Saturday
Jul192008
Yeah, I Asked My Kids to Guest Post.
Saturday, July 19, 2008 at 10:50AM | Mr Lady
(And I couldn't be happier about that)
THE TOP 5 THINGS 1 AND 2 OF3 MISS ABOUT MOM
5. How much fun we had with her.
4. How much good and yummy and healthy things she fed to us (2of3 only).
3. How much activities she gave us like baseball and filling up the baby pool (the donor has no patience for the latter).
2. How much t.v. she let us watch (although 1of3 begs to differ on this one).
1. How much happiness she gave us (2of3) The way she makes me feel happy inside (1of3).
Oh, also how much she read to us (1of3 severely debates this one. Apparently you only read to 2of3).
Now it gets interesting. 1of3 isn't happy because he thinks 2of3 "stole all of his good ones". Just for the record, the donor is here and mediating this gathering and 1of3 had plenty of time to say these things but he couldn't get it out in time. He just agreed with what 2of3 said (with the above noted exceptions).
I feel I should contribute something to this. I know this is like having to follow Metallica on Headbanger's Ball but ....
I miss most the warmth that mom brings to the house. She makes it a home while I think I make it a little bit cleaner and more orderly.
If any of you have ever met Mr. Lady, you know that there is something about her that keeps you coming back for more. She may not shave all the way down to her ankles, turns red at the drop of a hat and smokes a lot, but she has a certain type of charisma that makes everyone around her feel better. I don't mean to say she is without fault, because I could go on for hours. I won't, though, because she has way more dirt on me than I have on her.
I will, however, share a story of how she almost didn't go to blogher. Money was tight (as it always is in our house) right around the time we needed to purchase a ticket for Mr. Lady so she could get her butt (nice butt too, not a "mushroom top" - that is a total blogzagerration) to San Francisco. It literally came right down to the wire. The day before she was going to leave, we were going to have to live very lean for about 2 and 1/2 days but it was going to be fine. Mr. Lady totally had a meltdown. She decided that it was too much of a financial burden on all of us for her to go. Bullshit. I spent the majority of that day on the phone with her telling her to basically shut up and pack. This was going to happen. I will never be as good at anything as she is with this. And this is her opportunity! She was chosen to speak. This wasn't something that was pulled out of a hat (was it?). She was chosen because she is the shit. She makes us fucking pee our pants in the best way possible. To make a long and drawn out story a bit shorter, after many tears on her part and the better part of the nails on her left hand, strings were pulled, favors called in and a ticket from Seattle to San Francisco was purchased for Mr. Lady. She is now in San Francisco getting standing ovations from what I hear. And good for her. She deserves that sort of recognition. All moms do (well, maybe not all - you know who I'm talking about). Like I said, she makes this house a home. The kids have a hard time putting that feeling into words but they know it too.
The story was so much better in my head and as I read it now, I really suck at this. That's o.k. because I will probably never do it again. She might loose all of her readers if I go on any longer. I gotta go now anyways and put the kids to bed. Someone has to try to fill those shoes while she is away.
THE TOP 5 THINGS 1 AND 2 OF3 MISS ABOUT MOM
5. How much fun we had with her.
4. How much good and yummy and healthy things she fed to us (2of3 only).
3. How much activities she gave us like baseball and filling up the baby pool (the donor has no patience for the latter).
2. How much t.v. she let us watch (although 1of3 begs to differ on this one).
1. How much happiness she gave us (2of3) The way she makes me feel happy inside (1of3).
Oh, also how much she read to us (1of3 severely debates this one. Apparently you only read to 2of3).
Now it gets interesting. 1of3 isn't happy because he thinks 2of3 "stole all of his good ones". Just for the record, the donor is here and mediating this gathering and 1of3 had plenty of time to say these things but he couldn't get it out in time. He just agreed with what 2of3 said (with the above noted exceptions).
I feel I should contribute something to this. I know this is like having to follow Metallica on Headbanger's Ball but ....
I miss most the warmth that mom brings to the house. She makes it a home while I think I make it a little bit cleaner and more orderly.
If any of you have ever met Mr. Lady, you know that there is something about her that keeps you coming back for more. She may not shave all the way down to her ankles, turns red at the drop of a hat and smokes a lot, but she has a certain type of charisma that makes everyone around her feel better. I don't mean to say she is without fault, because I could go on for hours. I won't, though, because she has way more dirt on me than I have on her.
