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5 Minutes for Books — The Woman Who is Always Tan and Has a Flat Stomach

April 7, 2008 by Jennifer Donovan

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For those of you who generally say, “Oh another book,” and pass over this column because you just don’t have the time to read–STOP! Today I am reviewing and giving away five copies of a book for any of you who would enjoy

  • humor
  • musings on motherhood and housekeeping
  • wry observations about competition among women
  • astute perceptions about husbands

In The Woman Who is Always Tan and has a Flat Stomach Lisa Perry and Lauren Allison offer up their opinions about all the perfect women who bother them. You will probably find yourself smiling and nodding as you read about one (or all) of these women:

  • the holiday letter writing family
  • the nutrition mom (who has to be resuscitated when she finds out her child ate a hot dog)
  • the conspiracy among men (to be annoying right before you have company over)
  • the knitting mom (who admits it’s just like drugs, but with yarn)
  • the grammar mom
  • the husband who has a cold but believes it’s malaria

As judgmental as their assessments may seem, Perry and Allison do not claim to be without fault themselves. Just as most of us will admit when pressed, part of the reason that these women bug us is because a part of us wishes we could be them. They don’t claim that they are living a better life. They are just taking a humorous look at some of the perfections and imperfections that we all notice–and let’s admit it–we all hate and/or envy and/or criticize.

You can find out more about the authors and this book at their website.

Leave a comment here to enter one of the 5 giveaway copies (to Canadian or U.S. readers).

Want to make it fun? Tell me what kind of person drives you crazy. Mine would probably have to be, “The woman who can never believe that her perfect angel could misbehave in school.” I never have any doubts when I’ve heard about the disobedience of my perfect angels. I might be embarrassed. I might be disappointed. But I can definitely believe it.

The three winners of Generation NeXt Parenting and Generation NeXt Marriage books are
#34 Natalie
#51 Kathy Conley
#56 Sylvia Porter

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About Jennifer Donovan

Jennifer Donovan has been a part of the 5 Minutes for Mom team since 2007. She writes product reviews, covers events, and manages the 5 Minutes for Books weekly column and website. She lives in Houston and blogs at Snapshot about life with her family.

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144 Comments

  1. Jennifer W says

    April 24, 2008 at 12:38 am

    This sounds really interesting!

    Reply
  2. Erica says

    April 22, 2008 at 7:11 pm

    I’d have to say that although I’m certainly not perfect, the parents who think their kids can’t be expected to behave anywhere because they’re too young bug the junk out of me. They may be three, but three is old enough to understand the meaning of “no” and to have at least some consequences. Oooh, or the parents who say their kid won’t eat anything but ______. Umm, yeah they will. Don’t give them _____ and after a couple skipped meals they’ll get hungry enough to eat what you give them eventually! Sorry…this all got me thinkin’. Thanks for the chance to win! gumbi1313 at msn dot com

    Reply
  3. Anita says

    April 15, 2008 at 12:32 pm

    My pet peeve – the mom with the perfect house.

    Reply
  4. Jackie Redbourne says

    April 14, 2008 at 1:02 pm

    can never have to many books and tips

    Reply
  5. Heather C says

    April 14, 2008 at 12:06 am

    I’ll admit to being a grammar mom. I came by it naturally, though. My dad was a grammar dad.

    Reply
  6. Charlene Kuser says

    April 13, 2008 at 11:38 pm

    Drama queens bother me,those moms who are always
    on the brink of diaster,just to draw attention.
    This sounds like a book I can relate to,please
    enter me to win

    Reply
  7. stampedwithgrace says

    April 13, 2008 at 7:09 pm

    soudns like a must read 🙂

    Reply
  8. Rickey Moham Jr. says

    April 13, 2008 at 6:57 pm

    WIN WIN WIN!!!

    Reply
  9. ray davison, II says

    April 13, 2008 at 4:14 pm

    The mom that lets her kids run wild through Walmart destroying all the aisles, especially the toy isle. Then she picks them up as she is about to leave and does not even notice the disaster that her kids made.

    Reply
  10. kathy pease says

    April 13, 2008 at 10:24 am

    please enter me 🙂

    Reply
  11. Sylvia Porter says

    April 13, 2008 at 1:24 am

    the worst are the moms that yell at your kids like they’re theirs, it’s like, how ’bout you pay attention to your own kids for a second!

    Reply
  12. Samantha Pruitt says

    April 13, 2008 at 1:16 am

    i hate the moms that tell you how to raise your kid, and their kids are little demons! urgh!!!

