I Birthed Him!
Embarrasing moment #928923 when meeting JFK's nephew.20 total reviews
Comment from MelB
You certainly did change up the energy in the room. LOL I think I even got a visual, not of you, just a woman giving birth! It is the kind of thing that embarrasses kids. Hey, you are keeping you're kids on their toes. It's good for them!
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2016
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You certainly did change up the energy in the room. LOL I think I even got a visual, not of you, just a woman giving birth! It is the kind of thing that embarrasses kids. Hey, you are keeping you're kids on their toes. It's good for them!
Comment Written 18-Sep-2016
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2016
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Hi, Melissa, yes I did! LoL! Thank you for your excellent review and continued follow. I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed my story. I appreciate you very much! Have an excellent week.
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You're welcome. Hope you have a great week too!
Comment from Thomas Bowling
Funny story. Are you sure the dictionary you were using wasn't the MARY WAKEFORD edition? I keep looking at your profile picture. You need to get out in the sun more. You're the whitest person I've ever seen.
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2016
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Funny story. Are you sure the dictionary you were using wasn't the MARY WAKEFORD edition? I keep looking at your profile picture. You need to get out in the sun more. You're the whitest person I've ever seen.
Comment Written 18-Sep-2016
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2016
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Haha, thank you,Thomas, for the RR&R. Its summer and I stay out of the sun, plus I love the charicature :)
Comment from damommy
This is a scream! I laughed so hard. And I'm glad I'm not the only one that things like this happen to. LOL.
I won't even try to pick out a favorite part, they are all so good.
(birthing vessel as Dr. Shriver, was whisked out - I think we could lose the comma in this line)
Keep at it and making me laugh. 8-)
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2016
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This is a scream! I laughed so hard. And I'm glad I'm not the only one that things like this happen to. LOL.
I won't even try to pick out a favorite part, they are all so good.
(birthing vessel as Dr. Shriver, was whisked out - I think we could lose the comma in this line)
Keep at it and making me laugh. 8-)
Comment Written 18-Sep-2016
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2016
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Haha, thank you so much for the terrific review! I loved the imagery of you laughing throughout it, that is the best reward! Thank you for the catch, I've removed the comma :) xo
Comment from bichonfrisegirl
Any write that gets me laughing this much is most deserving of six stars, my friend! Mary, Mary ... you do have a warped sense of humour that is so utterly appealing ... a girl after my own heart!
First off ... you must be very proud of your son. Such a worthwhile project he undertook! Secondly ... that Brunhilda is one cheeky little thing, but ya gotta love her!
I laughed out loud at many parts. Once again, as with your other writes, I always look forward to what Brunhilda will come up with next. The most memorable stand-outs for this reader,in this write, are:
- when you announced that you "birthed him" and may have curtsied (hilarious)
- "I began my walk of shame" ... here and throughout your write you get the reader on your side as you are so good at self-effacing.
- "one person away from Macaroni the White House Pony" ... so creative to mention the pony (very unexpected) after rhyming off every important Tom, Dick and Harry
- your ending is stellar ... the Urban Dictionary description of birth was TOO funny, and just the perfect ending for your humorous write.
- "Faux pas" ... I can never read that without giggling. A friend of mine, during a game we adults were playing, misread it and called it 'Fox Paw' ... needless to say we had a lot of fun with that one. :)
Suggestions:
- "Once we negotiated the terms of free" ... I think ... Once we negotiated the terms of 'for free' ... might sound better
- "Set to begin a few minutes" ... typo ... set to begin in a few minutes
A great write, Mary! You have the knack of knowing how to make people laugh ... that is a rare talent!
Connie
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2016
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Any write that gets me laughing this much is most deserving of six stars, my friend! Mary, Mary ... you do have a warped sense of humour that is so utterly appealing ... a girl after my own heart!
First off ... you must be very proud of your son. Such a worthwhile project he undertook! Secondly ... that Brunhilda is one cheeky little thing, but ya gotta love her!
I laughed out loud at many parts. Once again, as with your other writes, I always look forward to what Brunhilda will come up with next. The most memorable stand-outs for this reader,in this write, are:
- when you announced that you "birthed him" and may have curtsied (hilarious)
- "I began my walk of shame" ... here and throughout your write you get the reader on your side as you are so good at self-effacing.
- "one person away from Macaroni the White House Pony" ... so creative to mention the pony (very unexpected) after rhyming off every important Tom, Dick and Harry
- your ending is stellar ... the Urban Dictionary description of birth was TOO funny, and just the perfect ending for your humorous write.
