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Monday, November 9, 2009

The one where I say "um" a lot.

20 comments:

WK said...: Life *IS* uncomfortable, and talking about it is how we keep moving forward! You should see some of the looks I get when C's medical "situation" comes up, and I start talking about doctors or surgeries or long-term fears... My good friends, the ones who care about me and my child, let me talk, hear me out, and offer feedback of some kind, even if it's nothing more than, "Wow, that sucks," or "I'm glad things are getting better!" They don't have to get it, they don't have to understand the ins and outs and medical jargon; I only need to know that they care enough about me to let me talk. Stick with the people in your life who show you that kind of respect and consideration, and let the rest just walk away. All they'll do is pull you down.

Also, I think it's hilarious that you put that your motto was "It is what it is," and that you said it in your vlog--that phrase is a HUGE part of my day-to-day life, because, well, it *IS* what it is! :)

I'm sorry your mom group didn't turn out the way you'd hoped. I admire your strength and courage in starting up something like that; I often think something like that could be a great addition to my life, but I'm too scared of the possible drama to take the risk. Good for you for going out, making it happen, and for having the good sense to recognize that it wasn't working out and to just walk away before it had a chance to pull you down.; November 9, 2009 2:43 AM
WK said...: I leave really long comments. Sorry. It's an illness.; November 9, 2009 2:44 AM
Miss Madison's Mommy said...: I wasn't going to leave a comment, but something is really bothering me about this. If you felt like you couldn't say how you felt than that is something you put on yourself. Most of the time it was me you and brook and I know you said plenty of things about your ppd and it never bothered us. Second you gave your opinion PLENTY of times about CIO and that made me feel like I was a bad parent so you gave maybe as good as you got from some of the others. You were not the leader and I really am just bothered by the way you make (and said) that we were all "snotty bitches". I don't know if you created the drama to have something to blog about, but don't blame the group for your actions. Noone said anything negative about you until you stirred up trouble on FB and
Twitter. I just can't be friends with someone who says "I can't be held responsible for my words and actions." So yeah it is what it is, but don't play the martyr.; November 9, 2009 6:46 AM
Anonymous said...: Can we have six minutes of just the baby? MDA; November 9, 2009 10:55 AM
Anonymous said...: "I can't be held responsible for my words and actions." What else can you be held responsible? Your entire life will be only two things: What you do and what you say. Is there is another "plane" that the rest of us have not yet ascended, to be unburdened of the repsonsibility of anything I say and do?? You have a child, please be responsible for what you say and what you do, for her sake.; November 9, 2009 11:03 AM
Bobbi Janay @When did I go from a kid to a grown up? said...: I love you, and who cares what those women have to say.; November 9, 2009 1:57 PM
Anonymous said...: Don't let those women bother you. Stop bloggin about them, that is what they want. They want to see you unhappy. They want to read your blog and make fun of you. Just forget them. Focus on your Peanut and don't worry about them!; November 9, 2009 5:19 PM
Anonymous said...: Looks like you have a pretty good muse! Go on!!! Make that girl famous! She seems FABULOUS!!!!

BTW- you are you really as crazy as you sound????

Good Luck with that!; November 9, 2009 5:26 PM
Anonymous said...: I thank God for people like you-
The Chaos theory!

Without people like you, we would not appreciate NORMAL people.; November 9, 2009 5:29 PM
Anonymous said...: I have been reading your blog for a while- I have actually enjoyed it. I didn't realize you were like that in real life. I don't really understand all this. It really sounds like you need to grow up. In most of your blogs you sound a bit, immature. I think this one tops it off. The rally sad part is, you are subjecting your little baby to it. That's a bad road to go down. I hope your emotional issues get better sooner than later. For the sake of youer child.; November 9, 2009 5:44 PM
Anonymous said...: First off. Who give two flying fucks about you and your baby? I'm so sick of all you mom's feeling like you have to share every boring detail of your child's existence with anyone who happens to have the misfortune of stumbling into your black hole of boring baby bullshit. I wouldn't watch you on TV if I accidentally stumbled upon your show via the lowest rated cable channel on Time Warner, and I don't want to watch it now. So, to all you Moms; STOP SHARING. We don't care.

Having said that, should you choose to continue your quest to destroy the morale of the rest of us fine folks who live without the luxury of owning the worlds most complicated Cocker Spaniel, I offer this advice:

1. Set up some lighting. I can't see your face. Sometimes your baby comes forward enough to break through the impenetrable black fog surrounding your desk and it scared the shit out of me.

2. Write a script before your get on your computer. Practice it in the mirror; then in front of your friends. If they fall asleep or get up to frequent the bathroom, start over and try again until you get it right. Hollywood follows this formula and it seems to have some Merit. This was excruciatingly boring. I was very upset, because I wanted so desperately to like it. ...two thumbs down.