    Reply
  13. Bea K says

    April 12, 2008 at 9:49 pm

    The mom who’s always making catty remarks about other moms. I know I’m a target when I’m not in earshot!

    Reply
  14. Cindi says

    April 12, 2008 at 3:09 pm

    I love it! And to think these people really do exist. It is frightening! LOL. Please sign me up. Thanks,Cindi

    Reply
  15. starr says

    April 12, 2008 at 2:08 pm

    Sounds like a great book for a laugh! We all know those moms. And probably sometimes are “that” mom….

    Reply
  16. Donna says

    April 11, 2008 at 10:55 pm

    This book looks fun!

    The kind of person that drives me crazy is the one that has to put their 2 cents into your life and they don’t even know you! I met one when I was buying a pregnancy test while out with my 4 other children. She said, “I hope that’s not for you!” Ugh! The nerve!

    Reply
  17. Merry Mom says

    April 11, 2008 at 10:50 pm

    Great site to earn how to make a little extra spending cash …

    Extra Cash for Moms

    Merry

    Reply
  18. Pamela White says

    April 11, 2008 at 10:11 pm

    Im the read everything mom. I can’t throw anything away without reading it, even junk mail.

    Reply
  19. stacy b says

    April 11, 2008 at 4:37 pm

    me in !

    Reply
  20. Suzanne Bastien says

    April 11, 2008 at 4:04 pm

    The “You are crazy for having six kids” mom. I don’t mind people being surprised, but the ones who ask me if I’m Mormon, or Christian, simply because I have alot of kids bug me.

    Cute contest! This book looks great, and I’m sure I am guilty of many of these.

    Reply
  21. Gina says

    April 11, 2008 at 11:23 am

    People who think they are better than you because they have money… That drives me CRAZY!
    I’m always looking for a good read, I hope I win!

    Reply
  22. Rhonda says

    April 10, 2008 at 11:27 pm

    Oh my gosh, this is too funny…
    Let’s see…mine would be the mother who has the perfect children….and then tells you the horror stories about them and you have no idea why they are so “perfect” LOL!!

    Reply
  23. Kristie Noguera says

    April 10, 2008 at 10:40 pm

    The kind of person that drives me crazy is the mom who is so busy maintaining the perfectly clean house she doesn’t ever make mud pies, play with play-doh or fingerpaint with her kids.

    Reply
  24. Eva says

    April 10, 2008 at 4:53 pm

    for fun

    Reply
  25. Nana says

    April 10, 2008 at 4:09 pm

    OK – sorry – thought of one more…

    The Birthday Party Mom! You know her – the one who throws full-scale carnivals, circuses and rents limos for her 6-year-old’s party?!?

    Reply
  26. Nana says

    April 10, 2008 at 4:07 pm

    Yup – they almost all sound like me as well – my pet-peeve mom? The soccer-mom who schedules soccer practices at 5:30 pm knowing full-well the working moms will be late with their kids EVERY practice! (I’m the working mom who gets off at 5pm, has to drive the 15 miles to pick up her child, change her clothes, then drive as fast as possible to make practice! UGH – don’t want to mess up your dinner schedule!)

    Reply
  27. Teresa Hoyt says

    April 10, 2008 at 12:28 pm

    My would be the mom who constantly contradicts everyone elses ways of parenting,EXCEPT when she needs a last minute sitter.Then your good enough! Great contest!

    Reply
  28. Kathy Conley says

    April 10, 2008 at 9:25 am

    People that talk behind others backs are the worse – friendly to your face and then stabbing you in the back – the true phonies!

    Reply
  29. Joy says

    April 10, 2008 at 8:06 am

    I think all of them would get to me in a heartbeat. I am the most unorganized, unperfect mother…..sometimes I wish I could do all of those things, but that wouldn’t leave much time for my sweet kids. So, I will just accept the way I am!

    Reply
  30. Amanda says

    April 9, 2008 at 11:41 pm

    this book is really neat sounding. I would love to win a copy! thank you

    Reply
  31. Barbara Levy says

    April 9, 2008 at 10:46 pm

    The husband with malaria one is too funny! My husband can come down with a disease in about 5 seconds!

    Reply
  32. Robin H says

    April 9, 2008 at 8:29 pm

    Sounds like I could get a good chuckle out of this book. What annoys me are those parents who buy their kids everything they want and more… practically suffocating kids natural curiosity and imagination right out of them.

