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Ask Me What's For Dinner One More Time: Inappropriate Thoughts on Motherhood
From the founder of That’s Inappropriate—one of the most popular parenting blogs on the web—comes a hilarious, genuine, and relatable essay collection on the ups and downs of motherhood.
Meredith Masony founded That’s Inappropriate in 2014 as an innocent and humorous way to chronicle her chaotic days as a working mom, child wrangler, and busy wife. It soon evolved into a massive, dynamic community of parents—now nearly three million strong—brought together by their shared belief that parenthood and marriage don’t have to be perfect.
Now, in Ask Me What's for Dinner One More Time, Meredith shares her collection of witty essays on the universal frustrations of being a mom in today’s world, presenting her laugh-out-loud perspective on sex, aging, anxiety, friendship, and much more. Perfect for fans of Jenny Lawson, Laura Clery, and Jen Mann, these essays provide laughter, relief, validation, and “a metaphorical hug for all of those moments you spend crying on your bathroom floor, thinking that you are failing at the hardest job on the planet.”
Meredith Masony founded That’s Inappropriate in 2014 as an innocent and humorous way to chronicle her chaotic days as a working mom, child wrangler, and busy wife. It soon evolved into a massive, dynamic community of parents—now nearly three million strong—brought together by their shared belief that parenthood and marriage don’t have to be perfect.
Now, in Ask Me What's for Dinner One More Time, Meredith shares her collection of witty essays on the universal frustrations of being a mom in today’s world, presenting her laugh-out-loud perspective on sex, aging, anxiety, friendship, and much more. Perfect for fans of Jenny Lawson, Laura Clery, and Jen Mann, these essays provide laughter, relief, validation, and “a metaphorical hug for all of those moments you spend crying on your bathroom floor, thinking that you are failing at the hardest job on the planet.”
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First published September 1, 2020
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July 2, 2020
It took me 2 1/2 years to complete this book. I poured my heart and soul into it. I hope whoever reads it, takes away a feeling of community and knowing they are not alone in this parenting journey.
October 28, 2020
DNF for me. I really disliked it. As a mother of 5 who went through a dozen miscarriages before I had my kids, I have always appreciated my kids even when they had me contemplating investing in boxed wine. I certainly don't want to read an entire book of her complaining about her children and having to take care of them, and didn't find her funny. Yes, I yell at times and yes, my kids have annoyed me plenty over the years but... just ugh. This was so unpleasant and it just felt like she was trying too hard.
Also, a Goodreads friend pointed out that she puts a lot of stuff in here that is really embarrassing for her kids and infringes on their privacy, and pointed out that kids at school could be pretty cruel with access to this kind of stuff. If ever there was a reason to write under a pseudonym, that would be a good one.
Also, a Goodreads friend pointed out that she puts a lot of stuff in here that is really embarrassing for her kids and infringes on their privacy, and pointed out that kids at school could be pretty cruel with access to this kind of stuff. If ever there was a reason to write under a pseudonym, that would be a good one.
September 29, 2020
Yes, yes, another parenting book. But don't worry, it is not one of those preachy parenting books offering up advice on how to be the perfect, sparkling, Pinterest-worthy mom. In this book, blogger Meredith Masony, shares some of her humorous & inappropriate thoughts on motherhood. Masony has 3 kids and plenty of things to say!
She says what most of us are thinking, whether its in regards to kids as non-stop snack-monsters or how they all expect MOM to clean up after them. I mean please. I LIVE that life.
I am pretty sure the reason I hate grocery shopping is because I know that the second I get home, my kids will grab 98 percent of what I purchased and eat it within five minutes of being home. And then in ten minutes they will come up to me and say, "Can I have a snack?"
She also pretty much thinks as I do about texting. WHY make an actual phone call when you can just text?!?!
The genius of texting is that you can answer a question without ever saying a word, which is great because the second you get on the phone, your kids can sense it and they begin to act like feral cats who just ingested a large quantity of crack cocaine.
As you can tell, she is at least somewhat inappropriate with her writing (as promised by the subtitle). There are plenty of F-bombs scattered throughout. This book was very relatable to me as a mom with plenty of inappropriate thoughts. Check it out if you are looking for a quick, funny read!
Thank you to the publisher for the review copy!
