Ever since my husband got my eggo preggo, peeps have been mad kind, yo. My brother took me out to dinner and didn’t even make fun of me when I ate all of the bread that was “for the table.” He then surprised me with my go-to-craving, raisin-filled cookies. THEN he treated me and the rest of my fam to ice cream.
Yeah, I’m going to be 900 pounds in April.
The adorable Bea from Kid Teez sent the fetus this onesie that would make both of my grandfathers proud:
Sure, I wish I could have eaten the onesie, but still. If you have a moment, why not connect with Kids Teez on Facebook and inquire as to whether edible onesies actually exist. And if you’re in the market for some miniature swag, check them out on Pinterest and Twitter. Maybe Bea will hook you up, too! But let me be clear: to my knowledge, you cannot eat the onesies.
As if all of that goodness weren’t enough, I had heard through the grapevine that the fine people at Aiming Low were looking for staff writers. Since I am denied for writing gigs more often than Charlie Sheen hears “it’s $500 for the first hour,” my hopes weren’t exactly high.
But I hiked up my granny big girl panties and emailed the head boss lady. The conversation went like this:
Me: I’m desperate. Please hire me. I’m funny. I promise. (a paraphrase)
Boss lady: I’ve heard good things about you. I hope you don’t suck. (word-for-word what she wrote)
To say that I was flattered, humbled, and excited that she knew I existed would be an understatement. To say that I felt like I was going to puke from the pressure was pretty accurate.
So when I was welcomed as a new staff writer (WEEEEE!), I assumed it was because everyone at Aiming Low wanted to do something nice for ol’ Preggers. But that’s silly. They would’ve just sent me a cake.
My first piece on Aiming Low, “I’m Sorry I’m Not Sorry,” is up today, and I would be forever grateful if you could head over there and show it some love. You can click the title above or HERE! You’re swell and I appreciate you.
Stephanie maybe I’m doing something wrong but I cant link to the piece from your page nor can I find it on the site. HELP!
No, you’re not doing anything wrong. I jumped the gun and published the link BEFORE Aiming Low did. D’oh! I think it’ll go live this afternoon. When it does, it’ll work here and I’ll post is on my FB page. Way to screw up my big debut, right?! 😉 Hahahahaa!
Awww that’s ok hun! Will check back later.
And you are not listed as a staff writer on the site either…. are you sure you read that HR email correctly?? Ha Ha j/k…. can’t wait to read your next post!
Hahahahaha!!!! I should be listed there! Boss lady sent me the link to SHOW me that I had been added. WHAT IS GOING ON?! Nobody freak out. Everyone keep cool…………………………………………….
Love you, love your brother 🙂 Headed over to tell Aiming Low now!!!! P.S. I also said To Kill a Mockingbird 🙂
Don’t bother going over to Aiming Low just yet; I published the link before they did because I’m smart like that. Soo…when it goes live I’ll let ya know 🙂
I have a white fridge, too and thought it was just me. Seriously, i will be explaining next week, why this is (pretty much was my grandmother’s) with Old School Blogging, where I have to share what is on my fridge. But seriously, really thought it was just us that was left with a white fridge, lol!!
Thank goodness we’re not alone!!! 😉
Things I Love
1. Goodnight Moon
2. Your boy’s sweet face
3. Your sweet face
4. The name Harper, which my husband shot down with barely a thought
5. That onsie!
That onesie is harlarious. Perfect for the Fourth of July next year when my aunt’s Vietnamese boyfriend celebrates with us………………………………………………….
I too love the name Harper…and with your powers of persuasion–I’ll just go ahead and monogram the baby gift now. 😉
I feel like I haven’t talked to you in a while neighbor! Love to see your smiling face (and the kiddo’s) on the vlog though.
Can’t wait to check out Aiming Low when it’s live!
Bahahaha!! Good points about my persuasion techniques. I think Harper Christine is nice 😉
Wade Boggs could take batting practice in the liberty tubes and never break a light bulb. That is why he is on the refrigerator.
You’re strange.
I have a fridge that is supposed to be white, but it’s covered in fudgesicle smudges right now.
Mmmmmmmmmmm fudgesicles.
Congrats on the new gig!…and on eating that much in one night – pile it on baby!!!
Mmmmmmmmm. I’m hungry just reading your comment.
So much goodness packed into one bite sized blog post!
I’m trying to be more concise these days. I’m really bad at it. If you ever learn to manage your time, you should teach a seminar on brevity! 😉
Cheers to pregnancy kindness! And congrats on the Aiming Low gig- can’t wait to read your first post! Ride the cookie wave, mama…ride it proud… Oh I think Harper is a great name. I was always bummed I couldn’t consider “er” names because my last name ends in “er” and it would sound weird. Carter Sprenger… Xander Sprenger… not so much.
I feel ya. My huge Polish last name ends in -ski, and it’s hard to find ANY names that go with it 😉 Thank you for the congrats! I’m excited!
That onesie is fabulous! I also love the name Harper, but have never read the book To Kill A Mockingbird. Maybe I should add that to my summer reading list for next year?
Oh you HAVE to read it!!!!!!!!
We have a white fridge, too! Congrats on the gig! It’ll go great! The onesie is super cute. One of my grandfather’s fought with a different country, though. They were our allies, though, so it’s all good.
White fridges and WW allies unite! 😉
Congrats on everything…and I’m pretty sure it’s because you’re awesome, NOT just because you’re pregnant. 🙂
You’re my favorite, Shay 😉 THANK YOU! You should submit some of your stuff to Aiming Low; you would be a PERFECT fit!!!