I love my mom. She is solid, beautiful, there. She loves me like a rock, protects me and cares for me—whether she’s three blocks over, in a different country, or simply a blog away.
Read her post. That’s the lady who taught me to write, who taught me to be kind, who taught me it’s okay to say ‘ouch.’ She teaches me still, every day. She teaches me that I matter.
Thanks, Ma and friends.
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Sweetheart, thank YOU!
you have the best mater EVAH. srsly. love you both! xoxoxol
You are both so lucky….Jenn for the wonderful article and your Mater for supporting you. Jenn, I too was lucky enough to be raised by a single mother who didn’t mind walking around naked. She was proud of her curves and she never once taught us to be ashamed of our bodies. Even at 30, if you find my sister, mother or I spending a weekend together, more than likely we’ll still end up seeing each other naked!
Thank you for the article!
Well, she’s an OK mama. Don’t get too complimentary. That sort of thing goes RIGHT to their heads.
Glad you’re feeling better. ✑♡
Her post was so touching and sweet. I’m glad you have her.
she sounds wonderful
Simon, oh Simon … I want to spank you. Unfortunately, some readers may misinterpret my motives and poor Jenn would be getting more condemning comments. There is not such thing as too much praise. Hehehehe.
Maybe I should blog about hot grandmothers wearing leather …
Lovely post. I see the resemblence.
I’ve been offline for a while so I had to check and see what all the hoopla was about.
Oh, good gravy what the heck is wrong with people, are they that strung tight they saw something wrong in what was (in my opinion) a beautiful written piece. Your daughters will grow up to have the healthiest outlook on life thanks to you. Don’t let the ignorant idiots get to you. Those kinds of people are a dime a dozen. However you my friend are that rare joy in the mix.
I loved visiting your mother, she’s a riot. I imagine the joy and love that must be in abundance at family get togethers. (Hugs)Indigo
I have been on vacation and just got back. Just read the article and Jenn, you have no business caring what those crazy people think. Do what you do and don’t look back. I thoroughly enjoy what you write and if some nutjob doesn’t, well that’s their loss. My kids sing all the time, too, and I don’t think even the sight of my butt would stop it. No pun intended, but the negative critics can blow it out their a**!
Both you guys ROCK!!
I seriously need a shopping partner like that. Usually it’s just me getting depressed as I look at myself in the mirror. A good, healthy dose of laughter in the lingerie section is what I need.
Your Mama is great. You’re great. I’d say your girls have a much better than average chance at greatness too.
One more Nakedgate comment for those who suggest that being open about our (yes, me too) less than perfect bodies will somehow encourage unhealthy habits in our kids , I say
EAT RIGHT. EXERCISE REGULARLY. THEN ACCEPT WHATEVER GENETIC SHAPE THAT LEAVES YOU WITH. CHANCES ARE YOU WILL EVENTUALLY RESEMBLE YOUR MOTHER BECAUSE THAT IS THE WAY IT WORKS.
Okay, i’m done now.
Hi Jenn. If you are not a regular reader of article comments, perhaps you haven’t heard of the “troll” These are people whose everyday existence depends on making hateful and mean comments about otherpeoples lives. Most thoughtful commentators will tell you trolls are to be ignored, I know thats hard for you, it would be for me, too. But how excellent to have gotten an article out there that is so thought provoking! Hope there are many more to come..
long time reader and lover of Jenn’s stuff
Yvonne
Yesterday, my mother took a bath while I sat on the toilet seat with my baby on my lap. It was the most natural thing in the world to us, always has been.
I think that if you react that violently to a mother being naked in front of her daughters, you should seriously consider having your head checked.
I love this post, and the link.
And if you want a misery-loves-company moment, head over to Lisa Belkin’s NYTimes parenting blog where a woman is currently being raked over the coals for having the temerity to adopt a 6 year old girl from China. (Why so old? Why rename her? Why not the US? Why do you think you deserve a girl, anyway?) The tone of the comments would be more appropriate to casually mentioning that you drown unwanted puppies. I thought of you and your trolls immediately. Can’t win for losing sometimes!
Have a good, troll-free week!
So sweet! You both seem wonderful…what a beautiful friendship you have together! smilinggreenmom
very lovely post. my mom loves me a lot, smile on my face automatically brings a smile on her face as well. that shows the love and caring of MOM