Hi, Mom! This Sure Ain't the Today Show…

by rachaelgking on August 4, 2009 · 154 comments

I had, let’s see… I think the technical jargon is “A BOMB” dropped on me this weekend.

The lovely woman that I call “Mother” stumbled- entirely innocently- onto this little corner of the interwebs.

The best part? She was worried when she found it… yeah, she was worried, about ME being upset, that I would feel like my privacy had been violated.

Now that’s a great Mom.

But you all know that- I’ve told you before how amazing the ‘rents are, and how lucky I am.

I’ve watched a few of you (Desiree, shine) go through the mess of the parents finding you out. How could it not make me think about what I would do in the same situation?

And I’ve always said I would stand by this place. I’m not ashamed of anything on these pages. The good, the bad, the sexy, and the ugly… it’s all true, and it all made me the lovable crackpot you see here today. It’s the story that brought the people I love into my life.

Besides, I started out reading the fascinating blogs of a couple “working” or otherwise sex-i-fied women… And their parents supported them. (Though I bet that discovery was a lot more painful than my own…)

I am proud of what I’ve done here. Honestly, I would have preferred to share it from the start. But asking my mother to keep a secret from my dad never seemed fair, and there are some things a father should never know about his little girl.

So what did Mamakins say? What was her reaction when I called her?

“I’m glad you’re writing.”

Best. Mom. EVER.

So, everybody say hello to the woman (partially) responsible for the TMI Thursday-ing (Mom, don’t click that) crazy pants LiLu you know and hopefully love. She is going to be stopping in from time to time, WHEN I TELL HER SHE CAN. Because she is awesome, and for some reason, she wants to see the mess her baby girl has created on this little slice of the internets.

(Besides, now when Maxie and I finally make it onto Stephen Colbert, it won’t be a shock when you see me dancing to Charlene on national television. That was gonna be your Christmas present!)

So wave with me, y’all;

mom_n_me

“HI, MOM!!!!!!”

{ 152 comments }

1 Stacy (the Random Cool Chick) August 4, 2009 at 7:27 am

Hi LiLu’s Mom! You’ve done a great job! ;)

I’ve told my friends and family about my blog, but they never read it. Should I be offended? :)

I bet they do, they just don’t tell you :-)

.-= Stacy (the Random Cool Chick)´s last blog ..Random Tuesday Thoughts – Jungle Weeds, Tractors, Day Camp Blues and iPhones =-.

2 Heather August 4, 2009 at 7:33 am

Hey momma dukes!

My mom reads and comments and I enjoy it! My friends dont seem to have any interest in blogging or reading it. Which is great b/c I can talk smack on their asses.

I talk smack on my friends even though they read. They love it.

.-= Heather´s last blog ..Lessons Learned from Camping =-.

3 Sheila August 4, 2009 at 8:17 am

HEY MA!
Always cool when mom reads the blog. Sorta ‘validation’. I know I was surprised and happy when I found out my parents (mostly my dad, go figure) reads mine.

Validation, interesting… that’s one way to look at it!

.-= Sheila´s last blog ..Monday Garden Club! =-.

4 PQ August 4, 2009 at 8:26 am

Hey Mama LiLu!

Oh man…I’m so envious. My mom never read my site but my dad did…and he wasn’t too happy about it…not about me writing nor about the stuff that I wrote…

Your mama did a great job and I’m glad she’s proud of ya :)

Me too. Thanks, love!

.-= PQ´s last blog ..Born To _____: A Giveaway! =-.

5 Fearless August 4, 2009 at 8:35 am

Thank goodness my mother doesn’t know from Google.

I’m sure she would find it… interesting…

.-= Fearless´s last blog ..Conclusion =-.

6 LizSara August 4, 2009 at 8:35 am

Oh Hai Lilu’s Mom. We luff your little girl x

Aw, thanks babe! :-)

7 Megan August 4, 2009 at 8:36 am

Hi, Lilu’s mom!

I’ll wave for her.

8 MJ August 4, 2009 at 8:43 am

Sounds like you and your mom have a great relationship. :)

We do… I am a lucky girl.

.-= MJ´s last blog ..Top of the World =-.

9 The Peach Tart August 4, 2009 at 8:43 am

Hi Lilu’s Mom and welcome to blogland.

Luckily Mama does not have or want a computer which is a good thing because I write about her shenanigans all the time.

Mom shenanigans are the best shenanigans.

.-= The Peach Tart´s last blog ..It’s a Nice Day for a Nude Wedding =-.

10 Brooke August 4, 2009 at 8:45 am

Hi LiLu’s mom! My mom reads my blog, as well. She also forwarded it to my entire extended family, and I still get e-mails from my uncles saying, “I need to know how to get one of those things.” When I first started, she also forwarded me all the old e-mails I had written her, with comments like, “I think this would be funny on your website!’

Haha! I wouldn’t be surprised if the same happens to me…

.-= Brooke´s last blog ..August 4, 2009 =-.

11 Skippy August 4, 2009 at 8:48 am

Hello MOM!

This is so funny. I just posted the other day on our blog (www.whenlifegivesyoulimes.com) my mother being on Facebook and how I have to hear about my own friend’s status from my Mother. I am not sure if it is a good or bad thing having retired women (and men) on the internet highway…thank god there are passing lanes.

“Thank god there are passing lanes” – HILARIOUS.

.-= Skippy´s last blog ..Happy Fat =-.

12 Vegetable Assassin August 4, 2009 at 8:48 am

HI Li’s mom!!!

My mom used to read my old blog and loved it and would no doubt read the current one if she knew it existed. I don’t really have anything on there that I’d feel bad about her reading or anything but I don’t know… I’m skittish about it. :) She’s a cool lady though, like your mom!

I did some illustrations of some bloggers for a future entry, recently that I haven’t used yet. I did one of you. You look tres coquettish and hawt, honey! :) Just warning you.

Warn me?! I am so excited!!! Boo yah!

.-= Vegetable Assassin´s last blog ..Evil Google Overlords =-.

13 Lauren August 4, 2009 at 8:48 am

Hi LiLu’s Mom!!

That’s fantastic that she is so supportive. And its even better that you are not ashamed of it.

My mom is not internet savy, thank goodness, she would probably be very upset since I vent about her alot.

