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Don't Lick The Minivan: And Other Things I Never Thought I'd Say To My Kids (2013)

by Leanne Shirtliffe(Favorite Author)

3.81 of 5 Votes: 3

ISBN

1620875268 (ISBN13: 9781620875261)

languge

English

genre

Memoir & Autobiography

publisher

Skyhorse Publishing

review 1: I love this book. It is parenthood at it's most raw and realistic. I feel so much better about my parenting style (not that I ever thought I was a horrible mother) because I know that I'm not the only one who feels too tired or lazy or stressed out by the antics of their kids. With 2 preschool/toddler boys, many of her experiences have been my experiences, and I know now that I have to learn to laugh at the crazy moments so that I don't get sucked up in them and become so furious that I want to rip my hair out.I think my favorite story was between her and her husband, playing the "... if you know what I mean" game with children's books. Will have to remember that in my moments of desperation.Also, I love love love her letters to her kids at the end of each age section (esp... moreecially the one to Vivian, the "poet", because it made me think of the wonderful things that come out of my kids' mouths). They were so heartwarming amidst all the hilarity. Her kids may drive her crazy, but she loves them unconditionally. Beautiful to see. :)
review 2: I've followed Leanne online since I first discovered her blog while reading some random parenting article. I immediately signed up to get the "feed" and have never really stopped laughing. When I found out she had published a book, I directly ordered in IN ADVANCE from Amazon.com (I hardly ever buy NEW BOOKS). And I waited. And waited...and...Then I got it and it sat on my bedside table for a couple of months because, well, I had to find something else to divert my attention while I can't sleep at night and I was in the middle of something.I opened the first page and laughed. I laughed through most of the book except for the times I cried because she talked about depression and children and husbands and LEGO. If the people who see me in public didn't already think I was insane, watching me read a book while I laughed until I cried (or crossed my legs so I didn't pee my pants) convinced anyone else.Absolutely funny and true and heartwarming. Absolutely worth buying brand new. And absolutely something I'll read over and over again. less

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