She says what most of us are thinking, whether its in regards to kids as non-stop snack-monsters or how they all expect MOM to clean up after them. I mean please. I LIVE that life.
I am pretty sure the reason I hate grocery shopping is because I know that the second I get home, my kids will grab 98 percent of what I purchased and eat it within five minutes of being home. And then in ten minutes they will come up to me and say, "Can I have a snack?"
She also pretty much thinks as I do about texting. WHY make an actual phone call when you can just text?!?!
The genius of texting is that you can answer a question without ever saying a word, which is great because the second you get on the phone, your kids can sense it and they begin to act like feral cats who just ingested a large quantity of crack cocaine.
As you can tell, she is at least somewhat inappropriate with her writing (as promised by the subtitle). There are plenty of F-bombs scattered throughout. This book was very relatable to me as a mom with plenty of inappropriate thoughts. Check it out if you are looking for a quick, funny read!
Thank you to the publisher for the review copy!
October 16, 2020
If you want a real unfiltered look at what motherhood is all about then this is your book. It is like Meredith has put all those thoughts we think but rarely say out loud into this book and it just makes you feel good to know that you are not alone. Be warned this book is blunt and doesn't sugarcoat anything so if you are easily offended then might not be for you. A quick and funny read that all moms will appreciate.
Thank you to Gallery Books for a gifted copy of this book in exchange for my honest feedback
Thank you to Gallery Books for a gifted copy of this book in exchange for my honest feedback
January 24, 2021
Not going to finish this one. While some of her content is entertaining and relatable, it also feels like she is just whining a lot and just trying too hard to be funny. Life is too short to read books you don’t LOVE.
October 22, 2020
This book was a mixed bag for me. I enjoyed parts of it, and laughed out loud at some of the author's funny observations and stories. However, I had a hard time with the incessant deluge of vulgarity, and the author frequently made jokes about old, tired subjects that I don't think are funny anymore. Does anyone still laugh about kids wanting an extra drink of water at bedtime? I think that stopped being funny in the early 1800s.
She also shares an incredible amount of private information about her family's life. Her husband is her business partner and a consenting adult, so I assume that he is okay with every outrageous thing that she wrote about him, but I can't help but wonder how her children feel about this book, or how they will feel about it in the future. None of these stories were too private to share at all, but some of them would be best kept within a mom's group or a text thread with your best friend, and not broadcasted to the world.
I get that the author has built her platform on having no filter, but she wrote vulgar, insulting screeds about her children's problems and annoying behaviors, and they are almost definitely going to read this someday. I also wondered, do school bullies ever read Mommy Blogs in order to torment classmates? If they do, they have access to so much private and profoundly wounding material that it is horrifying to contemplate.
I'd like to give this book three stars for the parts that I enjoyed, but this was ultimately a two-star book for me, primarily because of how the author treated her children in the text. I understand why these unfiltered negative thoughts might run through her head, but it is very easy for mothers to capitalize on their parenting experiences without recognizing how issues of consent and privacy will affect their children. Kids are individual people, not lifestyle accessories, and there are a lot of ethical problems that accompany using your children as public writing fodder. In some cases, parenting memoirs can navigate these issues in a graceful, forward-thinking way, but this was not one of them.
She also shares an incredible amount of private information about her family's life. Her husband is her business partner and a consenting adult, so I assume that he is okay with every outrageous thing that she wrote about him, but I can't help but wonder how her children feel about this book, or how they will feel about it in the future. None of these stories were too private to share at all, but some of them would be best kept within a mom's group or a text thread with your best friend, and not broadcasted to the world.
I get that the author has built her platform on having no filter, but she wrote vulgar, insulting screeds about her children's problems and annoying behaviors, and they are almost definitely going to read this someday. I also wondered, do school bullies ever read Mommy Blogs in order to torment classmates? If they do, they have access to so much private and profoundly wounding material that it is horrifying to contemplate.
I'd like to give this book three stars for the parts that I enjoyed, but this was ultimately a two-star book for me, primarily because of how the author treated her children in the text. I understand why these unfiltered negative thoughts might run through her head, but it is very easy for mothers to capitalize on their parenting experiences without recognizing how issues of consent and privacy will affect their children. Kids are individual people, not lifestyle accessories, and there are a lot of ethical problems that accompany using your children as public writing fodder. In some cases, parenting memoirs can navigate these issues in a graceful, forward-thinking way, but this was not one of them.