- "Faux pas" ... I can never read that without giggling. A friend of mine, during a game we adults were playing, misread it and called it 'Fox Paw' ... needless to say we had a lot of fun with that one. :)
Suggestions:
- "Once we negotiated the terms of free" ... I think ... Once we negotiated the terms of 'for free' ... might sound better
- "Set to begin a few minutes" ... typo ... set to begin in a few minutes
A great write, Mary! You have the knack of knowing how to make people laugh ... that is a rare talent!
Connie
Comment Written 18-Sep-2016
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2016
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Oh, Connie, how I love your reviews! The best imagery for me in reading this was imagining you laughing thrpughout. Thank you for being such a great support for me. You are awesome. Thank you also for the catches...they have been corrected. And that FANTABULOUS six you birthed upon my writing...💗
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You're welcome, Mary! Haha ... there goes that "birthed" word again! ... Images, images. :)
Comment from Heidi M
What a great story! I laughed at so many of your lines. You do such a good job of sprinkling humor throughout your writing.
Here are a few of the funny lines that had me laughing: an annoying serial shooter; Once we negotiated the terms of free; on a scale of 1 to 928923 in my vast catalog of most embarrasing moments
Suggestions: Drop "when" from this sentence "When our son received word three years ago that JFK's nephew, Dr. Tim Shriver, was traveling to Arizona for a Special Olympics fundraiser, and requested to witness the Unified program our son had a hand in developing for students at Raymond S. Kellis High School."
occur(re)nce
phone camera (w)as maxed
administrators (who would) provide him
a once boyfriend from the 1970's (who) now prepares
This is such an entertaining story. I loved reading it!
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2016
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What a great story! I laughed at so many of your lines. You do such a good job of sprinkling humor throughout your writing.
Here are a few of the funny lines that had me laughing: an annoying serial shooter; Once we negotiated the terms of free; on a scale of 1 to 928923 in my vast catalog of most embarrasing moments
Suggestions: Drop "when" from this sentence "When our son received word three years ago that JFK's nephew, Dr. Tim Shriver, was traveling to Arizona for a Special Olympics fundraiser, and requested to witness the Unified program our son had a hand in developing for students at Raymond S. Kellis High School."
occur(re)nce
phone camera (w)as maxed
administrators (who would) provide him
a once boyfriend from the 1970's (who) now prepares
This is such an entertaining story. I loved reading it!
Comment Written 18-Sep-2016
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2016
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Good morning, Heidi! Thank you for your awesome review and catches. They have been corrected, and I very much appreciate you letting me know. I loved hearing your favorite parts and your reaction to the story. Thank you so much for stopping by, and have a wonderful Sunday!
Comment from jlsavell
Mary, You my wonderful friend , never cease to entertain. I lmao as usual. I can relate and I am beginning to wonder who my inner voice is, like your brunhilda..hysterical is all I can say. I am so very sure your family would not have you any other way... or would they??? lol...Love this story.. love your writing...love your incredible humor which lightens the burden of the happenstance of everyday life.
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2016
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Mary, You my wonderful friend , never cease to entertain. I lmao as usual. I can relate and I am beginning to wonder who my inner voice is, like your brunhilda..hysterical is all I can say. I am so very sure your family would not have you any other way... or would they??? lol...Love this story.. love your writing...love your incredible humor which lightens the burden of the happenstance of everyday life.
Comment Written 18-Sep-2016
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2016
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Good morning, Jimi! Thank you so much for another wonderful review. At times, they would probably love a more contained version of me :) I loved your review and thank you very much for the exceptional SIX! I very much appreciate your continued follow and interest. Have a most amazing day!!
Comment from Ulla
Hi Mary, a very fun read about what can happened when you speak before thinking. Very entertaining piece I thoroughly enjoyed to read.
The sentense starting ' the closest I've ever been to a president is an old boyfriend.....' You jump to present tense and I think the word 'when' is missing before 'an old boyfriend......
Well written memory. All the best. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2016
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Hi Mary, a very fun read about what can happened when you speak before thinking. Very entertaining piece I thoroughly enjoyed to read.
The sentense starting ' the closest I've ever been to a president is an old boyfriend.....' You jump to present tense and I think the word 'when' is missing before 'an old boyfriend......
Well written memory. All the best. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 18-Sep-2016
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2016
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Hello Ulla, and thank you very much for your review and interest. I've have made the changes you suggested and thank you for that contribution. Much appreciated. Have a wonderful day!
Comment from charlene7190
I laughed so hard at this because I am one of those that let everything fall out of my mouth before thinking OR trying to make something funny out of nothing. I can totally relate to this and believe me, I feel your pain. Your writing is exceptional, clear and very to the point. Thank you for sharing one of your most personal moments.
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reply by the author on 18-Sep-2016
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I laughed so hard at this because I am one of those that let everything fall out of my mouth before thinking OR trying to make something funny out of nothing. I can totally relate to this and believe me, I feel your pain. Your writing is exceptional, clear and very to the point. Thank you for sharing one of your most personal moments.
