May 28, 2010
I’ve found your summer beach read! It’s “Look what I found!” Friday.
So, what is it in your own life that has stopped you dead in your tracks and made you realize you may have finally fallen off the deep end when it comes to your quest for domestic dominance?
There was a time in my young married and mommied life when I would go into a frantic craze any time I was about to have guests come to my house. I would forbid my family from peeing or pooing in the downstairs bathroom, eating anything crumbly, or moving any couch pillows at least three hours before a party.
My husband ultimately put the kibosh on hosting parties altogether. Not because he’s an anti-social curmudgeon but because he found the whole head spinning, fire-breathning, eyes rolling back into my head routine I performed before hand a little too much to bare.
Thankfully I’ve mellowed with age and have come to realize that people who enter a perfectly coiffed and spotless home aren’t really admiring the hostess’s perfection. They’re really more saddened at the fact that she’s clearly mentally unstable with severe control issues, a stifled sex life, and a husband and kids who are curled up in a corner rocking back and forth trying to find their happy places.
So, on that note….what is it for YOU?
What have you discovered life is just too short to do anymore? Tell us below and you’ll be entered to win a copy of Lisa Quinn’s chuckle inducing read. If you aren’t a gambler, then you can order Lisa Quinn’s book HERE.
Come on fess-up. We know you’re a little whack-a-doodle too, just like rest of us.
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Love this idea! I need this one for sure. I’ve to to say “life’s too short to…” do it all myself. I’m all about asking everyone to pitch in and help. Super woman = super crazy.
Life is too short to spend time with people who aren’t nice.
Life is to short to try and please others all the time!!!!!!!
Life is too short to scream at the grackles who try to dominate my bird feeder!
Did I just say “grackles who”? That would personify them…I should have said “grackles that”. Even though when I scream at them, my intent is to rip their little psyches to shreds so they never come back.
I’m really not over this, am I? I need to read this book. Pick me, dear Meredith, I’m hanging on by a thread here…
I have a sign in my kitchen that says “Life’s too short to cook for you people”
Meredith, your forward to this book is hysterical-especially the 4th paragraph!
Ok, from a woman who has her jewelry in little clear pull out bins by color or type of metal, , her clothes closet arranged with colored hangers that match the item it bears and her nail polish arranged from brightest to palest, GEEZ I need this book bad. BEFORE I am DEAD PLEASE!!! There may still be time to turn it around….
I can see the wake now with people sitting from tallest to shortest in suits ranging from dark black to dusty blue!! Help!!!
Life is too short to obsess about the kitchen sink being absolutely empty when you go to bed. I am alone on this house, Who gives a flying flip if there is a glass in the sink and why are they in my house at night??
When people are coming over and I’m short on time, the dusting and vacuuming are the first to go. I’m hanging on to the idea that I never notice that at other people’s house, so hopefully they are returning the favor. Then my time and energy are spent on there being enough food and drink in the house (which is a lofty goal when you consider the dynamics of schlepping 5 small children to the grocery store and liquor store). I do still try and make sure there aren’t any toys on the floor that could trip an unsuspecting guest. Before children, I also used to always make allot of homemade food, try different recipes etc.. That is all out the window and I now only use tried and true, quick and easy recipes for every function, to the point that my husband has mentioned it, as in “Really? That again?” I’ve told him he is free to shake up the menu at any time. It’s never happened.
Hi Megan, I hear ya! I think we should all give our sons a few more cookbooks and few less trucks when they are little.
Life is too short to not think about how short it is. It’s really very short. I will think this and act accordingly.
LOVE all of it girls!
If you can afford to let someone else do the dirty work…than you should. If you can’t, then I say crank up the hip-hop, pour yourself a cosmo and beat the dirt to death:)
Life is too short not to pay way more attention to the green lights you buzz through, rather than the red lights that stop you for a few moments!
OMG, Merrily – I adore you!! You are just so stinkin’ cute – please move to Cali!! Okay, I’m supposed to fill in the blanks, right? Well, “Life’s too short to cook dinner every night.” Don’t worry no one starves in our house – we just happen to live within a stone’s throw from more than a dozen fabulous restaurants that offer take out!
Life is too short to never travel… I don’t have the money, but I’m planning my trip to Argentina anyway!
Life is too short….surround yourself w/ negative and drama filled people. Cut.them.OUT. I want and deserve positive energy all around me and I have no problem pushing them out of my life if they can’t play by the rules
I love this post Meredith and will be reading that book this summer… of which our summer starts in 18 days. But back to your question, Life is too short to not stop and enjoy time with your children. Really enjoy.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I know it’s going to be super amazing with your gerat family. God bless you!
Happy Birthday baby, 2 more hours till your REAL birthday!!!! I am feeling the pains. Have a truly beautiful day, just like you! love mom
Love it!! Well, I am sure I am too late for the contest, but I WILL be dashing out to B&N to buy the book!. I am with Lizzie…..Life is too short to cook an elaborate dinner each night! xoxo
Life is too short to sweep and wash my wood floors daily. Heck the kids and animals run amuck, I have learned to just let it be and enjoy the footprints and doggy paw prints!