Em from Have a Laugh On Me is one of these bloggers that just kinda popped out of nowhere and has been a pleasant discovery! Unless it turns green with envy from seeing the photos of her birthday weekend to beautiful Port Douglas, the rest of the time I leave her blog with a massive smile on my face!
It was a natural choice to have her as the next FYBF Featured Flogger!
I know you’ll find Em’s post hilarious so don’t forget to leave behind some comment love for her, k’? Ok!
Motherhood – it’s the best of times and the worst of times.
Until I was a mum I honestly thought that the stress of my job and my chronic insomnia was much harder to live with than motherhood could ever be – oh how wrong I was.
It’s like you’ve been given the world’s hardest job, have no clue how to do it, and doubt everything you do. There’s no instruction manual and everyone has an opinion and are secretly, or not so secretly, judging you.
And there’s none of this knocking off early or going home at 5pm to drown your sorrows in a bucket of wine or vodka – because your work follows you home.
It clings to your leg, spews on your shoulder, tells you that your breath stinks and asks you 35 questions in the space of about 20 minutes, most of which you have no clue how to answer.
There’s no HR manager to complain to about your work conditions, for example the fact that you are constantly knee-high in shit, washing, dishes, and that you don’t get sick days or a yearly bonuses.
I know the corporate world can be cut-throat but it’s nothing compared to the daily battles taken on by a sleep-deprived mum – particularly those with multiple kids.
However, it goes without saying, (but I have to say it so you don’t all think I’m a heartless bitch) that the kickbacks of being a mum are miserable, I mean immeasurable!!
Some things I wish someone had told me about being a mum.
1. You will find solace in the bathroom and wonder how the hell you’ll survive the day, as the kids attempt to bang the door down.
2. Giving birth is horrifically painful, there’s no sugar coating it. And why did no one ever tell me about the ‘ring of fire’?
3. Babies don’t know how to sleep or breastfeed – you have to teach them – and they’re not fast learners.
4. Make kids eat what you do, if they don’t, starve them, they’ll soon learn not to be fussy.
5. If you haven’t already got shares/stocks in coffee, alcohol, chocolate or coke – now is the time to invest.
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Yay it’s my birthday buddy! Hilarious post, Em. The miserable/ immeasurable line made me snort my tea. Great to start my day with a chuckle xx
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Hee hee you know me I can’t help have a wee dig! Now that is something I’d pay to see – someone snorting tea 🙂
Emily @ Have a laugh on me recently posted..On being told Gen Y are the shiz and are going to rule the world
You forgot that they cannot tell the time, so will be making demands at all hours! Then, when they can tell the time, they still make demands at all hours! Great post, Em.
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I already get bossed around by all of mine and the oldest isn’t quite 5 yet – I can’t begin to imagine what they’ll be like when they can tell the time and spell – that’ll put an end to the secret spelling conversations the Husband and I have 🙂
Emily @ Have a laugh on me recently posted..On being told Gen Y are the shiz and are going to rule the world
I love Have a Laugh on Me. Emily is a great writer. Thanks for hosting Grace.
Carolyn
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Aww shucks thanks for saying so Carolyn – much appreciated.
Emily @ Have a laugh on me recently posted..On being told Gen Y are the shiz and are going to rule the world
Congratulations Em! X
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I have to say I feel very privileged Zanni x
Emily @ Have a laugh on me recently posted..On being told Gen Y are the shiz and are going to rule the world
I love reading Em’s blog. Congratulation on being the featured flogger!
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I’m seriously not going to be able to walk out the door today with all these lovely things people are saying about my blog – HEAD SWELL 😉 x Thanks Francesca!
Emily @ Have a laugh on me recently posted..On being told Gen Y are the shiz and are going to rule the world
Congratulations Em and fantastic post ! 🙂 I wish someone had told me about no.5 9 years ago , the exponential increase in caffeine consumption might have resulted in significant returns 😛
Thankyou Grace for hosting xx Have a wonderful day all !
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Yes same here – I’m so lucky to have a drive-thru coffee place next to my kids Kindy for when I need a really big jump start to the day!
Emily @ Have a laugh on me recently posted..On being told Gen Y are the shiz and are going to rule the world
Yep, same ! A tall mocha every single day. I even caved in and bought myself a coffee machine for home last year, ya know to survive them weekends 😉
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Hello Grace and Em, good to see your smiley faces this morning. I love a really funny blogger, here’s to more hilarity.
