But I'm doing it anyway.
My sister in law sent me one of those FW: FW: Fwd: FW: FW: emails yesterday that I hate, but I adore my SIL so I always read them. This one said, in the typical Oh! My! God! high-energy, this is the most fun you will ever have tone, that I was to reply to my SIL with one word that described her, and then forward the email to all my friends and have the best time ever seeing what they said about me.
I did it, because as I mentioned I adore my SIL, and now I am passing it on to all my friends. (Um, is it really pitiful that you guys are all my friends? I mean, not ALL my friends, I do have others that do not live in this little box on my desk, but that you guys were the ones I thought of when I read "all my friends?" Yeah, I thought it was, just a little.) So humor me, ok, and give me one word to describe me. Try not to use "bitch" though because that is just too obvious and you don't want to pick the same word as everyone else.
What? You say I haven't had anything resembling content in a week? Well see, the child? She crawls. And I mean she CRAWLS and can cross the entire house in under a minute and I am having a hard time adjusting to that. Also, I have news that I really want to tell you because it is super duper exciting, but I am still working out the details and I am starting to get scared the details might not work out and then it will be super duper depressing instead and you will all need to console me and send me wine and chocolate. But cross your fingers that is stays super duper exciting instead and I will fill you in as soon as I can. Pinky swear.
(I am NOT pregnant. Guess again.)
Comments (63)
"Mommy"
That is my one word - however are we guessing the exciting news?! Is Mia going to be a Big Sissy?!! Can't wait to hear what it is - you know that is what you are going to hear all day, now, right?!!
Posted by kell | April 20, 2006 9:41 AM
Has anybody said MILF yet?
Oh, hi Chris! How are ya?
Posted by ben | April 20, 2006 9:45 AM
"scrumtrulescent"
Posted by Nichole | April 20, 2006 9:48 AM
"Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious"
I would say, you are considering a job offer.
Posted by fauve | April 20, 2006 9:58 AM
I think you might be moving away from the White Trash Neighbors.
One word: Smokin'.
Posted by shelley | April 20, 2006 10:09 AM
"intelligent."
and methinks it's definitely job/money related. like a book deal or something to do with writing. because you're intelligent like that.
Posted by RzDrms | April 20, 2006 10:11 AM
sweet.
And I'd say freelance work?
Posted by MoMMY | April 20, 2006 10:12 AM
Funny is the word I would use.
And I'll keep my fingers crossed for exciting rather than depressing.
Posted by donna | April 20, 2006 10:24 AM
One word? Right now, probably "harried".
But overall? "Spiffy".
And the news? I'm going with something work-related as well.
Posted by Kate the Shrew | April 20, 2006 10:28 AM
I would say "quirky"...and I would also guess freelance work.
Posted by wn | April 20, 2006 10:35 AM
I suck at the one word thing. How about Fabulous?
I'm with all of the other guessers -- you've got an opportunity to do some work from home. Either that or a chance at a cool trip somewhere.
Posted by bad penguin | April 20, 2006 10:36 AM
I say "addicting" because I need to read me some Fish everyday.
Posted by Jodi | April 20, 2006 10:37 AM
Man crawling is THE HARDEST. Harder than walking because you're like, wait, where'd you go? If I leave, you don't stay where I put you.
In light of that, my word would be unnerved.
Also, dear lord what I wouldn't give for some freelance work from home.
Posted by Sheryl | April 20, 2006 10:40 AM
articulate.
Posted by kristied | April 20, 2006 10:46 AM
kooky
and that is meant in a very positive way. Because I like kooky. :-)
Posted by carrster | April 20, 2006 10:51 AM
WITTY
Are we to also guess on your secret that you dangle the carrot and then leave us hanging??? Perhaps an African Safari for a year...or, anchoring the evening news...or, writing a book about the perils of a crawling baby (because walking is sooooo much better!)...OH! I know...you will actually write speeches for President Bush!!!
Posted by Natalie | April 20, 2006 10:53 AM
can smokin'ass be considered as one word? ;)
i'd say.. honest.
Posted by kate | April 20, 2006 10:53 AM
I suck at guessing, but since you said "I'm working out the details" instead of "We're..." I'm not thinking moving. I'll throw my hat in with the job people.