June 18, 2020
Thank you to the publishers and NetGalley for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Ask Me What's For Dinner One More Time(formerly known as 18 to Life) is a truthful and messy look at motherhood and all it entails. From the school projects and bake sales, to the cooking and house work, to puberty and "the talk" Ask Me What's For Dinner One More Time covers it all, and it couldn't be more glorious.
Motherhood is something that isn't understood until you're in it. The manuals never got the scenario and other moms always look perfect on their Insta-feeds making the rest of us feel like failures. However, in those failures are where moms truly shine and find their way. The same goes for our author who shares with us her wins as well has her falls, but makes you feel understood rather than bad for her. She doesn't share any of these moments for pity, only to show other moms #SameGirlSame.
I know a couple who have recently just had their first child and I will be purchasing this title for them as soon as it is published. Motherhood is unique for everyone, but Meredith repeatedly gives us boosts that we're moving in the right direction, even if we stumble along the way. Four bright and shining stars from me, and I recommend this book to any mother, any age, anywhere in their child's life. There is something in this book for everyone.
Ask Me What's For Dinner One More Time(formerly known as 18 to Life) is a truthful and messy look at motherhood and all it entails. From the school projects and bake sales, to the cooking and house work, to puberty and "the talk" Ask Me What's For Dinner One More Time covers it all, and it couldn't be more glorious.
Motherhood is something that isn't understood until you're in it. The manuals never got the scenario and other moms always look perfect on their Insta-feeds making the rest of us feel like failures. However, in those failures are where moms truly shine and find their way. The same goes for our author who shares with us her wins as well has her falls, but makes you feel understood rather than bad for her. She doesn't share any of these moments for pity, only to show other moms #SameGirlSame.
I know a couple who have recently just had their first child and I will be purchasing this title for them as soon as it is published. Motherhood is unique for everyone, but Meredith repeatedly gives us boosts that we're moving in the right direction, even if we stumble along the way. Four bright and shining stars from me, and I recommend this book to any mother, any age, anywhere in their child's life. There is something in this book for everyone.
August 20, 2020
I have seen Meredith many times through her youtube videos and also when she was live on facebook. She has always reminded me of a friend that has many kids and knows things.
I really enjoyed this booked. I liked that it felt like you were sitting on her couch while she folds clothes and she tells you about her day. Even though I have no children, in no way was this a book that turned me off. Her talking about her experiences as a mother was realistic to every woman in some way. If you want an easy read that will make you feel better about yourself or feel like you are not the only one that doesn't have it all together, than this books is for you!!!!!
I really enjoyed this booked. I liked that it felt like you were sitting on her couch while she folds clothes and she tells you about her day. Even though I have no children, in no way was this a book that turned me off. Her talking about her experiences as a mother was realistic to every woman in some way. If you want an easy read that will make you feel better about yourself or feel like you are not the only one that doesn't have it all together, than this books is for you!!!!!
October 17, 2020
Funny, eye opening read. This is a book every mother should read. Helps you realize you are not the only one with these feelings. That we all have those days.
February 27, 2024
I loved this book! Meredith is so honest and hysterically funny about motherhood. It was touching and I really enjoyed this book!
September 7, 2020
Really enjoyed this book, I believe Meredith is a picture of what I will look like when my kids are older. A very quick and funny read.
July 7, 2020
Real score 3.5 stars
Meredith is funny and the type of mom friend every woman needs. She keeps it all the way real, which is rare. She's brave for laying out all her flaws for the public. Unfortunately, I didn't connect with much of the book. She enables a co-dependent household then ridicules the family for their incessant messy behavior. I gave an additional .5 star for her vulnerability. Towards the end, she opens up about her different-abled son and her depression. I enjoyed the book for what it was but she's not my type of humor.
A copy of this book was given to me from NetGalley.
Meredith is funny and the type of mom friend every woman needs. She keeps it all the way real, which is rare. She's brave for laying out all her flaws for the public. Unfortunately, I didn't connect with much of the book. She enables a co-dependent household then ridicules the family for their incessant messy behavior. I gave an additional .5 star for her vulnerability. Towards the end, she opens up about her different-abled son and her depression. I enjoyed the book for what it was but she's not my type of humor.
A copy of this book was given to me from NetGalley.
