I wanted to preface this blog by saying it's hard to think about anything else when there are so many people in Boston suffering right now. My thoughts and prayers go out to them all. I love what President Obama said, "On days like this there are no Republicans or Democrats. We are all Americans, united in concern for our fellow Americans." I pray God wraps his arms around all the victims and their families right now.
Although it's difficult to do, I'm going to move on to happier thoughts. . .
Happy eight-year anniversary to my gorgeous husband, Jim Bellino! We are not celebrating until the end of the month, but I had to open my blog with that because he is my best friend, my love, and my boo-boo. (Do NOT tell him I called him that! HAHA!) He makes my dark days bright, he is the best father to my children I could have asked for and he loves me for who I am. Oh, and HALLELUJAH. . .we made it past the 7 year itch!!! LOL!
I love it when episodes start off positive! You finally get to meet baby Troy. How freaking cute is that baby? I just couldn’t quit smelling his little head the entire visit! Briana is such a good mommy! It brought tears to my eyes to see her and Troy together. I love when moms finally get to feel what everyone always says, "that there is no love like the love you have for your child."
On that note, I am truly having baby fever. The only problem is that I can't figure out a way to get Jim on board for Bambino Number 4 (and I kind of need him for this...). If anyone has any advice please share it with me! For the first time in our eight year marriage, our age difference is actually becoming an issue. I am 36 years old, and my clock is ticking, and Jim is 50 years old and his kitchen is closed! I told him that he needs to buck up and deliver because it's his fault he chose a younger wifey! Ha, unfortunately, that didn't work. HELP ME!!!
Stay true to who you are Alexis. I am on your side - you wear whatever you want and don't let the mean girls get to you. Yes, God is your strength - ignore those that say otherwise. I do agree with your husband when he says that you need to fight back, but I know you will do it with class - unlike the 3 evil ones. Bring Jim around Vicki's grandson - maybe he will get the itch also!!!!! Stay strong girl
Alexis, You are my favorite housewife, watching the women verbally and emotionally abuse you has at times made me cry. What they want is a fight. Because you don't engage with them, they have no material. To work with,which infuriates them even more. They look even worse that way. What's up with Heather lamenting in Costa Rica about you not having money, subsequently calling you inauthentic. Then doing a 180 at Tamra's gym opening dinner, accusing you of having 'rich people problems'......which is it abusive Heather? Abusive Tamra, etc. Definition of abusive (adj) a·bu·sive [ ə byssiv ] insulting: intended to insult or offend somebody harmful: involving physical, psychological, or sexual maltreatment wrongful: involving illegal, improper, or harmful activities
Alexis- you're very young in mind. Your intentions come from immaturity. Keep it simple until you gain a few more years. Also, saying "God is on my side" - WTH? Who is teaching you that God has any control over the will of a bunch of spoiled, silly, people who are having a social dispute? Where are you getting this BS? God is on everyone's side Alexis. God is love and for that there are no sides. Everything we do comes from either love or fear- EVERYTHING! If you have "GOD on your side" than why do you seem so fearful all the time? It's as if you feel no one has your back- it's very obvious. You seem to need to convince yourself and others all the time by saying who is with you in what- must be something from your childhood about insecurity. Start paying attention to what God has given to live and love- it's all right in front of you. Once you realize that- these silly soap opera scenes will fade away.
Stop throwing the word "bully" around. This is a serious issue. You can't blame these women for being on medication all because you couldn't get your sh!t together. You weren't being bullied. Like Lydia said, you simply can't handle constructive criticism. Unless you get positive feedback, you assume you're being attacked. These 3 women have issues with you, and you can't waltz into the room expecting to befriend everyone without addressing them. It's the only way to rebuild friendships, otherwise it'd be meaningless and full of resentments. Every time they tried to explain their opinions as to why they think the friendships isn't working out, you go on a ballistic defensive rant. If you don't agree with them then frickin move on and don't put yourself in the middle of these women then accuse them of bullying for trying expressing their thoughts. It's bad enough that you're feeling sorry for yourself, but it's worst when it's over your silly first world problems.
if he really makes your dark days bright then he'd urge you to quit the show. you have to examine what it was in your past that makes you comfortable in this situation with bitchy women. you can't leave emotionally and that's why you should be in therapy. and seriously, who doesn't take xanax? nothing to be ashamed of.
Stay strong, Tamara really has issues and I would never have a private meeting with her ever. The last time you did that she was nasty. Don't do it. What ever her problems are she is taking them out on you. I think she is just plain jealous. I don't understand what you did to her. Doesn't make any sense.
You have become my favorite Housewife. Stay positive, keep the faith and don't listen to the trash talk. The mean girls are showing their true colors...and they're not pretty.