I will, however, share a story of how she almost didn't go to blogher. Money was tight (as it always is in our house) right around the time we needed to purchase a ticket for Mr. Lady so she could get her butt (nice butt too, not a "mushroom top" - that is a total blogzagerration) to San Francisco. It literally came right down to the wire. The day before she was going to leave, we were going to have to live very lean for about 2 and 1/2 days but it was going to be fine. Mr. Lady totally had a meltdown. She decided that it was too much of a financial burden on all of us for her to go. Bullshit. I spent the majority of that day on the phone with her telling her to basically shut up and pack. This was going to happen. I will never be as good at anything as she is with this. And this is her opportunity! She was chosen to speak. This wasn't something that was pulled out of a hat (was it?). She was chosen because she is the shit. She makes us fucking pee our pants in the best way possible. To make a long and drawn out story a bit shorter, after many tears on her part and the better part of the nails on her left hand, strings were pulled, favors called in and a ticket from Seattle to San Francisco was purchased for Mr. Lady. She is now in San Francisco getting standing ovations from what I hear. And good for her. She deserves that sort of recognition. All moms do (well, maybe not all - you know who I'm talking about). Like I said, she makes this house a home. The kids have a hard time putting that feeling into words but they know it too.
The story was so much better in my head and as I read it now, I really suck at this. That's o.k. because I will probably never do it again. She might loose all of her readers if I go on any longer. I gotta go now anyways and put the kids to bed. Someone has to try to fill those shoes while she is away.
Reader Comments (32)
ohhh I foresee more tears for Mr. Lady after she reads this. Well done. And you are a kick ass hubby for making her go.
punk rock moms last blog post..http://joeyelissasophia.blogspot.com/2008/07/idols-fallen.html" rel="nofollow">Idols Fallen
Great post! Well done, hubster!
And kids...Mommy WILL be back! No need to talk about her in the past tense! :) It's just BlogHer... LOL
Melisas last blog post..http://thesuburbanscrawl.blogspot.com/2008/07/random-thoughts.html" rel="nofollow">Random Thoughts
Gotta' agree with punk rock mom, more tears. Sometimes wives need hubbies to make them take care of themselves and do stuff they deserve. Way to go!
No, that was fine post! She'll be touched and you, undoubtedly, will score big points. I think it's a great idea to have the kids try to verbalize what they appreciate and love about mom. It helps them not take her for granted and reminds them of her love and caring.
Kates last blog post..http://katescrazylife.blogspot.com/2008/07/in-only-two-days.html" rel="nofollow">In Only Two Days!
Awwwww! Best Donor ever!!!!! (Except for mine, of course.)
Latte Mommys last blog post..http://lattemommy.blogspot.com/2008/07/i-blush.html" rel="nofollow">I Blush
I love that you did this for her Mrs. Dude. (If she's Mr. Lady, you must be Mrs. Dude, eh?)
Secret Agent Mamas last blog post..http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SecretAgentMama/~3/339623908/" rel="nofollow">Project 365 (Special Plurk Edition)
So, are you Mrs. Man?
That was an awesome post and I am sure that this post is going to make her all warm and mushy inside and score you some major points.
I am here and I am hanging proudly with Mr. Lady - she is the toast of BlogHer!
Hope Mr. Lady didn't read this before the big speech....and that they speech went well.
Jenns last blog post..http://iservethequeens.blogspot.com/2008/07/readers-beware-danger-protect-your.html" rel="nofollow">Readers Beware! Danger! Protect Your Children!
Wow. I think that is the best post ever. Sorta blows every type of "I love you" Hallmark card out of the water. I'll bet she'll print this, laminate it, and put it under her pillow.
You are awesome for writing this. Awesome. And she is fortunate to have you in her life . . . just as you feel fortunate to have her in yours.
LaskiGals last blog post..http://laskigal.blogspot.com/2008/07/mia.html" rel="nofollow">MIA
I think you did wonderfully, with 3 kids in tow. And I can't believe she gave you the keys to the joint - how many wives would do that? I think future guest posts are in order.
Zoeyjanes last blog post..http://mommyismoody.com/2008/07/17/no-really-i-am-moody-but-she-started-it/" rel="nofollow">No, really. I am moody. (But she started it)
Such a sweet post!!
You have no idea how fucking happy I am to have her here. I fought back tears like I was at a funeral when I saw her. She is amazing and I *truly* love her. Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to meet her, to hug her, to poke her and see that she was real. I don't know you well Donor, but I totally owe you one.
What a lovely tribute to your wife! You're one fabu hubby!
Jills last blog post..http://theperlmanupdate.blogspot.com/2008/07/just-checking-in-and-then-were-off-yet_17.html" rel="nofollow">Just Checking In... And Then We're Off Yet Again
Aw fuck. I missed it all. I'm off to drown myself in a lotta beer.
Momo Falis last blog post..http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Momo-Fali/~3/338965249/whats-in-name.html" rel="nofollow">What's In A Name?
Bravo Donor! And good to hear from you too. :) Thanks for letting her and making her go, she's earned it. Others may be surprised that she left you in charge but I've seen you with those kids and you are secretly loving every moment. I've heard rumors that you have mad writing skilz and this was fun to read. Hope you'll chime in more often.
