Scary Mommy

I recently attended an event for a limited number of guests where I was privileged to hear Jill Smokler, author and blogger, read from her book and answer questions about parenting: of which she makes clear that she is not an expert.  There was a pediatrician to give real answers.  Jill was there to make us moms feel better about doing what we have to do to survive mothering.  She is the gang leader of all of us scary moms.  And judging by the amount of time she spent hanging out with my friend Julie and I, she liked me best.  I almost want to invite her to my next night out with my friends since she lives just a few miles away.  Almost.  That might be too stalkerish.  The night was a blast.  Forty moms packed into a room with cocktails, hors devours, and the freedom to speak our minds.  If you aren't familiar with Jill's blog, you should go over there as soon as you finish reading this one.  She provides an honest and hilarious look at motherhood.  There is also a confessional, where one can anonymously leave confessions about personal experiences and observations.  What I love the very most about the blog and book is that almost everything I read I have also thought or said at one time.  In that way, the blog/book provides a confirmation and camaraderie that I really enjoy.  It's so nice to know that I'm not the only scary mommy out there.

Jill Smokler and me

The cover of Confessions of a Scary Mommy

My autographed copy

My scary mommy confessions:

1. I was the first guest to arrive to the above mentioned event.  That was because I couldn't stand to be in my house for one more minute.

2. If I ever get divorced, laundry and dishes will be the reasons.

3. I make my three-year-old sleep in a pull-up at night, even though she always wakes up dry, because it's one less thing I have to worry about at night.

4. I sometimes have passive-aggressive fights with my husband that he very possibly is not even aware of.

5.  I don't have a monitor in my baby's room because I don't want to wake up with every peep he makes. If he is really crying, I will hear him and get him.  Otherwise, I'd rather not be disturbed.

6. I would do almost anything to get a good night's sleep every night for the rest of my life.  Or at least for the foreseeable future.  I'd even settle for a week's worth of uninterrupted sleep.  How about just tonight?  Please?!

7. I am very strict about what my kids eat, but I have my own secret stash of treats for when I need them.

8. Sometimes I opt to drive myself or my kids places instead of carpooling because I cannot stand being late- especially when it's someone else's fault.

9. I often have a glass of wine or a cocktail while the kids are eating dinner.  Everyone's happier that way.

10. Now that I am a working mom, I am busier than I have probably ever been, but I'm also the most fulfilled.

Feel free to leave a confession of your own in the comments section!