Leanne Shirtliffe of Ironic Mom blog has had her moments of saying things she never thought she would. That is how her new book "Don't Lick the Minivan and Other Things I Never Thought I'd Say to My Kids" came to life.
Book Summary:
"As a woman used to traveling and living the high life in Bangkok, Leanne Shirtliffe recognized the constant fodder for humor while pregnant with twins in Asia's sin city. But in spite of deep-fried bug cuisine and nurses who cover newborn bassinets with plastic wrap, Shirtliffe manages to keep her babies alive for a year with help from a Coca-Cola deliveryman, several waitresses, and a bra factory. Then she and her husband return home to the isolation of North American suburbia.
In Don't Lick the Minivan, Shirtliffe captures the bizarre aspects of parenting in her edgy, honest voice. She explores the hazards of everyday life with children such as:
- The birthday party where neighborhood kids took home skin rashes from the second-hand face paint she applied.
- The time she discovered her twins carving their names into her minivan's paint with rocks.
- The funeral she officiated for "Stripper Barbie."
- The horror of glitter.
- And much more!
About the Author:
Leanne Shirtliffe is an award-winning humor blogger. She writes funny stuff for the Huffington Post, Nickelodeon’s NickMom.com, and the Calgary Herald. When she's not stopping her twins from licking frozen flagpoles, she teaches English to teenagers who are slightly less hormonal than she is.
My thoughts: Leanne is hilarious, sometimes I think she is talking about my kids. In this book we follow Leanne and her husband through her pregnancy and raising twins in Thailand. Leanne is from Canada and it is great to read a Canadian novel. I also love how she shows the world that child bearing and raising isn't always perfect and we don't need to feel bad about it. It is what it is and we should laugh. This isn't the book to sit in a quiet room with. There are many laugh out loud parts and snickering to be had. I love the sock section as my daughter is the same. There are socks of hers everywhere! In the livingroom, her bedroom, under the bed or couch and even in our van. She takes them off and flings them where ever she feels. No wonder she has tons without matches!
If you are looking for a light and fun read check out this book you wont be disappointed. I keep it for on the go reading or bedtime stories it is an easy to pick up read without losing your spot. Leanne also puts parent tips that are just too funny like this "If you need assistance while changing a baby's diaper in an airplane bathroom, light a cigarette." or "When your child freaks out in a public space, glare at every person staring at you. Learning to "tell off" strangers with a glace is a useful skill."
Want to check out this book for yourself? Our good friends at Thomas Allen & Son Ltd are giving Genuine Jenn readers a chance to win their very own copy. Five books will be given away between today and June 21, 2013 at 11:59pm EST. This giveaway is open to Canadian residents. Please fill in the form below and Good Luck!
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~*Disclaimer: This post was written by Genuine Jenn on behalf of Thomas Allen & Son Ltd. I received the above book for review purpose. All opinions are honest and my own.*~
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