And most of my friends don’t read my blog either. One of them actually makes fun of me for blogging :( whatevs! :)

Ha! I guess I’m lucky that all my friends are as dorky as me…

.-= Lauren´s last blog ..I LOVE….Fridays! =-.

14 Lemmonex August 4, 2009 at 8:50 am

Hey Mom. It was so nice meeting you a few months back and now you really know how I know your daughter.

So tricksy, are we…

.-= Lemmonex´s last blog ..This is Too Easy aka I am a 14-Year-Old Boy =-.

15 Herb August 4, 2009 at 8:52 am

Hi Lilu’s Mom!

I think my Mom reads my blog and corrects my grammar in heaven. (BTW–today is her birthday…Hi Herb’s Mom!!!)

Aw! Happy Birthday, Herb’s Mom!!!

.-= Herb´s last blog ..Sunday Dinner–The Video =-.

16 Matt August 4, 2009 at 8:55 am

Hi LiLu’s ma!

*waves*

17 justjp August 4, 2009 at 8:55 am

HI Mom! Yeah, stay away from Thursdays, especially your daughter’s friends pages on Thursday’s. Especially this Thursday. Thursday.

Careful, you will pique her curiosity… she is the WORST snooper at Christmas.

.-= justjp´s last blog ..Donkey Kong doesn’t even know the scope of how on it is. =-.

18 Liebchen August 4, 2009 at 8:57 am

That’s probably the best reaction you can ask for. I’ve let my mom read from the start, but warned her when it got to TMI Thursdays. She knows she shouldn’t read then, and if she does, she’s not allowed to mention that she knows.

So far, so good.

I hope I can say the same in a few months’ time. :-)

.-= Liebchen´s last blog ..Back to work =-.

19 MJenks August 4, 2009 at 9:01 am

Hi Mama LiLu.

*waves*

.-= MJenks´s last blog ..Totally Blowing Shit Up Tuesdays: Paging the Darwin Awards =-.

20 ela August 4, 2009 at 9:04 am

What a fabulous supportive mom! Only hubs and cousin J know about this blog…not quite sure how the rest of the family would think of me putting myself out there for the “world to see”…LOL, yeah about 70 people max…MY world is a SMALL world :)

Hi Lilu’s mom :)

Quality over quantity, right? xo

.-= ela´s last blog ..Weighty Matters =-.

21 The Maiden Metallurgist August 4, 2009 at 9:06 am

God, everyone’s parents read my blog, mine, my husbands, my friends’, but I keep it clean… for the most part. Sso I don’t have too much to worry about. I’m glad it all turned out for the best, as things tend to do.

They really do, don’t they?

.-= The Maiden Metallurgist´s last blog ..A Little Love List =-.

22 Alexandra Bahou August 4, 2009 at 9:11 am

Yayy for Mom support!

She must be so proud!!! :)

I hope you’re right, my dear!

.-= Alexandra Bahou´s last blog ..Put down your weapons of mass destruction and grab a kickball… =-.

23 littlemsblogger August 4, 2009 at 9:14 am

I love the fact that you’re mom recognizes how important your blog is to you and feels like she’s invading your privacy.

It’s nice to know that she’s supportive of your writing – kudos to your mom!

She is a good egg, that one. I’ll keep her. :-)

.-= littlemsblogger´s last blog ..The Lost Art of….. =-.

24 shine August 4, 2009 at 9:34 am

Yay! I’m so glad you worked it out. Your mom sounds fantastic. AND supportive. Give her extra hugs.

My mom actually said (about the whole blog thing), “I hope this doesn’t hurt your feelings, but I don’t have time to read your blog.” Um…no. It does not hurt my feelings one little bit!

My step-dad probably still tells her stuff, though. I don’t know how to get him out of my internets. Ugh.

A pox on your step-father. A POX!!!

.-= shine´s last blog ..My very first award. And I got it twice! =-.

25 Jossie Posie August 4, 2009 at 9:39 am

Awww. My mom reads my blog from time to time and she loves that I use it as an outlet but she thinks that maybe I am a bit too honest and candid. She should know better, there’s no such thing.

But. My dad. I’m not sure I’d be okay with him reading it. He knows about it but steers clear.

It’s nice to know there are good parents like ours who respect our privacy. :-)

.-= Jossie Posie´s last blog ..Back to school =-.

26 moooooog35 August 4, 2009 at 9:39 am

Your mom…looks…familiar.

OMG.

You’re my daughter.

Somehow, I’ve always known this.

You’re the milk man?!

.-= moooooog35´s last blog ..The Squishy Ride Home =-.

27 LA Cochran August 4, 2009 at 9:41 am

Awww, nice pic! And way to be supportive, LiLu’s Mom!

She’s a good one, my mama.

.-= LA Cochran´s last blog ..“Everybody’s lookin’ somewhere for their fair share of wonder” –Steve Gillette & Charles John Quarto =-.

28 bianca August 4, 2009 at 9:43 am

awww!! your mom’s adorable!

Well.

DUH.
;-)

29 Colby August 4, 2009 at 9:45 am

That’s scary and awesome at the same time. I imagine she must have quite the sense of humor, as funny parents usually make funny children.

California says, “Hi LiLu’s Mom! Thanks for having her.”
.-= Colby´s last blog ..As seen on tv =-.

30 Big Money Tony August 4, 2009 at 9:46 am

Hi LiLu’s Mom!

It’s great that your Mom supports you. My family is not technologically savvy so it’s pointless to tell them about my blog.

Yeah. My dad is a SOFTWARE ENGINEER. He is a thousand times more tech savvy than I will ever be. Sigh.

.-= Big Money Tony´s last blog ..Beer Summit =-.

31 Marie August 4, 2009 at 9:47 am

Hi LiLu’s Mom!!

That picture is adorable. :)

That’s in Chapel Thrill, being sweet Carolina girls :-)

.-= Marie´s last blog ..Overseas =-.

32 MsDarkstar August 4, 2009 at 9:49 am

Hi to LiLu’s Mom…

My own mother has dial-up (and complains that the $9.95 per month for that is too darn expensive), she is allegedly on Facebook but cannot figure out how to work with Facebook and I think she’d probably be unsurprised but quite offended at most of what is on my slice of the internet. (Of course, my mom is in her 70′s…) And I believe my father would probably send evangelists to my house to pray for me if he ever found my blog (thankfully, he’s glued to Ebay).