    Reply
  33. DARIJAVAN says

    April 9, 2008 at 7:36 pm

    Sounds like a fun book to read. Please enter me in this one

    Reply
  34. Rose says

    April 9, 2008 at 6:29 pm

    I am loving this, really looking forwarding to reading everyone’s comments too. I think I can top it. Pet peeve mom – the one that does EVERYTHING for their kids and you know as adults they are going to be useless because they won’t be able to boil water or wash a pair of jeans ever. And where does she find the time to do all this!

    Reply
  35. Debbo says

    April 9, 2008 at 5:54 pm

    Oh, for me it’s the “perfect make-up, hair and body no matter how many children they’ve had or the lack of sleep they’ve endured”. This book looks great. Thanks for offering it up to us!

    Reply
  36. Susan Chester says

    April 9, 2008 at 1:51 pm

    The woman who has her hair and nails done, wears high heels and pantyhose to go to a pta meeting.

    Reply
  37. megan says

    April 9, 2008 at 10:53 am

    Looks like an interesting read. The mom’s that annoy me most are the one’s who think there child is perfect and can do no wrong. I love my baby but I know she’s going to mess up sometimes.

    Reply
  38. Bree says

    April 9, 2008 at 2:40 am

    this book looks great! the conspiracy among men (to be annoying right before you have company over) or right before we go somewhere…He ALWAYS does this! what gives? haha the other is the moms who always talk about “the club”(gym) as if its God’s greatest gift…and then they are all trying to keep up with the “Jone’s”…just be who You are! 🙂

    Reply
  39. Wendy says

    April 9, 2008 at 12:45 am

    The holiday-letter-writing mother is the one that gets me. There’s just no way an entire year could be that perfect! LOL

    Reply
  40. Ruth says

    April 9, 2008 at 12:39 am

    The nutrition moms have to be the one that bugs me the most. Especially when they’re feeding their kids celery sticks and mine have leftover pizza for lunch.

    This sounds like a great book. Another one to add to my list.

    Reply
  41. Audrey b says

    April 8, 2008 at 11:02 pm

    Sounds like a funny book for moms to read, count me in!

    Reply
  42. Idahospud says

    April 8, 2008 at 10:50 pm

    Aw, crap–I’m Grammar Mom.

    This book sounds like a very fun read!

    Reply
  43. Valerie Mitchell says

    April 8, 2008 at 10:40 pm

    fabulous!

    Reply
  44. Leslie says

    April 8, 2008 at 9:09 pm

    This book sounds great! The mom that annoys me the most is the one that has five kids that are always perfectly dressed and clean, and polite. She always looks great, never frazzled and always has a smile on her face. And her kids are in every sport and activity imaginable.
    I wish I could be that way and I only have two kids.

    Reply
  45. Shaun Wallner says

    April 8, 2008 at 7:22 pm

    Sounds like a great book!

    I am most annoyed by back seat drivers

    Reply
  46. CPA Mom says

    April 8, 2008 at 5:12 pm

    the moms at my child’s school (private school) who have more money than God and still expect me (on scholarship) to fork over more money for their “projects.”

    Reply
  47. Anita Yancey says

    April 8, 2008 at 3:30 pm

    Who drives me crazy. Probably the women who think they know it all. They should really get a clue.

    Reply
  48. Susan says

    April 8, 2008 at 1:55 pm

    How about the mom who has been running the PTA (and everything else) forever, and if a newbie suggests doing something different,she shoots them down with “We’ve always done it this way.” And nobody argues…

    Reply
  49. Vickie says

    April 8, 2008 at 1:10 pm

    The SAHM who complains she never has any time for herself even though all her kids are in school full time and has a cleaning lady.

    The book sounds like a hoot, please count me in.

    Reply
  50. Melissa says

    April 8, 2008 at 1:00 pm

    Looks like a fun book to read…hmmm I know a few mommies like that. 😉

    Reply
  51. BlapherMJ says

    April 8, 2008 at 12:28 pm

    This book looks hilarious – please enter me. The moms with the “spotless homes” whose “children can do no wrong” drive me nuts! 🙂

    Reply
  52. Elaine says

    April 8, 2008 at 11:36 am

    I have trouble with the mothers who are constantly comparing their children to mine, especially if they are around the same age. I just think all children are different and I really can’t stand the constant comparisons… I think this book sounds great!

