Mummy Manners Hits its mark
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Musings on life, society and us
Sometimes you just got to get things off your chest. And some chests are more ample than others!~ So here’s where we blow off steam – and let you know the latest news and total toss obsessing a heated heart – and a great opportunity for you to let your cups runneth over as well.
WESTFIELD BONDI JUNCTION LAUNCH THE A-Z of MUMMY MANNERS
Come along, Wednesday May 4th in the 5th Floor harbour Room on the David jones side of Westfield Bondi Junction and help launch The A-Z of Mummy Manners with complimentary cake and coffee, in a Pre Mothers day Morning Tea, hosted by Libbi.
The A-Z of Mummy Manners TOUR DE FUSS - Richard Fidler Interview
Oh, tis an honour to be interviewed by ABC local radio’s Richard Fidler. We met – oh so long ago – he as a Doug Anthony Allstar, me as a Hot Bagel – that fateful night at the Prince Patrick Hotel in Collingwood.
Richard and Libbi, together, on the Wireless, talking about the next stage of their lives, The A-Z of Mummy Manners. Listen here
THE A-Z OF MUMMY MANNERS TOUR DE FUSS
Check out The 774ABC Melbourne Podcast with Penny Johnston, who hosts Babytalk, available at ABC ONLINE, at 774 ABC Melbourne.
Its a lively exuberant gorgeous chat – Penny attracts 10, 000 hits a month. No wonder. She’s gorgeous.
MARK LATHAM FAILS HIS TEST ( ICLES)
If no Kids means a person lacks empathy, Mr Latham, does that mean Mother Theresa was only in it for the Money?
MARK LATHAM FAILS HIS TEST ( ICLES)
If no Kids means you lack empathy, Mr Latham, does that mean mother Theresa was in it for the Money?
The Jackie O Baby Hosing
We are carnivores when it comes to devouring our public women. Witches, Bitches and Romantic Glitches are the favorites. Yum. And the latest on the menu, Jackie O, is getting roasted on the most tender issues– whether or not she’s a good Mum. This feels a day late after the outcry against Pru Goward, NSW MP yesterday for her judging of Jackie’s mothering style and decisions. Jackie feeding the baby as she crosses the road. Guilty. Grasping the baby uncomfortably as she leans to chose a bunch of flowers. Guilty. But the momentum of the commentary – it has a lascivious viciousness about it, an element of bullying that is just so uncomfortable for anyone who’s had to shelter behind a shopping trolley at K mart to feed a screaming 12 week old whilst the 4 year old executes a song and dance to distract the security cameras. Guilty. As Charged. But that was me.
Maybe the heat in the meat stems from all the celebrity bashing Jackie’s been privy to in her own work life over the years. What you dish out – either actively or by passively accessorizing on air partner Kyle Sandiland’s steel capped booted views– you must be able to take, Jackie. Or should you? Is this kind of attack on the most vulnerable part of your being – your learning curve at mothering,’ off limits, despite your past indiscretions? I reckon so. It’ s cruel when Jackie probably hasn’t even worked it out herself how she feels, except that she’s chosen to incorporate this precious time of her life with the reality radio show that is her livelihood, and she is being pilloried for it. For emotional ballast, Jackie, see The A-Z of Mummy Manners – An Etiquette Guide for dealing with Other Children’s Mothers, page 61, under the entry:
Dumb, F&%#ers
You will come across many of this species in the course of your Mummy hood. Unable to detect at face value, these folk are determined by actions and words. (See Elevators, Conception). Of course, your first diagnosis may be prejudiced by other factors (Sleep, Deprived). But repeated offences or correspondence, which clearly indicates no comprehension of what is involved with your world, nor an intention to understand either, deserves this title to be awarded. At all times, resist the urge to tell said Person of your analysis of their character and conclusions you have drawn for such action will not endear you to them at all, and may make further negotiations testy. If of course you are past the point of caring, go right ahead.
Go for it, Jackie. You may have been thrown into the pond, but float, honey, Despite them.
