I am cursed with a face that shows each and every emotion. People always know if I truly love a gift, like their cooking or think they do indeed look fat in those ill fitting jeans. Even if I wanted to play poker I couldn’t and my unintentional expressions put me at a major disadvantage during rare fights with my husband. I simply can’t control what washes over my face.
Last night the winner of the Mother of All Bloggers contest was announced. I really wanted to win. From eight o’clock on, I was glued to the computer for the 10:30 pm announcement. My heart was racing. My palms were sweaty. Jeff was by my side as I sat maniacally refreshing the screen. And then the announcement came: “Adventures in BabyWearing is the winner of the momlogic and mombloggersclub Mother of All Bloggers contest. Congrats babysteph!” And the first thing I tweeted while everyone else was offering graceful congratulatory wishes was:
Because if there were a camera panning to me at that moment, this is what they’d have captured on film to replay on E! for the rest of eternity:
And if I had to wear an uncomfortable party dress and make small talk all night? Oy. It wouldn’t be pretty. But it has given me a new-found respect for actors. Those losers really deserve their own Oscar simply for not falling apart upon hearing someone else’s name. Because it sucks.
So, congrats, Steph. It couldn’t have happened to a more deserving blogger. Unless, of course, it had happened to me.
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Oh I am so sorry… I wish you had won!!! I voted for ya!!!
JODEE’s last blog post..They grow up so fast…
I completely agree with the glass face. My husband can read me like a fricken book and it’s so annoying!
Mrs Soup’s last blog post..Baby Talk
I am sorry. I voted for ya!
Vickie’s last blog post..Dear Food and Exercise
awww….I sorry :( I’ve been AWOL for a while and didn’t even know about this. You know I woulda voted for ya! I wuvs me some Scary Mommy!!
Head Nut’s last blog post..Phriday Photo Phiesta!!
Thanks, guys! I wrote this at midnight last night. I’m over it now. :) And I really appreciate the votes!
I love that about you! I always know where you stand.
Sorry to hear you didn’t win. It’s great that you even in the running. Congrats on that.
James’s last blog post..Don’t Get Mad, Get Perspective
I’m glad you’re feeling better about things now, but I’m also sorry you didn’t win. I threw my vote your way…
You could be like me and not be up for those awards in the first place…it makes those announcements a lot less stressful. :)
Cecily R’s last blog post..Photo Story Friday and She IS My Kid
That sucks. YOU deserved it!!! Next time you’ll win- I can just feel it.
Ohhhhhh, this is so funny but not funny because I wish you could have won, too. I wish we all could have won. Honestly I would feel the same way. Thank you for the congrats.
Steph
Adventures In Babywearing’s last blog post..Put the ME back in Time.
Better luck next time! ( I did vote for ya:)
Sandy’s last blog post..Spring has Sprung!
I’m sorry you didn’t win.
I react the same way when someone outbids me at the last second on eBay.
Amber’s last blog post..Bug Eyes and Plastic Vs
haha, at least you’re honest. You must’ve been a close second…
Katy’s last blog post..“How to” blog carnival
Aw. Well. The most important thing to remember is…
YOU ROCK MY FACE THE FUCK OFF!!!
You’re always a winner in MY book, babe!! MUAH!
Blissful Babe’s last blog post..Alive & Well
Only you could make a great blog posting even when you didn’t win the blogging award! At least it was something interesting to blog about.
I just got stopped by animal control for having my dog off leash on a deserted trail. All I could think about while the officer was talking to me (about the importance of keeping my dog on leash) was that I could blog about it! I’m pathetic, huh?
And for the record, I, too, voted for you!
T Rex Mom’s last blog post..Tribute to Mom and Nan
So sorry you did not win. :(
Kelly Deneen’s last blog post..Photostory Friday: Pigtails.
Ya, know… if you were paid $12 million a movie, I bet you could keep a straight face while getting passed over for an Oscar.
Just a hunch. ;)
Robin’s last blog post..The Handmade’s Tale: Love Grows By Giving
Sorry you didn’t win but we still love your blog ! :-)
tc’s last blog post..Motherhood – The Most Stressful Job In The World
I still think you are FABULOUS!
Tiffany @ Paging Doctor Mommy’s last blog post..All Packed Up & Not Ready To Go
I don’t like to lose. And I hate being all “congrats to the winner”. I just want to pull an honest to goodness preschooler tantrum and kick and stomp. How about you?
And for what it’s worth, it should have been you:)
debbie’s last blog post..Better than Abby, funnier than Prudence, and more honest than your best friend
This reminds me of Joey (Friends) at “The Soapies.”
I’m sorry you didn’t win – you know you had my vote.
Kate Coveny Hood’s last blog post..An Oldie But a Goodie: Kate and Oliver’s Excellent Adventure – Part I
Hehe, awe this is pretty cute.
Best wishes next year!
UNLESS I GET THERE FIRST?
Haha ;)
Well I beg to differ because we all know you are indeed the “mother of all blogs!” You get the award in my book…Love ya!
You still rock!!!
ViolinMama’s last blog post..Friday Five and Flashback Fridays!
