OMG I HAVE A BLAWG

Dude, this thing? Where I have two diaper-clad children living here in my house who were grown in my own body and therefore look to me to keep them alive? It ain't easy. I mean, I knew it wouldn't be easy, but I didn't know it would be HARD. I thought it might be somewhere in between, you know, challenging, but still with enough downtime that I remained somewhat sane and also had enough time to watch TV and eat dinner and bathe as well as continue writing for Decompression Purposes. Also I thought maybe the smallest one might sleep more than three hours at a time at some point.

Which, ha! And also, HA!

So then when I get a moment to sit down and write something, I don't have the energy or inspiration to do it. When you get down to posting once every two weeks, you want what you write to COUNT for something. I want to write something funny and engaging and entertaining and I do not want it to contain references to The Children, as I am already exploiting them for money three days a week at my other blog. But as it turns out, my current state of being is set to All Children, All The Time, Plus Diapers and Spit Up and Tantrums and No, I Was Most Certainly Not Kidding When I Announced on Twitter That I Accidentally Banged the Baby's Head on a Case of Beer at the Grocery Store. I don't know how to write about anything else, unless it is related to HGTV or the fact that my house is falling apart, and frankly, the thing about how the house is falling apart is a little bit of a stretch since really we only need to fix the roof and the furnace and the two bathrooms and the kitchen and OH WAIT, that's not a stretch AT ALL, IS IT? Except my husband takes offense when I say things like that, like perhaps he is Personally and Solely Responsible for things that need to be repaired and replaced due to normal wear and tear.

Where am I even going with this? Oh! Yes. I am about to pull a major Cop Out on the old blog. In other words, if there's something you think I should or would like to ask me to write about, would you mind leaving a comment and giving me a little nudge? I don't care if you want to know about my underwear drawer or my first kiss or my why I refuse to dress my child in anything that says “Princess” on it. I want to write and I NEED to write but sometimes I need a little help getting my brain to move past My Offspring and on to something else. I find that once I start writing regularly, the writing comes easier and I just need a little push to get me there.

I heart you all.

Comments

[sandi p.]

Just curious about how your weight loss with Weight Watchers is going this time around...

Also, I feel for you...I have been there. But boy am I glad that my two are teenagers. :)

[Michelle]

I would actually love to hear why you refuse to dress your child in anything that says Princess on it.

[jen]

I'm new here and have not had time to read any archives, so if you've covered this before, please ignore me. But I would like to know...what is the story behind your profile picture?

[Ashley]

No good suggestions here, but I have to say I TOTALLY agree with you on the "Princess" thing. HATE.

[Raven]

Hi!

I don't really know what you should write about, so my comment will be pretty useless in that area. However, I do love your blog. I have laughed so hard that I have spit food out of mouth while reading. When I read the story about your dog flying out of the car my husband thought I was crying and came running to see what was wrong with me (because of all the horrible snorting noises I was making).

I also appreciate you for being a real person.

War Eagle!!

[chiquita]

How about...
best and worst vacation
best and worst date (not necessarily with your husband)
where you would like to go if you ever get to go on a date?
Places you would like to visit
most eccentric/annoying family member

[Kristin]

I remember something a while ago about a wetsuit that you refused to tell us about...

[beyond]

i once asked someone if she thought she would one day miss the whole diapers thing (like when her toddler was in high school) and she answered: NO.
how about an update on your food/ groceries budgeting/ cooking?

[Judy]

It's Ok!!I do agree with Kristin...you did promise a wetsuit post...

However, you could re post your honeymoon blog...well, your most embarrassing one, that was the most priceless and funniest thing I have ever read.

Things will get better! You're a strong woman with a wonderful family. You will get through this!

[christy]

Wow. I was just sent your blog yesterday and have flipped through a couple of your entries, and the beginning and latest news on Emily. I am sitting here in tears at my computer while my healthy baby girl is napping on the dining room table. My heart goes out to Emily's family -- I wish I could help them more. I hope she's okay - it looks like the latest update is about a month old....

I also have really enjoyed the few posts of yours that I've read. Perhaps you could put a list of your favorite posts on your sidebar? Or you could do a post of your greatest hits?

And finally, I'm not sure if you're having trouble getting your baby to sleep now or not, but the book/sleep method that really worked for our baby when she was about 4 months old is called 12 hours sleep by 12 weeks old. Don't let the title fool you - you can implement the method anytime. Read the reviews on amazon.com if you're interested. We modified her plan (it was too structured/and I can't bear to hear her cry for long) and it totally worked for us.

Glad I found your blog!

