neither of them camped out in the producers’ office saying “put me on the show or I’ll start singing 'Henry the Eighth, I Am' until you do.”

....omg, too funny!

We have done just that in our family! One of the boys was about 4 and whining endlessly about wanting to go to grandma's. I'm talking hours of repeating the same thing. My daughter who was a teenager and me were desperate for some way to shut him up.

From out of nowhere we thought of singing that song. He hated it so much he shut up!

You know something....I happen to really like you Alex. I think you are always the "level headed" one and you don't seem to do TOO much negative talking about someone behind others backs. I like that in a person. However,... What was with that charity event where you were going to wear a designers piece made from a FEED bad and turned into a corset! It even had the word "FEED" on it! ICK! What's with that? It was a charity event for hunger and it was so "BOURGOIS" to even consider wearing that God-awful thing. It was such a smack in the face of those who go hungry every day. I really think your heart is usually in the right place, but for heaven's sake....please THINK about what you wear to your next event. No matter how stylish something is, hunger is NOT! (I still love you )

I've noticed that you & your husband have never said a mean word to any of the castmates even if they were putting you down. Impressive.

Alex, out all the housewives or wannabe housewife(Bethanny),you are the most leveled headed out of the bunch. Keep up the cool and relax behavior. Thanks for clearing the air about the obvious misunderstanding between Kelly and Bethanny.

Alex - you and Simon are great. He is so entertaining.

My only question, you say you are a graphic designer... well so am I. how the hell do you get to live the life you have on a Graphic Designer's salary???????????? I can barely make rent.

CAN A MAN WEIGH IN HERE? (Without Getting Scratched?)

No one should be “voted off the island.” You are all terrific NYC ladies that represent the best, albeit, at times, perplexing and complex women in America. But that’s what makes you so special!

A lady friend of mine finds this show particularly entertaining, so I must endure it if I am to pluck the most delicate rose from its thorny stem. (Personally, for the record, I prefer “Army Wives”).
Whether scripted or unscripted, it is very evident that you ladies took (and presumably, will continue to take this series seriously). You came, you hollered, you vented.

FROM A MAN’S PERSPECTIVE:

KELLEY

Completely, misunderstood. Kelly is a single mother only struggling with attempting to look after her own herd. Yes, her beauty carried her so far, yet she now finds herself on her own. She apparently, is navigating herself alone in a fishbowl of sharks (and by that I mean the mean streets of NY not the other cast members). I find it intriguing that some (blogs) accuse her of being jealous of others in the cast. Yet, isn’t she the one with all the “resources” as evidenced by Jill’s comment that Kelly has the “big beach house” in the Hampton’s and the “most expensive condo in Manhattan.” (Hmmmm?)

In any event, without Kelly, how could Bravo continue the (regrettable) feud between Bethenny (B) and Kelly? I would only tune in to see that outcome. A previous blog profoundly observed that it was B that arrived with an attitude because of B’s perceived slight that Kelly tried to steal her man in a prior circumstance. It is equally understandable how Kelly felt defensive about B’s attitude towards her (perhaps knowingly or unknowingly, the facts are unclear) when Kelly attended Jill’s charity event and called her “Madonna.”

In regards to the subsequent visit at the Bar (and yes, Kelly, you did look like you might have had a little too much to drink when you met with B – might this account for your frequent memory lapses?), I’m not sure why you did not let B speak, she was only there (and waited over half an hour!) with a sincere apology which you never gave her an opportunity to present... (Yikes! I cringe at that film – which is evidence in a court of law)…

But as an attorney, (which Kelly likes to point out that her Father was/is?), I would have expected better behavior. When confronted with an angry individual, I always aspire to find out why? Yes, Kelly should have handled that and other situations with B better. I would certainly hope that my daughter would do so. That being said, being bereft of social skills does not make you a monster nor does it make you eligible for disqualification. It makes you conducive of a candidate that needs to remain and learn from the process. I know that Bravo producers see this and none of the ladies will “be fired.”

Excuse me now, but a rerun of Army Wives is coming on and I need to wrestle my lady friend for the remote!

PS: Aside from my semi-defense of Kelly, Alex, I wish you continued success in pursuit of your endeavors. You and Simon represent the best of what is the Cosmopolitan culture that is the bedrock of America. Keep up the good work!.

I just saw the lost footage. It was very handy that you had a gay pair to vouch for Simon's heterosexuality by declaring they just love him but get no "gay vibe". Oh, really? They seem to be the only friends who agreed to be on camera with you guys, right? (Where are all your other many friends who envy you??)