    Reply
  53. Laura H. says

    April 8, 2008 at 9:56 am

    The women who touches and kisses all over your baby/child without asking!!!!

    laura_licious101(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  54. amydeanne says

    April 8, 2008 at 9:55 am

    sounds like a book I’d enjoy! please enter me!!

    Reply
  55. Alexia says

    April 8, 2008 at 9:14 am

    This sounds like a book I would love to read! I dislike nutrition moms. Sometimes you just have to let your kid eat a hot dog!

    Reply
  56. Connie says

    April 8, 2008 at 9:10 am

    The moms who are doing so much “more”. More activities for their kids, more volunteering, more cooking and spotless homes…..etc.

    Reply
  57. Kiki says

    April 8, 2008 at 8:52 am

    The mom of one baby who has such a rough life because the baby isn’t “sleeping through the night” (12 hours).

    As a mom of two, with one cooking, I rejoice for any night that both kids and me slept all night!

    Reply
  58. Nancy says

    April 8, 2008 at 8:28 am

    I would love to win this giveaway. There’s always one of “those women” who irritate you to no end, but you wish you could be/do what they do.

    Reply
  59. Evelyn Murray says

    April 8, 2008 at 8:05 am

    I would love to read it.

    Reply
  60. Leslie- LaMamaNaturale' says

    April 8, 2008 at 2:58 am

    Sounds like a good read! My pet peeve about mom’s is when they yell at their kids in the store or when you’re the one disciplining their child when in your own home!

    Reply
  61. Noreen says

    April 8, 2008 at 12:45 am

    I loved the post and would love the book even more

    Reply
  62. Lisa O says

    April 7, 2008 at 10:56 pm

    Who drives me crazy??? The moms who don’t even TRY to be on time to anything and use their children as an excuse while I’ve busted my tail to get out the door with my child and be on time…

    Thanks for the chance!

    Reply
  63. Jill says

    April 7, 2008 at 10:52 pm

    The mom who is always talking about how well behaved her child is in the middle of your child throwing a tantrum. Book looks great!

    Reply
  64. jessica says

    April 7, 2008 at 9:07 pm

    The mom who is now in a smaller size jean than pre-pregnancy. That is contradictory to physics!
    i would LOVE a new book to read, that wouldn’t cost me money in late fees at the library:)

    Reply
  65. Knitting Queen says

    April 7, 2008 at 8:49 pm

    i’m always looking for a good book!

    Reply
  66. Morning Rose says

    April 7, 2008 at 8:40 pm

    My pet peeve are people who are constantly on their cell phones. Who are they talking to?

    Reply
  67. Pam says

    April 7, 2008 at 7:40 pm

    For me it is ‘the mom who makes herself out to be supermom and that the rest of us will just never compare so why bother trying’…..

    I would love this book- thanks for the chance!

    Reply
  68. katrins says

    April 7, 2008 at 7:19 pm

    For me, its the moms whose kids wear matching clothes. Their hair is shiny, their fingernails clean, their socks match and they are not wearing underwear for 5 year olds despite being 9 already.

    I have to admit, I almost take pride in the way my kids look. Svenja (9) dresses herself with her own special lack of color coordination, all textures mixed up, high rise pants etc and I get a kick out of how free and happy and unique she looks!

    Katrin
    http://www.momstimeouts.com

    Reply
  69. Krista says

    April 7, 2008 at 7:12 pm

    Sounds like a fun read! The most annoying people to me are those that pretend to be your friend… but really are only when it’s convenient for them. Ugh.

    Reply
  70. Ginny says

    April 7, 2008 at 7:00 pm

    I agree on the mom at school, I have dealt with that already. Since my girls dance, I cannot stand the mom that thinks her kid is better & should get all the better spots in the dance. I also have issues with the rude competition moms that slam doors on your face, or won’t even acknowledge you when walking by. Annoying! This book looks great, would love to read it!

    Reply
  71. Ginnie says

    April 7, 2008 at 6:17 pm

    The book sounds great! Please enter me in the drawing.

    People who think they have to make a comment on every single topic of conversation every single day drive me batty!

    Ginnie

    Reply
  72. Brandi says

    April 7, 2008 at 5:18 pm

    This sounds like a fun book that I would like to read.

    Reply
  73. Joy says

    April 7, 2008 at 5:13 pm

    Sounds like a fun book and something I would love to add to my to-read list. I think the mom type that makes me the craziest is the one that has to match up or one-up you and your child in everything they do. When they find out something you are doing and then have to start doing it to or find something even better.