[emmysuh]

"I don't care if you want to know about my underwear drawer or my first kiss or my why I refuse to dress my child in anything that says “Princess” on it."

I want to know all of these things.

But I'll come back later with more ideas.

<3

[Laura]

Emily, I know you've got them -- I want a list of your favorite costumes from the trunk of your car. Please include when and where you wore them. Also, a wetsuit video would be most appreciated.

[Catherine]

What about Hambone? You haven't said anything about him or posted pics in a while.

[Wendle]

Wetsuit story!

I'm also interested in the WW progress and how you're doing it...cause I've been trying to keep up with my own WW and it SUCKS. Lowfat cheese should be outlawed.

Someone mentioned writing about what you're cooking...If you're cooking, you're superwoman.

Regarding the kids - I hear ya. Nice to know someone else is experiencing the same feelings I'm still having nearly five months into baby #2. It's a weird feeling when you start thinking about the idea of going back to work after you've spent much of your life (as I did), waiting for the the day when you'd get to be a SAHM. Who are we if not the changer of all diapers, maker of meals ye shall not eat, and person who ye spews on throughout the day?

Keep on truckin...sounds like you're doing great managing everyone and everything!

[Jenn]

I think we should all talk about the continued craziness of the Glade woman. Oh! Or how about that annoying fish stick commercial where that obnoxious little girl lectures her mother about minced fish?

[Elsha]

Okay, I want to hear about your most bizarre childhood habits-- like an obsession with lists that apparently began at birth (No? Just me?)

Also, does your refusal to dress your daughter in anything that says "Princess" extend to obnoxious stuff like onesies that say "Does this diaper make my butt look big?"

[Trilby]

I remember you talking about the possibility of a second dog. Have ya'll decided on that?

Also, I'd love to know about why you won't dress Lucy in anything that says "princess".

I hope you get more down time because I love your blog!

[Carol Minter]

Maybe we could talk about playing guestures and Uncle Charlie trying to get "recorder" Did that memory cheer you up?
Seriously, I LOVE your blog. Also, this time of crying babies, barf, no sleep, etc. will pass quickly and a day will come when you will wish it back if only to hold them once again. Love you,Aunt C.

[Meg]

Emily, I don't have kids but I have read your blog for a few years. I just want you to know that you made motherhood/children seem exciting and rewarding with all your honest and wonderful posts. You (among other things, I'm not a stalker!) really made me want to be a mom. When I miscarried I even went back and read your story and it was sort of comforting knowing that it's possible to move on and that I wasn't alone in all my feelings.

Motherhood hasn't happened for me yet but when it does I guarantee I will NOT be dressing my daughter in any Princess onesies either. Thanks for all your hilarious stories that make me laugh until I cry. How about a list of the blogs that you read regularly? Or any pop culture thoughts (I loved the Glade lady, House Hunters posts!). Or even just a couple more pics of that adorable new baby and Big Brother!

Remember, "This too shall pass!"

[AmyH]

I hear ya on the "Princess" clothes. My daughter has a shirt that says, "President, not princess" on it. I love that shirt.

I would love to hear how your weight loss is going. I assume it is going rather well since you are skipping meals in place of sleep, but I would like to know anyway.

Also, first kiss stories are always fun. :-)

[Lisa (strong rhetoric)]

Hi Emily,

Friend of "T-shirt Erin" here. How about answering this question from my recent blog (http://strongrhetoric.blogspot.com/2009/02/million-dollar-question.html)

Essentially, it's this: Who would you jump in poo to meet? I said Jon Hamm ; )

[Kristin]

Aw man I thought I was going to be all funny and original and request the wetsuit video. Looks like some people beat me to it. :) Seriously though, I am totally impressed at how well you're dealing with the non-sleeping baby and the terrible twos (and at the same time!) I think I would be a nonsensical, whining puddle of mush on the floor, good for absolutely nothing. I keep up with your Parents.com blog and I really think you're handing a frustrating, demanding, exhausting situation really well.
Anyways, blog topics. I just played a Facebook game "how well do you know your spouse." It would be fun for us to get to know Mr. Not That You Asked a little better. :)

[Trish]

Wetsuit. Wetsuit. Wetsuit.

[amy]

Nobody expects anything other from you than kid-related posts, I'm sure! But if you're stuck, you could always answer one of those Facebook things that gets passed around (like "25 Things") and see if it doesn't inspire you to tell a story or rant about something.

Also, totally agree on the princess thing. I hate the princess thing. HATE.

[Geege]

OMG, wetsuit. Also, Hambone. How has he been handling having a new baby in the house? I had to giggle when I read that comment on the blog you posted about him falling out of the car. It's only funny cause he didn't get hurt!