Top 10 Reasons I’m Excited to Stay Home This Weekend
July 23, 2009 by Nicole Ibarrondo
Filed under Blog Talk, Pink & Private
Ok..so truth be told, I am seriously hurting over here while watching all my bloggy friends tweet and blog live from Chicago while attending BlogHer. I can’t imagine why I didn’t get tickets sooner, I guess I was just wrapped up in other things, but I can’t change that now, right? Unless of course I decide to run off to Chicago and crash the party! Yeah, that’s not going to happen. My rebel days are long gone.
To lighten the load of depression for all of us not attending BlogHer, one of my favorite girls Lisa, from Mom of 2 Boys, Wife of 1, decided to put together a Non BlogHer Party with her friend Stefanie. They have some great sponsors lined up so us hermits can have little reenactment parties at home with real SWAG and all.
Today Lisa announced a very special addition to the sponsor list! Cozi, a free online organizational tool designed for busy families (like the ones too busy to go to BlogHer), has offered to “sponsor” 15 non-BlogHer moms by giving them $100 each, this way we can splurge on the really expensive wine and anti-depressants while sulking at home during the Non BlogHer Party. I’m all over this one.
So here is my list of the Top 10 Reasons I am Excited to Stay Home with My Family This Weekend (instead of being at BlogHer)
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Instead of stressing over which cocktail dress makes my fat ass look less fat, I get to lounge around in my Tinkerbell night shirt all weekend.
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While I could have been in Chicago worrying about how messy my kitchen was getting, I now get to witness it first hand and can do dishes all weekend long with a smile. Oh Joy!
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Since I am going to the Type-A Mom Conference in September, I have an extra two months to lose 96 lbs. Who’s jealous now bitches?
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I can get wasted in my own house this weekend while attending the Non BlogHer Party and not have to worry about putting on my sunglasses in the morning. My husband is used to my dark circles and blemished skin, something I’d rather not see posted on the Pioneer Woman’s blog next week. Thankyaverymuch!
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I don’t have to explain to 500 people why I decided to leave Mom Fuse, how I could ever pass up the chance to receive massive amounts of iRobot products and how I’m dealing with not having 4,536 Twitter friends anymore.
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When I want to smoke a cigarette this weekend, I can. I don’t have to hide behind a bush in front of the Sheraton and race to wash my hands and rinse with mouthwash in case I run into someone who will feel the need to remind me that smoking is bad, as if I didn’t know.
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I don’t have to pay $12.99 for soft-porn on a fuzzy hotel TV screen.
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My daughter will wake up at a normal time, unlike the funky 5am schedule she gets on when we are on vacation.
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My desktop doesn’t make me search for WiFi and never leaves me hanging mid-blog post.
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I can sit here and cry by myself because of the fact that I am not at BlogHer rather than crying to complete strangers because I miss my daughter while at BlogHer.
Bonus reason that I am excited to stay home with my family this weekend – No one can give me the “you’re such a trashy mom” look tomorrow morning after reading my Top 10 Reasons I am Excited to Stay Home with My Family This Weekend.
So what do you think? Are my reasons valid? Let me know either way, I can take it! The post with the most comments will win $100 from Cozi, and I sure can use that money! How else am I going to buy wine, antidepressants, cigarettes, and my own domain name since I’m sure Jeri will give me the boot once she reads this =)
Nicole is back in action to bring you the latest news in fashion trends, including how to be plus-sized AND Posh, keep you up to date with the most happening events in the blogosphere and give your face muscles a workout with her snarky NYC humor.
You crack me up! LOL
And…I agree with lots of those, but the one that really stole my heart is number 1! I would put that one on my list if I wasn’t too lazy to enter this contest! : )
oh and number 10…so true.
You smoke? That’s it, I’m NOT commenting so you can win the $100.
Love you anyway.
C
OMG – you are too funny girl! I think you rock and I’m tweeting to get you more followers! PS Jeri – Please don’t make Nicole leave, we love her (although I would steal her in a minute)!
No way! She is mine! I love the crazies! (only because it takes one to know one!)
LMAO! Nicole, you are too much, seriously! This post had me almost in tears!
Lol! I have a tinkerbell night shirt too! Who wants to leave the house when they can hang out in pj’s all day? Certainly not me!
Too funny! You are good!
Please feel free to visit my post, but of course, I’m not half as funny as you! 
Great List! Have a great Non Blogher weekend!
I can’t stop laughing! This is too funny. I love your blunt honesty and the fact that you kept the humor going troughout the whole piece!!!!
I would never ever ever give you the “trashy mom” look. Good luck in the contest! I hope to see you win one of the prizes.
