29.3.10

Memoir Monday: Even Stay-At-Home-Moms Do Karaoke (Badly), or, Bringing Mom Sexy Back Mommyologist Style

Today's the day, folks. Time to link up to Travis over at I Like To Fish!


So while today's tale doesn't truly qualify as a memoir because it just happened over the weekend, I am blatantly ignoring disregarding the rules of the genre and posting anyway. Because I'm a rebel like that.

The Mommyologist did a post last week about Bringing Mom Sexy Back. If you haven't done so already, please read it here. Ladies and gents, The Mother Load brought Sexy Mom back Saturday night. In a big way. And I have the dirt photos to prove it. I wore makeup (shocker), my new earrings and I even ditched my tennis shoes for a pair of black booties. I dared to wear a slinky Banana Republic top that's been hiding in the back of my closet for over a year with the tags still on it. I shook my money maker and belted out the lyrics to Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean" although I can't carry a tune and sound like a sick cat when I sing. I really wanted to do Madonna's "Material Girl," but I was out voted. Which was too bad because I was totally channeling Madge Saturday night. I might've even sounded better singing something I've known all the words to since I was nine. Oh well---next time, maybe (if there is a next time!).

My other Bringing Mom Sexy Back friends were right up there with me. We bonded over beer and a bad karaoke band. They didn't even have the tv's, man. No little ball bouncing over the lyrics. We had to strain and squint at a single piece of paper we all had to share. Not the ideal karoake situation, to be sure. But we didn't care because we were the shit.



(See? I'm always the Amazon in the middle. WTH?)


The Mommyologist describes her Bringing Mom Sexy Back Moment:

"Since I’d gotten over that initial “new-kid-in-school” first night fear, I was able to get into a better groove and let my guard down a little more last night. Actually, I think I let my guard down a LOT. I’m not sure exactly what happened, but as soon as Shakira started playing over the speakers, a feeling of empowerment came over me, and in that moment I went from being a stay-at-home mom with A-cup breasts, a bit of a muffin-top, and a dimpled tush to a complete and total sex symbol."

I really related to this. I'm not Karaoke Girl. I'm not Slinky Top Girl. I'm not Makeup and Skinny Jeans Girl, either. I'm usually Dirty Sweatpants Mommy, Three-Days-Since-I-Showered-Mommy and Mommy Who Yells A Lot. But Saturday night I threw that baggage out the window along with my sports bra. I put on that Mom Sexy persona. I walked the walk and talked the talk--for a little while. And you know what?

I had a blast.


How do you bring Sexy Back?

61 comments:

MiMi said...

It looks like you had a blast!!
You are so cute!
And, yeah, you are tall, but I'm SO short, that anyone over 5'2" is tall to me.

Menopausal New Mom said...

Oh wow Erin! I'm inspired. Wonder if any of my old sexy clothes will fit? Even better, what a great excuse to go out shopping for some new non-mommy clothes for a change :)

Raoulysgirl said...

It sounds like you had a great time...and you deserved it!!! Way to work it, mama!!!

meredith said...

ahhh, i LOVE it!! get it momma! you looked hot and looked like you had an awesome time! now that you mention it, how tall are you??

Dual Mom said...

I don't ever want to see you call yourself an amazon again! Stop it!You're gorgeous!

I can feel how much fun you guys had just by reading your words. I think it's imperative for mom's to feel like women every once in awhile. Good for you guys!

meredith said...

wait, i just read remembered the hub's post and you're 5'9!! my mom's 5'9, dad's 6'3 and somehow i managed to be shafted with being 5'4. even my 11 year old sister is already 5'3!!

singedwingangel said...

OH man that looks like ya'll had a blast.. you work what ya mama gave ya gf

Robin said...

Damn Girl you loook goood...You are the Shit..and then some...!Im so glad you had fun..!

RN Mama said...

Looks like you definitely brought it! Way to go!

Btw, you had me at Banana Republic. Do I have that shirt? I think I do.

The Mommyologist said...

I LOVE this post!!! Looks like you had a great time...wish I could've joined you!

Part of my Mom Sexy feature on Thursday will have a McLinky, so make sure to link up this post then!

WE'RE BRINGING MOM SEXY BACK!!!

WOO-HOO!

JoeyRes said...