I love this quality in people. Who wouldn’t? Life is too short to be fake. And, you’re adorable enough for people to get over it if you don’t react gracefully if you don’t win. :)
Starnes Fam’s last blog post..The Move
I voted for you! Sorry you didn’t win. :/
Angela’s last blog post..Sinupret Winners!
all these blog awards are so tedious if you ask me. i like people who wear their hearts on their sleeves. easy to read, easy to hug, no room for error. heart ya
scrappysue’s last blog post..tuesday’s blog party is here!
There’s always next year…!
(I try not to be, but have to admit I’m a sore loser too. You’re in good company!)
SquiggleMum’s last blog post..They call me Mummy
I have a horrible poker face. Guess it’s why everyone wants me to play Texas Hold ‘Em with ‘em, huh. I voted for you, too. Just started reading your blog and find myself addicted to how you’ve managed to make me smile, each time. Thanks!
Liz@thisfullhouse’s last blog post..Happy [bleeping] Mother’s Day!
oh, man. I am so sorry you didn’t win Jill! You did deserve it. Hopefully there will be another contest giving away an even more fabulous laptop, and you’ll win that one :-)
Elisa’s last blog post..Lean on me. I think.
It’s in honor just to be nominated though, right?
Not that I would know…
Jenni Jiggety’s last blog post..Aloha, Mama!
Don’t worry!
there are many contest on the blogosphere and I know that someday it would be your turn.
Palabuzz’s last blog post..Pacquiao vs Hatton: the aftermath
So sorry you didn’t win- you deserved it! It will be your turn soon enough!
Eve’s last blog post..Six ways I am just like my mother
Yes but just think, if you win at everything… oh, who am I kidding? Winning at everything would be fantastic. It sucks to lose.
Just once, I’d like to see an actor’s “real” face. I guess if they coudn’t fake expressions, they wouldn’t even be nominated, though. Another dream bites the dust.
Ryan Ashley Scott’s last blog post..Stinking Old
I was on Twitter when they made the announcement and saw your tweet come across. I demand a recount… isn’t there some sort of “hanging chad” platform we can use!?!
You got my vote… and you are taking it very gracefully (now). We’ll start campaigning early for next year. Now I’ll see if we can pool some funds together to replace your computer though!
Christina’s last blog post..WHO GAVE ME THIS GIFT?
oh man that totally sucks. I am sorry. I wanted you to win too.
Jen, buried with children’s last blog post..This is How Daddy Watches the Kids.
I love that your honesty doesn’t make you seem like an asshole – seriously. It endears us to you. I appreciate it and I give you major high 5s for it. I’m totally with you. (smirk, smile, wink… high 5!)
Jessica – This Is Worthwhile’s last blog post..Horses h u r t
Aww, I’m sorry! But you still rock! :) Happy Mother’s Day! xo
Loukia’s last blog post..Happy Mother’s Day!
You still ROCK! You definitely get the Hot Mama seal of approval and that’s much more important than some dumb title from a website with a GIGANTIC following.
I love your blog. Happy Mother’s day.
Nora’s last blog post..Happy Mother’s Day
I am very sorry you did not win. I enjoy reading your blog and consider you a winner in my book, if that matters at all!
sarah’s last blog post..As Slow As Possible
Happy Mother’s Day!!!
Sorry you didn’t win!
I’m the same way thought. It is so hard for me to hide when I’m disappointed. I can also be a crier which makes it that much worse!
Jessica’s last blog post..Mother’s Day
You are still a bad ass. Happy Mother’s Day!
DCUrbanDad’s last blog post..I am one lucky SOB
LOL once again. Once again, exactly like me. You can tell every expression from my face (unfortunately at times). Thank goodness it was a virtual announcement and you were not in public view.
I’m sorry you didn’t win. I voted for you.
I acted the same way when I lost out on our school’s on line silent auction. The bitch who ‘stole’ my Nintendo DS Dancing With the Stars can suck it.
SWIRL GIRL’s last blog post..The One Which Starts With Captain Crunch Encrusted French Toast
Well…I voted for you:)
Nap Warden’s last blog post..And the Winner Is…
I”m outta the loop…had never heard of this award… sorry you got shafted.
cristin’s last blog post..Spin Cycle: Prom!
I voted for you…and I am sorry you were disappointed because we all think your the best!
Don’t worry about it honey…my face is the same way. I can say something with my words BUT my face is saying something TOTALLY different.
It is a gift.
Charmed’s last blog post..I want a tattoo…
So sorry! You rock… we know you rock… & deep down I think you know you rock… Hugs
American in Norway’s last blog post..Toothpaste in my hair…boot prints on my pants….
I don’t know her….so I can say this without being mean. YOU WERE ROBBED! We all know you are one rockin blogger!
nikkicrumpet’s last blog post..~♥~ I WISH WEDURSDAY ~♥~
Ummmmmmmmmmmmmm, I have always thought that baby wearers were a little odd. Is she a baby wearer? You should have won!
Life with Kaishon’s last blog post..The best book: Water for Elephants
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