December 1, 2020
I enjoyed it but thought a lot of it was repetitive. I listened on Audible, but now wish I just read the hard copy because Meredith's voice is so annoying, as much as I love her, she just sounds like she's whining. The beginning of the book sounded super negative and drowning but got better as it progressed. A lot of it was relatable which I appreciate. I love the Podcast Take it or Leave it with Meredith and Tiffany, but probably wouldn't read another book by her. Tiffany on the other hand, her book was amazing, read perfectly on Audible, and love love love her.
June 29, 2023
I started listening to the audio book and then read reviews a little ways in, and man there are some people really hating on this lady. And all I have to say is…talking shit is some people’s love language. Obviously she loves her kids and her husband, let the lady get thru her days with a little shit talk, ok?!
September 15, 2020
While I was not familiar with author Meredith Masony before picking this one up, I quickly went down the rabbit hole of her Facebook page, Inappropriate Thoughts on Motherhood...and knew immediately that this book was for me.
After parenting for more than a decade I have learned a few things, and the biggest one is that parenting doesn't exactly get easier. I hung tightly to the fact that it had to get easier for the first few years of parenting in the trenches. Between the lack of sleep, toddler meltdowns and just wanting to be able to shower alone, I clung to the idea that it would only get easier, it had to right?!
Shortly after our oldest child entered elementary school (whew, one down, one to go!) the reality hit me, hard. This was a whole new stage of parenting that was just as complex, if not more so than the stage before it. While the physical challenges do subside the emotional ones increase twofold...and we are only entering the pre-teen years right now...
One success is then followed by a new challenge so while you master one thing, you are a rookie once again with something else. And while this might sound negative I don't mean it to be that way. For me, it was actually a big relief...It wasn't just us that it still seemed hard for, it is just that it is! Parenthood is filled with the highest of highs and the lowest of lows, and everything in between.
The thing that has saved me as I have navigating parenthood (and heck, adulthood!) is the sense of community and always knowing I am never alone. There is nothing better than having friends you can laugh with and also cry with. While we might not experience the same exact issues, we understand that life contains a myriad of joys and heartbreaks for all of us.
This book felt just like a conversation with a good friend. Masony shares authentic commentary on motherhood, marriage, aging, and friendship mixed with laugh out loud humor and the relatability of someone who doesn't have it all figured out either. She also highlights the delicate balance of feeling your feelings while also taking an active role in figuring out what brings you happiness...
While I could take a highlighter to almost every page in this book, I especially connected with her chapters, Real Friends Are The Best Friends and Who Knew Motherhood Could Be So Lonely. and It's Just A Phase...Son of A Bitch...The Whole Thing Is A String of Phases! This book is for anyone who knows that that parenting is hard no matter how you swing it, connections come through authenticity and life is better when we accept that no matter how it looks through a filter, NO ONE really knows what they are doing.
Thank you to Gallery Books and author Meredith Masony for a gifted copy of this book in exchange for my honest feedback. As always, all thoughts are my own. You can read this and other book reviews at genthebookworm.com
After parenting for more than a decade I have learned a few things, and the biggest one is that parenting doesn't exactly get easier. I hung tightly to the fact that it had to get easier for the first few years of parenting in the trenches. Between the lack of sleep, toddler meltdowns and just wanting to be able to shower alone, I clung to the idea that it would only get easier, it had to right?!
Shortly after our oldest child entered elementary school (whew, one down, one to go!) the reality hit me, hard. This was a whole new stage of parenting that was just as complex, if not more so than the stage before it. While the physical challenges do subside the emotional ones increase twofold...and we are only entering the pre-teen years right now...
One success is then followed by a new challenge so while you master one thing, you are a rookie once again with something else. And while this might sound negative I don't mean it to be that way. For me, it was actually a big relief...It wasn't just us that it still seemed hard for, it is just that it is! Parenthood is filled with the highest of highs and the lowest of lows, and everything in between.
The thing that has saved me as I have navigating parenthood (and heck, adulthood!) is the sense of community and always knowing I am never alone. There is nothing better than having friends you can laugh with and also cry with. While we might not experience the same exact issues, we understand that life contains a myriad of joys and heartbreaks for all of us.