Thanks for making me jealous of someone that is an A-cup. I'm back in the training bra section!

I'd be totally into karaoke. Maybe I should write one of those bucket lists.

Shell said...

You look like you had so much fun! Way to bring Mom Sexy Back!

T.J. said...

Hey, don't knock it- many men drooled over those strong, gorgeous, confident (yes tall) Amazon. Looks like that was a good description of you this past weekend. Way to go girl! I usually fit the same bill as your day to day wear, but when I step it up a bit and at least put mascara on I feel so much sexier. Almost cringe to admit it as I should love myself in all forms blah blah blah, but it's true! The nicer I look, the better I feel.

5thsister said...

I want to be a sexy mom too! I am so going to emulate you! you are my inspiration!

blueviolet said...

Just cuz you're tall doesn't make you an amazon, you goofy woman!

But yeah, you guys were and are the shit! Work it!

June said...

Just when I thought I was all stylin' in my black yoga pants... Damn woman!
Looks like you have found some of your best therapy.
What a blast!!

Two Normal Moms said...

Too fun! There's a lot of sexy-mom going around these days... must be spring! I put fingernail polish on for the first time in like a hundred years this last weekend. And promptly took a chunk off the next morning opening a box of cereal, reminding myself why I don't wear it on my fingers any more... But, it was fun and I felt like a real girl again! That was after buying myself a new sexy top on Friday...
***Ally

Semi-Slacker Mom said...

I don't know if I bought sexy back, but I sure brought drunky back this weekend. I love a good party, don't you?

Big Boops said...

I love it! I ALSO brought MOM SEXY back on Saturday night. My sis sells Lia Sophia jewlery and she had a hostess appreciation night. Well, she gets us just liquored up enough to do a "fashion show". My best friend and I teamed up for our theme "Gold in Your Face", complete with catwalk. It was ridiculous and SUPER fun to just act like a idiot again. LOVE IT!!!!

Homesick Cajun said...

Oh it's already been broughten! Lol...girl you was lookin' feirce! Don't feel bad...I'm an amazon anytime I wear (any kind of) a heel! You looked gorgeous girl!

Travis said...

Atta kid.

*ass slap*

Umm... Don't tell your husband about that.

And I think... Happy Passover? Is that appropriate? Did I make it in time?

Us non Jews got the Easter coming up.

I'm pretty sure it counts for you too.

You know, I've really just kind of let this comment go on too long.

Ah. "Too long."

Yet another phrase on the list of words no woman has ever said to me.

That's right. Try the veal, tip your waitresses.

Seriously. I'm going.

Seriously.

shortmama said...

That looks like so much fun!

Much More Than Mommy said...

I've never done karaoke but always wanted to -- you all look so cute and like you're having a BLAST!! I bring mom sexy back by having sex with the sexy dad of my daughters.

adrienzgirl said...

You're beautiful! Stop being silly! I am almost 5'9" as well. Add some heels? I am towering over all my girlfriends. Own it, men find tall women sexy! :D

Looks like you all had a BLAST!

Chocolate Covered Daydreams said...

Count me in the next time around. I don't know if I'll do sexy but I sure want to try karaoke.

Arizona Mamma said...

It's been a while since I've really brought my sexy back. Though I did sing karoke about a month ago ;) It was a blast indeed, and I did feel cute again.

You, by the way, are super cute! I don't look at those pictures and see Amazon woman at all. Not at all. You are really looking at yourself through a different lens.

Helene said...

Holy cow, you are THE SHIT!! Look at you up there with all your friends letting loose and having fun!!!

Unfortunately, I can't bring my sexy back...I think I left it in the delivery room where I had my last c-section.

Ian said...

First of all ya look great. Thanks for posting the pics so I didn't have to say "pics or it didn't happen"

I love me some karaoke. That's how I met my wife which I'll document next week.

Last night go ok?

BigSis said...

Hello hottie! You look great and I can tell you had a blast.

And, BTW, you're still short to me :)

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JennyMac said...

You all are too cute and I am so glad you had a great time.
You rock that Billie Jean, Misses.

Sara @ Domestically Challenged said...

Awesome! You looked awesome!!! I am jealous that you had the guts to do that!

*LLUVIA* said...

"I'm usually Dirty Sweatpants Mommy, Three-Days-Since-I-Showered-Mommy"

my kind of people!!!

mama-face said...

