On any given day, all over the world, mothers go about the business of mothering.
It’s what we do.
And to get us through these days and nights of mothering, we bond with each other over the stories.
There are simple stories, powerful stories, stories that make you weepy, and stories that are wet-your-pants funny. Stories you tell only your Thursday night wine-and-book group. Stories you share with every new mom you meet.
Maybe that one story you’ve never told a soul.
No one story of motherhood is any better than the next. The stories tie us together and bond us as a single group.
Moms.
Two weeks ago, I took a big leap of faith and pushed myself to do something I never would have done before I started my blog two years ago.
I auditioned for the Listen to Your Mother show in San Francisco.
And was honored to be chosen for the 2012 cast.
On May 10th I will tell my little story; eleven others will share their own stories of motherhood.
The very next day, we will all go about the regular business of motherhood, creating more stories to tell.
Because there isn’t really just one story that defines motherhood.
So we all need to keep telling ours.
I’m a forty-something mom trying to find the humor and joy in everyday life...
I blog about raising teenagers who were just babies yesterday, the craziness of being a middle-aged woman, the perils of a clean home, wistfulness over babies, and anything else that makes me laugh (or cry) in these years between changing diapers and wearing them.
Congrats … your words should be read over and over.
For moms that are, for moms that will be,and moms that are always xxxx
I am so proud of you for auditioning and so thrilled you were chosen. Your words touch me each time I read them, and I’m glad you’ll get to share them on stage.
I love reading ll the stories of who everyone is and why they did this.
Looking forward to meeting you at rehearsals. Congratulations!
Congrats! I bet your story will be amazing!!
This does not surprise me IN THE LEAST. You are a natural – a beautiful storyteller and someone whose words invariably reflect what we all know to be true but need to hear someone else say too.
I seriously want to come down to watch and support you.
I really enjoyed going to the show last year! I really wanted to audition this year, but alas! No show in LA this year!
I’m so proud of you and Melissa! You guys are going to be great! I’m also proud of my friend who tried out and didn’t make it. I hope she goes to the show and has a well-earned moms’ night out!
Have a great time and break a leg (or an apron)!
Yay, can’t wait to see the video. Can’t think of anyone better to speak about Motherhood. Congrats Sherri
Loved this post, and how you worked your word magic here.
Good luck, congratulations, it was life changing for me and started a chain reaction of me now speaking at mom’s clubs, church groups, schools.
Just one little match, and that was all it took.
Congratulations, S, I am very happy for you.
I’m so glad you took that leap of faith. I’m so looking forward to walking this process with you. See you on the 24th! kim
Congrats to you!! I can’t wait to hear your reading, you’ll be a you tube sensation!
I am so happy for you and so humbled to be reading with you on the other coast. It is so amazing to think that we will all be telling our stories of motherhood in a circle of friendship and love!
Congratulations..no one deserves this more!!!! Have a wonderful time inspiring all of us! Xo
You already do an amazing job of telling your story. You’ll blow them away!
bravo. well chosen, LTYM, well chosen.
Mazel tov!! yuo will rock it out!
So honored. Thank you for taking the leap!!!
Such a wonderful, amazing, inspiring thing. I am so thrilled you will be a part of it! xo
Sherri,
I have been a follower of yours for a while, I’m not surprised to see your name on this list! Congrats! I am in the bay area as well, I didn’t get cast, and will have to see if I can get over my bruised ego (AND FIND A SITTER) and come see the show. I’m sure you will be amazing!
Rachel
You writing is wonderful and you are going to be amazing in the show! Enjoy!
Congratulations. Looking forward to hearing the story!
SO very proud of you my friend! I’m going to try to make it up there for the live show.
P.S. They would have been fools NOT to have picked you.
Yours are the stories I look most forward to hearing.
Yours are the stories of my life.
I am absolutely thrilled for you, my friend.
And for everyone who will share in the beauty of your words.
I am so happy for you! You will do awesome,I just know it. I wish I could be there to hear it.
Yay! How exciting! I have no idea what Listen To Your Mother is…but thanks to the interwebs I will be able to enjoy you and it this year!
Oh you, so very many congrats to you! I’ll be cheering and toasting and tearing up for you!
(Way to go!!)
xo
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They are such smart people. They saw and heard great talent and recognized it.
I know I’ve told you a million times…but I’m just so very excited for you. So glad you took that very brave leap. xoxo
I have been out of the bloggy loop a bit and was so excited to read this news! Congrats to you!
I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again – CONGRATS! I’m so proud of you. Loved that post.
xo
I am so excited for you Sherri! Congrats! I’m not surprised at all that you got it
Congrats to one of my favourite story tellers. I shall be cheering you from afar. You will be awesome. xox
Congratulations! You willbe a wonderful part of LTYM!!
This is wonderful! Congratulations!
I am so damn proud of you and Nichole!
Congratulations! They picked a wonderful speaker!! Can’t wait to see the video.
I’m so darned happy for you! And it’s so well-deserved. Congrats, can’t wait to hear about it!
Oh, and btw…
I nominated you for a Sunshine Award!
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Have a GREAT day!
Congrats!!
oh my gosh – that is tomorrow!!! Break a leg! You will be great!