Morning, Seana! Em is all sorts of awesome! Thanks for linking up bright and early this morning! 🙂 x
Half of the time I think that if I didn’t laugh or smile then I’d cry Seana!!! 🙂 Have a great weekend 🙂
Emily @ Have a laugh on me recently posted..On being told Gen Y are the shiz and are going to rule the world
Great featured flogger! Em is that awesome combo of funny and lovely. I love the judgements of my childless friends. I make mental notes to throw back in their faces once they are in the same situation (or worse)! 🙂
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I know exactly what you mean in regards to judgements, everyone is a critic, the woman in the supermarket line ahead of you with no kids, cranky old people (because some oldies do actually adore it when my kids are running feral) and mums with older kids who’ve forgotten what it’s like to have naughty toddlers. xx
Emily @ Have a laugh on me recently posted..On being told Gen Y are the shiz and are going to rule the world
I think parenting is not so bad, but then, I only have one, which makes it significantly easier 🙂 And we’re long past all the shit (literally) stages so that is all long forgotten. I also sleep all night.
Aroha @ Colours of Sunset recently posted..School Fundraisers
Just 24 hours in this household and you will be begging to leave! And I do love parenting, just not all the cleaning, bottom wiping, dishes, washing, mess that comes with it. As for sleeping all night – I’m so going to park up outside your window and hold up a ghetto blaster with a recording of No.3 screaming his lungs off 🙂 LOVE YA GUTS!
Emily @ Have a laugh on me recently posted..On being told Gen Y are the shiz and are going to rule the world
Em you are a breath of fresh air- I dig your out-there honesty and humour. A welcome arrival on the blogging scene!
I really do enjoy the blogging world and can’t believe it’s taken me so long to discover and get addicted to it! Thanks 🙂 x
Emily @ Have a laugh on me recently posted..On being told Gen Y are the shiz and are going to rule the world
Thanks for the tips Emily! For someone like me who hope to have kids one day it’s very much appreciated! I’m so glad you joined the blogging world! You are one funny girl! I love reading your posts!
Thanks Grace for hosting and for featuring Emily!
Happy Week-End to both of you!
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Bless – thanks Rita – but I’m surprised you haven’t been scared off by some of my stories! I mean we all know the lovey dovey stuff about kids and how adorable they are, so I write about the stuff that isn’t so well known until you’re a parent.
And yes Grace is a gracious host 🙂
Emily @ Have a laugh on me recently posted..On being told Gen Y are the shiz and are going to rule the world
Oh yay congrats Emily! You’re one of my newest fave bloggers too 🙂
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Thanks Ai, I do feel very honoured and lucky to be a featured flogger. And I really do appreciate it when big bloggers share the love to pip squeaks like me, I believe that is the true spirit of blogging and shows a generous heart 🙂
Emily @ Have a laugh on me recently posted..On being told Gen Y are the shiz and are going to rule the world
Great to see you featured Emily! I really enjoy your blog. Ah parenting, eh? I’m already one coffee down with a Diet Coke chilling nicely in the fridge for morning tea!
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So I’m totally ahead of you Lara – smashed back two coffees, one real one, one instant (still got a glow on from it) Coke Zero lined up for 12.01pm and then perhaps even a dirty big glass of red at 5pm. Have a stress free and happy weekend x
Emily @ Have a laugh on me recently posted..On being told Gen Y are the shiz and are going to rule the world
Should have said glow on from real coffee, not instant one, but I’m sure you knew that – I just like to over share and correct myself in public, it’s one of my not-so-endearing habits.
Emily @ Have a laugh on me recently posted..On being told Gen Y are the shiz and are going to rule the world
Good to see you featured here – love your blog !!!! You really do tell it like it is – no sugar coating !
Have a great Friday and an even better weekend !
Me
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You know I didn’t always used to call it as I saw it – but I’ve come to realise honesty is the best policy – unless of course someone asks if they look fat in something and the answer is always NO – because that is what they really want you to say 🙂
Enjoy your weekend also – and I hope this rain stops – totally SICK of it
xxx
Emily @ Have a laugh on me recently posted..On being told Gen Y are the shiz and are going to rule the world
Haha! We really do have a hard job but I have a 4 year old who will ask me 35 questions or more in the space of 5 minutes and it pains me each time I have to say, ” I don’t know everything!” for a breather, because I am sure I have said that, ” because mummy knows everything” to answer an earlier question!!! The things we say and do!!!
Another good one is to tell them to ask dad later! I also have to be careful with how I answer, especially now my daughter is at school and she might start telling everyone that her mum told her that when the ice-cream van plays his music it actually means he has NO more ice-cream left 😉
Emily @ Have a laugh on me recently posted..On being told Gen Y are the shiz and are going to rule the world
Another good one is to tell them to ask dad later! I also have to be careful with how I answer, especially now my daughter is at school and she might start telling everyone that her mum told her that when the ice-cream van plays his music it actually means he has NO more ice-cream left 😉
Emily @ Have a laugh on me recently posted..On being told Gen Y are the shiz and are going to rule the world
Love Em’s blog!
