Archive for January, 2009

Girl Date

Wednesday, January 28th, 2009


In less than 24 hours, I will be on a girl date. And this is not just any girl. Oh no. This is Ms. Lani Loo.

Stepmom. Blogger. Tech Geek.

For those of you who haven’t had the pleasure of getting to know Ms. Loo, I’d suggest visiting her here. In the meantime, here are a few things to know about Lani:

1) She lives in Seattle
2) She’s a stepmom to two girls
3) She’s a big time gamer
4) She’s cute as pie

And after spending some time on her site recently I uncovered deeper truths. Confessions, actually. Here is what Lani reveals about herself…

Lani Says

I’ll never wash my brand new clothes before wearing them.

I’ll probably never truly appreciate football.

I’ll never be good at math.

I rarely remember to bring my reusable bags to the grocery store. Sorry.

I am determined to always have the last word.

I don’t think I have what it takes to be a stay-at-home-mom and therefore will most likely put my children in daycare or hire a nanny.

I’ll never have a green thumb.

If it doesn’t come in a freezer bag, can or jar – we probably won’t be eating it for dinner.

I’ll never be the soccer mom who always looks perfect in her North face jacket and skinny jeans. In fact, after rushing around the house looking for shin guards and cleats – I’m lucky if I have time to brush my hair.

I’ll never like mushrooms or brussel sprouts.

I am not a patient person.

I’ll probably never switch from white wine to red.

I hate yoga, pilates and any other form of exercise that involves “finding my center”.

Well, not only was I tickled by her honesty, but I identified with many of her deep, dark confessions. I decided to make my own list. You know, level the playing field before our big date.

Izzy Says…

I try to avoid buying clothes that require dry cleaning. Or special detergent.

I just found out that Superbowl Sunday is this Sunday. Who’s playing?

I’m actually good at math. I used to high five myself when I aced tests. I also sat in the front row and raised my hand a lot. I know, it’s embarrassing.

Sometimes I throw plastic bags away in the trash because it hurts my enviro-conscience too much to look at them.

When I can’t make a decent argument, I just make a joke.

What’s wrong with day care?

I’ll never be an electrician. Or a plumber. I’m okay with that, and so is the guy I hire to fix the sink.

If it doesn’t go well with wine, we probably won’t be eating it for dinner.

I often feel like an outcast around mom-types. I swear too much and don’t hug enough.

Even Nigella Lawson can’t make brussel sprouts taste good. If she can’t do it, nobody can.

I’m a task-master. Some of my family members might call this “being a tight-ass.”

I’ll probably never switch from red wine to white.

I’m cool with finding my center, but please don’t ask me to chant. I like to work out, not sing.


I have a feeling that Ms Loo and I will hit it off wonderfully. At least now we can skip the small talk and get straight to the good stuff. Wish me luck!

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Even Barack Has a Stepmom

Sunday, January 18th, 2009



He already got my vote,
but the fact that President Elect Obama has a cool-looking and supportive stepmommy just makes the man an even bigger bad ass in my book.

Stepmom Kezia Obama (featured above at Heathrow Airport en route to D.C.) thinks her stepson’s pretty cool, too, as evidenced by the online bingo game called Mrs Obama’s Online Bingo she created in honor of his inauguration.

GOBAMA, GOBAMA!

See related stories…and follow my stepsissy’s blog, The Inauguration Report.

(StepSissy Jenni is in D.C. and on the front lines of all things inaugural. Her most recent Twitter update reads: “We all just landed in dc! 12 deg. Lots of ladies on my plane carrying ballgowns in Neiman’s bags.”)

Photo courtesy of Telegraph.co.uk

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A Family in Ruin

Thursday, January 15th, 2009

MORE GREAT WAYS TO RUIN A STEPFAMILY
When I came across this article of course I had to read it!

I found it in Stepfamily Magazine and here’s a list of its major points (in my own words)…

1) Don’t force the kids to call you stepmom, or anything else that sounds mom-ish or overtly loving.

2) Don’t try to do everything together as a happy family. (I agree. That’s just weird. There’s only so much Rock Band that one family can endure before wanting to kill each other.)

3) Make a point to get super-friendly with the kids before the wedding. (If you haven’t memorized their first names, chances are you’ll get busted before you make it to the end of the receiving line.)

4) Don’t boss the kids around. (Hmmmm. I broke that rule as soon as we moved in together. I’m guessing I can’t redo that part.)

5) Make time for hot, married sex (otherwise known as “couple time.”)

Your thoughts? Comments? I suggest reading the entire article. Despite the rather pessimistic title, there are some positive reminders for the new stepmom and the blended family.

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Celebrity Stepmom Sighting

Wednesday, January 14th, 2009

Ladies, we’re everywhere!

Even Hollywood types are getting comfortable with the “stepmom” title.

Soon to join our ranks is newest American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi. She’s engaged to a school teacher-turned-general-contractor, who also happens to be a dad.

Read the People and New York Times article.

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Casting Call: STEPMAMA DRAMA

Tuesday, January 13th, 2009


Calling all stepladies or soon-to-be stepladies…

Pie Town Productions, a Los Angeles television production company is casting all over the country for an OUTGOING, FUN family to be featured in their own series. Think “Jon & Kate Plus Eight…” This will be a positive, upbeat show that parents of all types (step or otherwise) can relate to!

They are looking for women about to transition from fabulous and single to STEPMOM. Interested? Ask yourself these questions:

1) Are you about to become an instant family?
2) Are you a bit overwhelmed about the idea?

If the answer is YES and YES, Pie Town would like to hear your story! To find out more information about the company and what they’re looking for, please contact Ally at Reality_Casting@pietown.tv – please put “Instant Family” in the subject line.

Good luck gals!

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