This book felt just like a conversation with a good friend. Masony shares authentic commentary on motherhood, marriage, aging, and friendship mixed with laugh out loud humor and the relatability of someone who doesn't have it all figured out either. She also highlights the delicate balance of feeling your feelings while also taking an active role in figuring out what brings you happiness...
While I could take a highlighter to almost every page in this book, I especially connected with her chapters, Real Friends Are The Best Friends and Who Knew Motherhood Could Be So Lonely. and It's Just A Phase...Son of A Bitch...The Whole Thing Is A String of Phases! This book is for anyone who knows that that parenting is hard no matter how you swing it, connections come through authenticity and life is better when we accept that no matter how it looks through a filter, NO ONE really knows what they are doing.
Thank you to Gallery Books and author Meredith Masony for a gifted copy of this book in exchange for my honest feedback. As always, all thoughts are my own. You can read this and other book reviews at genthebookworm.com
September 15, 2020
While I was not familiar with author Meredith Masony before picking this one up, I quickly went down the rabbit hole of her Facebook page, Inappropriate Thoughts on Motherhood...and knew immediately that this book was for me.
After parenting for more than a decade I have learned a few things, and the biggest one is that parenting doesn't exactly get easier. I hung tightly to the fact that it had to get easier for the first few years of parenting in the trenches. Between the lack of sleep, toddler meltdowns and just wanting to be able to shower alone, I clung to the idea that it would only get easier, it had to right?!
Shortly after our oldest child entered elementary school (whew, one down, one to go!) the reality hit me, hard. This was a whole new stage of parenting that was just as complex, if not more so than the stage before it. While the physical challenges do subside the emotional ones increase twofold...and we are only entering the pre-teen years right now...
One success is then followed by a new challenge so while you master one thing, you are a rookie once again with something else. And while this might sound negative I don't mean it to be that way. For me, it was actually a big relief...It wasn't just us that it still seemed hard for, it is just that it is! Parenthood is filled with the highest of highs and the lowest of lows, and everything in between.
The thing that has saved me as I have navigating parenthood (and heck, adulthood!) is the sense of community and always knowing I am never alone. There is nothing better than having friends you can laugh with and also cry with. While we might not experience the same exact issues, we understand that life contains a myriad of joys and heartbreaks for all of us.
This book felt just like a conversation with a good friend. Masony shares authentic commentary on motherhood, marriage, aging, and friendship mixed with laugh out loud humor and the relatability of someone who doesn't have it all figured out either. She also highlights the delicate balance of feeling your feelings while also taking an active role in figuring out what brings you happiness...
While I could take a highlighter to almost every page in this book, I especially connected with her chapters, Real Friends Are The Best Friends and Who Knew Motherhood Could Be So Lonely. and It's Just A Phase...Son of A Bitch...The Whole Thing Is A String of Phases! This book is for anyone who knows that that parenting is hard no matter how you swing it, connections come through authenticity and life is better when we accept that no matter how it looks through a filter, NO ONE really knows what they are doing.
Thank you to Gallery Books and author Meredith Masony for a gifted copy of this book in exchange for my honest feedback. As always, all thoughts are my own.
After parenting for more than a decade I have learned a few things, and the biggest one is that parenting doesn't exactly get easier. I hung tightly to the fact that it had to get easier for the first few years of parenting in the trenches. Between the lack of sleep, toddler meltdowns and just wanting to be able to shower alone, I clung to the idea that it would only get easier, it had to right?!
Shortly after our oldest child entered elementary school (whew, one down, one to go!) the reality hit me, hard. This was a whole new stage of parenting that was just as complex, if not more so than the stage before it. While the physical challenges do subside the emotional ones increase twofold...and we are only entering the pre-teen years right now...
One success is then followed by a new challenge so while you master one thing, you are a rookie once again with something else. And while this might sound negative I don't mean it to be that way. For me, it was actually a big relief...It wasn't just us that it still seemed hard for, it is just that it is! Parenthood is filled with the highest of highs and the lowest of lows, and everything in between.
The thing that has saved me as I have navigating parenthood (and heck, adulthood!) is the sense of community and always knowing I am never alone. There is nothing better than having friends you can laugh with and also cry with. While we might not experience the same exact issues, we understand that life contains a myriad of joys and heartbreaks for all of us.