Awesome post Em and very worthy featured flogger indeed!
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Like they say at the Oscars, I wouldn’t be here today if it wasn’t for you all 🙂 xx Thanks Ky
Emily @ Have a laugh on me recently posted..On being told Gen Y are the shiz and are going to rule the world
Yet another great choice for Featured Flogger. I love Emily’s writing. She’s obviously a very smart, switched on lady but her blog is so relatable (if that is a word).
Carry on Emily and I will continue to have a laugh on you.
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Totally love being called LADY – it just oozes swankiness! I gotta say I love YOUR blog Mumabulous, you’re very funny and also call it as you see it which I adore 🙂
Emily @ Have a laugh on me recently posted..On being told Gen Y are the shiz and are going to rule the world
So glad to have discovered this new blog to read!! Thank you for this post – hilarious and has cheered up my Friday!! So glad I’m not the only one that hides in the bathroom for a few minutes of peace and quiet!!
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I’ve even taken to locking the door and saying ”oops mumma didn’t mean to do that”. I totally know the Husband spends WAY more time in there for peace and quiet. Have a great weekend Robyn!
Emily @ Have a laugh on me recently posted..On being told Gen Y are the shiz and are going to rule the world
Hello, Em! I’ve not been able to get around the blogosphere as often as I used to so I’m pleased to meet you as today’s recommended FYBF Featured Flogger. Love your writing style, and yes, all those pre-warnings about motherhood would’ve been handy, though I must admit I skipped the natural birth avenue so still clueless about that one!
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You know Veronica some might say you had a lucky escape skipping the natural birth – I can tell you it’s a blessing being clueless about the ring of fire 😉 Thanks for those nice words about my writing – I can’t cook, craft, sew, clean or anything else so I’m grateful to have one skill 🙂 xx
Emily @ Have a laugh on me recently posted..On being told Gen Y are the shiz and are going to rule the world
Oh yes, the ring of fire. I was warned about that ssut before it happened. When I then exclaimed “that really, really hurts” the midwife just replied in a very matter-of-fact way, “I told you it would!”
Lovely post, Em! I totally relate and enjoyed it. Thanks for adding a smile to me day.
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I had no idea or warning about the ROF – although once my 3rd was on the way it was what I dreaded the most. They say you soon forget about the pain of childbirth – huh – ‘they’ also say that it gets easier – I really have to have words with this ‘they’ person, they’re full of it!!
I hope you have a stress free and fun weekend x
Emily @ Have a laugh on me recently posted..On being told Gen Y are the shiz and are going to rule the world
Love it, Em! Thanks for featuring Em, Grace.
If anyone had told me I’d actually ENJOY going to the supermarket on the rare occasions I’d get to go by myself, I would have laughed. A lot.
Emily recently posted..Watching your child learn things on their own is amazing
The supermarket is such a joy when you’re all alone – and I always buy less because not stressing about rushing because my boys aren’t playing with the squeaky dog’s toys 🙂
Emily @ Have a laugh on me recently posted..On being told Gen Y are the shiz and are going to rule the world
You’re featured!
Woot! Proud to say I’ve been reading for a while.
Dead on post! :o)
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I know right how cool is Grace?! And I’m super proud to say I love your blog also 🙂 !
Emily @ Have a laugh on me recently posted..On being told Gen Y are the shiz and are going to rule the world
YEAH nice choice of featured flogger Grace! Em – you always crack me up with your no-nonsense ability to take the piss. Love your work. And I’m SO impressed that you close the bathroom door and let them bang on the outside. I’m taking notes. The bathroom at home is still my torture chamber – they have a captive audience.
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I used to leave it open when I had 2 but now they are 3 and my youngest is a bit older – I totally hide out from them! And thanks for your kind words Kim – I do try to please or at least be honest xx
Emily @ Have a laugh on me recently posted..On being told Gen Y are the shiz and are going to rule the world
All excellent points Emily. Babies really don’t know how to sleep or breastfeed, do they, made even more perplexing by the fact that when you’re a first time Mum you often have no idea why they’re crying (at least I didn’t) and husbands assume just because you’re female and gave birth, you’re supposed to know. Gah.
Great post. x
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That is so true Ness, I had not a clue why they were crying, but then I watched that Oprah show and a person was a baby whisperer who have a method to distinguish the oo ee ahh etc and I have to say it was almost spot on. By the time No.2 came along I didn’t need a guy and just feed him because that always shut him up. No.3 well he’s basically bringing up himself 😉 x
Emily @ Have a laugh on me recently posted..On being told Gen Y are the shiz and are going to rule the world
Hahahaha – Oh Em – you always make me laugh. If only we mum had HR managers huh!! God they would be kept busy! So happy to see you as the featured flogger. Well deserved. I’ve been following your photo’s on instagram from your w/e at Port Douglas….jealous much? Looks like you had a ball and so glad you had the time out for ‘me’ time and some fun! Love your work! Min xo P.s. Thank you Grace for hosting FYBF once again xo
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Yes my holiday was just amazeballs but how quickly I was dropped back in to reality! I’m truly glad that I can amuse because life is hard enough and making light of myself and life is something that only thing that keeps from my going batty! Have a great weekend Min xx
Emily @ Have a laugh on me recently posted..On being told Gen Y are the shiz and are going to rule the world
I love Emily’s blog and that she is completely crazy. Em, I think we would be besties if we lived nearby IRL!