The Jackie O Baby Hosing
We are carnivores when it comes to devouring our public women. Witches, Bitches and Romantic Glitches are the favorites. Yum. And the latest on the menu, Jackie O, is getting roasted on the most tender issues– whether or not she’s a good Mum. This feels a day late after the outcry against Pru Goward, NSW MP yesterday for her judging of Jackie’s mothering style and decisions. Jackie feeding the baby as she crosses the road. Guilty. Grasping the baby uncomfortably as she leans to chose a bunch of flowers. Guilty. But the momentum of the commentary – it has a lascivious viciousness about it, an element of bullying that is just so uncomfortable for anyone who’s had to shelter behind a shopping trolley at K mart to feed a screaming 12 week old whilst the 4 year old executes a song and dance to distract the security cameras. Guilty. As Charged. But that was me.
Maybe the heat in the meat stems from all the celebrity bashing Jackie’s been privy to in her own work life over the years. What you dish out – either actively or by passively accessorizing on air partner Kyle Sandiland’s steel capped booted views– you must be able to take, Jackie. Or should you? Is this kind of attack on the most vulnerable part of your being – your learning curve at mothering,’ off limits, despite your past indiscretions? I reckon so. It’ s cruel when Jackie probably hasn’t even worked it out herself how she feels, except that she’s chosen to incorporate this precious time of her life with the reality radio show that is her livelihood, and she is being pilloried for it. For emotional ballast, Jackie, see The A-Z of Mummy Manners – An Etiquette Guide for dealing with Other Children’s Mothers, page 61, under the entry:
Dumb, F&%#ers
You will come across many of this species in the course of your Mummy hood. Unable to detect at face value, these folk are determined by actions and words. (See Elevators, Conception). Of course, your first diagnosis may be prejudiced by other factors (Sleep, Deprived). But repeated offences or correspondence, which clearly indicates no comprehension of what is involved with your world, nor an intention to understand either, deserves this title to be awarded. At all times, resist the urge to tell said Person of your analysis of their character and conclusions you have drawn for such action will not endear you to them at all, and may make further negotiations testy. If of course you are past the point of caring, go right ahead.
Go for it, Jackie. You may have been thrown into the pond, but float, honey, Despite them.
The A-Z of Mummy Manners Tour De Fuss
Ten PM Sunday Night. Text Message from Hell. Hi Libbi. I’m not coming Tomorrow. Feel Sick. Or that in an Bla Bla Bla Ooops I forgot you really needed me even though you explained and I really don’t give a toss about you anyway fashion that told me this Nanny was on two strikes. Especially since tomorrow – that is today, is the first day of the Mummy Manners Tour De Fuss. I really have learned something from writing this little book. I am no longer co dependant on whippet. Have three options that can save the day and mind Lady Ga ga aged 1 whilst I romp around the media trying to flog this little beudy to afford a private school education for the children before they reach 21. ( Cos thats a long time to hold them back) OK – so we kicked off with a warm up Chat with Dave and Sammy on WAVE FM in Woollongong for Breakfast. My God – we spoke about Children and Sammy Didn’t puke! DO Mummy’s really need a quick slap across the chops at times? Discuss people! Then quick trip to The Morning Show on Channel 7 with Larry and Kylie. Chat with The Queen of 7 News Ann Sanders in make up. Years ago, when her kids were sick and the nanny squibbed, she said, she hid them in her dressing room because the Bosses would never have understood. Motherhood was to be kept separate from real Life. Is this still the case? Discuss more.
The Show itself, with Larry and Kylie, Surprisingly Fun.
Note to self: Pass stools, don’t sit on them on Morning Television. Wear Darker Lipstick. Try not to swear Got hauled in to partner the quick as a flash speak to Kill Adam Spencer in a second Jury Segment because someone else’s nanny didn’t turn up, so neither did she. Possibly still co dependant. Either that or facing Adam each week is no good for the self esteem. I’m not sure what hurts more.
James Valentine next, on 702. What a gorgeous bloke. But we all know that. Joel Rheinberger in Hobart after. Ditto. But you will come to know that.
Love Blokes. Love the Flirt. Extra kilos don’t seem to matter.