There are many nice reviews of the “STFU, Parents” book on Amazon, but this sanctimommy review might be my favorite. It almost sounds like something I’d write myself after a few glasses of wine for my own amusement. Much like reading the 'Kids In the Community'submissions (which came from a reliable source), it’s kind of hard to believe that people like this really do exist. But weknowtheydo, and now I guess we also know they can’t be coaxed out of their mental parent parking spaces and into the real world where the rest of us live and mock of pretentiousparents.
That said, what could be better than getting mommyjacked on my very own Amazon page? Whenever I’m feeling blue, I can always tell myself that right now I’m just in my spoiled, ranting teenager stage, and one day my eyes — which I already thought I knew how to open — will be VERY OPENED if I ever become a mother. This review is brilliant, and what I especially like is that it was sent in by a reader who knew how much I’d appreciate it. It even comes close to the time my former restaurant manager told me that I was the rudest person she’d ever met in her entire life (in an Australian accent!). That was ten years ago, and it appears not much has changed.
So! Who’s ready to find out the book contest winners?! Aside from getting to read the rantings of a spoiled teenager, you’ll also receive some temporary tattoos, and I’ll be sure to sign each copy so you can make big $$$ one day when you sell it (if you haven’t previously thrown it in an incinerator or forsaken it in a ritual book sacrifice). Because there were so many comments on a somewhat ambiguously-worded post about the book giveaway on Facebook, I’m giving away (5) copies to you guys on the blog, and (3) copies to commenters on the Facebook page.
The randomly chosen blog winners (by commenter handle) are:
Karen Milton, KatieBoBatie, Nancy, neighbor57, and squib*! I’ve emailed you guys with the addresses linked to your commenter profiles. If you don’t check those email accounts, email me!
And the randomly chosen Facebook winners, whom I’ve “replied” to, are:
Debby House, Holly Smith Mills, and Joe Schussler, who thoughtfully remarked, “This blog has changed my life. I now know that I am neither the worst nor the most insane parent out there. Feeling mediocre and loving it.”
To mediocrity!
Thanks again to everyone who reads this ridiculous website, and I’ll be back on Monday with a new and exciting “investigative report.” It’s no MooseandZee, but it’s pretty damn close.
Related: My Childless Blog Manifesto
*Update: When Squib replied to my email with her mailing address, she added, “Also, I have kids, so please make sure you instruct the post office that the driver should turn off the engine and coast down my street before depositing the book carefully wrapped in a pillow so as not to disturb my angels. : )” Touché.