“Unsurprised but quite offended”… HILARIOUS.

.-= MsDarkstar´s last blog ..Apparently, I shake kitties from cat trees…. =-.

33 vazenchick August 4, 2009 at 9:55 am

Hi Lilu’s mom! ** wave **

I hope you enjoy reading her blog as much as I do. :)

Aw. Thanks, honey bun!

34 Elizabeth August 4, 2009 at 9:57 am

Sounds like one gracious mama! At least now you have any fear of discovery out of the way!

So very, very true. :-)

.-= Elizabeth´s last blog ..A drum roll, please? =-.

35 Gladys August 4, 2009 at 10:01 am

Trust me as a mom, we know much more than you think. ;)

Oh, I know. But “knowing” it and seeing it in writing are two different things… thanks, love!

36 Ashley August 4, 2009 at 10:01 am

That is a great reaction!!
I started my blog FOR my friends and family since they are spread all over the world. BUT, THEN, In the past month or so, I really wish I DID Not give the blog link to my in-laws because I want to go in another direction -Be the real me- not the censored me. I could only talk about new house and new puppy for so long! Ah.

You could always start a new, secret one… ;-)

37 Badass Geek August 4, 2009 at 10:06 am

My parents found the URL to my blog a couple months back, but said they had no interest in reading it. I didn’t know whether to be hurt or relieved.

Hmm. Maybe both…?

.-= Badass Geek´s last blog ..In Which I Am Light Footed =-.

38 crazyassmomma August 4, 2009 at 10:14 am

hi lilu’s mom!!!
your daughter makes me laugh, everytime i read her blog :-)

Aww, thank you so much, babe!

.-= crazyassmomma´s last blog ..i think i can, i think i can, i think i can…. =-.

39 blueskies August 4, 2009 at 10:18 am

Hi LiLu’s Mum (I’m English, hence the ‘u’).
You should be very proud that your daughter is…. well, quite frankly, FAMOUS on the internet. Everyone loves her, because she is ace. Well done!

(LiLu: I’m so glad your mum found this blog – I was worried that something horrid had happened and I’m glad everything is good).

Ha, well potentially something horrible DID happen… but it seems to be okay. Thanks so much for your concern, love!

.-= blueskies´s last blog ..Every Day’s a School Day =-.

40 Maxie August 4, 2009 at 10:18 am

Glad you can finally tell her about our love.

Oh, she’s known about that for some time. Rawwr.

.-= Maxie´s last blog ..Somebody Please Try This =-.

41 Dominique August 4, 2009 at 10:22 am

I totally worry about this. Because my mom is not as cool as yours. But I am happy for you that your mom is :)

Maybe she’d surprise you! You never know…

.-= Dominique´s last blog .. =-.

42 RCaitlin August 4, 2009 at 10:23 am

I live in fear the the BF or family will find my blog. I know that I don’t put anything bad about any of them on my blog so I’m not too worried…but still…

I know. It’s the “having of a secret”, more than anything, I think…

.-= RCaitlin´s last blog ..Goodbye City Life =-.

43 Del-V August 4, 2009 at 10:25 am

I’m afraid my mom would read my blog (or Facebook entries) and not think it was funny. Or that I’m retarded. Well, recently it has been pretty lame and I have been phoning it in with all the pics of Adriana Lima on my blog, but there are some good jokes in there if you really read it. I think I am more afraid of my ex-girlfriends reading my blog.

But it would make for SUCH good fodder…

.-= Del-V´s last blog ..First, let me assure you that this is not one of those shady pyramid schemes you’ve been hearing about. No sir. Our model is the trapezoid! =-.

44 ChinkyGirLMeL August 4, 2009 at 10:25 am

Hi LiLu’s mommy! You are super cool. You guys make such a beautiful mother-daughter team. =)

Aw, thanks so much! It’s not often we get called “cool”… :-)

.-= ChinkyGirLMeL´s last blog ..One of My Biggest Fears =-.

45 Kristin August 4, 2009 at 10:27 am

Way to be Mom!!

She is a good one. :-)

46 Foggy Dew August 4, 2009 at 10:27 am

Hey there Mom, isn’t that a wonderful view there from TOTH? Looks like you were there on one of those perfect Carolina days.

Of course… and the sky was Carolina blue. Man, I could go for their Black & Blue burger right now…

.-= Foggy Dew´s last blog ..Still on? Damn Skippy it is! =-.

47 Guarina August 4, 2009 at 10:28 am

Hi LiLu’s mom!

that picture is adorable, and I [heart] how your mom is so supportive. :) ^^

I heart it too. Thanks, babe.

.-= Guarina´s last blog ..I hate so much… =-.

48 Cyndy August 4, 2009 at 10:36 am

Hey Lilu’s Mom – Thanks for raising such a lovely and delightful daughter!
I showed my blog to my mother about a month ago. I think she was amazed that I could make such a thing. And now she says she just peeks at it every once in a while because she doesn’t want to invade my privacy, which is completely the opposite of how she was when I was growing up.

Our mothers sound very similar… read: Wonderful. Thanks so much!!!

.-= Cyndy´s last blog ..Paddle Boats =-.

49 Dr. H August 4, 2009 at 10:38 am

I think I have pictures of me and friends at that same table at Top.

It’s good that your mom is cool with things. My mom got mad at one thing I wrote when I lived in Europe in 2006. I’m waiting for her to figure out this new thing called Facebook to realize I said no when she asked to be my friend…. and then get mad at me.

Eh, they’ve got to understand the boundaries, you know?

Wish I was sitting at that table right now… :-)

50 alexa - cleveland's a plum August 4, 2009 at 10:43 am

hi mom! you raised i hell of a good egg with miss lilu here. you should be proud : )

for reals.

Aw, thanks love muffin. You are the bestest. xoxo

.-= alexa – cleveland’s a plum´s last blog ..my 20sb featured blogger interview, yay! =-.

51 Lexi August 4, 2009 at 10:54 am

My mother doesn’t totally understand the purpose behind blogs- my best friend has one (though doesn’t know about mine yet!) and my mother occasionally reads that one and always says things like “why would anyone want to do this?” So, I feel no need to tell her about mine and I don’t think she will find it anytime soon. I’m curious though, how did your mother find yours?