This book felt just like a conversation with a good friend. Masony shares authentic commentary on motherhood, marriage, aging, and friendship mixed with laugh out loud humor and the relatability of someone who doesn't have it all figured out either. She also highlights the delicate balance of feeling your feelings while also taking an active role in figuring out what brings you happiness...
While I could take a highlighter to almost every page in this book, I especially connected with her chapters, Real Friends Are The Best Friends and Who Knew Motherhood Could Be So Lonely. and It's Just A Phase...Son of A Bitch...The Whole Thing Is A String of Phases! This book is for anyone who knows that that parenting is hard no matter how you swing it, connections come through authenticity and life is better when we accept that no matter how it looks through a filter, NO ONE really knows what they are doing.
Thank you to Gallery Books and author Meredith Masony for a gifted copy of this book in exchange for my honest feedback. As always, all thoughts are my own.
September 19, 2020
First, because it’s something that I care about, there is a decent amount of adult language in this book (lots if f-bombs), so maybe don’t listen to it in the car with little ears.
Second, and most importantly, this book made me feel seen. There are many things I don’t directly relate to (she shares about her autistic child, and her children are older than mine), and there are a few things I don’t necessarily agree on (but that’s motherhood, so you do you, friend, and I support you through it). But BOY OH BOY. I have felt seen. I don’t know if Meredith will ever read this review, but if you do, THANK YOU for talking about the loneliness, the exhaustion, and the heartbreaking realities of motherhood. Thank you for also talking about the beautiful joyful moments. The open letter to your son made me tearful as I thought about my oldest daughter who challenges me to my core every day. One portion of the book felt very poetic and hauntingly sad (but so strong) about being a mother. I wish I could remember the exact place, but “I am a mother.”
I can’t wait to read whatever else you may come out with.
Second, and most importantly, this book made me feel seen. There are many things I don’t directly relate to (she shares about her autistic child, and her children are older than mine), and there are a few things I don’t necessarily agree on (but that’s motherhood, so you do you, friend, and I support you through it). But BOY OH BOY. I have felt seen. I don’t know if Meredith will ever read this review, but if you do, THANK YOU for talking about the loneliness, the exhaustion, and the heartbreaking realities of motherhood. Thank you for also talking about the beautiful joyful moments. The open letter to your son made me tearful as I thought about my oldest daughter who challenges me to my core every day. One portion of the book felt very poetic and hauntingly sad (but so strong) about being a mother. I wish I could remember the exact place, but “I am a mother.”
I can’t wait to read whatever else you may come out with.
July 6, 2025
dude your kids are going to read this someday
(also WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOUR HUSBAND WAS OUT GOLFING WHEN YOU HAD A NEWBORN!!! look i know nothing about either of you and im sure this relationship works for you. but your husband Did Not Come Across Well, from the dishes to the "love language" to the comment on your formality to the golfing trip etc etc ad nauseum.)
(also WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOUR HUSBAND WAS OUT GOLFING WHEN YOU HAD A NEWBORN!!! look i know nothing about either of you and im sure this relationship works for you. but your husband Did Not Come Across Well, from the dishes to the "love language" to the comment on your formality to the golfing trip etc etc ad nauseum.)
January 10, 2021
Funny and relatable!
February 15, 2021
This book made me laugh out loud. Highly recommend to any mother. Warning - A LOT of f-bombs and swearing (this didn't bother me but I know that it would bother some people).
September 19, 2025
Vulnerable, funny, shared real life struggles. Short, easy palette cleanser to throw in the mix.
April 16, 2024
If I could give this 6 stars I would. Every mom out there should do herself a favor and read or listen to this book. I listened to the audio book read by the author and all of it was so relatable. I’ve never felt more ‘seen.’ It’s the perfect mix of heartfelt mom thoughts, embarrassing moments and stories of the daily struggle that is motherhood.
August 7, 2020
Absolutely hysterical and real! As someone who follows the author online, I loved that her personality came through in her writing. She talked about kids, marriage, road trips, etc. in a way that made you laugh and say "I know where she is coming from." I enjoyed her use of lists throughout the book.