Hey JJ, please for the sake of not ruining the show, please please please, cease with the non stop, boring pity party. Move on.
do not call them ladies at this time......they are judging you about the CZ ring.....we are enjoying watching you enjoy your kids and husband these ladies float in a bowl full of water....then you flush.
you my dear are on a journey and learning something new everyday. vicki seems to be coming around babies will do that to you
What does it matter?? You ought to be able to wear whatever you like. I'm sure that every jewelry the other girls wear isn't the real thing. I've never seen so many snobs in my life who do not act with any class. I was proud of you at the gym party of Tamra's that you told them all that you would gladly talk to any of them in private. Please don't sink to their level and stay away from them. I would loved to see what you do with your church or causes (benefits) Maybe if you girls would give out to the community instead of worrying if you look like a Barbie doll, people would respect you all more. I also love the way you are dressing and your hair cut. You look modern and not so sleazy as Tamra and Gretchen. Stay strong!
Don't yell at Lydia,,,,that wasn't cool no matter how sensitive you are....not kind...
wow, tough to watch. you handled yourself with grace and integrity. That is all anyone can ask. Tamara has to be whipped with a lawsuit,she just doesn't get it otherwise. It worked, she is obviously going to be raw about it though.
I find myself agreeing with Alexis alot lately. Brooks and Vicki's relationship is their bussiness. Vicki has done her job and I'm sure made sacrifices as a mother. She is still a wonderful mother. She may be over bearing but that comes from love. She deserves to be happy and she is a grown up. I feel for Vicki every time I see Brianna being passive aggressive and saying "fine you can have Brooks come over, We just won't live here." Vicki loves her daughter but Brianna should respect that her mother can make her own decisions and it's really not her problem.
Alexis - Kudos to you!!!
You handled yourself with so much class and grace the night of Tamra's dinner. I do not know if any of them would of handled it so well. You were right on that you were bullied. Gretchen was never a good friend, because a prior friend would have a heart, and Tamra and Heather are just selfish bi>>>>ches.
Nothing wrong with wearing a CZ at times. I wear one often, especially when traveling. As far as the other Women really even caring about it and making such a big deal, I think it is ridiculous. They really need to focus on there own lives and sort out those messes. I think you and Jim are really happy. There is nothing wrong with putting your Husband at the Head of the Household. I was in the Entertainment business for years and had a nice career and my Husband is the Head of our Household. In our religion that is the way it is suppose to be. I thing you are doing exactly what you believe in and being true to yourself and God.
You are so classy
Lovebravo1 lololololololololololololololololoololololololollolo I needed a good laugh this morning. Thank you!
Jesus Jugs put on tremendous airs and her and her husband were extremely judgemental of everyone when they arrived on the show. JJ was just called out on her bs. The victim suit isn't attractive or appropriate here. Move on or get off the show JJ. Tired of every episode being the boring pity party of Alexis and Vicki
Good for you Alexis. You always come across classy & dignified. Something your other castmates could learn from! Ummmm....Tamra!
Team Alexis!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Heather Gretchen and Tamara are trashy and phony from hair extensions to heels. Stay above their horrible tackyness.
Alexis, I just wanted to say that you showed real class at the gathering. Please continue to take the high road and be positive. Tamara is toxic!! She is a bully and needs to grow up. She showed that she has no class and no respect for you or herself. I hope they see the error of their ways and apologize to you.
Alexis, after scrolling through the other viewers' comments, I'm sure you understand that there's nothing but support for you at this point. It really didn't seem as if you could have been more gracious or conciliatory. You behaved like a lady, even in the company of wolves. Bravo!
Stay strong Alexis! Last season I really didnt know what was going on with you but after everything has come out this season you are the most honest person on this show. Dont let those bullys get you down because people like to throw rocks at things that shine. Dont take their bate and rise to it! Stay strong in God as I see he is watching over you. God bless you and your family :)
Hang in there Alexis , Tamra, Heather and Gretchen are quickly on their way to being despised so wait around until it is confirmed 100 %. Viewers DO see the bullying going on and we are attacking them for it. I would really like to see you coming out triumphant in the end and you will if you keep keeping it classy which is what you are doing. And lets face it they wouldn't be attacking you if they were NOT jealous but the truth is they ARE jealous so that SHOULD make you feel on top!
vierachick First of all, you put on tremendous airs when you first came on the show. You were simply called on your behavior etc. You aren't being bullied. You are simply paying the price for exuding such false bravados. You had a small chance on starting this season off with some dignity. And all that it required was you playing it smart by arriving at Tamara's party showing a little humility and staying quiet and humble. But then again, there is a fine line between pride and massive stupidity. Lydia was spot on when she said you weren't being bullied. STOP trying to play some wounded bullied victim. You're not. Furthermore, I would say that your Xanax use is probably more helpful in dealing with how controlling your husband is. Don't falsely blame the other women for it. The tears and pity party are nothing more than annoying.
