A mom blog by TV host & new mommy Jill Simonian.
Who am I kidding: Fabulousness is exhausting to keep up with sometimes. I am TI-RED these days (so cliche, but so true). So, here are my top 5 fake-outs. Friends who witness me showcasing 3 or more of the following tricks at one time, now you know when I’m faking it. (Hey, I just rip [...]
Failure. It’s the worst word in the world, and I must rant about this. I’m SICK of hearing moms everywhere say “I feel like I’m failing all the time.” It also tries my patience when I hear moms say they feel “guilty.” Stop it. Now. Because you’re not, you shouldn’t… and it’s offending me. Every [...]
I would’ve loved to have gone to Hawaii. I still haven’t been to Paris (after 2 ill-fated attempts). Even a trip to my most fave city (NYC) would’ve been fun. As ‘fabulous after having a baby’ as I try to be, I’m opting for UNfabulous when it comes to vacationing this summer. And it’s LadyP’s [...]
Things I’ve heard myself say more and more in the last few weeks: You’re fine. There’s no need to cry. Get over yourself. Figure it out… you’re smart. My statements were in response to LadyP’s activities, respectively: Tears from a tiny tumble (after trying to stand up by herself), screams while I kept her strapped [...]
If she folds clothes in a way that rivals the very bestest retail floor manager in all the land? (I’m talking Gap-quality folding.) If she sometimes finds herself spontaneously organizing PREVIOUSLY disheveled and embarrassingly messy food pantries? If she considers making the bed (as well as washing & changing the sheets) an acceptable request [...]
This weekend was a blast, as a bunch of fab friends celebrated our soon-to-be NEW fab mom and her incubating little girl. (And oh… did we teach this little girl how to FLIRT.) Here’s a decorating idea to add a bit of flutter to your table centerpieces the next time you throw a baby shower: [...]
I’m usually a sucker for anything under $10 that packs a colorful punch and induces “oooohs” and “aaaahhhs” from those who see it. This is one of those things… and, it has wings! Despite dealing with a fidgety baby who wanted OUT of her stroller at my local Pier 1 Imports, my recent drama-induced venture proved to [...]
I like to think mine is… and I prefer to keep it that way. As much as I will strive to be put-together, hip, happening and cool, my LadyP had better turn out to be more put-together, more hip, more happening and more cool than I could’ve ever made myself. If not, then I believe [...]
Some people live day by day. I live hour by hour (and I will argue it’s better). You might want to try it too. I’m just recovering from my Saturday: it was schizophrenic… highs, lows and wild moments of in-between. The skill of ‘staying in the moment’ is a muscle that I’m beginning to believe [...]
I scream! You scream! We all scream for the new summer Godiva chocolate truffles that look like ice cream cartons and popsicles! Huh? Yeah. Check it. These petite little treats are made especially for those of us who can’t get enough of the ooey-gooey (meaning, me… and some of my close friends). Wrap ‘em with [...]
Author Adam Mansbach’s book may be directed at the restless munchkins in our lives, but I’m taking it personally. Yesterday I was a zoned-out zombie in a way that I haven’t been in a loooooooong time. Perhaps it was my obsessive 4th of July shenanigans the day before (see previous post). Perhaps it was the [...]
In my not-so-distant past, 4th of July meant BEACH, BIKINIS, BOOZE. (And one of my friends claiming that she went temporarily BLIND because she was out in the sun too long. Don’t judge.) F-U-N. Even last year when I was 6 months preggers, Hubby and I had a bash on our apartment balcony and I [...]
Anything that hides the fact that I might be able to fry potatoes on my head (because my hair is so greasy) makes me happy. Catch this and get excited: This is the new-and-improved “summertime-hip” ME. Is my hair clean or dirty?? You’ll never know. Nevermind that Hubby tells me I look I’m impersonating Captain [...]
Hi all. Jill Simonian here. I’m a TV Host & Entertainment Journalist who somehow ended up with TWO *surprise* baby girls under the age of 2. I'm still trying to figure out how this happened. LadyP barged in September 2010 and LilMiss arrived March 2012. TheFabMom was born in 2011 as an experiment to keep life flirty, fun, focused & as close to fabulous as possible after babies. Here you will find my personal stories, realizations & rants about keeping mommyhood, lifestyle and my work on TV fab... all with a wild toddler and bouncy infant. Got tips? Send 'em my way!