Haha. Love your question at the end!! I Have NO Idea.

You're adorable in all you do. What fun. :)

ChinkyGirLMeL said...

You definitely brought sexy back. =) Great night, great company, what more could a girl ask for? =)

suzicate said...

You rock! I am in such envy! I really totally, absolutely can NOT sing...they would call 911 on me if I tried!

Heather said...

You look great Looks like you guys had a great time.

Meeko Fabulous said...

You are not an amazon! You are fabulous! Do you know how many women would kill for your height and your skin! It's gorgeous! The top is too cute!

Tattoos and Teething Rings said...

Looks like an awesome sexy time- but I could never do karaoke. You are brave! (Or drunk?)

And I didn't realize my sexy had gone anywhere...darn now I have one more thing to find!

The Blue Zoo said...

Hot Damn Girl!! You look H.O.T.!!

I am so glad you had a great time!!

I cant do karaoke, I am the worst singer EVER. You are so brave!!

Nancy C said...

Doesn't it make you feel so much better after a night like that? I know I feel like myself again.

foxy said...

Glad to hear you had SUCH a good time! It was much needed!

Cathy said...

Shit Yes Girl!! Rock on with your bad self! Glad you had a fab time. Stand tall, beautiful woman.

Annie @ astonesthrowfrominsanity said...

Bring sexy back? WTH?!! In this girl, it never left!! Ha! But seriously, I too am the sweatpants, dirty haired mommy with krispy Kreme stains on my shirt. Most days it ain't even pretty . . . let alone sexy. This weekend I am going to Vegas with hubs and NO KIDS. I better find sexy . . . and quick!!! So glad you had a fun time. You deserve it!

Aunt Juicebox said...

You're so cute! Material Girl is my fave Madonna song, btw. But I do love me some Michael too.

Mrs Montoya said...

I am always itching to bring sexy back when I am out with my girls. It doesn't happen nearly enough, but it DOES feel so good when it happens. I think tall is cool. It is a bit of a challenge or me to bring sexy all.the.way back at 5'4" and you have more places to hide the extra stuff with your 5 extra inches :) So glad you got out and had some fun. You'll be all over Like a Virgin next time. I can just feel it . . .

Candice said...

Kudos to you for bringing sexy back.

Looks like a good time was had by all. :)

Salt said...

You did it and it looks like so much fun! No amount of beer or persuasion from my friends will ever get me to do karaoke. You are my hero. :)

Matty said...

I'm liking this new Eryn. You are really stepping out there. We parents have got to get away now and then and let it all hang out to save our sanity. I like to let my hair hang down....er....get wild and forget my troubles once and a while. I can't sing to save my life, so don't feel so bad. I'm sure we would make quite the duet. They might ban us from karaoke if we tried.

Alyssa said...

Just wanted to let you know that I am finally getting around to doing my blog roll and I am putting you on it- cause you are one of the best of course! Did you get my last email?

Me-Me King said...

Wow, good for you! I have a minor in voice and I still won't get up and sing...guess I'm missing out on all the fun.

Theta Mom said...

You ARE bringing sexy back!

Amy said...

So glad you had fun! You look great too! And what do you mean amazon?? I have to endure 4" heals to get that effect! Lucky!

Sarah said...

That's awesome! It's so great that you had a wonderful time. And you look fabulous! I bring my sexy back by still trying to put on makeup and do my hair every day...it helps me!

Kate@And Then I Was a Mom said...

I would kill--or at least disfigure severely--to be your height. Also, that shirt is the best. A little cleavage always brings the sexy back, even if I need my Special Bra to make it happen.

Melissa said...

You are so darn adorable! Looks like such a great time. That is just what I need, a mommy's night out!

gayle said...

Speaking as an old lady Gramme! you go girl!! You looked great!! Mommy's need to get out!! It makes you a better one!!

Daffy said...

I am terribly terribly sorry I missed that. Oh! How I would love to have seen and heard you. You do not give yourself enough credit.

YOU ARE HAWT woman and ain't no need to bring sexy back cause she ain't nevah left ya!

Coffeypot said...

I bring it back by paying her cash upfront.

Kristy said...
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Kristy said...

I'm glad I found a link to your site on Kat;s blog sklub105.blogspot.com

You make me laugh!

 

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