My word for you is Energetic. I know you're not feeling it not, what with all the crawling and the not sleeping, but your posts are always filled with energy.
(and yes, I'm still pregnant)
Posted by ktjrdn | April 20, 2006 10:58 AM
Ooh, do you have a job? Did you get an email from Andrew Shue?
"Collected."
Posted by jen | April 20, 2006 11:01 AM
Hmm...
Hysterical?
Sleep-deprived?
Immaginative?
I think all those work.
And... I my guess is that Mia will be modeling a new line of clothing - as she is the world's most beautiful child - and you'll be her manager.
Posted by hannah | April 20, 2006 11:04 AM
Audrey Hepburn! OK, technically that is not one word, but a name. But you really remind me of her.
Ehm.. I'm guessing freelance work too!
Posted by Sweety | April 20, 2006 11:12 AM
My word?
"Fantabulous"
My guess?
Your boob and scar artwork is going to be featured in a show. ;)
Posted by Traci | April 20, 2006 11:32 AM
Observant
Posted by Sue | April 20, 2006 11:36 AM
Real.
You're not one of those types to put on airs or pretend to be something you're not. You're completely comfortable in your own skin, and I admire that in a person.
I'm guessing the big news is that you don't have to go back to work? that you found something you can do from home? Dear God, say it's not Mary Kay... lol... j/k, but I can't wait to hear your news!!!
Posted by Corinne | April 20, 2006 11:36 AM
i can't decide if i think you're moving or getting a work-from-home cool-ass job.
my word: "pouty"
(your lips, not your attitude)
Posted by Sarcomical | April 20, 2006 12:13 PM
One word? Hmmm someone stole fabulous, which is my patented trademark response...so instead, it would have to be "free".
The event...your hot pediatrician offered you a part-time job with great pay and benefits and free medical care anytime for Mia forever because he liked your shoes.
Posted by Jessica | April 20, 2006 12:23 PM
I'm going with "scintillating"
Mostly because it makes me giggle to think of you being witty with sparkles coming out of your head.
Posted by Elaine | April 20, 2006 12:23 PM
I was going to guess moving but then I saw the comment at the bottom saying your not. I'm going to guess CPS was called on White Trash Neighbors or they are moving??
One Word: Creative
Posted by Sabrina | April 20, 2006 12:26 PM
Self-effacing. :-)
Oooooo I impress me with my vocabulary sometimes. ;-)
Posted by Jacqueline | April 20, 2006 12:28 PM
Again the kiddos are disrupting my reading/writing I meant I was going to guess you were pregnant! LMAO BTW, When can we expect to hear about #2?
Posted by Sabrina | April 20, 2006 12:29 PM
Cheeky? Smashing? or more recently, Zonked?
Sorry I get caught up in British slang sometimes...
Posted by Bella | April 20, 2006 12:36 PM
New job, and "genuine".
Posted by Queen of Ass | April 20, 2006 12:44 PM
fun
the first thing that came to mind, i must admit was 'she's pregnant' and then i dismissed it from my brain because, damn, that would just be too much to deal with! i have another guess but i'll leave it be and just say that i hope it does stay super duperific and that i can't wait to hear all about it.
Posted by patricia | April 20, 2006 12:45 PM
"lottery winner" doesn't work since it would be two words but it would be great if you were :)
i'll go with entertaining
Posted by johnny steel | April 20, 2006 12:58 PM
Clever.
Posted by Mary | April 20, 2006 1:05 PM
Quirky. fun. Oh wait, that's two words.
hmmm your big surprise... I have a guess but am gonna keep it to myself...
Posted by Amy | April 20, 2006 1:11 PM
Just one word? Gah.
Um: Fantastic
That totally doesn't cover it, but I'll have to get back to you with a better answer. Can I smoosh a bunch of words together to make just one, or is that cheating?
Posted by Dawn | April 20, 2006 1:12 PM
"Adorable"
Hope the news stays "exciting".
Posted by Frank | April 20, 2006 1:34 PM
Kind
Posted by ann adams | April 20, 2006 1:43 PM
One word? Devoted. You are devoted to those you love.
Oooh I hope the big news is that you and Chris are going to be the new, more accessible Dooce and Blurb and make money off your blogs. Okay, that is a lame guess but y'all are trememdously cool.
Posted by samantha | April 20, 2006 1:45 PM
how about ethereal?