Vibe or no vibe - Simon's taste is simultaneously laughable and sleazy (i.e. his shiny pimp jacket w/ red, "package accentuating" leggings). Your own wardrobe has much to be desired - even though you have paid vast amounts of gelt on it. Your dresses look like designer rags the way they just hang on your shapeless frame.
You both are truly the style impaired.

Alex, out of all the cast you are the one who seems the most articulate, calm and controlled. I think as some of the other viewers have commented on - you and Simon do keep it real - no pretenses with you. You are the diplomat on the show. I really am glad that you and Simon are on the show. It is nice to see a husband and wife clearly express their love and adoration towards each other.

Alex,

You were the only one who took the high ground and did not throw Kelly under the bus. Ramona, amazing...spending half the season kissing up to Kelly, trying to become her best friend...then the moment the other housewives turned, she dropped her sickening attempts to befriend Kelly. Ramona is the only truly mean-spirited amongst you. You should be commended for not jumping on the anti-Kelly band wagon!

You are lovely and the quintessential Libra when you are under fire. Love you and Simon! Hope you enjoyed dinner at Rouge Tomate this evening.

Alex,
I just finished watching the reunion show and I can't believe how rude Jill and Ramona were being towards you while they were having their spat about the tennis match. The way they were badmouthing you and Simon right in front of you during that fight was unbelievable. Well, I would expect it from Ramona. I hope Jill apologized to you after. If not, I would watch my back around her.

You really were, as usual, the only one who acted nicely during the reunion show. I sincerely hope you don't consider these women your friends for your sake. You know how the saying goes, with friends like those who needs enemies?

I just watched the reunion show and lost footage and I wanted to commend you and Simon on your parenting. I know you take a lot of hard hits for your wild boys - but I think you're doing great! And, we saw another side in how you're actually raising them tonight on the lost footage when your gay married friends visited. Simon's statement about raising them to be aware and accepting touched my heart. He took it a step further when he openly stated to your boys about men being able to marry men, etc. I'm from a small town in WV with two pre-teens and equality and respect is the foundation of our family! Again, people can say what they want about your parenting, but I say keep it up!

Alex, you seemed much more real this season, which was better. I am sorry about you losing your job. I think you can probably relate more to what the rest of the country is going through.

Alex, you are my favorite housewife. You are the only one who even boarders on being an AUTHENTIC person. Yes, YOU HAVE YOUR AIRS and YOU ARE A SNOB...but at least you don't lie about it! I also think you and SIMON are wonderful and I think your relationship and his flamboyance are both wonderful! I love Simon and think that you two are blessed to have found each other in this world!

Alex, you are altogether lovely and Simon is an Original (and that's more than ever could be said of some of the others. Rock on, Bella!

ALEX I THINK YOU AND YOUR HUSBAND ARE GREAT ON THE SHOW
YOU BOTH SEEM SO MUCH IN LOVE AND SEEM LIKE GREAT PARENTS
LOVE WATCHING YOU ALL

Hey Alex!!! I am a small town Kansas girl and I LOVE NYC! I hope to sometimes get out of this state as well. I was wondering where about in Kansas you're from??

Alex,
You and Simon are amazing and fabulous and i feel you both keep it very real. Your husband has the best style ever and i love that he's himself and doesnt care what anyone thinks. You are both extreme fashion risk takers and it is highly appreciated! i hope one day my husband and i can be like you both ha if i can ever find my own "simon"

WOW ALEX WHAT CLASS!! I DIDN"T KNOW IF I'D BE ABLE TO UNDERSTAND YOU. YOU ARE A PRIVATE PERSON IN SOME RESPECT'S. BUT YOU ARE LUCKY TO HAVE FOUND TRUE LOVE. WE DID TOO 14 YEARS AGO. KEEP OTHERS IN YOUR PRAYERS BECAUSE THEY'LL NEVER FIND WHAT YOU & KNOW & HOW IT REALLY FEEL'S. ALL I CAN SAY IS YOU ARE THE ONLY ONE THAT CAN SAY "I HEALD MY HEAD HIGH & TRIED TO BE AS TRUE TO MYSELF AS I COULD BE" BRAVO ALEX, BRAVO!!!!!!

I really like you and Simon very much. You have been picked on but remain calm, which has to totally bug the rest of the cast. You was great on the reunion, I can't say that about the rest of the cast. I love it that you and Simmon appear more real on the show, than anyone else. I admire how during your apartment remodel you tuffed it out until the worked had been completed. It makes you more like the rest of the world. Your children are being all boys and they are a hoot to watch. LOL. Good luck with your new job and I look forward to seeing what you and Simon are up to next season.