    Reply
  74. tammy b says

    April 7, 2008 at 5:12 pm

    the mom with the clean house, the immaculate yard, the hair, the tan, the toned everything who only serves healthy organic everything, and doesn’t belive her child ever misbehaves.

    Reply
  75. Mel says

    April 7, 2008 at 5:00 pm

    Hmmm…the person who annoys me would be that overprotective mom that doesn’t let her kids experience anything. For goodness sakes let your child make some mistakes and learn!!! Please sign me up to win a book!!

    Reply
  76. Elliemae says

    April 7, 2008 at 4:42 pm

    The Mom that asks for advise: I give her the advise and what has worked for me. She continues to complain and complain that nothing is working. I ask if she tried my advise and she dances around why she hasn’t and makes me feel like it is beneath her to try my advise. Everybody she talks to she complains and complains and doesn’t know what to do. Other people give her advise, sometimes she will try it but more than likely doesn’t or it doesn’t work and she just keep complaining. AAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaa!!! That makes me crazy. She complains just to complain!!!!

    Reply
  77. Sheila Brown says

    April 7, 2008 at 4:33 pm

    This books sounds hilarious!! Thanks for hosting the giveaway.

    I know that I struggle when we get a busy schedule to keep up with everything at home along with keeping up with everyones schedule so Kudo’s to the mom who can do it all and not get stressed out!

    Reply
  78. Heidi says

    April 7, 2008 at 4:33 pm

    I would love to read this book! Sounds like fun! I am the same as most of you i hate moms who refuse to believe their kids can be mishave.

    Reply
  79. bee says

    April 7, 2008 at 4:20 pm

    Sign me up!!!

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  80. thatgirl says

    April 7, 2008 at 3:53 pm

    the new mom of ONE child who tells me she’s “too busy” to do something — even though I have FOUR children and seem to make a way???

    Reply
  81. Amanda Jill Fultz (Photochick) says

    April 7, 2008 at 3:51 pm

    I totally don’t get the “Mom” that knows EVERYTHING about kids (what they should do, wear, say, be, etc.) but doesn’t actually HAVE any kids of her own! Well, of coarse she & her husband don’t have any kids – there’d be no time to tell everyone else how to raise theirs! Wait – that was me about a year ago…

    Just kidding!!!

    Actually, it’s quite easy to raise children… until you have some of your own, I’ve found out! Out of all honesty, I would love to hate the Mom who just has EVERYTHING together. I mean, how do you find time to cook homemade meals, pack homemade lunches for the kids, pick them up from school in their perfect little outfits – in your spotless car & with your hair done perfectly and dressed to the nines?! You obviously have way too much time on your hands, ma’am. And aren’t addicted to blogging! :o)

    Thanks for another awesome giveaway – I really would LOVE to read this book! Much love to you and yours, take care and God Bless!

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  82. Shilah says

    April 7, 2008 at 2:58 pm

    This book sounds fun. I could use a good laugh. Now I definitely agree with Mama Zen about about people talking to you when you’re busy. My grandfather-in-law does that to everyone, but he also gets right in your face while he’s talking (so you can’t avoid him) and he has really terrible breath. Ughhhh.

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  83. Mama Zen says

    April 7, 2008 at 2:41 pm

    This sounds hilarious! My pet peeve is the person who insists on talking to you when you are clearly trying to do something else!

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  84. Jenn says

    April 7, 2008 at 2:37 pm

    I can’t stand the mom that rolls her eyes and laughs when she sees how responsive I am to my baby’s needs. I’m not raising her this way just because I’m a first time mom and I’m definitely not spoiling her!

    Reply
  85. Amanda P. says

    April 7, 2008 at 2:32 pm

    Sounds like a great book for a good laugh and since I have a TON of time while nursing I might actually be able to read the whole book.

    Reply
  86. Meg says

    April 7, 2008 at 2:32 pm

    Oh, my. I’d have to say that my pet peeves are moms who don’t supervise their children while they’re over at your house. AND moms that take advantage of pediatricians….it makes the doctors tired and less patient with those of us who respect the fact that they DO have a life outside of the medical office!

    Thank you so much! This book sounds like a hilarious read….even though I feel that it might step on my toes a little bit…. I have a habit of being a “nutritionist” sometimes! Ha! ( [email protected] )

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  87. Swanky Heather says

    April 7, 2008 at 2:14 pm

    This will be good for a laugh. I have a hard time with those mom’s who are still re-living their high school days as being the Queen Bee. Worrying about if their child is popular or not and creating drama where none exists. GROW UP!!

