Motherhood is My Project: The Project Mom Casting Call

July 26, 2010

Well hello friends!  Have you heard that the producers of Project Mom Casting are interviewing mom bloggers for the chance to be on a reality show about the aforementioned awesome online chicks!  I kid you not.   Since I will SO be watching this show I thought it could only be that much better to be on such a wonderfully themed program.  This post is my audition.  There is no casting couch that I know of and being a faithful wife I would have to pass anyway so what follows is my by the books submission.  Wish me luck!

{By wishing me luck I really mean…} Feel free to tweet this to the masses, share it on facebook and tell those awesome producers on their facebook page that you would love to see my circus on the tube!  They want to see me rally my readers and fans so if you are a lurker and thought one day you might comment or like me on facebook – now would be a lovely time for you to do so.  That’s enough of my begging.  I must retain some dignity if I’m gonna be on T.V. and all! 

Yeah, right.

My Official Submission (Wouldn’t My Husband Love to Hear That) in 498 Words

This is what I look like.  That calm smile has a direct link to the bottle of wine behind me and the older children keeping my children busy while I drank it.  The man is the cutie I convinced to marry me.  And then give me 3 kids in 3 years.  Yep – It’s a circus around here.

In One Line:  I share my circus of exceptional chaos hoping we can come together, laughing or crying, on the most real journey I can think of:  Motherhood.

What is my story?    

I am Brittany and I am a Project Mom.  My whole life I have thought in terms of  big plans, extensive tasks and major undertakings.  Motherhood is my greatest challenge, my priceless gift and the most important project of my life.  I blog about all of it while I try to do it all.

My Grand Scheme is was to somehow find the perfect balance of being a mom, a wife, a friend, a blogger, a helper, a traveler and a DIY project nut.   I am comfortable sharing all of these misadventures with my readers and friends, and (of course) revealing that perfect balance is not possible and probably not as fun either.

I love to laugh and I hope you laugh with me.  That’s why I show you pictures of me sticking a flashlight and an ipod down my underpants in an effort to DIY turn my breech baby.  I also let my kids milk me. Wouldn’t that make for some kick ass reality T.V.? 

I know the value of sharing stories of pain and the courage to overcome obstacles with friends and I have found that my online friends provide a fabulous shoulder to cry on.  A terrible miscarriage brought me online and the friends I made literally kept me going.  I feel constantly embraced and strengthened by my online friendships.

I build things.  With power tools.  Then I show you how.  I love making things with my hands and am determined to keep my passion for DIY alive even with 3 tiny ones in the house.  How much more reality show perfect can I get with all this DIY wonder!  I finished Miles’ toddler bed the night before Violet was born.  Ah the power of a prego’s nesting instinct!

I have discovered the power social media has to make positive changes in our communities and I am proud to work with Huggies on the Every Little Bottom campaign and the Hebrew National Better Than a Picnic project.   My online voice is making a difference!

I am totally honest about the completely un-sexy parts of motherhood and the times when things are a little lackluster.  I showed you my day after baby belly.  I’m all about keepin’ it real around here! 

I find pure joy in the chaos and I post mad pictures of my kids and stories of our life.  This is about sharing my unique story. I am totally ready for a Project Mom reality.

Pick Our Mommy Please!

{ 31 comments… read them below or add one }

Maria
Twitter:
July 26, 2010 at 11:45 pm

>This is what I look like. That calm smile has a direct link to the bottle of wine behind me and the older children keeping my children busy while I drank it. The man is the cutie I convinced to marry me. And then give me 3 kids in 3 years. Yep – It’s a circus around here.

He.he.he… that’s really funny. Best of luck in everything you do, including the Project Mom Casting. Your great sense of humor probably carries you far in life.

P.S> Visiting from SITS
.-= Maria´s last blog ..Are We Treating Ourselves Worse than Our Cars =-.

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Brittany
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July 26, 2010 at 11:48 pm

Thanks so much Maria! Yes, my sense of humor carries me through days filled with poop and tantrums and all. The chubby armed hugs help too!

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Jen a.k.a Jael Custom Designs July 26, 2010 at 11:50 pm

I love it! Claim it, and it’ll be yours! Goodness I think we share the same life. Lol! Good Luck! I’ll help promote it as much as I can in all my chaos! *smiles*
.-= Jen a.k.a Jael Custom Designs´s last blog ..Review- Elegant Twist Bamboo from ProFlowers =-.

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Brittany
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July 27, 2010 at 12:08 am

Aw thanks so much you are too sweet! It’s funny because they asked for unique and we are all so unique but we have so much in common!

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Mika July 27, 2010 at 12:41 am

a beautiful intelligent funny compassionate mommy who can work a power drill – now that’s good tv. good luck brit!!

