I'm Lindsay Ferrier, a Nashville writer with a passion for family travel, exploring Tennessee, and raising kids without losing my mind in the process. This is where I share my discoveries, along with occasional deep thoughts, pop culture tangents and a sprinkling of snark. Want to get in touch? Use the CONTACT form at the top of the page.
January 3, 2007
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This month, I am pleased and proud to give out my award to Ms. Perfect Post herself- MommaK! I know, I know, it’s weird to give the award to my co-hostess, but this particular post moved me more than any other in December. I think you’ll agree with me that this post simply and eloquently conveys all of the bittersweet emotion that a mom experiences when her child begins the slow spiral into the teen years. And the accompanying photograph? Priceless.
My own mom told me recently, “Honey, teenagers do everything they can to make you want them to move out because it’s nature’s way of helping them to leave the nest without either of you losing your minds over it.” Hmm. What she said made sense. Why didn’t I listen to her more growing up???
Anyway, MommaK brought this all to mind, as well as a little heartache on her behalf. Congratulations, K! You’re an amazing mom and with your Jazzercise skills, I know you’ll get through this whole teen angst thing just fine.
Now I hope you’ll go check out some of the other Perfect Post Award winners for December. If you’d like to participate next month, please send me an e-mail and I’ll add you to the mailing list.
Petroville awarded Antique Mommy
Notes from the Trenches awarded Jurgen Nation
The Fat Lady Sings awarded Dharma Bums
Chilihead awarded Pass the Torch
Scribbit awarded One Plus Two
Two Okapis awarded Flagrant Disregard
Masked Mom awarded Take a Picture… It Lasts Longer
One Plus Two awarded Under the Mad Hat
Something Blue awarded Stolen Moments
Margalit awarded The Refrigerator Door
Queen of Drama awarded All Rileyed Up
Girl Con Queso awarded Mom 101
Miss Cellania awarded It Occurred To Me
Dancing Through awarded Chicky Chicky Baby
Surrender Dorothy awarded The Leery Polyp
Local Girl awarded Tiggerprr’s Scratching Post
Waking Up awarded Living Life and Catching Light
Ladybug Crossing awarded The Sound of Muzik
Old Horsetail Snake awarded What Was I Thinking?
Never That Easy awarded Suburban Bliss
Toddled Dredge awarded All Rileyed Up
Mamacita awarded Pastor Jeff
Fireflies and Frogs awarded A Day in the Life of Veronika
Everybody Loves Raymond awarded Chicky Chicky Baby
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>I have to tell you that this means the world to me because I respect you and your writing so much. It’s like if Miss America told everyone that she thought you were the prettiest. I feel very pretty today. Thank you, Linsday.
>What a great idea! I’m going to go read all the Perfect Post winners. Oh, and can you please add me to the mailing list?
>Wow, someone else nominated the same post I did! That is too cool. Way to go Riley!
>thank you so much. i bow in deference of your beauty and grace.
>Katherine, e-mail me at lucindathemom@yahoo.com and I can add you. 🙂
>Such great posts. I loved them.
>Great idea- have to check these out
>I’ve heard of these awards before, but never knew where they came from or how to nominate someone. Thanks for the explanation!
>I love what your mom told you about teens. I’m going to stamp it on Boy 1’s forehead so I remember it at all times…
>I should have left this on mommak’s comments, but Thank You So Much. You made me, my mom and my almost teenage sister ALL cry. That was a great reminder that mothers have feelings, too.
>Cursed Tongue does a mean Friday Editorial and if you like art try ()copepo