3. Try to be more concise. It took 5min24sec for you to make your point and break someone down. You could have gotten that out of the way right up front. I would have been hooked at that point. Then you could have moved on to something a little more cool, like, burning this other mom's effigy in a attempt to pacify the Dryer Monster. That would have been 5 S.T.A.R.S.

4. Your baby is distracting. This is why they aren't allowed at graduations. Put her away and bring her out only on special occasions. (see prologue)

5. YOU DO MAKE PEOPLE UNCOMFORTABLE WHEN YOU TALK ABOUT YOUR PROBLEMS. We all have our own things to deal with and life sucks. So what? You should be dealing with these problems with your husband. He cares more than anyone else on earth... or should, at least. Shouldn't your group be about having a good time with others in your position? I don't think anyone wants to join the Debbie Downer Support Group for the Socially Inept.

Finally, If you start a group and lose control of it. Get some balls and take your shit back. Kick the problem out if you have to. Maybe you should background check people before you let them in or at least set up some rules. Or, perhaps you should get to know someone before you let them in to your club. Make a group like this with your real friends. If it doesn't work out..... Keep it to yourself. Try again. Just don't tell me about it. I don't care, and neither does the rest of the internet society.

In summation, if you really do have to share your life with the rest of the world, you better come ready to bat 1000. If your life is just like mine, then I'm going to a website that has video people itching to death from the inside out.

Thank you. That is all.

Also, don't curse in front of your kid. It sets a bad example.; November 9, 2009 6:20 PM
Micah said...: Well, as a friend in real life, I will say that you are loud, abrasive, loving, opinionated...the list goes on. And I love you for being every single one of those things....otherwise, we wouldn't still be friends after 15+ years. You only need to surround yourself with people who UNDERSTAND the way you are. Not people who accept what you say blindly...they may get upset by what you say...but they understand the way you are and always come back. I do agree that you should be accountable for what you say and do...but you also need a safe place to say what you think, even if its messy or wrong, and have it not taken the wrong way. I wish I lived closer...but we are very alike...and while we would probably fight, I still understand and love you for who you are. Muah.; November 9, 2009 8:08 PM
Miranda said...: Wow, talk about unsolicited advise from strangers! I didn't get any of the above from your vlog. I don't have any advise for you. Just wanted to say from someone who's not anonymous but still a stranger, It's your blog! If these people don't want to read you or don't want to watch your video they don't have to!
I will keep coming back though, because I liked you before your vlog and I still like you!; November 9, 2009 8:47 PM
that girl BEVIS said...: ok- so clearly, I am the one you are talking about. Am I right? I am dumbfounded by this b/c we already talked about this on the phone. Yet you still found the need to blog about me. Weird. Also, it would be nice if you actually said what REALLY happened. OMG! What a tragedy- My friend & I created a group for moms with older babies- some of which are my friends IRL. You found out & got upset b/c i didnt invite you. You started talking shit on FB instead of contacting ME. So, I contacted you. Told you what it was all about. I THOUGHT it was said & done... guess not.
You called me a bully. I don't really understand that. I have never judged you for what you do with your baby or said an unkind word to you. WHAT IS THIS ALL ABOUT LAUREN? Seriously? is it for blog content? If so, I guess its working. Job well done.; November 9, 2009 9:29 PM
pick me said...: Looks like someone likes to hind behind their blog.; November 9, 2009 9:49 PM
WK said...: Wow... Why would someone read a blog that broadcasts from the beginning that it's about motherhood and your experiences with it, then whine about you talking about your kid? LOL, you have to be a real loser to a) stick around past the header if you don't like moms talking about their kids, b) care enough to want to whine about it, and c) critique your blog and vlog in a series of bulleted points. Get. A. Life.

And continue raising Peanut exactly as you see fit, cursing and piercing and any other way you like. It's nobody's business but yours, and NOBODY has the right to judge you for how you parent. FUCK (yes, I said fuck, and I have a baby, too--deal with it, lameass!) all those shitheads who hide behind the Anonymous tag and have nothing nice to say.

And I give way more than 2 flying fucks about you AND your baby. Just sayin'. =D; November 9, 2009 10:55 PM
that girl BEVIS said...: LOL!!! this wasnt even about how SHE RAISES HER BABY!!! its about her talking shit about me online!!!; November 9, 2009 11:19 PM
Lauren said...: ENOUGH! I am not going to put anymore energy into this and neither should any of you.; November 9, 2009 11:39 PM
that girl BEVIS said...: LMAO!!! then why the hell did you post it?

It has been quite entertaining. Isnt that what you wanted?; November 9, 2009 11:42 PM
Lauren said...: You missed the point entirely. I don't create drama in my life to have something to blog about. That's so stupid. I got your text message but it was too late to call and I don't plan on calling you anyway. I'm glad that you are entertained. Emotional disorders ARE hilarious.; November 10, 2009 12:21 AM