Alex, I must admit last year you were not my fav housewife, but this year you showed such a different side of you that was quite refreshing and real. You are a lady and handle yourself very well when the claws come out. Hope to see more of you next season and good luck in your new career.

Alex--you are truly a class act. I loved the fact that you and Simon appear to be truly in love and lust with each other. Please don't let that fade. Good luck with your parenting book, I'll be looking for it. Stay true to yourself, your marriage and your family. You rock!!!!

I don't know how you were able to sit there for hours with those people - except for Kelly, who, like you, wouldn't sink to their level.
Boy, the patience you have.

Alex, I have to admit, Simon's sense of fashion makes me want to cover my eyes sometimes, but so long as he is cool with it and you love it, who really cares?
It sounds weird, but one of the things I admired about you the most is the way you were truthful about how you and Simon hooked up. Not many people would want to admit that, particularly not on National TV, but good for you for being honest!!!

You're attempt to mediate between Kelly and Bethenny was nice and all, except it didn't make sense. You were sticking up for Kelly, saying how she didn't mean to say, "I'm up here and you're down there", but she did. She followed that statement by saying something along the lines of, "so come up to my level". That isn't something you would say if you were just trying to say we're two different people. So, it had nothing with Kelly being inarticulate, she's just a mean mess.

I love you Alex!!!- U are the most professional, ,and the only one who knew how to stand up to Bethenny and all her snide remarks about everyone. You are the voice of reason, and your husband seems to be a very genuine person, who doesn't care about any ones opinions! Kudos

Alex,

I appreciate you and Simon, you do what you want with out applogy. I do think that you were too kind to Kelly during the reunion. She is not articulate in her discussions. But she also said in her personal interviews with regards to Bethenny and the Brass Monkey meeting that Betnenny needed a 'time out' and she didn't have time to 'mommy her'. That is clearly condisending and inappropriate to another adult.

I find it odd that there is such a disconnect between Kelly's speach and her supposed ability to write. Generally speaking, those that write have a better ability to speak and make their point without crying 'Stop, stop'.

To sum up, raise your boys the way you want and live your life according to what you want, to heck with the rest.

Hi Alex:
You were the most eloquent of the ladies on the reunion show. You looked fabulous and spoke so well, I was impressed. I thought your explanation of your son's behavior was valid; they were one and three, enough said!
Good Luck!

Oh Alex...there needs to be MORE of you and Simon. I love ya both! And I think many wives are jealous of that kind of loving adoring attention that Simon bestows on you. I love to see couples in love...but I really love to see INTELLIGENT Couples in love. Great job on the house!

Alex

You are a ture lady and showed it on the show.
I think what you and Simon have is great. You are always very sensible when you are thrown into turmoil. You have a relatinship with your hubbs that most women wish they could have. Jill has the same with her hubby, and that is nice.

I love your clothes and the way you portray yourself on the show

Godd luck on the show

I didn't really like you the first season. I thought you and Simon were trying to be something that you're not. It was probably the way the show was edited, because I loved you both this season!

Alex, I appreciate your thoughtful communication and sense of yourself. Of all the housewives I admire you the most because you do seem true to yourself, your family, your relationship. You are very well grounded and able to be a voice of reason without tearing others down. I wish you all the best your endeavors.

Alex,
You and your family are my favorite part of the show. I've NEVER written to a show or blog or anything. I just wanted to tell you that you & Simon handled all of the criticism so well. People in NYC are used to men being self centered pigs and Simon is exactly opposite. The women are jealous and the men are threatened. I can't believe how they were simon bashing all of the time! He's the best! They are jealous.

Alex, You r a delight to watch! I am a fan

I love you and Simon! I think you guys are the most "real" people on the show. You are working, DIYing your home, and raising your boys. Something that the rest of the world can relate too. You held yourself well throughout the show, and showed class.

I have to admit I definitely wasn't a fan from the first series - I thought you and Simon were over-achievers. And the children – sorry but unbelievably ill-mannered (I was horrified by there behavior that night at dinner) that when I heard in the second series you were writing a book on parenting you could have knocked me over with a feather. As the show progressed this year I warmed up to you as a couple. Okay still doubtful on the parenting I feel you do your best and I’m glad to hear the book is on your experiences and not on actual parenting advice. As one of the housewives I feel you’re one of the best for actually seeing as it is. You’re not as irrational as Bethany (gawd knows she can beat a subject to its death) and Jill. You gave Kelly a chance and I feel she deserved one at the finale. I didn’t like the way they all seemed to beat up on her, I thought the finale ended pretty badly to be honest, I wonder what the next series will bring. The best of luck to you and Simon, I hope the book is a success.