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  88. Frances says

    April 7, 2008 at 2:13 pm

    Ooh, sounds like a great book.

    The kind of mom that drives me crazy is the one that thinks there kid never does anything wrong and the type of mom that pushes their kids to get involved in hundreds of activities.

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  89. erin says

    April 7, 2008 at 2:00 pm

    The nutrion Mom would be number one on my list. Or the Mom who pushes to get their kids to do stuff too fast (I think potty training at 6 weeks is just a little over the edge).

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  90. Jennifer Barr says

    April 7, 2008 at 1:37 pm

    the nutrition mom

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  91. MaryBeth says

    April 7, 2008 at 1:31 pm

    Mine is the woman who is always incredibly well put together and whose 3 year old children still allow her to dress them in whatever she chooses, therefore not making her look like a nut when out in public. My 3 yo DD has hit the stage where I cringe when we go out in public most days because I let her choose her own attire… I’m sure it’s good for her to be in charge, but it sure is embarrasing for me.

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  92. Richelle F says

    April 7, 2008 at 1:22 pm

    I’ve got to say the one that doesn’t discipline their children-just let them do whatever, including run over YOUR child!

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  93. Heidi says

    April 7, 2008 at 1:20 pm

    Sounds like a great book! My pet-peeve mom is the one who has kids and finds time to make it to the gym. And then talks about how bad she feels if she misses a work out. *sigh* I’ve missed ALL of my workouts this year so far. 😉

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  94. Michelle Robinson says

    April 7, 2008 at 1:18 pm

    Oh, I would love to read this book–it sounds great!

    My pet peeve is the working Mom who is constantly asking the SAHM to watch her kids…and then changes her mind half the time due to her schedule changing, but ‘forgets’ to call and cancel–and sees nothing wrong with her ‘forgetting’ because the SAHM was home anyway. Uggghhhh….

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  95. Lori - Queen of Dirty Laundry says

    April 7, 2008 at 1:04 pm

    How about the Mom sends her tween/pre-teen kids into the play structure at McDonald’s, making it dangerous for the younger kids to play?

    I’d LOVE to read this book!

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  96. kardel says

    April 7, 2008 at 12:48 pm

    The mom who “potty trained” her first child at 6 months old and wants to tell you all about potty training methods for your (almost) 3 year old who isn’t even remotely interested in going potty.

    Of course, I wouldn’t know anything about the mom of the (almost) 3 year old who can change her own pull-up, but won’t just GO IN THE POTTY ALREADY!

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  97. SJ says

    April 7, 2008 at 12:40 pm

    It bugs me to no end when parents in my area take their kids to the playground and then slip off to a bench where it’s quiet to read and or to chit chat with other parents. Typically it wouldn’t be a big deal but it never fails, it’s ‘their’ kid that’s always beating up all the other kids on the playground.

    Of course they don’t notice or do anything about it because they are busy and enjoying their time alone while their kid plays…

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  98. Melissa says

    April 7, 2008 at 12:33 pm

    I try not get bothered by how other people are, but one of my good friends, whom I love dearly, loves to brag about how both her children are in bed at 7pm on the dot and eat nothing but veggies (hot dogs is a foreign word in their house). She paints a picture of pefection for her family all the time that I think she is just full of it. But I love her and remind myself that it would be great to be able to have my kids in bed so early. So more power to her.

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  99. Alyssa at Keeping the Kingdom First says

    April 7, 2008 at 12:22 pm

    Sorry, I am THAT mom who is naturally thin despite eating all the time.

    My pet peeve? Other moms who constantly point out how thin I am and ask if I am eating enough. YES I am! *smile*

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  100. Lisa says

    April 7, 2008 at 12:18 pm

    Mine is the mom who says “No NO!” in a cute little voice but takes no action and is *shocked* when the kid keeps doing it.

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  101. Britni says

    April 7, 2008 at 11:48 am

    I can’t stand the woman who eats whatever she wants and still never gains a pound even though she never exercises.

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  102. Dawn says

    April 7, 2008 at 11:38 am

    It sounds like a funny book. I have to admit that I’m the nutrition mom, but the moms that bother me the most are the ones whose kids are wild and out of control and like to fight with other kids, but they blame the other kids for all of the fights.

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  103. Kelly W says

    April 7, 2008 at 11:32 am

    Sounds like a fun read. The mom who drives me crazy is the one who thinks she is the only one with a son that is a handful and states how you just could not possibly know how hard her life is with her son getting into everything and how, really, you just have it sooooo easy.