Thanks! I’m not normally that funny, but I knew I had to work hard to get some comments, lol. Ahh, who am I kidding? I am always that funny!! I’m glad everyone is enjoying my reasons. Be sure to leave a link to your post if you entered the contest so I can return the love =)
LMAO at #3!
I am hoping for a Non BlogHer Sponsorship too!
http://www.themombuzz.com/2009/07/top-10-reasons-i-am-excited-to-stay.html
I wouldn’t give you the trashy mom look after reading this post. I think you’ve got some very valid points for staying home!
I agree with Piera – #1 is my fave! You rock girl!
As exhausted and grumpy as I am this morning, you managed to put a smile on my face:) For that you deserve to win!
Sounds like a great weekend!
Great post! See, there really always is a silver lining.
Have a great weekend and good luck!
Your a riot! I was almost in tears reading your post.ROFL!! I 2 enjoy staying home in pjs and playing with kids and twitter pals! Life is good. Good Luck in your contest.
I love #3. That is so how my brain works too. And $100, wow. Think of all the Strawberry Hill you could buy. $12.99 for soft porn? Hmm. Now I know how to pay for blogger next year. Or we could make a DVD called “when mommy bloggers go wild”. We could be rich!
Kristen!! I knew I could count on your for a great freakin’ comment, lol. I’m liking how you think. Did everyone hear, BlogHer is going to be in NYC next year! How exciting! I get to meet everyone in my town..oh the trouble I can cause =))
Nicole, I really enjoyed reading! You are the BOMB! You are so cute!!!
This made my day – needed a good laugh! Good luck!
Well check out you with your great post!
Good luck on losing the weight. I do a great job at losing my mind.
Nicole you are the Best!
LOL – there should be a funniest list prize, you would win for sure! Well done.
Good luck to both of us!
http://www.livingmycharmedlife.com/2009/07/top-10-reasons-i-am-excited-to-stay.html
Very valid reasons!! Good Luck!!
I couldn’t take the time away from my kids, I would have been right there with you crying to strangers about how much I miss ‘em. Unfortunately I live 2hrs from Chicago and my chances of going there this year would have been better than next year when it’s in NYC.
Hilarious post!!! Lovin it! Have a great weekend and we’ll get our party on tonight at the Non Blogher party
WOW! I love reason number 1 most of all. And I didn’t know you left Momfuse, so I learned something in your post as well! Good Luck!
Girl you are cracking me up – seriously. HA HA HA. I especially like #1– you and me both Sista!
This post rocked! Who’s jealous now bitches? Classic!
Mine’s up if you’d like to bless with me some love!
LOVE your list! You crack me up! Hope you have a great non stressful-non blogher weekend!
Thanks for coming to the party! 
Very cool contest thanks for sharing.
I heart you so much Nicole. You HAVE to be there. I’m sharing some comment luv with you.
#7 cracks me up.
I hope you have a great weekend!!
Good luck!
Great reasons! I hope you got to lounge in your Tinkerbell shirt! Good luck on the $100.
Please share the comment love:
http://www.unorganizedmomma.com/2009/07/10-reasons-i-am-excited-to-stay-home.html
Hoping to go to BlogHer10 in NYC next year!
Visiting from MomDot
#6 – I chew Nicorrette Gum!
Here’s mine:
So I’m Not Going To BlogHer – Top 10 Reasons I Am Excited to Stay Home with My Family this Coming Weekend
okay so snorting coke through my nose was not what I thought I would be doing when coming to support your post. IT BURNS! I hope that is worth $100 ROFL
Hope you had a nice weekend!
Here’s mine:
http://www.potamusprefers.com/2009/07/top-10-reasons-i-am-excited-to-stay.html
I love reading everyone’s lists.
Here is mine:
http://bit.ly/jrryo
You are too funny! I love comment about the dress and your Tinkerbelle jammies. LOL!
I found you on twitter and thought I’d help!
Haha! I think you’re hilarious! Makes sense to me! Good luck, btw!
Your top ten list made me laugh and tear up all at the same time!
You are SO going to win this!
Your reasons are great! I am so enjoying sitting here reading them in my oversized tee
You make me lol! Good luck, hope you win!
My girl BETTA win! Great list Nicole! Too bad I couldn’t come do all those things with you… except I am more into the hard porn instead of the soft…chains and leather, please! LMAO!!!!
That’s fun that you are going to the type a conference!
Would love some comment love in return!
http://www.babesandkidsreview.com/2009/07/top-10-reasons-im-excited-to-stay-home-this-weekend/
Ask and ye shall receive. I tried to make sure I got here in time to get a vote in for ya. Good luck!
Love the post.
I like your post. Good luck.
like those reasons! Esp. the one about the cocktail dress cause I feel the same LOL