I'm Not Here, But I'm All There
I'm hanging out at Suburban Turmoil today. She kindly accepted my bold and shameless offer to guest post while she's on vaca, so please come visit me. You'll get, at a minimum, a little chuckle. And if you're visiting from MU ~ welcome to my humble blog. Read this before you decide to run for the hills (and PS: I generally like pronouns - I just saved the one time I was guest posting on the fabulous Lucinda's blog to leave them out of my title).
But before you do that, let me say this:
I've decided that PMS, beer, and blogging is not a good combination. My emotions are reasonably in control most of the time, but after suffering two miscarriages in the matter of 3 months, along with stopping the breastfeeding, I think my hormones are way out of whack. That combined with the aforementioned variables and a lot of black play-doh (what fucking imbecile invented that crazy shit?) made me a blubbering idiot.
I went from being embarrassed, to annoyed, to frustrated, to incredibly touched in the matter of four blogs and 15 minutes.
1. RedStapler gets made out to be a crazy fan, when really, she's just a crazy relative.
2. Chag in his post Friday Playdate asks if his readers would a) allow a 3 year old to have a playdate sans parent and 2) leave your child with a dad. Make sure to read the comments.
3. MIM rebuts commenters, email haters, and extenda-posters on her controversial False Advertising post.
4. Dutch reveals his motivation for moving. Bring the tissues.
5. Scroll through my comments from this for a pleasant surprise.
And here's a new blog I'm enjoying.
Cheers!
Had to laugh at your "I generally like pronouns" line.
I too thoroughly enjoyed Dutch's post. It's probably the best thing I've read all week. He's got skills.
Hope things return to "normal" (is there such a thing?) for you soon.
Posted by: Chag | March 23, 2006 at 09:58 PM
What about PMS, blogging, and MARTINIS?
Cause that's where I'm headed.
(Kristen - I'm so sorry to hear about what you've been going through. I hope things get better. Take care.)
Posted by: sweatpantsmom | March 23, 2006 at 09:24 PM
Smooches to you, darlin....we are all just a rambling bunch of raging hormones on some days...
I'll head over to *really* read your guest post now...I'm sure its FAN-tab-ulous(assuming thats...like a word and stuff)
Posted by: Emily | March 23, 2006 at 06:49 PM
O baby. Your hormones probably are whacked. You need lots of good books, some new earrings, and all the chocolate you can eat.
Posted by: Edgy Mama | March 23, 2006 at 03:23 PM
WOW Kristen. Give yourself a big ol' mommy hug from all us. we support you and encourage you to keep up your amazing work and keep the faith. sister, with all that you've been through you deserve a break. you hear that universe?? kirsten needs a respite!
Posted by: Tracey | March 23, 2006 at 02:14 PM
Usually, when I see a blog I enjoy, I like to leave a little comment. I like your blog.
However, the topic here has me afraid. I'm a man and I know nothing of what you speak. The PMS alone should have me running for the hills...
All the best to you. Your posts are great and I'll come back again. You continue your promise of uncensored blogs, and I'll continue my promise of useless comments!
All the best.
Posted by: USELESS MAN | March 23, 2006 at 01:14 PM
Oh, I'm sorry. Stopping breastfeeding gave me the WORST depression. And then the miscarriages on top of it. I had two in about 5 months, and that about killed me. And the beer helps, at first, and then makes you feel even moodier. Yuck.
Posted by: Amy | March 23, 2006 at 01:09 PM
SO sorry about your miscarriages. I didn't know you guys were trying. (We have been too for alittle more than a year.) I hope the hormones level out soon and that you tell us you're reporting a healthy, easy pregnancy.
Posted by: Lisa B | March 23, 2006 at 12:24 PM
I really am so sorry for your losses. I hope your daughter is doing well. Love the post at Lucinda's.
Posted by: Redneck mommy | March 23, 2006 at 11:40 AM
I totally understand...although I have had only one loss (ha! only one!) my hormones are crazy, sometimes I wonder if I am losing my mind. Weaning sucks, it is a happy sad moment.
Posted by: chelle | March 23, 2006 at 10:16 AM
Oooh, thanks for the links. I already left you a comment at Lucinda's.
And I'm thinking about you. Take care.
Posted by: Nancy | March 23, 2006 at 10:14 AM
I am sorry for your losses. I hope you are feeling better soon.
Posted by: Busy Mom | March 23, 2006 at 09:57 AM
Your out of whack hormones are totally warranted. You've really had a rough three months. I'm sorry for your losses.
Posted by: Carolyn | March 23, 2006 at 08:56 AM