I sent her a recipe of Lemmy’s once, and she very innocently clicked on my link. What ya gonna do?

.-= Lexi´s last blog ..hello, oh dreamy dress =-.

52 Jessica August 4, 2009 at 10:56 am

That’s great that she supports you! My mom does as well but as many times as I’ve given her the link she actual doesn’t read my blog. “Too Busy” or some such nonsense. Oh Well.

Have a great day!

Too busy! Well, at least you’re free to write whatever, right? :-)

.-= Jessica´s last blog ..Weekend Recap & Some great stuff! =-.

53 Brandy August 4, 2009 at 11:00 am

The only IRL people that read my blog are my hubs & sis. Or should I say those are the only ones that I invited to read it. I have a few friends that have found me and comment from time to time about it.

Hi Mom! You gotta great kid there!

Aw, thanks so much. How’d your friends find you?? The internets is a surprisingly small place…

.-= Brandy´s last blog ..Men vs. Women =-.

54 Skylers Dad August 4, 2009 at 11:03 am

My mom would have disowned me for my potty mouth had she ever found my blog!

Oh, my mom’s known about my potty mouth for years… there’s no hiding it after a decade in the restaurant biz.

.-= Skylers Dad´s last blog ..It’s Another Bad-Tat Tuesday!! =-.

55 BEAT August 4, 2009 at 11:04 am

Are y’all at TOPO in CH? Goodness I miss CH.

YES we are, and so do I!

56 Jamie August 4, 2009 at 11:05 am

Hi LiLu’s mom! You have an pretty cool daughter.

I really don’t want my parents reading my blog but I have a feeling my mom has found it and is lying because she is nosy. You’re lucky you have a cool mom!

So very, very lucky, and don’t I know it.

.-= Jamie´s last blog ..things I just don’t get =-.

57 Taylor August 4, 2009 at 11:14 am

“Hi Lilu’s mom!!” Aww, you guys match in the picture. Cute, cute!

And my grandma’s on facebook too. *facepalm*

My grandfather. Who my AUNT signed up. Why on earth would she do such a thing?!

.-= Taylor´s last blog ..I Ramble on Mondays 3 (on Tuesday!) =-.

58 BeckEye August 4, 2009 at 11:15 am

My Dad isn’t “hip” to the “scene” so he doesn’t read my blog all the time, but he always reads the AI recaps because it’s the only time he knows what I’m talking about. I guess if my blog were more of a personal journal, I would definitely want to keep it hidden.

Oh, I’m sure my mom would LOVE it if I wrote AI recaps, or at least watched the show. I should send her your url…

.-= BeckEye´s last blog ..Caption Crotch-test Contest #25 =-.

59 Narm August 4, 2009 at 11:16 am

What if you found your MOM’s blog and it had the same content? Now THAT would be a shocker.

This friendship is over.

.-= Narm´s last blog ..Zombie Week =-.

60 floreta August 4, 2009 at 11:18 am

i love how you two match :)

I know. Such dorks!

.-= floreta´s last blog ..Archive Monday: Herbal Essence =-.

61 Kristin August 4, 2009 at 11:21 am

Hey, I know that bar! :) Hola mama LiLu! You two are adorable, as always.

Yes you do! We spent many a night there…

.-= Kristin´s last blog ..When you make plans… =-.

62 Courtney August 4, 2009 at 11:32 am

That’s awesome that she is supportive. My parents don’t care at all that I have a blog, I’ve even tried to tell them about it but they just ignore it. Oh wellz.

I’m not sure which is better (or worse)…

.-= Courtney´s last blog ..MJ on my mind =-.

63 HeadBiting Princess August 4, 2009 at 11:36 am

HIIIII LiLu’s Mommy !!!!!

I agree with Mom . SOO glad you are writing and that I was introduced to you via Porkstar..
side note to Mom: thank you for giving the world a piece of your awesomeness/heaven ..
Since you found her blog – you can see that she entertains literally the world and we are all so grateful to have her!!!!
And thanks B, for sharing her with us too he he he ha ha
I love you Lilu !

Thank you so much, darlin! You are too sweet :-)

64 eric August 4, 2009 at 11:38 am

Make sure she doesn’t start a competing blog and steal all of your followers.
(kidding)

She’s got some pretty good fart stories of her own…

What?

.-= eric´s last blog ..Wine Tasting, Ancient Style (Assaggio del Vino, Antiche) =-.

65 phampants August 4, 2009 at 11:42 am

aww cute pic. =)

Thanks, love.

.-= phampants´s last blog ..Rockin’ Out =-.

66 Lusty Reader August 4, 2009 at 11:56 am

gawd i am such a stalker, but that pic is totes from Top of the Hill, ain’t it? also you are one lucky duck your moms was so cool about it, glad it turned out well!

You are not a STALKER, you are one of the chosen!!! :-)

.-= Lusty Reader´s last blog ..My July Escapist Reads =-.

67 Vittoria August 4, 2009 at 11:56 am

oh my god. i love your mom. and not just because her reaction reminds me of when my mom stumbled onto the blog and said, “you’re so FUNNY! i wish you were a writer. but i don’t think i’ll be back anytime soon”. YAY MOMS!!

Hahaha! I just know I would LOVE your moms.

.-= Vittoria´s last blog ..UPDATES!!!! =-.

68 Jassie August 4, 2009 at 12:00 pm

Aww your mum sounds pretty awesome.

I’m yet to allow my mum to read anything on my blog, though when he gets a chance my dad reads it, thanks to my darling brother. Not that I mind he takes it all in good humour and teases me about it.
:)

Good families are the best, ain’t they? ;-)

.-= Jassie´s last blog ..Arrogance Party =-.

69 hanako66 August 4, 2009 at 12:02 pm

omg

you’re so lucky that you guys have that kind of relationship…I guess that’s why you’re so awesome:)

Perhaps. I am VERY lucky. :-)

.-= hanako66´s last blog ..Whichgoose Giveaway!! =-.

70 Nickie. August 4, 2009 at 12:02 pm

Hi LiLus MoM!
Thanks for bringing your fantasic hilarious daughter into the world. =)

And I’m glad your mom is so awesome LiLu! =)

ME TOO!!!! Thanks, love!

