There are days when my kids are so delicious, so funny, and so charming, I just was to squeeze them and kiss their sweet faces; however, there are days (a lot of days) when they are seconds from being put out on the curb with a sign that reads “free to good home.” So that is why I am loving the new community for the perfectly imperfect mother! A place where you can let your guard down and talk about the meltdowns, struggles, and less rosy aspects of being a mom. The Mother of all Meltdowns isn’t just a hilarious book (it is and you should grab it on Amazon), but now it’s a community of moms…real moms.
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One of the best parts of reading The Mother of All Meltdowns was getting to read an essay from one of my favorite bloggers. I’m telling you, friends I’m crazy over Marcia from Menopausal Mother! Not only is she smart, witty, and a total knock-out, but you never know what you are going to get from her posts. You’ll laugh, cry, and then she’ll make you laugh again. I got the chance to interview her and I know you will love her too!
What is the craziest thing you remember your mother saying to you?
M.M.–Whenever we misbehaved, our mother always threatened us with, “Heads Are Going To Roll!” Looking back, this was a pretty graphic (and gruesome!) description for punishment. But that hasn’t stopped me from using this threat on my own kids.
What is one of your favorite things you’ve ever written?
M.M.–Although I mostly stick with humor, my favorite post is a tribute I wrote to my sister, who passed away four years ago–click here for that post
If you are looking for humor, I think my absolute favorite is one that I wrote when I first started blogging. This one is about the colonoscopy I shared with my husband—yes, you heard that right.–click here for that post
Lastly, I just want to add that I write for In The Powder Room, and my favorite post for them is one about my obsession with critters–click here for that post
When did you first start thinking about your mother as an individual person and not just “mom” ?
M.M.–The day I came home from the hospital with my first newborn. He had an explosive Pampers bomb, and as my mother calmly helped to clean up the mess, I was in awe of her superhero powers when tackling diaper destruction. Ever since that day, she became my mentor, hero and a best friend.
What do you wish most for your children?
What do you wish most for your children?
M.M.–Happiness….love….success…and an abundance of Nutella.
What’s the key to surviving motherhood?
M.M.–Sleep. Just kidding—most moms don’t even know what that is. I’d say humor, patience, coffee…..and a lot of wine.
See, I told you she is fabulous! So check out her blog, check out MOAM, and enter to win the giveaway!
Thank you for the fun interview and for hosting the Mother’s Day Giveaway!
Thanks for a funny/true post to start my day!
Glad you liked it, Carol! Thanks for stopping by for the read!
What a fun interview. I am going to have to try out the “Heads are going to roll” line. lol
It works! Mother knows best!
Astute answers, Marsha. I’d never viewed the ‘heads will roll’ comment as being gruesome, but now I come to think of it …
It makes me think of the guillotine—-how they’d chop off the head and it rolled down into a basket. Ugh. That might explain why, as an adult, I have some issues….
Love me some Meno Mama!!!! I remember the Pampers bomb days all too well. And they’re just around the corner again, aren’t they?!! 🙂
They sure are for you! But I can’t wait until you have this beautiful new baby!
I love these! Even though I am one of these authors, it if fun reading these interviews and getting to know everyone a little better! Thanks for participating in our blog tour.
Very sweet of Amanda to do this and I’m flattered she asked to interview me. <3 LOVE getting to know everyone better!
Sorry I’m late! Thanks so much for hosting us. This is a great interview with Marcia, I adore her!
Thank you, Angela!