MizzouTraveler vierachick Lydia said that she didn't feel Alexis was being bullied - ONLY AFTER - she saw that Tamra was listening outside the limo! After just having witnessed Tamra's wrath first hand, Lydia, to me, seemed afraid to express - in front of Tamra - what Dr.V - and all us - clearly saw as bullying! What else would you call it when a group of hostile women are taking pot shots at one person? I don't believe for one second that Lydia doesn't see this as bullying - cuz I'm sure if the tables were turned - she'd be singing a different tune. Obviously, Lydia said what she said so Tamra's wrath (i.e. bullying) would not be turned on to her! On another note, you excuse the girls' bullying as just calling Alexis out on her false bravado. And that Alexis should stay humble and quiet! Don't you know that's what all abusers say! This makes me wonder how many people you've abused and bullied - just because they irritate you?
Alexis, My heart is going out to you. The way you are treated is "Disgusting" Tamra & Grtechen and That other prim n proper Beotch Heather! Enough already with the bullying. As a business owner now, Tamra should really act like a lady, Cut will get closed, dont worry, Gretachen is taking out her dis-placed anger on you cuz shes Jealous, she dating a LOSER and cant have what you have. Please see that. Im not watching any more. its pathetic now! Why would you WANT them evil women in your life.?? Heather, im surprised at. she is Class-less. theyre day will come. I hope you laugh in thee faces too !
Excuse me, I meant "phony" not phone.
I fail to see what Alexis has done that even comes close to meriting such treatment from Tamra, Heather and Gretchen. Charges of being "pretentious," "fake" and "phone (as if they have any room to talk)" hardly deserves such animosity. Seriously overdone and appalling. Not trying to take sides, but these mean girls are way over the top on this one.
@autumn007 I agree. The way they act toward her, you'd think she slept with their men or killed their puppy.
Alexis, I really like your relationship with Jim thus far this season. Jim seems so relaxed and enjoying his life with you and the kids. We all understand the impact of the economy on households and I applaud you and Jim for fighting through it TOGETHER and keeping your family together. That is the best lesson you could have given your children about family and marriage. For better, for worse, through sickness and health, you go through it together and you don't cut and run. I think if there is one reason Tamra may have a little "green eye" of envy toward you is the fact that you and Jim were able to sustain your marriage, start a new business, buy a new home, and make it through the rough financial times, together. Tamra and Simon were not able to do the same. I'm just sayin'!
Now, for the party, when you write your latest blog, I will go there and post this sweet, short and simple statement. You had entirely too many unresolved issues with Tamra to attend her party as Vicki's "date" without receiving a personal invitation from Tamra. You were an uninvited guest and you were treated as such. The same thing happened to the uninvited guest you brought to Heather's party. You should have sat this one out. Simple.
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Jim is relaxed because once again he is controlling her. When Alexis attempted to have a career he got all bent out of shape because he was worried she might actually have a way to support herself and kids and not need him and his BS. The man wants a blow up doll who wont talk back and as much as that woman is plasticized he's almost got it.
Alexis, I was surprised at how the other women acted toward you. No women should act in such ill-mannered behavior. I will say that you acted like a lady. Someday things will work out, just wait. Do not be in a hurry to join them for any reason.
hang in there and take the high road
Alexis,
thank you for your thoughts and prayers, I am from Boston. You are the only reason I watch.
Gretchen, Heather and Tamara are bullies. Sorry but they are just awful to this woman. I really wish Bravo would recast... Heather is such a snob! Tamara and Gretchen BFF twin pixies act is so annoying. Hang in there Alexis! The viewers can see these ladies for the mean girls they are! Jealousy is an awful thing. Tamara is so jealous of you!
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I'm sorry but why would you willingly put yourself in a situation like this? If I know that I'm not liked by someone - it's ok, I am not a hundred dollar bill for everyone to like me - I'm just not going to hang out with these people anymore. Yes, I agree that Tamra and Gretchen are kind of mean but I don't think Heather is a snob, she is a very articulate and smart woman. That's why comparing to her Alexis looks like a mumbling 5 year old...And why would they be jealous of Alexis? Yes, she is pretty but they are not hideous to look at either...she is not particularly smart or successful. If anything they should be jealous of Heather, she's smart, beautiful, elegant, has 4 beautiful kids and her husband IS actually wealthy unlike Jim. So your theory of everyone being jealous of Alexis is totally wrong.
Alexis, don't let those insane women get you down. Tamra was a straight up crazy person, like should be institutionalized and on meds crazy! Eddie pay attention, that lunatic screaming and physically assaulting a woman who was only trying to defend herself - that's your future!