Alex you and Simon have always shown good character. I have never heard you bad mouth anyone behind their back. Bethany and Jill are the two worst. You and Simon set a good example for your boys.

Alex, I like how you assess situations before you react. You seem to be very well grounded, I hope you don't get caught up in the whole NYC thing. You should know better.

I still love you and simon and i wish you both the best. Simon was really funny on the final season with his dancing ( loved it). COngrats on the renovations!!

I really enjoyed you and Simon this season. I think you are fun to watch and good parents. Thats the most important job in life and I think you two have figured that out. Love the fashion too.

Alex - you are definitely the smart one.. I think it's great that you and Simon are writing a book about your experiences with your boys.Personally I think they are normal little boys,mine were the same, it is what it is. You nailed it with Kelly and Bethenny, you knew what to say and how to say it. Hope there is a third season.I think you are bright,smart and know where its at, and I love Simon,there is nothing wrong with being with your hubby all the time, my hubby and I spend all our spare time together when we aren't at work.Can't wait for your book to come out. Carry on first class lady..

Dear Alex,

I would like to respond to the reunion episodes of The Real Housewives of New York. It is hard for me not to compliment someone when it is due. I was amazed at your ability to keep composure during a dramatic, very heated discussion. I was also impressed with the way you negotiated between Bethenny and Kelly. I can see from your behavior that your children and husband are very lucky to have you. You should be very proud of your actions! Congratulations for becoming a role model of how to be an appropriate grown-up woman! Best Regards!

Hi Alex,
I love the show but im a not a big fan of blogging ,following,obcessingetc.I just wanted to say that at first i was thinking "What the hell are these two?"And only because your not my fav,but just because i share more personality similarities with other cast mates.My point is Toward the end I found the humor in Simon,I finally "GOT" him and he is friggin hysterical!!,but I must tell you after watching the reunion you have set me in my place and I am so envious with you class,public speaking,ediquitte and Ive never been so impressed with someone who expresses that they
are clearly "EDUCATED" and expresses so my class without even knowing it.Im so impressed with you well spoken class.Just wanted to let you know.
Laura Venterosa
Boston Housewife

I'm so glad you spoke up on this reunion show! Loved it when you said, "I'd like to weigh in". Last season, I was hoping you would let the other women know that they couldn't just say whatever they wanted to you. Much better this time!

After watching the reunion show for a third time I must say, that Alex handled herself with more class and dignity than any of the other housewives. I wasn't a real fan of Alex's during the season, but I was impressed with her presentation during the reunion show.

Hello Alex and Simon,
I think it is ridiculous for people to think that the husbands should not be part of the show, you can’t be a wife without a significant other. Anyhow, my husband and I are very close, he is my best friend and I love going out with him. I enjoyed seeing you and your hubby be affectionate and best friends on the show, you are both great role models for married couples today. I think you are great and so is your fashionable hubby. I wish my husband would be a little more fashion forward with his clothes.
I hope to watch you both again,
Iris

Alex,
I agree with your perception of the season as well as the reunion. You are a very good listener and don't speak until you have the facts straight and you are very diplomatic when you do so( something Luanne should take a lesson from you in). Kelly does seem to struggle when she is confronted and I do think she has difficulty expressing herself subjectively She seems to have a huge heart. And if it were not for the husbands on the show, I think it could get boring. I want to commend you for handling yourself with such tact during the reunion and look forward to reading your upcoming book that you and Simon are having published. Congrats on your new job and wish you all the best.

Alex -- I like you a lot this season; I even like Simon's crazy red pants -- hilarious. I hope they bring you all back for next season! So far I'm a little scared of the NJ housewives . . . .

Alex
Just learned that Bethenny was topless in a movie in 1994 called "Hollywood Hills 90028"
Apparently that means Ramona won't talk to her anymore.

ALEX WHAT A LADY YOU ARE, ALWAYS CALM & YOU LISTEN & ARE NOT RUDE- LOVE YOUR FAMILY ALSO THOSE BOYS DEAR LORD THERE ADORABLE & WHO DOESNT LIKE SIMON HE ADDS SO MUCH TO THE SHOW WISH I COULD MEET YOU WHAT A JOY THAT WOULD BE FOR ME PLEASE STAY WITH THE SHOW YOU ARE MY FAVORITE!!!!