About FYM!
When I was just out of my teens, the universe, in its infinite and mysterious wisdom, saw fit to trust me with two babies. Sixteen years later, we are all still alive. As wished for by my mother, I’ve ended up with smartasses, just like me. Stories ensue.
The Cast:
Me: Short, Chubby, Brunette. Mom, Checkout Girl, Writer, Crafty Bitch. Fond of dirty jokes and dirty words. Obsessed with pop culture and cartoons. Born without the little voice in my head that should tell me when something is inappropriate to say. Completely unqualified to parent.
Teen Boy: Tall, Thin, Long Dark Blond Hair. Smart, Serious, Introverted, Clumsy. Musically inclined with hand/eye coordination like whoa. Hates to clean his room, loves pizza and Dr. Pepper. Occasional glimpses of the man he will be are awe-inspiring.
Teen Girl: Tall, Thin, Blond. Popular, Pragmatic, Precocious, Verbose. Quick to point out others’ mistakes. Also quick to forgive those mistakes, as long as the person is well-aware that they are making them. Never forgets anything. Ever.
I also write the blog TheCheckoutGirl, the series “100 Bad Dates” and the column “Off The Clock” for RVA News, and the advice column “Ask The Checkout Girl” for Belle Magazine, a Style Weekly publication.
Got something to say? Email me at effyeahmotherhood@gmail.com.
I’m glad to hear your children are smartasses. We definitely need more. Hearing about your kids gives me hope that mine will become smartasses one day too.
Twitter: homesliceva
/ Feb 22 2010
so glad this bitch is finally up and runnin’. proud to be part of the FYM! community.
I had no idea you had kids, I thought you were living life free and single. What you can learn in a day…. Congrats on the new blog!
Twitter: wendyly
/ Feb 23 2010
My kids remember everything too.”Remember 78 years ago when you promised to buy me a car if I helped a little old lady across the street while wearing toe socks and unmatching flip flops?” I don’t like it, because I can’t remember anything ever.
I also had no idea you were a Mom. This makes me want to go back and re-read TCG’s post for the third time for any clues… the second re-reading was to find clues as to where you are TCG! Still no clue.. though I’ve narrowed it down. I’m looking forward to hearing your stories of what mine will be like in 9 – 10 years! Wishing you all the best!
Lucky you! Living what I always tell my kids is The Mother’s Curse: “May you have kids Just. Like. You”
Your mom must be so proud!
Carlyhoo – I’m tricky that way! Hi!
Twitter: bitethebedbugs
/ Apr 29 2010
OMG, you’re like the queen of the universe. How do you have time for 12 blogs and columns and all of that awesomeness??
Twitter: undineocean
/ May 30 2010
I added you to my blogroll so I could read you every day. You are awesome. Your posts cracked me up the other day, especially the one about sex and the single momma. Since I used to be one, I totally feel ya.
<3
J -
thank you. ideally, I’d be posting on regular days, but I’m hit by inspiration at the oddest times. usually after consuming large amounts of coffee. well, inspiration and poo. I hope to see you again!
Twitter: lookitsbray
/ Jun 18 2010
You had me at “fuck”
BRay -
If I had a nickel for every time I’ve heard that, I’d have one nickel.