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There Goes That Parent-of-the-Year Nomination

Here’s a new edition of Did-I-Really-Say-That-Aloud?

Sunday afternoon

William is watching an animal show on TV, learning more facts about aardvarks than any 7-year-old should know.

I am in the time-out chair reading a book. This is minute three of quiet time.

“Mom,” Vivian says. “I need some attention.”

“Seriously? I’ve spent all day with you.”

“Mom! I said I need some attention.”

“Can’t you just look in a mirror?” I ask.

“Seriously, Mom? I. Need. Some. Attention.”

“Okay,” I say, shutting my book gently. “Come here.”

“Hold that thought,” Vivian says. “I have to go to the bathroom.” She sock-sprints down the hallway.

Then she comes back, hops on my lap, and helps me type the conversation into the notes of my iPhone.

Filed Under: Hilarious Family Moments, Whiteboard Wednesday Tagged With: funny mom, funny mom blog, humor, Ironic Mom, Leanne Shirtliffe, Parent-of-the-Year, parenting

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  1. anairplaneinabirdcage says

    May 28, 2012 at 5:36 am

    Such a sweet convo though!
    New to WordPress and loving your chill, hilarious attitude.(with TWINS! 7 year old TWINS)

    My Notes:
    -why I’m stressed out (so if I forget I can just read the list and remember to stress out, wow. I am deleting this now)
    -a shopping list from several months ago
    -songs I HAVE to remember to download for ‘excercising’ (Onerepiblic, Adele, Justin Bieber’s ‘Boyfriend’)

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  2. Renée A. Schuls-Jacobson says

    May 28, 2012 at 6:26 am

    I think your mirror was on your lap. 🙂

    I can only tell you one tiny page on my iPhone which is currently bursting with ridiculous information pertaining to Tech’s bar mitzvah: “Label the test tubes, create tables, See Stacie about room organization and dance floor. Vegetarians.”

    A second page says: New tattoo? And the address of a place to check out. I should delete that and replace it with: Finish WIP.

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  3. dianasschwenk says

    May 28, 2012 at 6:38 am

    Your kids are darling 🙂

    Reply
  4. hopefulleigh says

    May 28, 2012 at 6:45 am

    Bahaha! Love that Viv. My notes section has book and restaurant recommendations, song lyrics, and a friend and I just created a list of things to do and places to go this summer.

    Reply
  5. Go Jules Go says

    May 28, 2012 at 7:26 am

    Ha! She is too cute! I think the craziest thing I’ve been up to Memorial Day weekend is NOT drinking before 5… I know. My reputation is on the line.

    Reply
  6. auntymelly007 says

    May 28, 2012 at 9:57 am

    My notes section includes sermon notes, my grocery list, as well as a list of songs I need to add to my “Workout” music (like Muse’s “Resistance”)

    Reply
  7. David N. Walker says

    May 28, 2012 at 10:44 am

    Why should you be parent of the year and comedienne of the year both? And you’re definitely comedienne of the year in my book.

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  8. Off the Wall says

    May 28, 2012 at 11:00 am

    I want your twins. Ok maybe not. I’m childless. Only the four-legged variety. At least with them you can leave them locked in house without having the police come get you!

    Reply
  9. Colleen Lindenbach says

    May 28, 2012 at 12:53 pm

    in my notes
    D to F sharp. Ah to oh…Do on a Lip roll….more air flow….use edge of paper and vibrate it for more air, thumb behind teeth, silent scream face, Go to a darker vowel on D and up so it doesn’t spread…
    If you know what I mean

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  10. earthriderjudyberman says

    May 28, 2012 at 2:50 pm

    Take time to appreciate the here and now, and to stop fretting about the past and future. That keeps me pretty busy … but not as busy as if I had twins, I suspect. I hope you all have a great weekend.

    Reply
  11. Kim says

    May 28, 2012 at 3:11 pm

    My notes section, in my phone, states “jello bones” … I’m not entirely sure who wrote it there…

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  12. clemarchives says

    May 28, 2012 at 3:29 pm

    Right now my notes are on things bacon should not be used for. And also notes on why certain politicians would make good drag queens.

    Yeap.

    Reply
  13. absolutefluff says

    May 28, 2012 at 6:09 pm

    It’s like you can never really “fill” these kids up, these days! Their honesty is refreshing though! 🙂

    Reply
  14. aquahlekkergarla says

    May 29, 2012 at 7:10 am

    oooh wow so cute and so sweet…i canot wait to have my own kids…:)

    Reply
  15. suzy sammons says

    May 30, 2012 at 8:21 am

    wow. so cute. Here’s a brief list (and so fun … mostly for me)
    Period Log (they’re getting weird, what can i say)
    Arugula (no clue why i started this list)
    Hilton Honors number
    So Proud of You (blog idea about why we “can’t” say this)
    Gorilla (great Web/video firm in Grand Rapids)
    Jack’s birthday gifts from his friends (yet to write thank you’s)
    Prayer Requests (it’s getting old)
    Return Pants (don’t know which pants)
    Joshua (a book Erik told me to read)
    My neighbor’s garage door key code
    a note my son write to his girlfriend who’s not his girlfriend any more. I’m not sure she ever saw it.
    … it goes on
    Happy Wednesday!

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  16. serre says

    May 30, 2012 at 9:29 am

    I let my hairdresser decide my new haircut. That’s crazy enough, right? Considering she’s also planning to dye some locks orange.

    The only note in my phone contains a list of songs I should play on my ukulele.

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  17. mistyslaws says

    May 30, 2012 at 12:57 pm

    I totally do that, too! Anytime my kids say something weird or ridiculous, I pull up the notes and type it in. Then when I want to write a “Convos with the Kiddos” post (like today) I have all of the recent ridiculousness right there! It’s much easier than how I used to do it, by jotting down notes on little pieces of paper. I was doing it so much, my oldest at one point asked, “mom, are you writing down what I just said?” Oops. Busted!

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  18. Lauren Steele says

    June 4, 2012 at 9:58 am

    You and your darling off spring are hilarious.
    Notes:
    Songs for my funeral (morbid, i know, but when i die, i want it done right, dammit)
    Books to read
    Great restaurants
    Baby names
    Father’s day gift idead for my DH
    Definition for the word flibbertigibit
    Good wine

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    • Off the Wall says

      June 4, 2012 at 10:30 am

      they had flibbertigiBBET on live with Kelly this morning as a spelling bee word,lol. They spelled it like you did, so that must be right!

      Reply

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