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Ohhhhhh...how I've missed this! I haven't blogged in a good 2.5 weeks, and it's been killing me! I always wonder if I'll have enough to talk about...until tonight. I posted a photo on Facebook earlier today, with this caption... Today's going to be a real sh*t show with this one. Decided, once again, that it was not in her best interest to sleep last night. I've decided to document her completely ridiculous and unnecessary meltdowns. I'll start with 7am. Her pee was too hot 😒 #assholeparent #assholepenny #pennyproblems Here's the pic that went along with it...  I received tons of comments, likes, hearts, support, and overall "Thank You for making my life seem normal" comments. Let me real quick add my favorite... "Pro tip: Just randomly go in their room at start screaming at 3am. This is especially effective when they've started to enjoy sleep." Everything was fine and dandy UNTIL...I got the dreaded "NOT cool. Huge violation of this sweet girl's privacy. I'm hurting for her something fierce right now. These things...once out there...can be there FOREVER!!!" Not in so many words, but you get the idea. I immediately started to question myself. I actually felt TERRIBLE!!! Am I a huge D*ck Bag that does nothing but shames her child? Is she going to resent me? How much therapy will she need? And just then I had a HUGE epiphany! I just HAD to take to my blog. I didn't start there though. I, for the next TWO hours, tirelessly searched for any and all pictures I had of myself growing up. You'll see where I'm going with this...I think. I'll start with this one...  This is a photo of me as a newborn. I think. I actually have no f*cking idea if this IS, in fact, even me. Better question...WTF is that holding me? My Mom? I dunno. Nothing was stated on the back of the photo. THIS is something I would've loved to have...on the internet... FOREVER! "Momma holding her new baby girl!!!" But I don't. I'll keep going. Here I am again...  3, 4, 6 months? Hell if I know!!! Am I pissed? Do I hate the person I'm looking at? Did I just sh*t myself? No clue. THIS is something that I would've loved to have...on the internet...FOREVER. "Here's Meg...digesting her sh*tty peas and carrot dinner." But I don't. Another one... Ummmmmm..."I'm sorry. Does your baby have a giant black eye?" YUP!!! Sure does! How the F*CK did that even get there? I've heard a few conflicting stories, but I'm not sure I'll ever know. THIS is something that I would've loved to have...on the internet...FOREVER. "Here's Meg!!! Still smiling...even though she just launched her dumb ass down the stairs in her walker." But I don't. A favorite of mine...  I actually DO love this one!!! I don't know much about WTF I was doing here, or...if indeed... I had AGAIN shit myself. I do know one thing though...My Dad took this one. He loved photography, and he's who inspired me to love taking photos myself. He's a pretty rad dude. And since I DID manage to take a pretty decent picture of a picture, I WILL have it FOREVER...on the internet. "Here's Ghanni...just sh*tting again...loving up on her giraffe...with questionable eyebrows."   Here I am again...from what looks to be the same night. Is it though? WTF knows. Why am I so pissed off? Do I absolutely HATE Mickey Mouse AND Miss Piggy equally? Do I hate life? Do I have to sh*t, but I'm afraid to tell anyone? I'LL NEVER KNOW!!! I look like a miserable little TWAT! I'd love to know what the hell was going through my head at this very moment. THIS is something that I would've loved to have...on the internet...FOREVER. "Just Meg again...Not interested in Mickey's trapeze skills, and pissed that she got the pig b*tch when Mom knew DAMNED well she's more of a Kermit kind of gal." But I don't.  The only pic I have with my Gram. God...I loved the crap out of her! I wish I had more of these...on the internet...FOREVER. But I don't.  Funny story...I liked babies. Go figure.  I dunno...some might consider this one a bit inappropriate. Who's to say I wanted the whole world to know about my FUPA at such a young age? I mean...I'm walking the beach half naked. AGAIN...it looks like I have a giant TURD in my drawers, and there's about to be a left nip slip from that busted bikini top. Would this photo EVER upset me? HELL NO!!! What am I eating? Who was with me that day? UGHHHHHH!!! There's nothing on the back of this photo!!! I see my Dad's shoes. Was he with me? I see his camera bag. Of course he was! Was my Mom there? Were they together at that time? Were they happy? Is that a popsicle stick or a french fry? I wish I knew more. I wish there WAS more! I know my parents loved me. I know they had great times with me. I know they wish they had more to show...more to document...more to save. More to have...on the internet...FOREVER.
But they don't. Would I ever get upset about a picture of me, screaming my face off, on the toilet? NO WAY!!! It's a memory. It's something I could look back on. It's something that would make me feel human...almost normal. My kids do this sh*t, and holy balls...I did it too!!! Kids lose their sh*t, right? OF COURSE they do! I want other Moms to know that this is REAL. This sh*t happens!!! I want MY kids to know (when I broadcast their slideshow at their wedding) that this is LIFE. Kids are buttfaces sometimes, and that's okay...because Guess what??? They were buttfaces too, and they actually turned out F*CKING AWESOME!!! And their kids will too. So, post it! Document it! The good AND the bad. They'll appreciate it, I can almost guarantee that. I wish I had this sh*t...on the internet...FOREVER. But I don't. Bottom line is... It's YOUR life, it's YOUR family, it's YOUR choice. You do you. I'll do me.