Marges last blog post..http://wheremytruthlives.wordpress.com/2008/07/17/honestly/" rel="nofollow">Honestly?
This is a great post. Had I been there, I probably would have been crying too!
Misss last blog post..http://ruraandmiss.wordpress.com/2008/07/14/the-evolution-of-love/" rel="nofollow">The Evolution of Love
aww, this is totally the best ever!!
the planet of janets last blog post..http://fromtheplanetofjanet.blogspot.com/2008/07/decade-and-million-years-ago-part-3.html" rel="nofollow">A decade ... and a million years ago, part 3
Great post, Josh! I'm totally excited to see Mr. Lady, albeit briefly, tomorrow! Thanks for pushing her to go!
Leslie Dillingers last blog post..http://thehipolounge.blogspot.com/2008/04/reunion-of-known-and-unknown-that-there.html" rel="nofollow">
Awwwwwww from me too. That was simply the sweetest post. Evah. (That means "ever" in gangstah language, which is what Mr. Lady speaketh at home, right?)
You sound like a pretty awesome guy. For a pretty awesome Lady. Good match.
And you earn brownie points for getting the wifey out to S.F. for BlogHer! Go Daddy!
Great post. And you totally rocked the blogging thing. Don't even lie.
flickrlovrs last blog post..http://idblogthaton.blogspot.com/2008/07/poll-retraction.html" rel="nofollow">A Poll & A Retraction
That is so sweet!
Tammys last blog post..http://thopgood-mylife.blogspot.com/2008/07/running-update_13.html" rel="nofollow">Running Update
Great post, dude. Its terrific that you laid it on the line so she could go, too. I think a LOT of fans would have been disappointed if she didn't make it. Plus, as us guys know, it will give you plenty of ammo the next time you want a night out away from the kiddos!
matts last blog post..http://redsparks.com/playpen/2008/07/17/the-playpen-in-motion-tuna-boats/" rel="nofollow">The Playpen in Motion - Tuna Boats!
That was such a GREAT post!!!
Alisons last blog post..http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/mountainmomma/~3/338684701/me-of-we.html" rel="nofollow">The Me of We
Your kids area as awesome as you are.. and well the Donor is just so damn lucky.. :)
Kims last blog post..http://www.joggingincircles.com/journal/2008/7/19/blogher-part-one.html" rel="nofollow">BlogHer - Part One
Hey...Kudos to the donnor! Thanks for pushing your wife onto that plane. Shannon...there is nothing move powerful than utter honesty in art. You have the potential to connect with women of a deep, emotional level... if these chicks could blog...Virginia Wolf, Sylvia Plath, Dorothy Allison...keep up the work.
Vicki
Vickis last blog post..http://www.kidsbeddingblog.com/2008/06/i-love-this-picture-of-my-uncle-jim-he.html" rel="nofollow">Skating through Life
I love that you sat down with the kids to do this, and I'm sure Mr Lady loved it to. It's a great tribute. I would say all sorts of other mushy things, but then she'd just laugh so hard at me that I'd never hear the end of it...
MommyTimes last blog post..http://mommysmartini.blogspot.com/2008/07/do-you-blog-rush-should-you-should-i.html" rel="nofollow">Do You Blog Rush? Should You? Should I?
It wouldn't have been the same without her. SF was a blast and that much warmer because Mr Lady was there. I and all Mr Lady's "crazy blog friends" thank you for making this a reality. I bet you it's real hard to get her to do something for herself.
love you!
kiss kiss.
alis last blog post..http://www.alimartell.com/index.php/2008/07/21/bear-with-me-it-is-only-4am-in-san-francisco/" rel="nofollow">bear with me. it is only 4am in San Francisco
I just wanted to say that your reading of your post absolutely brought me to tears. Thank you for having the courage to write that, LET ALONE share it with a room full of crazy bloggers. You are AWESOME, really and truly.
You ALL sound pretty lucky from what I have seen/heard. :)
Yay! Love to see the family rally around Mr Lady to get her to the conference!
I am one of a thousand women who are SO GLAD that Mr. Lady made it to San Francisco. She's awesome in person and her reading was phenomenal.
And now I don't have to say I'm stalking her, since we're like totally friends.
Kristabellas last blog post..http://fullofsnark.com/2008/07/21/the-sky-is-falling/" rel="nofollow">The Sky Is Falling
I don't know what to call you, spouse of Mr. Lady, but you are one rock solid fine fella. I'm not a betting gal, but I would lay good odds that you will be richly rewarded.
manager moms last blog post..http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/BwvF/~3/340338301/big-ben-parliament.html" rel="nofollow">Big Ben! Parliament!