Jill Smokler, AKA Scary Mommy
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I have always been told that I have an incredibly expressive face. Hard as I try, I am simply unable to mask my true emotions. Never have been and probably never will. I really wanted to look excited about that third crystal picture frame from my wedding shower or the mystery meat my neighbor brought me our first night home from the hospital. Really, I tried.
If those jeans make your butt look big, I’m afraid I’m not the person to ask if you want convincing otherwise. I may say you look fabulous, but my face gives me away every single time. I just can’t help it. My husband knows the minute he sees my eyes whether not not he’s hit a home run with whatever gift he may be presenting me with. Unfortunately, it’s usually a foul ball and there’s no doubt about it. It’s a curse.
And I think it runs in the family.
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So cute. He is a doll.
.-= Jennifer´s last blog ..Coming out of the in between =-.
It is a terrible thing. I cannot tell a lie, never have been able to. It isn’t my eyes, it’s the insane laughter that comes from my mouth. Yes, a curse and you are not the only one…
I suffer from the same affliction. It really is a curse and I suffer from terrible guilt as a result because I hate making people feel bad.
Your little boy is adorable- how old is he?
.-= Lauren´s last blog ..Sell crazy someplace else, we’re all stocked up here. =-.
He turned 2 in December. :)
Oh he is *such* a cutie! I’m awful for not being able to hide things either… I guess that’s what happens when you’re the type to live with your heart on your sleeve? :)
.-= Marylin´s last blog ..As requested… =-.
My husband is the WORST liar. I sometimes wish he was better at hiding the truth (because you know, I might have just spent $200 on those jeans!!) but his shifty eyes tell it all. I on the other hand, am a fabulous bluffer and sadly I think my 5 yo inherited that from me.
These pics are priceless! Love them.
.-= Becca´s last blog ..Visiting my neighbor – Motherese =-.
That is hilarious! When hubby and I were opening all of our wedding gifts we were being videotaped. After about the 5 wedding picture frame I realized my facial expressions were giving away my true thoughts on these gifts. So I had hubby finish opening the gifts. It is funny to watch the video now.
So I totally understand!
.-= This Mama Works It!´s last blog ..Resources To Help You Sell Children’s Clothes On Ebay =-.
I’ve always been an expressionate person myself. Now that I’m deaf, I tend to catch little nuances most people don’t in a person’s face. It’s annoying. I can’t tell you how many times I wish I was clueless.
Your son has a face to launch a thousand smiles. I loved the collage. (Hugs)Indigo
.-= Indigo´s last blog ..What Time? =-.
I think you may just be correct on this one, Jill. :)
.-= Lolli´s last blog ..How to Be a Happier Mom in 8 Easy Steps =-.
Too cute he is very expressive! Have a wonderful Sunday!
Oh my word I love it!! What a cutie patootie. I too am rather “expressive” and I have a hard time hiding my true feelings because of it. I know your pain! Love this though…
Man! How CUTE and how great that you were able to catch all those faces! How many hours did it take you though?! HAHA!
.-= Cranky Sarah´s last blog ..To tell or not to tell =-.
It took 10 minutes- seriously. In a few hours I would have had a hundred faces!
I can bluff my excitement for a bad gift like nobody’s business. And sometimes wish I couldn’t! Also, maybe your son has a career in theater with all those wonderful expressions! Danny Zucco, anyone??
.-= Stacia´s last blog ..Pink and Blue Parenting =-.
Oh goodness, he’s cute!
.-= Jayme´s last blog ..Home again, home again, jiggity jig. =-.
I have DIED from looking at the top right photo… DIED!
.-= Shannon´s last blog ..She’s a miracle worker. =-.
He’s so cute! I just love the varied expressions.
.-= Christina´s last blog ..MIRRA BEAUTY PRODUCTS REVIEW & GIVEAWAY =-.
Cah-YOOT! I get my little-boy smiles from reading your blog these days… my youngest is a big, smelly, lanky eight-year-old and most of the cute is wearing off. Sigh!
