Questionable Choices in Parenting

Laughing at life as a parent so they don't commit me

I’m On NickMom!

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When I was a brand, spanking new blogger, I pitched an idea to NickMom and patiently waited for a response. Then I got one: A BIG FAT NO. That’s the thing about being a writer, you hear lots of “nos” all the time. I would venture to say we hear more nos than we do yes, but this particular no really bummed me out because I loved the site and wanted a spot on their contributor list.

So I boo-hooed for awhile, and planned on never pitching an idea to NickMom again. But recently I got a little inspiration from another writer that “no” really means “not now.” I love this idea: “no” really means “not now.”  So I submitted another idea, NickMom said yes, and I did a roundhouse kick in the air and landed in a split because I was so stinking happy.

Long story longer, here’s the post I’ve going celebrated by eating every cookie in this house. So head over and check out The Nine Thoughts Every Mom has at the Pool

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“Did I shave today? No, no I did not.”
#8
“Again? Ugh, why can’t my kid pee in the pool like everyone else.”
#7
“Look at those moms of older kids, relaxing on the lounge chair, reading books. SOMEDAY I WILL BE ONE OF YOU.”
#6
“Swimming counts as a bath, right?”
#5
“Is that 20-year-old nanny wearing my bathing suit? I knew I was shopping too close to the juniors’ section.”
#4
“Must get home to make dinner. Must get home to… oh forget it, snack bar hot dogs for all!”
#3
“Is that a rain cloud? (checks weather radar on phone for the 4,000th time)”
#2
“Alright, older kids, you’re getting too rowdy for the shallow end. Move it along.”
#1
“IT’S JULY. WHY IS THE WATER THIS COLD???”
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Comments

  3. Congrats to you. I love that line – “No means not now” – my kids already know this (they’re so smart) because they keep after me until it is YES!

  4. Congrats! Trying again sure paid off. I am going to go check out The Nine Thoughts Every Mom has at the Pool.

  6. Congrats to you. Never give up. That next pitch may be the right one at the right time.

  7. Isn’t it great how some “yes” answers make us grin from ear to ear? Congratulations on being a NickMom – I’m heading over to look at your idea right now.

  9. I love that thought- “no means not now.” What awesome motivation. Way to go on submitting to NickMom again and getting approved.

  13. Fun and Congratulations. Love that line.. “No means not now”, will be sharing that with my kids after their next audition if they don’t get a part.

  14. Congrats! That’s such a great opportunity! I’m glad you were not too afraid to try again.

  15. That is so exciting! This is a great example that sometimes it takes patience and determination to get what we want.

  20. Congrats on being a NickMom contributors! You really are super witty of course they were gonna pick up one of your stories one day! i love the article!

  22. It is important to never give up. If you get a no just keep on trying. You cant get a yes if you do not try.