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Brittany
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July 27, 2010 at 8:45 am

Thanks Mika! xoxo

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Lisad July 27, 2010 at 5:26 am

Hi Good luck with the casting call. I think you are an awesome mum because you are real and tell it like it is. Also good luck with the #31DBBB challenge. L

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Brittany
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July 27, 2010 at 8:47 am

Thanks Lisa! I love a good challenge and pressure is the best way to get my tush in gear so the thought of 500 other fabulous bloggers doing it with me keeps me going. Good luck to you too!

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Grateful Twin Mom
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July 27, 2010 at 6:44 am

Yay for you Brittany. I think you’re perfect for TV. So funny, clever, and honest is your blog. And the DIY? Unsurpassed in momdom as far as I can tell. Good luck!

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Brittany
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July 27, 2010 at 8:47 am

Aww Lynn you know I heart you. THANK YOU!

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TheKitchenWitch July 27, 2010 at 7:57 am

Good luck! I’ll be rooting for you from the sidelines!
.-= TheKitchenWitch´s last blog ..Seared Salmon with Jalapeno Ponzu =-.

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Loukia July 27, 2010 at 8:46 am

Great entry, friend! LOVED reading this, and your kids… way too cute. :) I wrote my entry late last night… almost missed the deadline! Can’t wait to see you in NYC!

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Brittany
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July 27, 2010 at 12:54 pm

Thanks Loukia! You’ll be meeting Baby V at Blogher! Thank God the deadline was PST because mine was a late night post!! I am tired today!

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Megan July 27, 2010 at 10:31 am

Excellent entry–GOOD LUCK!
.-= Megan´s last blog ..Anastasia 15 mo stats and pics =-.

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Kelly July 27, 2010 at 12:46 pm

Way to go! The kids are adorable!!

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Lucy @ lucille in the sky
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July 27, 2010 at 3:32 pm

You are so cute! Good luck with the casting. I hope you get it :)
.-= Lucy @ lucille in the sky´s last blog ..tuesday food day- the truth about diet soda =-.

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Bryna July 27, 2010 at 4:11 pm

You totally deserve to be a Project Mom! You would be great!!!!
.-= Bryna´s last blog ..Just Stop It =-.

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Ann's Rants July 27, 2010 at 6:30 pm

and you remain this cute while doing all of this? All of you?

Sold.

xo,
Ann

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Brittany
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July 28, 2010 at 7:55 am

Nope I totally do not remain that cute. I got lucky with light and had showered that day and thank God I noticed I looked okay in the bathroom with Sophia for the hundreth time and then thought to ask someone to take a picture. This like never happens.

Also – I attempt to do all this. It never really happens.

xo back at ya!

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Mungee's Ma
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July 27, 2010 at 6:35 pm

Good luck! Who could say no to those beautiful kiddies?!
.-= Mungee’s Ma´s last blog ..Id Like to Thank =-.

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michelle fang July 28, 2010 at 8:20 am

Good luck Brittany!

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Maryann
Twitter:
July 28, 2010 at 10:49 am

I tweeted and facebooked it for you! You have some great wit and such fabulous writing skills– I do hope you win! =)

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Brittany
Twitter:
July 28, 2010 at 12:40 pm

Now that’s what I meant by wishing me luck! Tweet facebook and a compliment! Hehehe. Thank you!!!

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anymommy July 28, 2010 at 12:07 pm

Real motherhood, with a huge side of love and laughter. They couldn’t choose to portray anything better. Good luck!

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Brittany
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July 28, 2010 at 12:39 pm

Side of love laughter and wine! Thanks so much. Can’t wait to hallway crawl with you!

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laura July 28, 2010 at 12:29 pm

Brittany–best of luck! You would be awesome in reality TV land. :)

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Brittany
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July 28, 2010 at 12:38 pm

Thanks Laura! BTW I hear congratulations are in order! Wahoo! Me Love me Babies Like Cookie Monster loves cookies!!! …B is for baby that’s good enough for me!

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Thibaut July 28, 2010 at 3:08 pm

GOOD LUCK!!!! I don’t think other will stand a chance. Um, I can’t believe you have three kids now, but good luck. I am sure you are an outstanding mom. Plus, you sparkle so I am sure they are going to try to nab you!

Best of luck-

Thibaut

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Cate July 30, 2010 at 9:00 am

You totally have my vote! Love this site! Can’t wait to learn more about your DIY stuff.
Cate :)
#31DBBB Sitstah!
.-= Cate´s last blog ..Birthday Haiku =-.

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Julie M. July 30, 2010 at 4:36 pm

It tweeted you out! I hope you get it, you have an awesome blog!
.-= Julie M.´s last blog ..Oven Baked Fish Sticks =-.

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Eileen Ludwig August 2, 2010 at 10:41 am

Wow, just wow
This is so entertaining.
You are doing mommyhood gracefully and with humor, at least, in writing
Perfect

Thanks for sharing this

Eileen

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