.-= Nickie.´s last blog ..I AM Going & It’s Booked! =-.

71 freckledk August 4, 2009 at 12:16 pm

Charlene, as in “Never Been To Me” Charlene!? Oh yum, I will have to DVR that.

No no no… as in our music video we made!

.-= freckledk´s last blog ..Tolerating the Intolerable =-.

72 Andhari August 4, 2009 at 12:27 pm

OMG Lilu, I don’t write as “raunchy” ( by that i mean totally awesome ) as you but my mom will still be freaked out!
Can your mom adopt me or something? Will it be weird if you have an asian sister?

So cool! Hello, Lilu’s mom!

It would be AWESOME. You need to get your ass to the States, anyway! Perfect excuse!

73 l.o.v. August 4, 2009 at 12:28 pm

me=totally jealous!
i’ve thought long and hard about having another blog where i could just write whatever the hell i want
my mother is the typical preacher’s wife….
she is really good at being herself
but she annoys me
because she reads my blog
and she feels the need to comment and critique everything i write
seriously….
i wish 1. she didn’t read it, 2. she didn’t care 3. i could say whatever the hell i wanted to say, just cause i want to say it

so i’m totally jealous that your mom is glad you are writing!

Aw, I’m sorry hon. Believe me, I know how lucky I am!

.-= l.o.v.´s last blog ..happy day! =-.

74 JFo August 4, 2009 at 12:29 pm

Not that I out a ton of effort into hiding my blog from my mom, but it was still a bit of surprise when I got a “very concerned email” from her that started with, “is there anything you want to talk about? some of your blog posts have been disturbing.” One reassuring conversation from me later, and she hasn’t mentioned it again.

Good mom.

.-= JFo´s last blog ..Planes, Boats & Automobiles =-.

75 Beach Bum August 4, 2009 at 12:32 pm

So how DID she find your blog after all? What search caused her to get there?

I sent her a recipe from Lexa’s, like, FOREVER ago. She is a smart lady.

.-= Beach Bum´s last blog ..In which I admit that I might not finish the Half Marathon =-.

76 Mike August 4, 2009 at 12:38 pm

My folks have always known about my blog.

My old man reads it every day because it reminds him of when he was young, unattached, and allowed to be an asshole.

My mom pretends it doesn’t exist.

That’s probably for the best. Also, I kind of want to get a beer with your dad now. He sounds like the kind of guy who’s fun to drink with.

.-= Mike´s last blog ..Erectile Disfunction =-.

77 Nikki August 4, 2009 at 12:50 pm

I wondered if she read your blog. Well my Mom reads yours so I didn’t see why yours wouldn’t :) Do you really trust her to not click things? I couldn’t be trusted as a mother…

Yours is a LITTLE more PG than mine, though… ;-)

.-= Nikki´s last blog ..2 birthdays…and a partridge in a pear tree =-.

78 hillbilly duhn August 4, 2009 at 1:00 pm

*Wave* Hi Mom!

My folks check mine out every now and again. They haven’t said much about it.

Interesting…

.-= hillbilly duhn´s last blog ..Vagina Vagina Vagina =-.

79 Hannah August 4, 2009 at 1:05 pm

I’m not surprised your mama was cool about this little corner of the Web world. After all, you had to come from a damn good gene pool to be the way you’s are. :)

Can I send your mom a schmoopy e-mail gushing about your awesomeness??!! Oh wait. She can just read my comments and get the full effect…

Hahaha! And she will, I promise! xo

.-= Hannah´s last blog ..In two weeks… =-.

80 nashe August 4, 2009 at 1:06 pm

I’m waving! I’m waving!!

She’s waving back!

.-= nashe´s last blog ..The Little Idjits =-.

81 a!kO August 4, 2009 at 1:09 pm

Awww, Hi-ho LiLu’s mom :D *waves from SEA*

I envy you for having such a supportive mom, wish my mom was a lil more open and supportive…but I get those from my uberly supportive aunts that I wove so much.. :D (I love my mummy too, don’t get me wrong ;) ) She’s not so internet-friendly as yours tho so I’m guessing that gotta be good for me :P in the long run…hehe.

Yes, count your blessings, my dear! :-)

.-= a!kO´s last blog ..Arsenal won the Emirates Cup =-.

82 Gabbi August 4, 2009 at 1:13 pm

Your mom sounds really awesome, also that’s great that you stand by what you write. Your blog is refreshingly funny and honest, so I would definitely be proud too… ♥xo

Aw. I’m blushing. Thanks so much, hon.

83 verybadcat August 4, 2009 at 1:18 pm

Your Mom did a great job with you. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I must have a crushing panic attack at the idea of MY Mom finding MY blog EVAR.

~shudders~

Haha- yours is SUPER anonymous though! I think you’re safe…

.-= verybadcat´s last blog ..Hell Week =-.

84 Kate August 4, 2009 at 1:32 pm

Hi Mom! We’ll be sure to get that canonization for sainthood started right quick!

Eh. My mom and I once got in trouble with my grandmother for giggling in church. Don’t think it’s happening anytime soon…

85 Alice August 4, 2009 at 1:34 pm

hi, lilu’s mom!!

my parents know i blog, but are VERY HAPPY not to know the address. i’m very happy not to give it to them.

I’m sort of hoping that’s how it will go with my dad…

.-= Alice´s last blog ..22 =-.

86 Wendy August 4, 2009 at 1:51 pm

Hi, MamaLiLu!

And LiLu, I also have a wonderful, open relationship with my mother, but I have to say that looking back at some of the things you’ve written about, I’m not sure I could be as sanguine. Kudos to you.

I may have deleted a couple. But still, yes, I think I am rather brave…

or stupid.

.-= Wendy´s last blog ..Must. Purchase. Pink. Crib. Bumper. =-.

87 Kellie August 4, 2009 at 1:52 pm

You and your mom are too cute! My mom has always known about my blog b/c it started out as a way to update her on what was happening up north with us. She said she barely reads it now. I lost my mom as a reader. Sad panda.

No sad panda! Quick, watch the panda sneeze!!!

.-= Kellie´s last blog ..Tag, You’re It! =-.

