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Naptime Is the New Happy Hour: And Other Ways Toddlers Turn Your Life Upside Down
Motherhood -- it's not for wimps.
Once the zigzagging hormones and endless, bleary-eyed exhaustion of the first year have worn off, you're left with the startling realization that your tiny, immobile bundle has become a rampaging toddler, complete with his or her very own, very forceful personality.
Just as Sippy Cups Are Not for Chardonnay helped debunk decades of par
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Published
March 25th 2008
by Gallery Books
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I really want to reiterate the language warning. As I said on my review, I have no problems with variations of darn and poop. But the author took it too far when she used a word that begins with "P." Perhaps others are comfortable with that word. I am not. I don't enjoy reading it, hearing it or saying it. I don't think it's funny and I don't think it added to the book. The language is actually why this book gets three stars instead of four. I think it really took away...more
I really want to reiterate the language warning. As I said on my review, I have no problems with variations of darn and poop. But the author took it too far when she used a word that begins with "P." Perhaps others are comfortable with that word. I am not. I don't enjoy reading it, hearing it or saying it. I don't think it's funny and I don't think it added to the book. The language is actually why this book gets three stars instead of four. I think it really took away...more
I was at first thinking this was a 2 star book but I could almost give it a 4 now. I think I actually liked "Ketchup is a Vegetable . . " by Robin O'Bryant just slightly more overall but this one was definitely stronger in the last few chapters, felt like she got down to business a bit more. The author has a certain sense of humour that is sometimes funny and sometimes a bit of a turnoff. She definitely talks about alcohol a lot but that doesn't bother me and I didn't notice that the language wa...more
Naptime is the New Happy Hour puts in words some of the feelings to which parents of toddlers can relate. Being a stay-at-home Mom, I am well aware of the quirkiness of toddlerhood. Toddler television programming is utterly annoying, yet we cannot resist plunking our children's impressionable young minds in front of the set. We all know the lack of sleep, frustration at the various tendencies of toddler behavior, and the various Moms we encounter along the way who make us feel guilty for giving...more
Funny...it made me laugh out loud several times and also made me feel better about my failures as a parent...apparantly, there are other mothers who aren't perfect either ;) I did not like her use of profanity or how much she dwelled on alcohol. It would have been a better book (and still funny) with less of both of the above.
I think it is actually possible to be too snarky. And, the author has a girl and some of the experiences are too girl baby -centric.
I liked the book. It was funny, but it seemed like the author was trying to hard. Her style of writing and humor got boring after the first couple of chapters, however, a lot of it is true.
I didn't like how in the 2nd chapter she talks about not taking your toddler to the mall play places because they have too many germs, then page 102 says no matter what you try to do- your child will get sick. Why not have them live a little and wipe their hands when they are done playing?
It is a great book t...more
I didn't like how in the 2nd chapter she talks about not taking your toddler to the mall play places because they have too many germs, then page 102 says no matter what you try to do- your child will get sick. Why not have them live a little and wipe their hands when they are done playing?
It is a great book t...more
Mar 28, 2012
Alison
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3 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
moms
Recommended to Alison by:
Lisa S.
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I really enjoyed the author's humor over the first few chapters but then quickly became bored. The humor is a little redundant.
If you are doubting yourself as a mom, feeling guilty about the things you are NOT doing as a mom, or feeling bad about not being the Superhero Mom which you thought you'd be (which should include every mom)...then this book is a nice mood booster. The author talks about the reality of being a mom- loving your child but not loving every single mom duty at every waking mo...more
If you are doubting yourself as a mom, feeling guilty about the things you are NOT doing as a mom, or feeling bad about not being the Superhero Mom which you thought you'd be (which should include every mom)...then this book is a nice mood booster. The author talks about the reality of being a mom- loving your child but not loving every single mom duty at every waking mo...more
This book is funny and an easy-read. The first couple chapters did put me off a bit, making me think, yes, my toddler does drive me crazy, but I still LIKE her! It sounded like the author sincerely didn't care for her child at all. But, it gets better, so keep reading. The best part about this book is it gives you a nice warm feeling of being a pretty good mom, even if your daughter's morning snack yesterday was cheetos and chocolate chips and she is currently running around in a diaper and her...more
You know that thing that Ellen Degeneres does? Let me see, here's an example:
"I don't need a baby growing inside me for nine months. For one thing, there's morning sickness. If I'm going to feel nauseous and achy when I wake up, I want to achieve that state the old fashioned way: getting good and drunk the night before."