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  104. Michele says

    April 7, 2008 at 11:30 am

    Sounds funny…please enter me!

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  105. Crhistina says

    April 7, 2008 at 10:57 am

    Sounds like a great read. The Mom that gets to me most is the one that can maintain the spotless house plus manage to make it to all the events that her child is in, she also is the president of the PTO.

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  106. Laura says

    April 7, 2008 at 10:56 am

    Well I’d have to say the mom that isn’t consistent with her kids and then can’t figure out why they are brats. Drives me crazy!!

    Reply
  107. In the Trenches of Mommyhood says

    April 7, 2008 at 10:33 am

    Mine would be the mom who dresses her 2 year old in designer clothes. All the time. And doesn’t let him/her get messy.

    Sounds like a great book!

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  108. Amber Stevens says

    April 7, 2008 at 10:32 am

    People that drive at mach speed through my neighborhood and see me playing in the front yard with my little one and still keep flying by drive me nuts!

    Looks like a fun book to read!

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  109. jenna says

    April 7, 2008 at 10:18 am

    People that drive me crazy are the ones who don’t know how good they have it and complain/whine miserably.

    Looks like a great book!

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  110. Queen B says

    April 7, 2008 at 10:09 am

    That sounds great!! MIne is the mom whose kids excel at all things. She just can’t believe how talented he is.

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  111. christieo says

    April 7, 2008 at 9:49 am

    how funny! i know someone for every one of those categories — including myself (grammar mom!)

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  112. Cassidy says

    April 7, 2008 at 9:47 am

    The mom who ‘knows’ how to fix everything even though she’s never experienced that problem before and takes no consideration to the fact that each child and family functions differently.

    Reply
  113. Jeni says

    April 7, 2008 at 9:37 am

    The mom who is always dressed neatly, even though she has a pack of hooligans.

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  114. Veggiemomof2 says

    April 7, 2008 at 9:30 am

    The DH that magically gets sick every time I am, so I end up waiting on him!

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  115. Julie at Elisharose says

    April 7, 2008 at 9:14 am

    I could use a good laugh.

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  116. Kim says

    April 7, 2008 at 9:10 am

    The mom who claims her child is a genius. “Yes, little Timmy was doing his project on the effects of Quantum Physics for his preschool class yesterday…”

    The other one that gets me (and I know someone like this personally) is the mom who talks to her kids in that sing-song fake voice all the time. “How’s my little Timmy-Wimmy doing today?”

    UGGG!

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  117. Lani from The Wooden Porch says

    April 7, 2008 at 8:56 am

    I laughed when I read your post. Mine would be, “Well, you only have two children. I have [more]. So your opinion doesn’t count. For anything.”

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  118. brenda bliss says

    April 7, 2008 at 8:39 am

    This book sounds as if it was written for the mom of a eenage mom–we are both going thru hormones–and it can get hairy around here!
    hugs,
    brenda

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  119. Daphne (One Mom in Alabama) says

    April 7, 2008 at 8:29 am

    yeah the nutriton mom gets me the most. never lets her children have sugar, or other “bad” stuff. well I let my kids have sugar and I’m proud of it. I don’t let them have it all the time, or whenever they want, but … Their childhood won’t suck!!

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  120. Kellyn says

    April 7, 2008 at 8:16 am

    That sounds like a great book, count me in! The type that drives me the most nuts is the parent that thinks their way is the only way, drives me nuts!

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  121. angie says

    April 7, 2008 at 8:04 am

    I’m driven crazy by the mom who has the latest hairstyle, colored and cut perfectly and beautifully manicured nails…Come on, give me a break!!!

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  122. TheAngelForever says

    April 7, 2008 at 8:01 am

    My pet peeve is the mom that makes their child seem like they are already a member of MENSA. Clearly we all think our kids are brilliant, but come on we can all see exaggerations a mile away.

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  123. chupieandjsmama says

    April 7, 2008 at 7:49 am

    The woman that drives me crazy is the one who is totally thin and always training for the next “marathon”. She has a personal trainer and always looks cute in workout clothes.

    This sounds like a great book!! Add me to the list please.

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  124. Kari says

    April 7, 2008 at 7:22 am

    The nutrition mom drives me crazy. Im just so happy if my child will eat anything!