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I’m such a fuddy duddy that had to look up IRL 😉 – and yes In Real Life we’d be hilarious together! And who would have thought I’d be totally flattered at being called crazy – BUT I AM – love your work Janet xxx
Emily @ Have a laugh on me recently posted..On being told Gen Y are the shiz and are going to rule the world
HILARIOUS! Em you are so funny. God it’s farking hard work.
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Mate it’s horrific ain’t it – if we can get through these young years then we can face anything I reckon 🙂 xx Have a lovely weekend girl!
Emily @ Have a laugh on me recently posted..On being told Gen Y are the shiz and are going to rule the world
Hahahaha! Love it!
Ohhh so bloody true about them stocks!!
MC xxx
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Thanks MC – we’d all be millionaires for sure 🙂
Emily @ Have a laugh on me recently posted..On being told Gen Y are the shiz and are going to rule the world
You know I love you already Emily – you’ve given me some much needed laughs over the past few months! Great choice again, Grace!
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Aww right back at your Kirst – I love your blog and admire all that you do 🙂
Emily @ Have a laugh on me recently posted..On being told Gen Y are the shiz and are going to rule the world
I love Emily! Her blog makes me want to smile cause it looks she looks so happy.
Awesome choice Grace!
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I think that’s the trick Jess to just ‘keep swimming’ or smiling as the case may be – often it’s either laugh or cry and I always feel better after a laugh. Although if you ask the Husband I don’t always look happy and I have a filthy mouth at times 😉 Em
Emily @ Have a laugh on me recently posted..On being told Gen Y are the shiz and are going to rule the world
Love this post! Love Emma! Congratulations xxx
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Hee hee who the hell is Emma 🙂 I totes hope you wrote this after a few wines!! But you know what – I’ve been called worse things than Emma – most are not G rated so I won’t divulge! 🙂 Em(ily)
Emily @ Have a laugh on me recently posted..On being told Gen Y are the shiz and are going to rule the world
Sheesh I thought the ‘ring of fire’ was in a song…… I am more familiar with the ‘shitting a watermelon’ ..not a lyric..just remembering my son’s BIIIIGGGG head.
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Ahh I love Johnny Cash and that’s one of my favourite songs of his. And I think the ring of fire is much more subtle than the watermelon saying – OUCH Denyse, I’m glad I wasn’t told that. Have a great weekend 🙂 Em
Emily @ Have a laugh on me recently posted..On being told Gen Y are the shiz and are going to rule the world
I watched my sister walk up the stairs tonight a tray In Her hand held like a buttler with two bottles filled with water and a tin of formula on it. ‘room service for later’ she said as she passed by.
I then watched my brother in law walk downstairs after returning from work clutching more than 12 dirty nappies. ‘cleaning dutiies’, my sister said again. They have three under three years old. We all laughed as my daughter and I did then did bath duties. The place is run like a hotel, it has to be otherwise it’s crazy. Parenthood hey, you would never have guessed 10 years ago as we danced with our Chardonnays in one hand, freedom in the other.
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I’m sure it must seem such a distant memory. I had 3 under 3.5 at one stage, a little older now obviously – but it’s taken me a year to actually come to terms with having 3 children. I don’t want to wish the years away, however, I know when they’re older my life will be slightly easier. Have a great week!
Emily @ Have a laugh on me recently posted..On being told Gen Y are the shiz and are going to rule the world
I agree with all of this. I seriously never thought I would enjoy going to the toilet just to get away from it all.
V.
Vanessa @ babblingbandit.me recently posted..What about the high life?
I know isn’t it funny the things we now find solace in – like being able to sit outside with a cup of coffee and no one speaking to us. Have a great week Vanessa 🙂
Emily @ Have a laugh on me recently posted..On being told Gen Y are the shiz and are going to rule the world
Hi Em!! Yay for being a featured flogger – but booo for the ring of fire – my eyes are watering with the memories. Hope you’ve had a great weekend xx
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Thanks Shari – I had a quiet weekend really but got some sunshine after a week without it. Have a stress free and happy week! Em
Emily @ Have a laugh on me recently posted..On being told Gen Y are the shiz and are going to rule the world