So, it’s no secret: I’m down for making people laugh. I have yet to run into anyone who I can’t at least coax a smile out of…even if it’s just a condescending I’m-just-smiling-because-of-your-ridiculousness grin. I don’t care what the motivation is behind those pearly whites. I just want to see them.
My friends know that, despite the fact I am a 32-year old mother of three (well, technically, I don’t turn 32 until December but once you hit 30 what difference does it make anyway?) I will still take on their dares. They can live vicariously through my public displays of embarrassment without having to do stupid things themselves.
My list of “accomplishments” include:
- drunken handstands at music festivals
- performing “I Love Rock and Roll” by Joan Jett at a company work event
- chest bumping a senior executive
- break dancing on top of an officer’s conference table
- playing football with a bunch of strangers we stumbled upon during lunch hour
- answering the hotel room service in my t-shirt, gym shorts and knee-high sexy black boots
Here is what I am not good at: offering to pay for stuff and being thoughtful. My friend Nikki, in particular, is one of the most protective, talented and genuine people I know. Just last month, I barely remembered to wish her and her family (which includes three kids) a Happy Easter. But, low and behold, Nikki came hopping into my cube with a homemade tin full of goodies for my 6-month old daughter. And this wasn’t just your standard basket of crap…it included a pinwheel, some bubbles and Jaycee’s favorite puffs to eat (all color coordinated).
Seriously? She has the same amount of time in her day as I do to balance her full-time job, her three kids, her fourth kid (husband) and all of their after-school activities. You know what I accomplished the week of Easter? A shower and 10 hours of quality TV…Rock of Love, The Office, E!’s Soup, etc. Oh, and we attended church to celebrate Jesus’ rising (trapping our boys for at least an hour of quiet time was an added bonus!)
But that’s just me. I’d love to hear how other moms view themselves.
-H
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a. i love how jazz on the green is referred to as a "music festival"
ReplyDeleteb. if everyone didnt bring something unique to the table and you 3 were all the same then you wouldnt appreciate eachother as much :)
I am skinny, brilliant, drop-dead gorgeous and rich...and asleep. :)
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You need to add the recent putting on underwear outside your clothes and doing the worm in a hotel hallway to your list of "accomplishments"!
ReplyDeleteYou are just a thoughtful,only in different ways! Thank you for all the compliments! I LUV YOU!
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