22 Comments
Ari Yo
10/7/2016 01:56:56 am
You had a black eye as a baby! How the fuck even? Fucking gnarly!! This post is so spot on. I have very little of childhood photos and even fewer ones that don't look like a potatoe took the picture. I'm so glad I take a million photos of my daughter no matter what it is.
Renee G
10/7/2016 02:11:41 am
You're awesome, that is all!!
Lorna
10/7/2016 06:41:55 am
Haha!! Me too! 10/7/2016 02:47:44 am
Girl I feel ya! My daughter isn't even 2 months and I already wish there were more photos of us. I wish I had taken a post baby photo, I wish I had a picture of myself after pushing her out with no epidural. I wish I hadn't turned away the newborn photographer strolling the halls when she was only minutes and days old. I wish I had photos of her every day so I could track her growth and the long nights, the first explosion and bath! I vow to take more photos and push my husband to do the same. I only have 3 or 4 pictures with her because I was worried I looked too pregnant, too tired or too hot mess. I want to look back on her life and laugh and love and remember each day because they grow up so fast. You are an amazing photographer and you do you like a bad ass mom I wanna be! Time to stop wishing and start doing! Thanks for sharing your life and your beautiful family!
Kimberly
10/7/2016 03:39:53 am
You said it.........you do you! And keep putting it all, on the internet FORE
Tonia
10/7/2016 05:27:36 am
I LOVE you, your family, and every single thing you post! Keep sharing cause I NEED to know that I'm not the only one with asshole kids!
Jodi
10/7/2016 09:04:47 am
People are ass hats and love to criticize. Parenting is tough every damn day!!! We would all be insane if there wasn't some humor in it.
Cynthia
10/7/2016 09:28:57 am
This is so awesome. You are bang on with this response. It's a balance that we have to try and keep as moms. And constantly focussing on sharing the "perfect photo" or the "perfect conversation" with our children.... It's bullshit. The reality is, more than half of our days are dealing with the real shit that you share. And that's why so many moms identify with your posts and your blog. You rock. You've got it figured out. We have to make fun of this shit show that is motherhood or we'll end up in a very dark place. Keep going momma. You are seriously the bomb.❤️👍🏼
Mandy
10/7/2016 10:07:03 am
Preach it!!
Lauren
10/7/2016 10:24:39 am
AMEN SISTER!!!!
Tanya Gruszecki
10/7/2016 10:39:59 am
You rock my socks
Gina Kirkpatrick
10/7/2016 08:28:28 pm
You are SOOOO my hero mom! My kids are grown and starting to have their own children and I look forward on the daily to seeing what your children are up to! I've even recorded the Steve Harvey show this coming Monday just so I can see you! Keep up the blogging and the posting… The whole world thinks you're hilarious
Jessica
10/9/2016 02:43:02 pm
I loved your post and I love this blog! I second guessed it a little after reading Negative Nancy's comment too, but I completely agree with you! I also wish I had more pictures of my childhood, particularly with my mom who has passed away. I always heard about what a brat I was so they should have snapped a few photos as proof! LOL I like that you show real life as a mom of 6. I have some Facebook friends that are honestly starting to make me sick with their perfect pictures every second. Not that I want people to be miserable but I like seeing the reality that other parents face. We can definitely all relate! Can't wait to watch you on Steve Harvey tomorrow!
Donna
10/10/2016 10:18:07 am
I am 60 years old and just love your blog. I can still relate. Wish we had social media 40 years ago.
Barbara
10/10/2016 12:53:29 pm
WTF?!? Ignore those Negative Nancies and do what you FEEL is appropriate. You have no idea how many parents need to see the realities of parenting as opposed to all the happy, perfect storylines people try to post so they look like they've got it all together. I for one need to see the realness of parenting to know I'm not alone and that what my child does is normal.
Barbara
10/10/2016 12:54:06 pm
WTF?!? Ignore those Negative Nancies and do what you FEEL is appropriate. You have no idea how many parents need to see the realities of parenting as opposed to all the happy, perfect storylines people try to post so they look like they've got it all together. I for one need to see the realness of parenting to know I'm not alone and that what my child does is normal.
Barbara
10/10/2016 12:54:48 pm
WTF?!? Ignore those Negative Nancies and do what you FEEL is appropriate. You have no idea how many parents need to see the realities of parenting as opposed to all the happy, perfect storylines people try to post so they look like they've got it all together. I for one need to see the realness of parenting to know I'm not alone and that what my child does is normal.
Barbara
10/10/2016 12:54:53 pm
WTF?!? Ignore those Negative Nancies and do what you FEEL is appropriate. You have no idea how many parents need to see the realities of parenting as opposed to all the happy, perfect storylines people try to post so they look like they've got it all together. I for one need to see the realness of parenting to know I'm not alone and that what my child does is normal.
Barbara
10/10/2016 01:03:55 pm
Apparently my iPhone REALLY, REALLY, REALLY, REALLY wanted you to see my comment since it posted four times. Sorry about that. The three times I hit submit I got an error message and then I don't know what happened but the fourth time it said it was successfully submitted. Obviously, feel free to delete the three repeated messages as well as this one! ;)
margaret early
10/10/2016 02:20:40 pm
You are hysterical. But....hate to tell you. Lol. These are the easy years! You will need a month vacation when they are in their 20's. I have 6 kids youngest is 14 now .i'll take little kids and teens any day of the week!!! Much easier! Remember ... Maintain a sense of humor at all times!! Leave a Reply. |
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