Stand Back, I Am A Professional
That’s right. I am actually a paid writer. Not much mind you, but paid none the less. And not by my grandma or anything like that. Paid by someone who doesn’t necessarily have to. They actually chose me…by choice. One day when I have the time (when hell freezes over) I plan to start up a separate blog. I’ll keep you all posted.
I planned on making this post about At-man turning six, but honestly I am still having a hard time getting my thoughts together. Six seems so overwhelming to me. He is a real kid now. No longer a baby, toddler or pre-schooler, he’s already half way through kindergarten. He will soon be what he refers to as a “grader”. He plays guitar, loses teeth and occasionally talks back to me like I’m an idiot. He is such a sweet kid I think that is one of the hardest parts of growing up for him. He is trying to assert himself but whenever he catches himself being snide he will run over and throw his arms around my neck and say “I love you mommy.” in a sad little voice.
I need to eat cereal now so I’ll just promise to try hard to set aside some time when I’m not pre-menstrual to write about the whole six thing without sending myself into the type of depression usually reserved for post baby Victoria Secret fitting room excursions (don’t even get me started on the lighting in that place).
By the way - Since this is my blog I am going to take a rare moment out to “blow my own horn”. I was at the grocery store with At-man earlier when I saw the cover of 3 different magazines all shouting in amazement that Trista, The Bachelorette, managed to lose 30 pounds and has a 5 month old baby. Well Trista…I too have managed to lose 30 pounds since having my baby. BUT, I am older, already have 2 other kids, and didn’t have the incentive of the cover of People magazine to propel me through my weight loss. SO EAT THAT! Oh, and after the first…IT GETS HARDER. Lets see you on the cover of People after 3 kids and without all the childcare money you get from selling your families most intimate moments to any outlet that will have you. Ahem…sorry. Trista is great, congrats on your “amazing weight loss”. And now it’s picture time…
Happy sixth B’day At-man
New shot of baby Mae
At-man
and Em
I solemnly bow in reverence to your 30-pound weight loss. But, damn girlfriend, don’t keep that diet/exercise secret to yourself: Mamas in cyberspace need your help! I’ve been slowly, slowly working on it since Mack’s arrival 12 weeks ago, but still have 15 pounds to go… Also, from one working mom to another, would you mind checking out my newly launched site: www.babies4peace.com? A family business with a conscience that can use all the publicity it can get. Thanks!
Comment by Anni — February 5, 2008 @ 2:53 pm
Congratulations! That’s exciting! I know they grow up so quickly. And I did go read the post. Wow, thanks for sharing. We all have stuff. p.s. i do use a crock pot
but i still wanted to say Hi. 
Comment by Carolina Mama — February 7, 2008 @ 10:54 pm
Hey…email me, cause I’m the editor of skirt! magazine and I want to talk to you!
Comment by Faith — February 12, 2008 @ 3:40 pm
Faith,
I sent you an email, get in touch with me!
Comment by Hipstermom — February 15, 2008 @ 6:39 pm
Annie,
I like your site. If I have time I will mention it in a post for you. Unfortunately I don’t have any great secret to weight loss. I just literally run my ass off.
Carolina Mama,
Thanks for saying hi. It’s not the crock pots themselves that I have a problem with. It’s the recipe swapping as a major hobby that I just don’t see the interest in.
Comment by Hipstermom — February 15, 2008 @ 6:43 pm
I really enjoy reading your blog! Your children are absolutely scrumptious.
-T.G.
Comment by ToyGeek — April 16, 2008 @ 3:55 pm