An epic meltdown.
From my daughter and me.
That was one of the very first stories I shared on this blog. There was crying in the car for 20 minutes (her) and crying at a police officer (me) who dared stop us when we weren’t doing anything except trying to get home and calm down.
But you know what? EVERY kid has a meltdown at some point. And so does EVERY mother! (Maybe just not in front of law enforcement. That’s saved for us *experienced* bad moms!)
Today I’m pleased to be interviewing one of the fabulously talented authors,
Michele Nahom, of The Mother of All Meltdowns. In the Mother of All Meltdowns, Michelle and her twenty-nine co-authors (aka a bunch of hot mamas losing their cool) tell it like it is: how to lose your mommy cool and survive thrive! MOAM is full of stories that are sometimes hilarious, always honest and real.
Michelle calls herself a soccer mom with 3 kids, married to her college sweetheart for over 20 years. She blogs from her home in Connecticut at A Dish of Daily Life, where she shares recipes, photo organizing tips, parenting stories and more. She has a solid, interactive fan base that has grown in the short time she’s been blogging due to (IMO!) her warmth, interactive style, and awesome content.
Let’s hear from her now.
How did you get involved with the Mother of All Meltdowns book?
The book was Crystal Ponti’s (Mommifried) brainchild. She asked me if I wanted to participate. I was very much a newbie blogger at that point, and shocked that an established blogger would include me, but I am grateful I had that opportunity. Of course I said yes, and the rest is history.
Many of the stories shared by the authors are funny, but you share a more serious meltdown you had concerning your son’s health scare. How did you decide to write about that experience?
I think any mom can relate to losing it when a doctor just kind of blows off your concerns. ESPECIALLY when it’s about something major like your kid stops breathing. All I can say is the first ER doctor that day is lucky I didn’t lose it after what he said to me. The second ER doc got an explosion of epic proportions.
Do you have a favorite meltdown in the book that makes you laugh or nod your head in total agreement?
There were so many! But Excuse Me, Complete Stranger by Debra Cole hit a nerve because I had something very similar happen to me when my two kids were misbehaving in the grocery store. When I disciplined them by leaving the store, an oh-so-helpful stranger followed me out to offer me some unsolicited and very unwelcome advice. If you’d like to read about what happened, here’s the story: Dealing with Parenting Advice from Strangers Unlike Debra, I was stunned into silence.
What are you looking forward to this Mother’s Day?
For some reason the powers that be always schedule soccer games on Mother’s Day. I can pretty much guarantee there will be 2-3 games on that day. I can’t recall a Mother’s Day I have spent differently in years.
What is your favorite thing about blogging?
Hands down, all the friends I have made. And they become even more real when you go to a blog conference and meet them in person!
Thanks, Michelle!
The Mother of All Meltdowns is available at Amazon through Mother’s Day for only $0.99! I highly recommend it. And did you know that there is a new Mother of All Meltdown Community? It’s a community for the perfectly imperfect mother, a place where you can let your guard down and talk about the meltdowns, struggles, and less rosy aspects of being a mom.
Plus, the Mother of All Meltdowns is hosting an AMAZING Mother’s Day Giveway. Enter between April 1, 2014 to May 11, 2014 to win one of three fabulous prize packages including a three night stay for two at a destination spa!
Giveaway sponsored by The Oaks at Ojai, Cariloha, Wicker Central, Metropolis Coffee Company, Wind & Fire Jewelry, Chuao Chocolatier, Global Rose, & Anew Riesling.
Now it’s your turn. Have you or your kids had a meltdown lately?
Thanks so much for giving me the opportunity to join you here on your blog today! I’m so glad you enjoyed the book. I remember when it happened to me, I felt like I was the only one is the world who couldn’t keep it together. It was really nice to read everyone else’s story and realize I wasn’t alone. I would love to hear your law enforcement meltdown story…it sounds like a good one!!
Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life recently posted…The Stress Buster Edition {Ladies Only Blog Share}
My pleasure to host this stop on the book tour and interview you!
I wanted to link to my law enforcement meltdown, but must I have deleted it long ago. (I recall I used a photo without acknowledging the source and in my younger blogger years I freaked out that that would get me in trouble! Should have just deleted the pic – ha)
Katy @ Experienced Bad Mom recently posted…The Mother of all Interviews about The Mother of All Meltdowns
Loved seeing Michelle here today and will say I can very much relate to her story and have even had my own issues when my older daughter was sick last year with her then pediatrician. Thanks for the wonderful interview and for the awesome nod to the book today, too 🙂
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You’re welcome! And thanks for dropping by. Folks, for those of you who don’t know, Janine is another awesome contributor to MOAM. Seriously, there are so many great bloggers telling it like it is in the book!
Katy @ Experienced Bad Mom recently posted…The Mother of all Interviews about The Mother of All Meltdowns
I’m sure every mom has a story about coming completely unglued over things great … and small. I remember losing it over a Lego model that came apart in my hands. [Shakes head.] Who knew colored plastic could engender such rage? Lovely interview. Always nice to see one of my favorite bloggers, Michelle Nahom, interviewed. Thanks, ladies!
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Oh, Norine, those Legos! Little torture devices. We were hot and heavy for a few years. I was always losing it considering where to display the latest masterpiece. THERE. WAS. NO. ROOM!
Comment readers, Norine is another lovely contributer to MOAM! Now go get the book.
Katy @ Experienced Bad Mom recently posted…The Mother of all Interviews about The Mother of All Meltdowns
LOVE that you had Michelle over here today and YAY for The Mother of all Meltdowns!!! I swear, I am more honored every stinkin’ day to be in this book with such amazing women…
Thank you SO much for your support Katy!!!!
And btw- Michelle- what is WITH these soccer tournaments on Mother’s Day? Ugh. Every single year.
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Chris! What a great bunch of authors in this book. Let me give a fabulous shout-out now to YOU! All of you bloggers/authors rock. Thanks for coming by.
Katy @ Experienced Bad Mom recently posted…The Mother of all Interviews about The Mother of All Meltdowns
I, too, have spent Mother’s Day on the soccer field! Nothing says fun like that! 😉 Great interview!-Ashley
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What a great match up! We don’t have soccer games this Mother’s Day but it is the Sunday after a VERY full Saturday, so I don’t imagine I’ll be up for much, Maybe this is the year I can sleep in and be served breakfast in bed!! LOL!!
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Love Michelle and this interview! I think every mom has a meltdown at some point or another. Hopefully, the book will help to make all moms know they are not alone! Thanks for supporting us!
Lisa @ The Golden Spoons recently posted…It Doesn’t Have To Be Quality Time All The Time
Such a great interview with a wonderful woman! Thank you so much for hosting us and for being such a strong supporter! 🙂
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I loved reading this interview! I can’t imagine any parent not having a meltdown at some point but not everyone wants to talk about it. It’s nice though to know you’re not alone. Sounds like a great book for all moms to read!
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Yes, and for 99 cents it’s a steal! I like to open it on my Kindle and read or re-read a new chapter here and there. Quick and encouraging. Thanks for stopping by.
No soccer games for us on Mother’s Day, but it’s also my husband’s birthday, so I have to share. Or he has to share. Either way, I’m sure it will just be another hectic day! Thanks so much for participating in our book’s blog tour, Katy. I consider myself an experienced bad mom too!
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Love it, Dana! I think any mom who finds the label of “perfect mom” impossible to achieve can be an experienced bad mom–and enjoy it! 🙂
Great interview! Can’t wait to read the book! It’s wonderful being able to share stories through books our blogs and know that we’re not alone in this crazy adventure of motherhood. 🙂
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