.-= Nan´s last blog ..Today Was A Spa Day =-.
What a cutie. He certainly has spunk and sass!
.-= Allison´s last blog ..Is This the End or the Beginning? (SAHM Series) =-.
My 2-year-old son spotted your son’s PJs in the photo – it’s not clear to me but it seems perfectly clear to him. He exclaimed, “Ice fishing duck jammies!” Are those indeed, ice fishing ducks on your son’s pajamas? T Rex’s favorite PJs at the moment are “ice fishing ducks” so either he is right or he is just obsessed and imagining he’s seeing his favorite “jammies”.
.-= T Rex Mom´s last blog ..Oh the places they go… =-.
Ice fishing ducks? That’s hilarious! Alas, they are Curious George. But ice fishing ducks sound much cooler. ;)
My face always gives me away, but I just don’t care. Too hard to worry all the time.
.-= Jack´s last blog ..The Daddy Blogger Community =-.
I can’t lie. It’s become a problem at work because there are just times when I really don’t want to talk to that person and I can’t even fake it.
Love the collage.
.-= Shawntel´s last blog ..Thank God Friday’s Over! =-.
Um… ya think???
Adroable!
.-= erica´s last blog ..Fabulous Find: Homemade baby food recipes =-.
Me, too! It really IS a curse.
BTW, I enjoyed hearing you speak at Bloggy Boot Camp. I wanted to come up and say hi but you were surrounded by throngs of admirers. :)
.-= Mom2Miles´s last blog ..The Falafel Debacle =-.
LOL @ throngs of admirers. I wish you had interrupted!!
Love the great expressions, he’s so cute!
.-= Stephaine @ Geezees´s last blog ..found my meme, Find your balance Friday, are ya in? =-.
Those photo’s demonstrate precisely how I feel every other minute of every single day—–funny how those mood changes are so much cuter on an adorable little punkin.
.-= The Grasshoppa: Triplet Plus Two Momma´s last blog ..24 of the Kid-Free Kind =-.
Wow, he’s way cute!! Love how you made a collage.
And congrats on the press in today’s NYT. Great article!
.-= Liz @ Peace, Love & Guacamole´s last blog ..The family walk =-.
I’m feeling compelled to follow up after the firestorm of that NYT article. (Because, wow, what a storm!)
After reading the article that Sunday morning, my personal take-away was that many mamablogs are moving from less scrapbooky to more professional (which I think is really cool). I pretty much breezed through the dismissive stuff (the title of course and other details everyone has mentioned). I definitely think the author should have been more thorough, but what I came away thinking was less about the author and more about how great it is that you and other bloggers are finding success on your own terms.
Anyway, I hope that the hard-working mamabloggers don’t let one imperfect article define them or cloud the really cool work they are doing.
.-= Liz @ Peace, Love & Guacamole´s last blog ..The family walk =-.
Those pics were too cute. I love that you caught all of those emotions on camera! Lucky lady. You’re so good at what you do.
.-= Tricia´s last blog ..Just looking =-.
He is so stinking cute. He and my son have the same eyebrows. I am afraid I will be pulling out the tweezers WAY before my little guy wants me too, though, he is a super hairy bug. I would LOVE to have his thick hair!
.-= Frugal Vicki´s last blog ..Did that really just happen? I know I didn’t get stinkied on! =-.
I saw the NYT article, too! I’d love to know what expression was on your face when you read it? :)
.-= Lynn from For Love or Funny´s last blog ..My cheese puffs are wilting with boredom. =-.
Mostly the middle left. A bit of the bottom left mixed in, too. Oh, and the one smack dab in the middle, too. Yup. That pretty much sums it up.
Love bottom left!! Reminds me of “whatcha talkin’ bout Willis?” You should give a name to each face!
.-= LoveFeast Table´s last blog ..Peanut Butter Cookie Days =-.
I have the exact same problem! Not so much an issue at home (J is used to it), but in public it doesn’t always win me fans. I try though! A for effort?