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Comment Written 18-Sep-2016
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2016
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Hi Charlene, thank you so much for your RR&R. I loved reading your review of my most embarrasing catalog event :) I fear the older I get, the less of a filter I have :) Have a great day, and thanks again for stopping by.
Comment from barkingdog
Yes, Mary.
WHAT were YOU VISUALIZING when you said 'I birthed him'?
You didn't see the same thing others did. I didn't see a thing when my kids were born. Just a the drape over my knees and the doctor's head popping up to give progress reports.
Your son's work with special needs children and Special Olympics is to be applauded.
Fun and entertaining write.
We all have our oops moments.
:) e
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reply by the author on 18-Sep-2016
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Yes, Mary.
WHAT were YOU VISUALIZING when you said 'I birthed him'?
You didn't see the same thing others did. I didn't see a thing when my kids were born. Just a the drape over my knees and the doctor's head popping up to give progress reports.
Your son's work with special needs children and Special Olympics is to be applauded.
Fun and entertaining write.
We all have our oops moments.
:) e
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Comment Written 18-Sep-2016
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2016
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Good morning, Ellen! My visualization at that moment was one of my greatest works was in birthing the shining star in the room. (and his three siblings) Best job ever :) I sure wasn't going to win a Pulitzer Prize for photography! Thank you for your excellent review and rating, and continued follow!
Comment from Dawn Munro
Mary, my friend - breathe! Paragraph two is one long sentence.
ROFL - your dinosaur has A.D.D.?
Serial shooter? Hahahaha
"In retrospect..."this paragraph has me confused - you introduced yourself to the NEPHEW - why, then "she"?
spelling - "hus(t)ling" and not two "s's"
"a rose from America's Camelot" -ohhhh, nice one! I LOVED this!
LOL - "tree-sized"
Jump shot photographer! Hang time poor - Lady, you are F-U-N-N-Y - I'm ROFL again.
"My daughter(,) then husband..."
Uh, oh, Bruni suggested you shake things up? (Great lead-in/build-up)
aaaaaHAHAHAHAHA! ""Macaroni"
aaaaaahahahahaha - I might just have met someone better than I at opening mouth and inserting foot. But then again, had I (emphasis on I) been there, I would have laughed. I think that was very funny/witty/OMG!!!
Curtsied? AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
spelling - inn(a)rds
Awwwwww - this for the description of your son's reaction...awwww! So sweet!
Aaaaahahahahaha! Your poor hubby - like a dead man, Mary? HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Psychologically damaged daughter! Dead hubby! And you were"just trying to change the weird energy" I'd say YOU DID! Mission accomplished. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
I was determined I was holdingonto sixes this week, at least for a LITTLE while...sigh... Witty, warm, HILARIOUS entertainment, my friend.
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2016
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Mary, my friend - breathe! Paragraph two is one long sentence.
ROFL - your dinosaur has A.D.D.?
Serial shooter? Hahahaha
"In retrospect..."this paragraph has me confused - you introduced yourself to the NEPHEW - why, then "she"?
spelling - "hus(t)ling" and not two "s's"
"a rose from America's Camelot" -ohhhh, nice one! I LOVED this!
LOL - "tree-sized"
Jump shot photographer! Hang time poor - Lady, you are F-U-N-N-Y - I'm ROFL again.
"My daughter(,) then husband..."
Uh, oh, Bruni suggested you shake things up? (Great lead-in/build-up)
aaaaaHAHAHAHAHA! ""Macaroni"
aaaaaahahahahaha - I might just have met someone better than I at opening mouth and inserting foot. But then again, had I (emphasis on I) been there, I would have laughed. I think that was very funny/witty/OMG!!!
Curtsied? AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
spelling - inn(a)rds
Awwwwww - this for the description of your son's reaction...awwww! So sweet!
Aaaaahahahahaha! Your poor hubby - like a dead man, Mary? HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Psychologically damaged daughter! Dead hubby! And you were"just trying to change the weird energy" I'd say YOU DID! Mission accomplished. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
I was determined I was holdingonto sixes this week, at least for a LITTLE while...sigh... Witty, warm, HILARIOUS entertainment, my friend.
Comment Written 18-Sep-2016
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2016
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I had to take breaths to get through your review! Loved every bit of it and have made the corrections. You are my FanStory Mrs. Dowd...an english teacher from high school :) Loved her, love you and your rapid fire hahahahhahahahaha's and ROFLOL's Thank you for the fantabulous SIX! Those little buggers are so hard to come by and are so coveted by m'wa, so thank you! :)
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You're most welcome. :)