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  125. Renee-Ney Strokesofmagic says

    April 7, 2008 at 7:10 am

    Sounds like a good read!! My pet peeve person is the “mom” that walks up wearing high heels and a dress to pick up her child, and then looks down her nose at you for showing up to pick up your child with paint on your jog pants. *smile*

    Renee

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  126. Michelle says

    April 7, 2008 at 7:07 am

    Oh, I would love to read this!!! Just reading over your description had me breaking into a smile and starting to laugh.

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  127. lil mama says

    April 7, 2008 at 6:37 am

    Oh, definitely the mom that’s half your size, always talks about having time to workout, has a clean house, and still complains that she needs to lose 10 lbs (that she DOESN’T have, mind you), can ONLY fit in 5 workouts a week, and constantly talks about her husband that wants to get her a cleaning lady because she shouldn’t do all the work. UGH! Wait…this isn’t a “who are you jealous of”, is it??? 🙂

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  128. Diana (aka forgetfulone) says

    April 7, 2008 at 3:54 am

    This book looks like a great find! I’d love to win a copy. The type of person who drives me crazy is the one who has to “one-up” everybody. If someone has done something, she has either done it, too, or done it better.

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  129. Renee says

    April 7, 2008 at 3:46 am

    The women who aren’t moms, yet, but know everything that’s wrong with your children that, of course, won’t happen to their future kids. Can’t wait to read this book. 🙂

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  130. Kisha says

    April 7, 2008 at 3:14 am

    This is funny, I was just talking to a friend about moms like that,lol. I think mine would be the mom you doesn’t really pay attention to her kids and expects you to help them.

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  131. Ann says

    April 7, 2008 at 2:02 am

    Well, at the moment it has to be my husband! He has a cold (and I have to agree, it is a bad one), but hey, I would rather have my 3 kids ill at the same time than 1 husband. The moaning and groaning is just driving me crazy! When we as moms are sick, we need to get over it and keep going…why is that not the same for men? Thanks for the great give away!

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  132. Diana (Holes In My Shiny Veneer) says

    April 7, 2008 at 1:58 am

    The mom who keeps an immaculately clean house… and does all those cool art projects with her preschoolers! Just color me green with envy 🙂

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  133. Smellyann says

    April 7, 2008 at 1:38 am

    I confess, I’m the knitting mom. But plenty of those others drive me crazy. Especially the moms who have had multiple kids and still fit in their high school wardrobe. Ahhh!

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  134. Tanya Moyer says

    April 7, 2008 at 1:33 am

    Sounds like a great book! My “pet peeve mom” is the one when you happen to mention that your child did particularly well on something seems to always have to “one up” your child w/ something her child did better. Thanks for offering this!
    ~Tanya
    the4moyers(at)msn(dot)com

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  135. Alicia says

    April 7, 2008 at 1:32 am

    Hysterical!! How about the mom that has multiple options for childcare (free, at that) and their biggest problem is that none of them are really “who they want”. Yes, I’m jealous!

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  136. Heatheraynne says

    April 7, 2008 at 1:26 am

    Husband with malaria, have they met my husband?? This sounds like a great book!

    Reply
  137. Natalie says

    April 7, 2008 at 1:11 am

    You always find such fun books to review!

    Reply
  138. krista says

    April 7, 2008 at 1:05 am

    currently? the new mom that is back in her old jeans in a couple of weeks. and thinks that’s normal.

    Reply
  139. Laura W says

    April 7, 2008 at 12:36 am

    Love it. I think what makes me nuts is the mom who lets her sick kids cough all over my baby, play with her toys, or especially touch her hands/kiss her. Ahh! I’m a new baby germaphobe! 🙂

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  140. Lori says

    April 7, 2008 at 12:34 am

    Sounds like something that could keep my attention. I don’t get the chance to read much but I try when I can.

    Reply
  141. Georgetta says

    April 7, 2008 at 12:33 am

    Women whose 3 small children always wear socks that match their outfits. How in the world do they keep track of their socks without resorting to white with everything?

    Reply
  142. Chrissy Hooker says

    April 7, 2008 at 12:29 am

    Mine would be “the mom who keeps a spectacularly clean house while making it to all sporting events, keeping nutritious meals on the table and heading up the pta” oh and her kids are always spotless too even at baseball 🙂

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  143. Vicki says

    April 7, 2008 at 12:24 am

    I see myself in all of them…except the men. But, I’d have to say the nutrition mom would get on my nerves the most. I got over refusing sugar and processed foods to my little ones years ago…not that they get a lot of it. I just don’t want her bragging to me about how well she’s doing it, ok!?!?

    Reply

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