know who you think you are, the same god approach your taking with Danielle is the reason why she has to fight back too. You honestly get on my nerves. One family member in the show is good enough, there needs to be variety. You

You're the best! :) Gosh, your husband and you are looking good. Can you share the secret?

From the beginning you stated you dislike Daniel, why is that? And Two, Do you not think because of your strong character you influence your sister, and your friends to dislike her because of your constant negative towards Daniel? Yes, Daniel has issues, we all do. Seriously Daniel was NEVER given a chance to be part of this cast because of YOU....

I think that you love your family deeply and your really care and i like that about you. But you also let loose a little. I dont know Danielle and what she has done just dont be bothered with her. You will look like the better person

I just saw the clip on watch what happens with you and Albie.

My ex-husband, who is a close friend (divorce happened because I'm a lesbian) made his way thru law school & was just admitted to the bar. He's incredibly smart and has significant learning disabilities. Finishing law school was a struggle, but he made it. Albie can do it too. Especially with the unwavering support of a mom like you.

Caroline - at first I though enough with the mother protector crap. However, I am the oldest of four girls and after encountering a freak like Danielle I would be right along side you! You go girl!!!!!

Caroline I absolutely adore you!!! You are the smartest one.
From Costa Rica

Caroline, I didn't expect any more or any less than of your blog. You are truly a classy lady, keep it up, maybe that Danielle can get some pointers, which I doubt. I hope all of your family and Theresa continue to be strong and many blessings to all of you too!

Caroline, I admire you and the strength and support you give to your family and friends. Family first, always and no matter what...love love this show and you! Teresa makes me laugh and she loves her girls, Dina is classy and a good person, Jacqueline is a sweet person trying to be her own person while remaining a loyal family member... stay the way you are...

i heart you .. not because your on tv but your just like my mother .. i have a bigg over nosey talkin eatin loving family and to see one on tv like mine is refreshing its not everyday you still see a women whos life isnt the office but her kids and husband and family ... makes me laugh when i see how you are with your kids and how the love for them just shines when speak about them and how BLOOD is thicker than water and more people need to understand this maybe if we are all big familys like this there would be alot more laughing and alot less crime in this world so i say to you keep being perfectly wonderful....

Caroline, you are one of my favorite housewives!! You and Teresa by far. I hope that God blesses you always and that Danielle leaves your family alone once and for all. She is crazy!! Lot's of love from California!! ~Rachel

I just love you Caroline. You are such a classy lady, maybe LuAnn from RH OF NY should take lessons from you. Your the best-Friend, wife, sister and mother anyone could have.

Oh, your husband looks "YUMMY." When your husband said the other women could borrow him. Your quick wit made me laugh sooo hard. Second thought can you get rid of Danille and show more of that YUMMY man of yours.

Oh, my Theresa is so funny, I don't know how Joe can keep a straight face. When Theresa started talking marriage to Gia who is only eight, that was it, my side hurting so bad.

I can't wait till next week cause that's when I get to see all you girls again.

Caroline,

YOU ARE THE BOMB!!!!!!!Out of all the housewife shows, you are the best, truest real housewife I've seen!!!You have the perfect family. Keep the fam together and get that darn Danielle!!!

Absolutely love your one liners Caroline!! Love you and your family!! I come from an Italian family and can really relate to your family morals and values!

Your husband and family are so blessed to have you in their lives. I love you and watching you makes me wish that I were a part of your family. How I wish I had a fraction of your strength and capacity to love! You are an inspiration - a role model of the perfect wife and mother. Love, love, love you. Albie, in particular, is gorgeous, and I love how you interact with your husband, children, and sister, Dina. What a beauty she is, too. Love all of the laughter that holds your family together!

Caroline, thank you for your honesty in the show!! I love to see what you think and say. LOVE LOVE LOVE THE SHOW!!

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