Since EVERYBODY AND THEIR DOG is writing a pre-BlogHer post about clothes and shoes and OH THE WEIGHT WE DIDN’T LOSE, I’ve decided to join in.
After all, what’s a bandwagon without all the people jumping on it?
So it’s true, I’m going to BlogHer. And I’m excited except I’m clearly in denial because I leave in just a few moments and I have done NOTHING in preparation.
Nada.
Well, except I DID get a new outfit.
Nothing fancy. Just a little sumpin’ sumpin’…
Tell me what you think (and BE HONEST)…

You may have noticed, I’ve been working out.
But seriously, I’m really excited because I have super-DUPER-cool roommate who I met at BlogHer last year.
If you don’t already know her (YOU SHOULD!), say hello to Amie from Mamma Loves.
She and I are two of a kind.

If you don’t get to go to BlogHer this year, I’m truly sorry.
The ONE THING you need to know is that I looked like THIS:

Don’t believe anything you hear to the contrary. (VICIOUS LIES!) People are saying I had a muffin top? You respond with a LALALALALALALA. Hear talk of dowdy clothes? that’s your cue to shout, I CAN’T HEAR YOU! People claim I was boring as a paper napkin, and almost as soggy? Your line is ARE YOU TALKING? CAUSE ALL I HEAR IS BLAH BLAH BLAH.
Got it?
Good.
Now for those of you who ARE going…
Ignore everything above and prepare yourself for MUFFIN TOP ACTION.
Yeah baby!
(But what good is a women if she doesn’t have a little something to squeeeeeeze??? Seriously.)
***
One more thing.
CJ looked over my shoulder when I was doing the Photoshopping for this post and said “Mommy, you look BEEAUTIFUL!”
I shift uncomfortably in my chair and say, “Uh, thanks.”
Then he wrinkles his forehead and adds, “But it doesn’t really look like you.”
ya think?
He studies the picture and continues, “You don’t have a purse like that.”
Because THE PURSE is what gives it away.
Oh how I love that boy!
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July 16, 2008 at 11:24 pm
You are ruining the surprise for the rest of the ladies that are lucky enough to be going to BlogHer, because that outfit is HAWT bay-bay!
Also? What kind of exercise do you do to get your thighs to look so slender? Is there any way to get my ham-hocks to be as stunning as your legs???
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July 17, 2008 at 12:56 am
Very funny post.
I do hope to get to meet you.
If you would contact me on Twitter so that I can find you, that would be great
@lindasherman
I come with hugs.
http://itsdifferent4girls.com/blog/2008/07/15/hugging-off-line-at-blogger-socials/
July 17, 2008 at 2:56 am
i love your purse! you totally need to find one like it so cj and have the full picture. and everyone needs a gold spandex/pleather pair of pants. too bad mine would be quite lumpy in many areas.
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July 17, 2008 at 4:47 am
I love CJ too! :)
I will not be going to BlogHer. I will be at home with fourby40 and going over the lines you gave me to memorize!! LALALALALALALALALALA
Carlas last blog post..A Ton of Tim
July 17, 2008 at 7:35 am
I am leaving for the airport in less than two hours. I am so excited. I have wanted to attend this conference since I read about it almost a year ago.
~Debby
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July 17, 2008 at 7:57 am
Hee. The other day I was pushing daughter through the grocery store and she said, “You look like you have a baby in your tummy”. I don’t. Ouch.
July 17, 2008 at 8:11 am
I can sooooo totally relate to All Adither’s comment! *lol*
And your purse, Jenny dear, absolutely fab! Tell me, will you be carrying around a cute little tea cup mutt, because seriously, that would just complete your look! Just sayin’!
Have a blast!
We expect lots and lots of photos and to be regaled with fabuous stories when you get back!
July 17, 2008 at 8:19 am
I think I love CJ…
and you are having a LOT of fun with your photoshop..LOL.
have fun at blogher.
Jakkis last blog post..Lazy Days of Summer
July 17, 2008 at 9:07 am
This is HILARIOUS! The purse gave it away – that is LOL funny.
And I’m not going so I can swear from this day forward that I totally know you look like a Solid Gold dancer. With a rockin’ purse.
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July 17, 2008 at 12:43 pm
Have loads of fun and work that ass.
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July 17, 2008 at 12:50 pm
waaaaaaaaaaaah. i STILL want to go.
but alas, i will be home with a hormonal 14-year-old girl instead.
pray for me.
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July 17, 2008 at 1:37 pm
hehe, out of the mouths of babes. :)
bummed that i’ll miss you and your pants at blogher this year. maybe next year you’ll come up with an equally fabulous outfit. ;)
July 17, 2008 at 2:26 pm
Rock on…
We’ll be waiting for your recap.
And still laughing over your photos.
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July 17, 2008 at 2:36 pm
I love photoshop!
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July 17, 2008 at 3:00 pm
When you get there, everyone is going to be all, “you totally look different than I thought…”
I’ve officially changed “muffin top” to “Mama Chub”. :)
Have a blast for me! Maybe I will head for the East Coast next year… funny its so close this year and I’m staying home. Bleh.
Cheers!
Jamie
Polka Dot Mommys last blog post..Things I Love… Cookies and Milk
July 17, 2008 at 5:23 pm
This was hilarious!! Thanks for the laugh.
Heidis last blog post..what’s up with that?
July 17, 2008 at 5:23 pm
That is SO cute and funny that he said it didn’t look like you because you don’t have a purse like that. :) Love it!
Ashleys last blog post..14 Months Old!!!
July 17, 2008 at 6:14 pm
I think you look FAB.U.LOUS.
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July 17, 2008 at 6:31 pm
I’m here in San Francisco getting ready for BlogHer tomorrow! I’ll look for ya but who knows this place is huge!
I’ll be easy to spot…i’m sporting some muffin top myself. Have fun!
Kimberlys last blog post..Toddler Funnies
July 17, 2008 at 6:36 pm
It’s not the pants that make you look fat. It’s the hair extensions. Lose them and you’re golden.
(Get it? Golden? Cause the whole outfit is gold… oh, just forget it.)
bejewells last blog post..BlogHerNot Stalking 101: The Dos and Don’ts
July 17, 2008 at 7:26 pm
Your kid rocks. Since I can’t go to BlogHer, can I come to your house and meet your kid? Please?
Erins last blog post..This Little Person
July 17, 2008 at 8:08 pm
He’s just psyching you into bringing him home a REALLY good gift from your trip, isn’t he?
Totally jealous here… green with envy, as there is no green to get there.
Have a GREAT time!!!
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July 18, 2008 at 2:34 pm
You are such a hottie! I wish I could pull of an outfit like that…
Wish I could go to Blogher! But at least now I know what you’ll be wearing so when I read those other blogs I can remember that you were the best dressed!
July 20, 2008 at 9:55 pm
Give that boy a raise in his allowance! A big raise!
July 22, 2008 at 6:59 pm
Dude!! I’m hot, with a little trailer park on the side.
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