88 Jaime August 4, 2009 at 1:54 pm

Hi LiLu’s mom. :D

I don’t hide from my parents that I blog. My mother knows next to nothing about the internet, and my dad sees my blog posts on Facebook, but I don’t think he cares to read them. I would like it if he did. He’s one of my best friends.

Awww. You should sign him up so they’re sent to his email!

.-= Jaime´s last blog ..*grunt* =-.

89 alwaysamom August 4, 2009 at 2:03 pm

Thanks for all the waves, greetings and cool comments to Lilu and me. As the other parents know, we usually know more, and can actually handle more, than our kids give us credit for. So, while I don’t need to know everything Lilu might choose to share here, not much comes as a huge surprise. And, it is very cool to see her connect to the world in her uniquely funny, and smartly observant way. But if I could just figure out how to tactfully display her latest accomplishment on our fridge…

I love you, mama. Thanks for being you.

90 Loys August 4, 2009 at 2:40 pm

Your mom sounds super cool!

Well. DUH. Where do you think I came from? ;-)

.-= Loys´s last blog ..Even trucks can crack me up =-.

91 Summer August 4, 2009 at 2:48 pm

Your Mommy is adorable!!

Obvi! You should see her when she gets the giggles…

.-= Summer´s last blog ..Random Mondays =-.

92 Julie @ Wearing Mascara August 4, 2009 at 2:58 pm

This is amazing! :-) Your mom is so cute!

I KNOW!!! Thanks for the good genes, Mama! xo

.-= Julie @ Wearing Mascara´s last blog ..Cowboy Hats and Sexy Thunderstorms =-.

93 LivingWicked August 4, 2009 at 3:05 pm

I smell a new feature coming on.

Well, there’s always SOME smell coming from this place…

.-= LivingWicked´s last blog ..Shout … Shout … Let it All Out =-.

94 Kate Coveny Hood August 4, 2009 at 3:06 pm

I’d like to think that I’d be that kind of mother. But I know that I’d be a wee bit horrified. Basing that on the fact that I AM a mother and I AM often horrified by some of the stuff I read on TMI Thursdays… Love you though!

Well, to be fair, I have a feeling your daughter will be much more tame than I am…

.-= Kate Coveny Hood´s last blog ..A Short Rant to a Short Man =-.

95 Joanne August 4, 2009 at 3:19 pm

HA ! I’m gonna be that cool Momma when my little diva grows up and tells her tales via the blogging world !! Very cool to see that you have that relationship with Momma :)

I hope I am, too :-)

96 Lucy August 4, 2009 at 3:25 pm

Your mom telling you the truth that she found you shows just how much she supports you!! She could have lurked for a while.

Sounds like a great relationship:)

Oh, and Hello to your mom!

We do. I am a lucky girl!

.-= Lucy´s last blog ..Thank You, I Believe in the Words, do You? =-.

97 the girl in stiletto August 4, 2009 at 3:27 pm

HI LILU’S MOM!!!! *waving like some mad woman*
You’re daughter is AWESOME! :D
.-= the girl in stiletto´s last blog ..musing. wait, it’s friday!. =-.

98 Stephanie August 4, 2009 at 3:30 pm

Aw! That’s awesome!

My mom doesn’t visit my site. When I tell her about something she should check out because she might find it interesting, she just makes me tell her on the phone…oh well….
.-= Stephanie´s last blog ..Gahcongestionartand stuff =-.

99 Gabby August 4, 2009 at 3:43 pm

Yay for moms! My mom reads my blog…but then again, I have yet to do a TMI Thursday. I will have to block her IP address when that happens.
.-= Gabby´s last blog ..my girl wants to party all the time party all the time party all the timeeee =-.

100 Paula August 4, 2009 at 3:44 pm

My mum is supportive of my writing, but not my blogging. In fact, I’m not sure she even realises I still do it. If she did read it, I really don’t think she’d approve.

You’re really lucky. But obviously you already know that! ;)
.-= Paula´s last blog ..MAJORCA MAYHEM . . . =-.

101 Patty Duke August 4, 2009 at 3:46 pm

Hi LiLu the first.

102 emvandee August 4, 2009 at 3:52 pm

My mom got mad at me because I write “fuck” too much, and she said that her friends didn’t appreciate all my swears. She said that they all concurred that “swearing is an indicator of a low IQ.” Even though I have a creative writing degree and my fiction prof once told me that I have the most articulate trucker mouth he’s ever heard OR read. I am like an artist painting a beautiful fucking mural of obscenity, and my mom is the censor that’s preventing me from sharing my gift with the world.

I don’t think my mom would approve of your blog either. Also, she hates the word vagina.
.-= emvandee´s last blog ..Cobbling together a cobbler while baking in the heat. =-.

103 Kim August 4, 2009 at 4:19 pm

You’re handling this all very well. Having a cool mom helps. I love my mom but sometimes I’d be worried about what she’d think…and that she’d worry about me. We’re worriers.
.-= Kim´s last blog ..The Duggars Are What’s Right and Wrong About America =-.

104 Lisa August 4, 2009 at 5:05 pm

Hi LiLu’s mom! You must be a fantastic mother!
.-= Lisa´s last blog ..Gas emergency. Who knew we lived life on the edge? =-.

105 buffalodick August 4, 2009 at 5:06 pm

How neat to have a cool mom… I had to wait until both parents were dead to start a blog.. not that they ever owned a computer! Now I have two sons saying “You can’t say that dad!”. Children are the result of sex, gone horribly wrong…

106 Zan August 4, 2009 at 5:07 pm

Hi, Mom!

Your daughter is awesome, hilarious, and awesomely hilarious!
.-= Zan´s last blog ..Givin’ Props…. =-.

107 Lindsay August 4, 2009 at 5:41 pm

What an awesome mom you have there! I don’t think my mom can get onto the Internet without help, so I probably won’t ever have to deal with this. Still, if she ever does I hope she reacts exactly like yours.
.-= Lindsay´s last blog ..Yikes =-.

108 lovesfool August 4, 2009 at 6:05 pm

New reader here<—–
I told my mom the day I started a blog and I subscribed her via email. She loves reading everything and getting an update on my life. She also follows me on twitter!
A few of my extended relatives just found my blog via facebook so we'll see how I deal with that…
.-= lovesfool´s last blog ..Shutter Stories =-.