Posted by Red | April 20, 2006 1:48 PM
I am guessing new job of some sort and we need new pics of the bean!
Posted by Red | April 20, 2006 1:49 PM
buffy-the-vampire-slayerish (See? If I put the little '-' thingies in, that counts as one word... (Did you see the little '-' thingies?? huh? huh?))
Posted by Deepblue | April 20, 2006 2:03 PM
Sweet.
In a few ways :) I like you, the way you write, the way you're real, and your sense of humor.
I don't relaly have any guesses about the news but I'm hoping you'll tell us soon!
Posted by Heather | April 20, 2006 2:45 PM
Hysterical and adorable and addicting and and and hmmm... guess they've all been said. I knew you like the crawling thing. See, isn't it fun?
Laughs to herself... wait till she walks.
Posted by Melissa | April 20, 2006 2:47 PM
I chose "genuine" as my word to describe you.
However, I was really rooting for pregnant and am now stumped.
Posted by Emily | April 20, 2006 3:05 PM
I had three on my mind....all mentioned above ...therefore I know I'm on the right track.
I would say Devoted.
Posted by speckledpup | April 20, 2006 4:58 PM
Ok, why is it that when a woman says she has news, people automatically think pregnant?
I'm guessing that you think you might be psychic and are thinking of playing the lottery tomorrow. But you're not sure, so you want to see how it pans out first. If you win, then you'll know you're psychic.
Posted by statia | April 20, 2006 6:22 PM
Purple - and I'm guessing you got a writing gig from home.
Posted by alektra | April 20, 2006 8:23 PM
One word - FABULOUS! :)
Posted by Stephanie | April 20, 2006 9:05 PM
"spaz" - And I mean that in the nicest way possible. I LOVE you're crazy, funny, nutty ways. Spaz is a good word for you.
Posted by Amy | April 20, 2006 10:06 PM
Bloggerific. Yeah, that's a word, right?
Posted by mooalex | April 20, 2006 11:05 PM
chapsticklicious!!!
Posted by linda | April 20, 2006 11:55 PM
Funtastic!!! Because i bet if i knew you i.r.l. you would be, so yeah, funtastic.
Good luck with the good news!!
Posted by ::c:: | April 21, 2006 12:54 AM
Bi- no, wait? Damn.
You're pre- what? DAMNIT!
One word? Funky. In the sense that if Mr. Jones wishes he was someone just a little more funky, you would certainly be in the running to be that person.
Okay. You're on the trail of the vastly powerful international secret organization who has been seeding the bathroom ceiling fan ducts in your path with hidden cameras. You'll tell a story riddled with dead bathroom remodelling specialists and puzzles hidden in toilet paper rolls. And House and Garden magazine will attempt to stifle your investigation of their biblical secret by deploying a freaky albno plumber assassin.
Posted by Gavin | April 21, 2006 1:26 AM
Loving.
I say Work from home also and I warn you, its a lot harder than it seems. If you want tips, lemme know.
Posted by That Girl | April 21, 2006 8:33 AM
Oh! You can't do that to us...I'm dieing to know the big news! I am guessing you have a book deal or something super cool too that would allow you to work from home.
One word "enamorado", it's spanish for 'in love" because you are in love with Mia.
Posted by Summer | April 21, 2006 9:03 AM
"Motivational" is my word for you, because your wonderful blogging ways make me even more determined to be the best wife and mother I can be, while maintaining my sense of humour.
Posted by Sarah | April 21, 2006 9:12 AM
chapstickalicious
Posted by erika | April 21, 2006 12:56 PM
nuts, someone already put that. ;)
How about "gorgeous"?
Posted by erika | April 21, 2006 12:57 PM
Luxury
Reading your block makes me feel like I am giving myself some luxury. Hope that makes some sense...Better yet, you are the guilty pleasure of the day. You are like chocolate! Oh, so good and zero calories!
Oh, I am so silly
Posted by Katherine | April 21, 2006 7:04 PM
Fortunate. To have such a wonderful family and so many "friends" here in the blogosphere!
Posted by Beth in StL | April 23, 2006 7:09 PM
Iloved tis...I had my friends do this, but of course I had only a few! You have mega readership lady...so my word for you is POPULAR!
Posted by Gypsy | April 24, 2006 11:15 PM