January 2, 2021
This book made me feel better about my “shortcomings” as a mom and wife. It’s good to know that I’m not the only one out there that feels this way. Each chapter I finished would have me saying “one that’s so true!! That’s definitely how I feel”. My favorite chapter was chapter 8. I read it a few times!! I am a mother, not my child’s friend. No one knows my kid better than I do! Don’t be an asshole and keep your sick kids home from school. This book was written before COVID-19, but she still writes about the importance of hand washing and keeping your sick kids away from others and vaccinating. STOP ENABLING!!! There is nothing wrong with struggling. Kids need to know what struggles are so they can overcome them and learn from them. College is not for everyone... I work at a high school that has early college classes. I love my job and my students and I will promote college every day, but we also need workers for jobs that don’t require a college degree. Nothing wrong with that!! Although college is important, it’s only for everybody.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 15, 2020
I like Meredith on Facebook.
On paper not so much.
This book makes me so glad that 1, my Dad was the best male role model I could have asked for. 2, That and I worked with older women when I was in my early twenties. Through their discussions and rants about having husbands who are more like kids, not capable of surviving on their own or cleaning after themselves I knew that was not for me.
Listening to Meredith about her husbands failure to pick up his clothes and clean dishes had me cringing. Why is the bar set so low? Clean after up yourself!
On paper Meredith comes off snarky, miserable and self righteous. Her Facebook videos come off a lot funnier.
This book just felt like one massive downer.
It would put you off being married to a man and having kids.
I’m all for being honest and I hate toxic positivity, but reading this was hard. It was just one negative thing after another sometimes sprinkled with a hint positivity.
This book was just not for me.
On paper not so much.
This book makes me so glad that 1, my Dad was the best male role model I could have asked for. 2, That and I worked with older women when I was in my early twenties. Through their discussions and rants about having husbands who are more like kids, not capable of surviving on their own or cleaning after themselves I knew that was not for me.
Listening to Meredith about her husbands failure to pick up his clothes and clean dishes had me cringing. Why is the bar set so low? Clean after up yourself!
On paper Meredith comes off snarky, miserable and self righteous. Her Facebook videos come off a lot funnier.
This book just felt like one massive downer.
It would put you off being married to a man and having kids.
I’m all for being honest and I hate toxic positivity, but reading this was hard. It was just one negative thing after another sometimes sprinkled with a hint positivity.
This book was just not for me.
June 28, 2021
DNF. I didn’t make it through the first section before I couldn’t take the negativity anymore. We DO need to talk about the hard and horrific parts of motherhood, but surely we can do it with a sense of hope if not a smidgen of happiness. I hope she finds Jesus—He makes all the difference in my momming!
June 18, 2020
Thank you to the publishers and NetGalley for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Ask Me What's For Dinner One More Time(formerly known as 18 to Life) is a truthful and messy look at motherhood and all it entails. From the school projects and bake sales, to the cooking and house work, to puberty and "the talk" Ask Me What's For Dinner One More Time covers it all, and it couldn't be more glorious.
Motherhood is something that isn't understood until you're in it. The manuals never got the scenario and other moms always look perfect on their Insta-feeds making the rest of us feel like failures. However, in those failures are where moms truly shine and find their way. The same goes for our author who shares with us her wins as well has her falls, but makes you feel understood rather than bad for her. She doesn't share any of these moments for pity, only to show other moms #SameGirlSame.
I recently know a couple who have just had their first child and I will be purchasing this title for them as soon as it is published. Motherhood is unique for everyone, but Meredith repeatedly gives us boosts that we're moving in the right direction, even if we stumble along the way. Four bright and shining stars from me, and I recommend this book to any mother, any age, anywhere in their child's life. There is something in this book for everyone.
Ask Me What's For Dinner One More Time(formerly known as 18 to Life) is a truthful and messy look at motherhood and all it entails. From the school projects and bake sales, to the cooking and house work, to puberty and "the talk" Ask Me What's For Dinner One More Time covers it all, and it couldn't be more glorious.
Motherhood is something that isn't understood until you're in it. The manuals never got the scenario and other moms always look perfect on their Insta-feeds making the rest of us feel like failures. However, in those failures are where moms truly shine and find their way. The same goes for our author who shares with us her wins as well has her falls, but makes you feel understood rather than bad for her. She doesn't share any of these moments for pity, only to show other moms #SameGirlSame.
I recently know a couple who have just had their first child and I will be purchasing this title for them as soon as it is published. Motherhood is unique for everyone, but Meredith repeatedly gives us boosts that we're moving in the right direction, even if we stumble along the way. Four bright and shining stars from me, and I recommend this book to any mother, any age, anywhere in their child's life. There is something in this book for everyone.