109 Jennifer - Somewhere In Between August 4, 2009 at 6:28 pm

HI LILU’S MOM!

I so had the same awkward turtle moment when both of my parents, and then subsequently my aunts & uncles all requested me as a friend on Facebook…

My first thought after reading this was that your mom was like Regina George’s from Mean Girls…I’m a cooooool mom! haha
.-= Jennifer – Somewhere In Between´s last blog ..Time Of My Life =-.

110 f.B August 4, 2009 at 6:31 pm

hooray for great moms! the world needs more of them. particularly certain people… like, oh, i dunno… Gary Coleman, for instance. it seems like he definitely could’ve used a better mom.
.-= f.B´s last blog ..never better than late =-.

111 miss rambles August 4, 2009 at 6:36 pm

hey mama LILU!

i am so grateful to your for creating this super creature tht is LILU! you should be proud of how she affects so many of our lives all over the world everyday aka am jealous of Maxie and wish she were marrying me:)
.-= miss rambles´s last blog ..hello to healthier better me =-.

112 Jules August 4, 2009 at 6:47 pm

Hi Mom! Thanks for being so supportive of LiLu! We love her!!!!!
.-= Jules´s last blog ..Out of Tune Tuesday – Modest Mouse – Crappy Edition =-.

113 Cheddar August 4, 2009 at 6:50 pm

HI MOM! You’re great!

I’m pretty sure my mom would say something like, “What could you possibly have to write on your blog? You’re boring!” before she took a call on her iPhone and then ran off to karaoke with her other mom friends who also have better social lives than me.

114 katelin August 4, 2009 at 7:25 pm

your mom sort of rocks. love her response. hi lilu’s mom!
.-= katelin´s last blog ..Just some Hollywood. =-.

115 Jill Pilgrim August 4, 2009 at 7:40 pm

Dear LiLu’s Mom,

Your loin fruit (otherwise known as LiLu) has enriched my life in so many ways. I thank you for birthing and raising and letting loose her hilarity all over the Internet.

With Eternal Gratitude,
Jill, The Pilgrim

116 Des August 4, 2009 at 7:46 pm

Your mother is incredibly cool.

117 Mr Condescending August 4, 2009 at 8:00 pm

LiLu’s mom must be super cool.

Is this the same mom that told you that you weren’t born, you were hatched? Lol just kidding!

118 nicopolitan August 4, 2009 at 8:18 pm

Pfft, this is BETTER than the Today Show.
.-= nicopolitan´s last blog ..Before I Forget… =-.

119 PorkStar August 4, 2009 at 8:44 pm

Dear Lilu’s mama,

Thank you for the gift of Lilu. A little filthy but awesome nonetheless!

: )
.-= PorkStar´s last blog ..Crabiness, missing peeps a whole lot of other stupid crap. =-.

120 Shop Girl* August 4, 2009 at 10:15 pm

Aww, you really do have the best mom ever!! Okay, maybe second best… my momma is pretty cool too. ;)

That’s amazing that she was so supportive. I heart her already.
.-= Shop Girl*´s last blog ..Weighing In on Weight Loss & Our Story* =-.

121 J August 4, 2009 at 10:16 pm

Wow. My mom just freaked out. And out. And out.
.-= J´s last blog ..King Sized Things =-.

122 mandy August 4, 2009 at 10:22 pm

I am not sure what my moms reaction would be. Your mom is awesomely cool.
.-= mandy´s last blog ..Sometimes I… =-.

123 Aimee August 4, 2009 at 10:25 pm

aww that’s cool! I totally had a flash thought moment to the “HI MOM!” celebrities always say while on TV and you can’t hear them. Mostly at sporting events :)
.-= Aimee´s last blog ..Important Women’s Health Issue: =-.

124 justrun August 4, 2009 at 10:36 pm

That is very cool. Having to sort of “humanize” our parents in our twenties and then grow into that adult relationship with them can be really tough for some people– it’s really an awesome thing when they continue to love you, all of you, throughout that.
.-= justrun´s last blog ..Wherein I travel with children, voluntarily =-.

125 amanda August 4, 2009 at 11:39 pm

hi mommmmm!
waving and smiling!

hope you enjoy your daughter’s fabulous
words.
.-= amanda´s last blog ..oh, and for your information. . . =-.

126 mrs4444 August 5, 2009 at 12:16 am

You’re mom’s going to love it in here! :) I’m happy for you both.
.-= mrs4444´s last blog ..New Beginnings =-.

127 clairemontgomerymd August 5, 2009 at 12:24 am

dear mrs. lilu,
blogging is kind of like one big never-ending cyber-slumber party. we’re all playing extreme truth or dare while we laugh and cry together but when asked what we’re doing, the answer is always ‘nothing’. eavesdrop a little, but turn away with a knowing grin that we’re all going to be alright. especially lilu. your daughter rocks. she makes a lot of people’s days much brighter. she’s genuine and brilliant. you’ve done raised her right. we love her and we love you for sharing with us your baby girl. now wipe your tears and make her buy you something pretty for being the best mom ever! seriously – take advantage of this opportunity.
.-= clairemontgomerymd´s last blog ..teach me to read =-.

128 Lollygagger August 5, 2009 at 12:29 am

Awwwww. Supportive moms are the best! HIEE! :)
.-= Lollygagger´s last blog ..it’s that kind of night. =-.

129 brookem August 5, 2009 at 12:54 am

hi lilu’s mom!
sounds like you two have a great relationship. im sure she’s going to dig what you got going on here!
(how did she stumble across this place so innocently??)

130 Britt August 5, 2009 at 12:57 am

My parents refuse to read my blog…well, I don’t know if my dad knows about it, but my mom does and she just doesn’t care (just like most of my IRL friends…*cries*)

HI LILU’S MOM!!
.-= Britt´s last blog ..You Came to California for the Family, but I Came for the Fun! =-.

131 JPP August 5, 2009 at 1:35 am

Hello momma Lilu

I’ll work on keeping the fucks, bitches, and rat bastards to a minimum when commenting.

Fuck it. I probably won’t.

Sorry momma.

132 sleepyjane August 5, 2009 at 2:46 am

Hi LiLu’s MOM!!! :)
.-= sleepyjane´s last blog ..It comes and goes and sometimes stays gone =-.