That thing. Is there a name for that schtick?
Anyway, Wilder-Taylor does a lot of that. It's a device I find funny some of the time but not all of the time. And that's the diff...more
"I don't need a baby growing inside me for nine months. For one thing, there's morning sickness. If I'm going to feel nauseous and achy when I wake up, I want to achieve that state the old fashioned way: getting good and drunk the night before."
That thing. Is there a name for that schtick?
Anyway, Wilder-Taylor does a lot of that. It's a device I find funny some of the time but not all of the time. And that's the diff...more
I thoroughly enjoyed this book (once I finally committed to finishing reading it)....the author (who also wrote Sippy Cups are not for Chardonnay) is very clever and laugh-out-loud funny at times. She also has some good common-sense parenting advice, much (but not all) of which I agreed with and wish more parents woudl listen to...I'm pretty sure this is a mom I would like! That said, I did get a little tired of the repeated references to drinking, taking Xanax and using Unisom. I think I heard...more
More snarky new-mom humor from the same writer of "Sippy Cups are Not for Chardonnay" - pretty funny takes on toddlerhood, even laugh-out-loud. Yes, she swears, and yes, she talks about alcohol a lot - what did you think you were getting into with her, anyway? The reviewers who "tsk tsk" her for that are exactly the people she snarks in the book. Choose your side, readers. If you consider yourself a good girl, don't bother with this one, 'cause you likely just won't get it.
Mar 12, 2009
Msor
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A perfect entertaining read for a mom. This book was laugh-out-loud funny, accurate about life with a toddler, and will make most moms feel better about themselves and their crazy lives. It managed to do this without being whiney or trite; it was also free from preachy or outdated advice or saccharin platitudes. Further, this was a quick read: I was able to finish it in under a nap-and-a-half, a feature that will be appreciated by other busy moms.
After having read what seems like every baby book on the market and having the same stories told over and over again, I was so excited to read something that tells the real story-the mixed emotions about having a baby, feeling inadequate and resenting the fact that everyone else seems to just get on with their old life while you are home with a newborn trying to figure all this out. It is a must read for anyone considering having a baby.
Stefanie Wiler-Taylor's take on motherhood is hillarious. I enjoyed reading about her views on raising a toddler and the transition from childless female to SAHM. This is not a serious book on raising children and sensitive types will likely be offended; however, if you like to laugh at yourself and don't mind trashy language, this is a fun read. I found it to be like a good conversation with another new mom over a glass of wine.
I think this book is hilarious. As a SAHM with TWO toddlers I am absolutely driven to drink and profanity on occasion. When the title of a book refers to 'Happy Hour' readers should probably expect a healthy dose of "vodka with dinner", previous reviewers expressing disappointment with the amount of alcohol discussed should search for a book with a different title.
I'd give this one 3.75 stars. Stephanie Wilder-Taylor totally gets it! There were times when I laughed so hard I was literally in tears and there were times when I had to double-check the front cover to be absolutely positive that this book wasn't written by me. I'd kick back and share a glass of vino and swap toddler stories w/ Stephanie Wilder-Taylor anytime!
Another great book...I think this and the Sippy Cup one should be standard fare at baby showers--forget the diapers, wipes and onesies :) Just helps me feel less crazy about everything motherhood entails, which is always a good thing. And now I will go on to read her other two...I'm especially excited about the one coming out in June, mainly b/c of the title "I'm Kind of a Big Deal"--makes me laugh :)
A fast, funny read--I probably would have appreciated this book more when I had only one child who was the center of my universe, but Wilder-Taylor is amusing and irreverent and sort of reminded me of a not-quite-as-funny-and-common-sensical Vicki Iovine and her slew of Girlfriends' Guides--but is still a huge compliment to her.