December 8, 2020
Publisher Summary 3
From the founder of That&;s Inappropriate&;one of the most popular parenting blogs on the web&;comes a hilarious, genuine, and relatable essay collection on the ups and downs of motherhood.
Meredith Masony founded That&;s Inappropriate in 2014 as an innocent and humorous way to chronicle her chaotic days as a working mom, child wrangler, and busy wife. It soon evolved into a massive, dynamic community of parents&;now nearly three million strong&;brought together by their shared belief that parenthood and marriage don&;t have to be perfect.
Now, in Ask Me What&;s for Dinner One More Time, Meredith shares her collection of witty essays on the universal frustrations of being a mom in today&;s world, presenting her laugh-out-loud perspective on sex, aging, anxiety, friendship, and much more. Perfect for fans of Jenny Lawson, Laura Clery, and Jen Mann, these essays provide laughter, relief, validation, and &;a metaphorical hug for all of those moments you spend crying on your bathroom floor, thinking that you are failing at the hardest job on the planet.&;
From the founder of That&;s Inappropriate&;one of the most popular parenting blogs on the web&;comes a hilarious, genuine, and relatable essay collection on the ups and downs of motherhood.
Meredith Masony founded That&;s Inappropriate in 2014 as an innocent and humorous way to chronicle her chaotic days as a working mom, child wrangler, and busy wife. It soon evolved into a massive, dynamic community of parents&;now nearly three million strong&;brought together by their shared belief that parenthood and marriage don&;t have to be perfect.
Now, in Ask Me What&;s for Dinner One More Time, Meredith shares her collection of witty essays on the universal frustrations of being a mom in today&;s world, presenting her laugh-out-loud perspective on sex, aging, anxiety, friendship, and much more. Perfect for fans of Jenny Lawson, Laura Clery, and Jen Mann, these essays provide laughter, relief, validation, and &;a metaphorical hug for all of those moments you spend crying on your bathroom floor, thinking that you are failing at the hardest job on the planet.&;
September 1, 2020
Thanks to the publishers and NetGalley for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
I'm an avid fan of these type of parenting books, but it's been a while since my last read on the subject. The synopsis caught my attention and the hook that fans of Jenny Lawson would enjoy this had me immediately interested.
Meredith Masony manages to capture in her story all the ups and downs of parenting, but through a much funnier hindsight lens. Her stories are relatable and the reading experience is akin to a coffee date with your girlfriend who you can confide all the gritty (and funny) mom stories without any judgement.
I greatly appreciate her honesty with sharing her own experiences and challenges, the self-depreciating humor that makes her relatable, and the hilarious takes she has what are some universal experiences of being a mom (the dehydrated kid at bed time had me cackling).
Highly enjoyable read. All moms need to check this book out.
I'm an avid fan of these type of parenting books, but it's been a while since my last read on the subject. The synopsis caught my attention and the hook that fans of Jenny Lawson would enjoy this had me immediately interested.
Meredith Masony manages to capture in her story all the ups and downs of parenting, but through a much funnier hindsight lens. Her stories are relatable and the reading experience is akin to a coffee date with your girlfriend who you can confide all the gritty (and funny) mom stories without any judgement.
I greatly appreciate her honesty with sharing her own experiences and challenges, the self-depreciating humor that makes her relatable, and the hilarious takes she has what are some universal experiences of being a mom (the dehydrated kid at bed time had me cackling).
Highly enjoyable read. All moms need to check this book out.
March 27, 2021
This book of essays covers motherhood, marriage, aging, and so many other topics that are quite relatable to most women. The author is very funny but after awhile I began to cringe at her profanity. Her stories are ones that most women have experienced in their lives although it was a minute or two ago that I had toddlers and pubescent children in my home. Many of the essays made me laugh and a few were rather heartbreaking in their way, i.e. getting 'love-shunned' by a pre-teen who is too cool to be seen with mom. The chapters involving her husband, on the other hand, ring true no matter how long the marriage. I especially enjoyed the chapter in which she described her husband needing praise for doing household chores, ones she had been doing exclusively for 15 years. Now that's funny. For young mothers I am sure this book and her blog "That's Inappropriate" can be reassuring, showing you that what you are feeling is normal and you are the member of a vast community.
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