He’s so freaking adorable, Jill!!!! Love the faces, the expressions! Also, I can’t wait to ask you if my butt looks big when I see you at BlogHer! ;)
.-= Loukia´s last blog ..This is the end, my friend… =-.
Me too! Me too!
I can’t lie because my face will always give away my true feelings.
.-= nycgirl0501´s last blog ..A Tale of Two Museums =-.
LMAO! Okay the first picture on the bottom would be the first picture I showed to any future “significant others”!
.-= Brandi´s last blog ..Circle of Friends…organic B & B products for your kids =-.
Look at those adorable faces. Priceless.
Wow, those are great expressions on his face. I bet he even has a few more that you’ve been on the receiving end of.
The very last row of photos, are classic. I just love the disguested look. What a great lookin kid.
Wow – what a nice collection of faces on that kid. I think you may be in trouble.
.-= Julie K.´s last blog ..Mommy to a toddler – not as bad I as thought =-.
Top left, bottom middle ~ hysterically precious or preciously hysterical!!!
.-= Live.Love.Eat´s last blog ..Veggie for Your Thoughts? =-.
Love that devilish grin (bottom center)…that’s one cute kid you got there! :)
.-= Southern Belle Mama´s last blog ..Sips of the South…Southern Gardens =-.
THIS is adorable!
Sadie at heyMamas
.-= Sadie at heyMamas´s last blog ..Small miracles =-.
That is why you have to wear sunglasses at all times, like I do :)
.-= Erin´s last blog ..The importance of Mojo =-.
He is so adorable. What a great collage. perfect post and accompanying illustration. As always!
Ah, faces… mine is a traitor, too :)
.-= Jessica – This Is Worthwhile´s last blog ..Deliberately vague =-.
It’s all in the eyes!
.-= Suzicate´s last blog ..Pinkies From Heaven =-.
GET OUT!!!!!!!!!!
GET OUT WITH THAT AWESOMELY ADORABLE FACE!!!
Seriously, do you just give in to everything he wants? Because I totally would.
What a doll!!! LOOOVE these faces :)
Dearest ScaryMommy,
I am writing to formally request an arranged marriage between my 4yo daughter and one of your sons… Age difference is of little matter, but cute grandchildren are. I think it’s safe to say they would be beautiful. They would have the most expressive brown eyes imagineable. Of course, they would need to live closer to me in South Jersey. And we are Catholic. However, I do have Jewish blood on my father’s side.
Sincerely,
JulieBouf
.-= JulieBouf´s last blog ..I’m not a hypochondriac =-.
Just wait ’til he’s a teen, friend.
He will constantly be bottom row, middle. You, however, will be all middle row, left side.
Trust me.
.-= Fuck Yeah, Motherhood!´s last blog ..Pretty Sure That Move Is What Landed Britney On The Mickey Mouse Club =-.
I can not lie either. People can just tell, so it must be my face. unless I am sweating or something. Hm. Anyway, I just got a DSLR and am loving getting fast pics like this of my 2 yo. What a difference! Your pics are always amazing. Hopefully I will at least figure out the buttons soon.
Is he crooning in the middle shot? So cute.
.-= amanda´s last blog ..Shadow Ghosts =-.
I want one in poster size. That’s the cutest thing ever!
.-= Kate Coveny Hood´s last blog ..All in the Name of Liberty =-.
I’m not sure how many clicks it took to get here but it was well worth the trip! Such a beautiful family. My face gives everything away too. I’ve also started saying things more directly the older I have gotten. I’ll be adding you to my blogroll to make it easier to find you in the future. Thanks!
Your son is so adorable! I love the face furthest down in the middle.
How cute!! I want one just like him!
.-= EllieB´s last blog ..Why Don’t I Play The Piano Anymore? =-.
Wow! What a spectrum.
OK, now YOU. Let’s see 9 of your faces! :)
.-= Margaret (Nanny Goats)´s last blog ..Test Post =-.
OH my GOD – I want to eat his face right up – (but I won’t)
That isn’t socially acceptable:)
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