133 Kez August 5, 2009 at 3:09 am

Awww. Mums rock.
My parents are cool. I censor my blog a bit because they have the URL but they’re supportive enough :)
Also, they are great on facebook because I don’t have to censor myself just because they can read my updates.
I think your mum sounds awesome – must be how you turned out so loveable!
.-= Kez´s last blog ..I challenge you to a duel! If only I knew how… =-.

134 Elaine Haley August 5, 2009 at 5:29 am

From one Mom to another: You did a great job on this one Mom.
.-= Elaine Haley´s last blog ..Dressing in the Dark =-.

135 Kristen August 5, 2009 at 9:46 am

Awwwww Hi Momma LiLu!
How cute. This brought a little “no i’m not crying I’m just cutting onions” tear to my eye.
.-= Kristen´s last blog .. =-.

136 johnny virgil August 5, 2009 at 10:52 am

It’s a good thing your Mom can share this with you. My mom died quite a few years ago, two years before I started blogging. She is the person responsible for my sense of humor (so either blame or thank her) and I’m sure she would have loved it. My very straight-laced dad, not so much. I prefer to think he doesn’t know about it. So Hi Lilu’s mom. Enjoy!
.-= johnny virgil´s last blog ..No funny here. Nothing to see. Move along. =-.

137 nicole August 5, 2009 at 11:51 am

big ups to moms
pretty amazing that she was so supportive!

138 WendyB August 5, 2009 at 1:14 pm

She’s not a mom, she’s a SAINT.
.-= WendyB´s last blog ..Confession: I Worked for “Birther” Lover Lou Dobbs =-.

139 connie August 5, 2009 at 1:44 pm

Hi Lilu’s mom!! You are MY goal in life as I raise my daughter :)

I want to be her mom, her friend, and her step-stone/ladder/confidant/safety net as she goes on to be the best at whatever she chooses in life. I want this with my son too, definitely, but there’s a difference in gender relationships… and anyone who says otherwise, isn’t a real parent!
.-= connie´s last blog ..Too bored to blog =-.

140 Down and Out Chic August 5, 2009 at 3:39 pm

you’re a lucky girl to have such a supportive mum. good for her and good for you.
.-= Down and Out Chic´s last blog ..Ruche dress two ways and a winner =-.

141 Elizabeth Marie August 5, 2009 at 6:45 pm

Awww honeybunny! I missed this! Yay I love your Mom too!! HI MOM! She raised THE best daughter ever, seriously…you don’t know how many smiles you bring to sooo many faces everyday. Including mine. Love!!
.-= Elizabeth Marie´s last blog ..Bella of VINTAGE LOLLIPOPS!!!! =-.

142 TishTash August 5, 2009 at 7:58 pm

Hi Mama LiLu’s Mama.

LiLu, I have that same sweater. Only you fill yours out way better. I feel this gives me leave to unleash unrestrained hate upon you. But a consolation to me…gravity will be on my side a couple of decades from now.
.-= TishTash´s last blog ..They Put the "Gin" in "Fucking Pretentious" But All Out of Order and Shit =-.

143 caroline August 5, 2009 at 10:29 pm

Hi mama Lilu,
you have a great daughter. She makes me laugh on a day to day basis.

How nice that you wear matching colored clothes!
.-= caroline´s last blog ..funny thing! =-.

144 Cass August 6, 2009 at 12:26 am

Awwww! That is awesome. I don’t think I want my Mom reading my blog. Although, that would be a little like us talking to each other so that would be weird. Since we don’t talk. Anymore. Grrr.
.-= Cass´s last blog ..A Beautiful B&W Wordless Wednesday and Fishing for Good Vibes *grin* =-.

145 Lil' Woman August 6, 2009 at 8:34 am

That is great.. my mom already knows but I refuse to let my dad see it.
.-= Lil’ Woman´s last blog ..His Other Girlfriend… =-.

146 The Cottage Cheese August 6, 2009 at 10:56 am

What an amazing Mom you have! I try to keep my blog really PG just because I fear family members judgments. Not that they don’t already know I’m a little crazy and probably drink a little too much sometimes, but they’ve heard the “f” word from me too many times in life already, so I spare them from having to read all about it, heh. I’m so happy that you don’t censor you awesome self so that we may all live vicariously through you!
.-= The Cottage Cheese´s last blog ..Seahorse Key =-.

147 MinD August 6, 2009 at 12:30 pm

Hiiiiii LiLu’s mom!!!

You clearly have a great parent, which is awesome. My parents are fab, too, and they regularly read my blog – but mine is quite devoid of the downright dirty – and tell me all about what they thought.
.-= MinD´s last blog ..Fighting the addiction. =-.

148 twinkie August 6, 2009 at 7:43 pm

AWWWWW!!!!!! I got butterflies in my belly. I love that picture of you two. LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!! Reminds me of me and my daughter.
.-= twinkie´s last blog ..The Ya Ya’s =-.

149 Katy August 8, 2009 at 11:45 pm

Aw I think that’s so cool! Glad you can have that mother-daughter bonding over your blog. Sounds like a great mom. :)
.-= Katy´s last blog ..Precious relationships, past to present =-.

150 meleah rebeccah August 9, 2009 at 1:40 pm
151 raeleighjo/bsg August 9, 2009 at 2:18 pm

ah. my mom reads my blog. semi-faithfully. which means (because she has a touch of teh crayzee) i can’t bitch about her. which, really? would make my blog MUCH funnier than it is now. and wouldn’t it be all poignant and shit when she’s gone (hopefully not for MANY years, because i do love the woman even with all the crazy shit she puts me through) if i was all “all that shit means nothing now because she is gone and i miss her and waaaaaah, i want my mommy?”

totally poignant. and shit.

also, i think i said the word “shit” more times in that comment than in any other comment. ever. you’re welcome.

also, hi lilu’s momma. i hope nothing here disturbs you too deeply. : )
.-= raeleighjo/bsg´s last blog ..things i love more than or as much as shoes. that’s a lot of love, people. =-.

152 Patrick August 4, 2009 at 8:41 am

Same thing, I mention my blog to my friends but they hardly seem interested in reading it. My mom too. She’s also technically inept, however she is on Facebook.

My GRANDFATHER is on Facebook. Beat THAT.

.-= Patrick´s last blog ..The Pipe Dream =-.

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