This is a very silly book - but it's a good time anyway. Don't read it for true wisdom, but for a few belly laughs and a lot of, "don't worry, you've got it together pretty much as well as other moms even if you feel like a mess" it's great.
The chapters are each about 3 pages long, so it's even possible to read the book while taking care of a toddler, in case you don't want to waste your precious time off.
The chapters are each about 3 pages long, so it's even possible to read the book while taking care of a toddler, in case you don't want to waste your precious time off.
3.5 stars
This book made laugh. I'm not a parent, but working with kids and having a niece and nephew helped me to enjoy this more. I bet parents would find this book pretty stinking funny.
Also, I love seeing my first name in print, and spelled correctly. This is what drew me initially to this author, but now I am about to finish reading all of her books and they are genuinely funny.
This book made laugh. I'm not a parent, but working with kids and having a niece and nephew helped me to enjoy this more. I bet parents would find this book pretty stinking funny.
Also, I love seeing my first name in print, and spelled correctly. This is what drew me initially to this author, but now I am about to finish reading all of her books and they are genuinely funny.
Pretty far this book is enjoyable and funny. HOwever, I do have a complaint with the author: she keeps ripping on moms who like to scrapbook. She would not like me at all. Oh well! I can relate to her experiences as a mom, though. Fun books for moms of young toddlers...sometimes the humor is redundant, but still a mindless read that made me feel good about myself as a mom.
Funny, honest & very true, but too vulgar. It made me laugh out loud many times, and actually made me laugh so hard that I cried a few times.
Its a good book if you want a laugh about toddler antics, but I felt like she made an effort to unnecessarily sprinkle profanity throughout the book.
Its a good book if you want a laugh about toddler antics, but I felt like she made an effort to unnecessarily sprinkle profanity throughout the book.
holy crap this was an awesome read! I was LOL-ing all the way, and could definitely recognize and relate to so many of what she was saying. I know she's had twin girls since this was written and so am READY for her next book! This was *just* what I needed to read at this time in my life.
Aug 08, 2009
Eva Leger
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
moms of toddlers
Recommended to Eva by:
Jeannie sent it to me
I thought this was much better than a lot of people made it out to be. I don't think the language is too much, I mean, we are adults reading it....hopefully. I don't think she's stuck on girl babies versus boy babies at all and there were instances where I laughed out loud.
From what I hear, Sippy Cups is better than this so I'm going to have to get my hands on that and take a look. Overall, if you're a new mom or an old mom and want a few light laughs while being able to nod your head and sympat...more
From what I hear, Sippy Cups is better than this so I'm going to have to get my hands on that and take a look. Overall, if you're a new mom or an old mom and want a few light laughs while being able to nod your head and sympat...more
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I personally think this author is hilarious! I definitely got a bit bored with this book in the middle because the writing style was a bit monotonous. I was thoroughly entertained reading the reviews on Goodreads where people were expressing actual concern over the author's way of thinking and "drinking problem." Overall 3 stars!
This book is so extremely funny & honest. I recommend this book to anyone
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I LOVED this book- it was laugh out loud funny. I kept reading passages out loud for James to listen to. However, it became a little less funny when I found out the author is an alcoholic who quit drinking soon after the release of this book...
The author seems like a failed alpha mom who tries to pretend she's a beta. (Kind of like me.) She's funny and insightful, but only at the expense of making the efforts of moms who work/try hard seem silly. Can't we all just get along?
Okay so I saw this on the library shelf in the parenting section and it looked like it would be a very light, humorous read which is exactly what it was. The author touches upons and makes light of all that we as new parents fret about. She lives in L.A, so some of her experiences are very "L.A" and some of the parents she meets are so out there that she tries to put things into perspective with a lot of humor intwined.
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Stefanie Wilder-Taylor has performed on Make Me Laugh, Evening at the Improv, and Comedy Central, and written and produced more than thirty television shows, including Whose Line Is It Anyway? and Blind Date. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and young daughter, Elby.
Stefanie Wilder-Taylor's blog can be found here: http://babyonbored.blogspot.com/
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