Miss Alexis, if you want baby number four just spike jims drink lol... The kitchen may be closed but that dont mean you cant break in :)). I loved watching you stand up to all those old women at tamras event. I just want to say you did not invite yourself you were asked to go!! So why the hell was tamra all up on it. You took the high road and did not let noone bully you. Good for you ! It seems like when one person says something everyone else has something to say . Tamra ruined her own night and looked really foolish and immature. You really acted mature and like a lady.
OMG..alexis and Vickie are the only nice ones on the show...I would rather live in a trailer than to have "friends" like that...goodness...they suck as human beings
Alexis, I am absolutely ashamed of how horrible Tamara, Gretchen and Heather have treated you. You are absolutely beautiful, sweet, a kind heart and a reflection of what a true Christian women looks like. I think you need to divorce this whole crew and keep moving forward with your life with your kids and Jim. You are a sweet lady and don't need to put up with that kind of behavior.
I can't lie, I have been less than impressed with you over the years. The first season you were on the show, I was really rubbed wrong by the things you said and did. You did have a "holier than thou" tude. Especially when it came to the twins thing and the "nanny" situation. I too am a mother of twins. I also have a little boy who is 25 months younger than the girls. When you were complaining about how difficult it all was for you, I was very ill. Between transfusions and multiple surgeries I was still caring for my kids myself. I had minimal help with them when my husband was gone and felt like you were not appreciative of the gifts you have. I also didn't like the "one up" games about how much better you were than everyone else. That all said, I think you have really grown this year. So far, I see a happier and more secure woman who doesn't have the need to be "better" or seek attention. It is a great relief to see you in such a better place and it appears as you are comfortable in your skin as yourself. It is a wonderful side of you to see. Thank you for sharing yourself with us. ;)
I hope you are collecting a good pay check and understand that you are just enduring this nonsense to earn money. I can't even finish watching the season, only 3 shows in, it is so painful to see how they are all so mean to you.
Alexis.......even though I think that you are an air-head........I felt that you were wrongly attacked by Tamara & Gretchen!!! It was very mature of you to greet Tamara right-off the bat by telling her that you were there to support her as a business woman, but she still turned on you & Gretchen egged her on. Also, I feel that Vicki only brought you there to take the target off her back & I'm sure that Jim said ........."I told you so", but not in a not so nice way!!!!
charlie@company ???? You insult her then say she was attacked? Huh?
I think God is shining through you as you are taking the high road and tried to make amends at the big dinner ...you are correct, It is bullying...tamra, heather, and gretchen acted so immature...you looked strong...they just sat there...and said nothing...they looked like they were 16 years old - so stupid....Be strong and don't cave in...if you have to be around them...and they are acting up...just leave...God doesn't want you there....you know the three of them definitely don't have God in their lives as they are not trying to make amends or try to make it work...or even look at their own actions.......you really tried and I'm proud of you...that is where God shines through...I have had friends like them and I left them in the dust...because it was too toxic....think about it...i hate to say it ..but bullying is similar to terrorizing - like terrorists...it was painful for me to watch them as they try and hit you with their words...but you stood your ground...Thank the Lord...hang in there...take a look at tamra's blog-- everyone is one your side.
God, Spouse, Children....the rest will fall in place. You know this I am sure but as a christian woman I wanted to let you know I appreciate your faith in the Lord and the love of your family. Friends are family also, so friends like Vikki are keepers!!
Babies....I have five. God will place another beautiful soul in your life when he feels you and Jim are ready. Remember, he knows are plans, they were mapped out when we were a thought!!
Love in Christ - stay strong Alexis : )
Alexis, you are bullied...to bad you have to continue to be around those bitches.
Breana should not be telling her mother who she can and can not date....Did Breana ask her mother who she can date? What happened to respect thy mother?
Tamara, is a HUGE BITHCH...Steer clear of her. RUN EDDIE, RUN....
Gretchen, I think you're adorable.....but super mean to Alexis which makes you ugly.
Vicky, this is your life, be happy....do what you want to do.....
Heather you're so in love with yourself it's sick. Being married to a man with money makes you what? A woman married to a man with money, big deal.....let's see you without his money? hahahaha...I would love to see that....





I just don't think you get it. Its not that the ring was a CZ..its that it was such an ostentatious ring. It was over the top and looked very extravagant. Another, "here's another Alexis attempt to show off that she is sooo wealthy." Or that she wants people to believe she is that wealthy. Alexis really, be yourself, or do you know how to do that with out all the thrills and babbles that you can show off? Is that who you really are, your possessions? Or are you only a possession of your husbands? Take a HUGE hint..some tried to be nice in the beginning about it, you didn't catch on. Now, they are rude, and your still not catching on...please wake up!
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