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disappointment, shock and awe
The Disappointment: Prince Harry is coming to New York City later this month and his royal handlers aren’t letting him savor the New York City nightlife. After his polo match, he’s on a red eye right back to England.
Now what is the point of having red-headed bad boy Prince Harry come to the city that never sleeps without a fabulous, salacious, front page tabloid story about his late night shenanigans? Absolutely no point. Stay home Harry.
The Shock: A 66 year-old woman in England has been impregnated using a donor egg and donor sperm. As if motherhood isn’t tiring enough in your twenties, thirties or forties. And it just seems irresponsible. That child will be parent-less so early in life.
Now 44 year-old Sarah Jessica Parker having twins with a surrogate? That sounds fine. She’s in her forties, perfect and she’s married to schlubby Matthew Broderick, so give her twins, damn it.
And The Awe: My father seems to constantly be trying to worm his way onto this blog. Like a few months ago, we went to the movies and afterwards he said, “So will this be on the blog?”
“What exactly Dad? That we went to the movies? Umm… this is the thing, I need a hook. A funny hook. A bit more than I went to the movies with my dad and the floor was sticky and we got some popcorn and walked home. You know?”
Well, this visit the guy brought his A game.
Because my girls wanted to play dress up and convinced my dad to wear this…
And then let us take a picture.
My dad insists he’s still straight even though he clearly knows how to properly tie a pink silk scarf.
Well, there you go dad. You’re on the blog. I imagine you’re very happy. Cute top by the way.
mama bird notes:
Contributing mama Erin Butler has written a beautiful piece about motherhood and the loneliness that can come with it. Click on contributing mamas to read more.
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Oh he’s a star…I can tell. More Dad posts please. In new outfits, naturally
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That “red-headed bad boy Prince Harry” is the bane of our lives…
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oh God, what I would give to see my dad in that. I’d have to give everything and then some
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So we all know that Prince Harry is the hot one. (Even if I feel a little bit like a dirty old lady saying that.)
But your dad gives Harry a solid run for his money.
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Bummer about Harry totally agree what’s the point. Your Dad is so cute, what a trooper. My husband is always saying stuff like you should blog about this or that ….etc….too funny.
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Love – ing your dad! Way to make the blog pops!
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It’s just a matter of time until it’s the GrandaBird diaries.
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Blue is definitely your dad’s color!
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Well then. That should put the kabosh on dads requests to be in your blog.
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a man is sequins is definitely blog worthy! awesome he’s willing to play dress up!
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I’m surprised you didn’t get him to pose in the facebook shirt! Cute photo though – one your girls will definitely love forever!
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What did the girls have your dad dressed up as?
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Oh My GOD your dad is precious! I love it!!!
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Oh dear! Now that’s a dedicated Grandpa! Sweet!
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Way to go Grandpa!
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I so love your dad!!!
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Your dad is awesome! Mine, as much as he dotes on his granddaughters, would never agree to dress up like that.
But I did catch him having a tea party with them one time.
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Why do I think your dad wore a similar outfit to Studio 54 about 30 years ago?
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they will be putting makeup on him before you know it!!
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Work it, Tommy-Tom. That blue totally makes your eyes pop. Why don’t you wear it more often??? I love your shameless fashion maneuvers. I want to see more.
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Some people are such attention hogs!!!
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There should be room on the GAY FATHERS Float in the San Francisco Gay/Lesbian & Transgendered Parade for your dad. Last Sunday in June, and he can stay at my house.
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What a fun grandpa your girls have!
As for the 66/67 year old mom to be, ugh. Rather selfish, imho.
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That is priceless!!!
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Fabulous! Lucky you, lucky girls!
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Anyone who would wear that deserves a post!
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OMG- your dad is wearing one of those shirts that looks really tiny when it’s off but magically stretches. That in and of itself is blog-worthy.
Also, have you checked to see if Harry is bringing along Wills? Because if so, I’m totally rearranging my next NYC trip to coincide with THAT. Certainly William has no social schedule limitations like HRH Harry. Geez.
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Hahaha! I love your dad.
On the one hand, you’d think it would be great for a woman to be able to have a baby in her 60s, but then you think about that baby’s future and you realize it’s kind of selfish for the woman to do that. I just hope it all works out for the child.
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Love it, Dad! It’s amazing what we’ll do for a little fame and glory!….and to make our grandkids happy. Your dad’s “coolness” factor just grew exponentially!
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As your loyal readers know, I do try to make a fashion statement whenever I’m in NYC. In my defense, Dylan tied the silk scarf around my neck.
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Can’t wait to play dress-up with the girls too, but no way I could top this. Or could I? Stay tuned.
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Your dad ROCKS. That is one awesome grandpa, you must know that, right? The scarf is classic.
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This one is for you babe: http://www.classychaos.com/200.....esome.html
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He wears pink well…
And the 66 year old woman makes me shudder a bit. Hope she stays healthy for the next 14 years at least… Can you imagine being in charge of an ELDERLY parent at that young of an age?
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I am now in love with your Dad. The fact that he let you post that picture is awesome.
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I agree all blogs need a hook. I am desperately short on hooks. Can your dad come over and hang with my kids for a bit?
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Awww…you shouldn’t make Dad work so hard to make the blog;)
Good sport!
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Laughing so hard right now. Your dad totally rocks. Loved the line “My dad insists he’s still straight even though he clearly knows how to properly tie a pink silk scarf.”
Sent here by OHmommy, and I will be back
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Love it! Aren’t grandparents great like that! Oh, and I bet that bad boy Prince Harry will find some way to sneak in some NY city fun!
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Clearly, this is where you got your clothing sense….
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I love your dad playing dress up with your kids. Thats great. And I agree about Prince Harry…he should party it UP so we can all look and judge. How RUDE of him and his handlers. RUDE!
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He looks absolutely fabulous! And that 66 year old – good luck with that – just think of the stomach skin post partum – EWWWW!
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Your dad is so cute!
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That’s hilarious. So, did he wear it to the movie?
My husband often says things with a tone of, “This might be good enough to make it to the blog!” Cracks me up!
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How cute is your dad and the girls? adorable!
Bummer about Prince Darling.. er Harry.
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I can’t stop laughing about your dad! My dad ALWAYS wants to be in my blog! HILARIOUS!
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