I’ve had a crazy past 12 hours.
Last night, daughter Emma and I headed down to Denver for the Taylor Swift concert:
I had to sell my body for these tickets. They sold out in about a half a second back in April. They were Emma's tenth birthday present, and tonight they finally paid off.
We took along Emma’s best friend and my friend Erika. People probably thought we were two lesbian moms out with our girls.
Taylor puts on a good show, I will say that. As a mom, I dig TS because she is a decent role model for Emma. She speaks/writes from the heart. She is close to her own mom. She doesn’t promote herself with sexuality or promiscuity. She seems grounded despite her oodles of fame.
But, by far the best part of the night was knowing that Emma was making lifelong memories at every moment and I got to be a part of that. She gets so mad when she notices that I am crying during these moments because, “C’mon mom it’s just a concert,” but to me it represents a snippet of my life with my little girl. A time that is fleeting. This was one of the highlights of her life so far outside of coming out of my body (which she remembers every moment of) and zip lining in Costa Rica.
We got home at about midnight. I slept for four hours then got up and headed back to Denver to do a spot on 9news about the Skirt Chaser 5K this weekend. Founder, Nicole DeBoom was interviewed about Skirt Sports and the race, and the rest of us got to model (and take home) clothes. My tank has a “cleavage alley” pocket in it where you can hide lip gloss, keys, tampons, condoms. I probably need more of a “flatlands alley” in my tank, but that’s okay.
Here’s me in the “green room” trying on my stuff. It’s not very green and there was no fruit or muffins or Oprah. If I look tired and menstrual, that because I AM! I didn’t even shower before my tv debut:
Susie Wargin (sportscaster), me (dang I look short), Dimity McDowell (RLAM-fame), the EVOL Burrito People and Nicole.
I am not sure what is so funny, but must have to do with my cleavage. How do I bend my leg back that far?
My outfit is part of the new fall line. Gym Girl Ultra in Red Kiss ($65) and Wonder Girl Tank in the Red Kiss Play Print ($55). The color in real life is much more of a pretty wine red, not so bright like here.
Good times!
PS: If you ordered SUAR stuff (shirts, hats), printing will start tomorrow, and hopefully your things will be shipped by this weekend or early next week.Email me if you have questions.
You look great and I love the outfit!! If my face didn't get so red I would be all over that color for a race day outfit :)
ReplyDeleteYOU LOOK Amazing Beth! Wow, in all of the pictures. How exciting both of these things are. And talk about legs, Dimity! Nice! What a great memory for both you and Emma to share here.
ReplyDeleteHoly freakin tall-ness!. She must be like 6'4. Or all y'all are totally short. and I'm saying this as a tall gal. She stood out. but you all look awesome!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear I am not the only one who tears up randomly when with my kids. (especially cool when they give me the look of .."wtf again?"...love them!)
ReplyDeleteGreat outfits...if any one needs a model with no muscle definition and some hail damage looking knees I am the one for the role...I want some free stuff too!
What a fun 12 hours! Susie seems like a neat lady, fun to meet her. LOVE your outfit, looks good on you.
ReplyDeleteAnd sounds like a good concert memory!! And you all should have gotten a hotel room downtown, saved 2 hours of driving in your 12 hours. Plus going to Channel 9 would have been educational for the girls and they would have only been a bit late to school. Next concert!!
Holy hyper-extended knee, batman!
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a good time at the concert!
Deb: yeah, sounds good in theory, but hotel rooms in Denver very pricey and kids weren't invited to the news thing. Boo!
ReplyDeletewow!!! I love that first picture! You look like a 24 yrs old gal with that dress!!! (you're welcome)
ReplyDeletenice memories for you and your daughter!!!
I read the comments about Dimity's hight..makes me laugh..I think she has an inch on me..so I'd look like a giraffe in that group also!!!
I love that red outfit! my favortie of all the ones there.
Savor those times with your kids! Today, I had a tear or two , as my son drove himself to school for the first time! I miss chatting with him on the way to school!
ReplyDeleteLove your outfit! You look great!
HAHAHhahahahah! I LOVE the comment you made about 'two lesbian moms taking their daughters out.' My friend and I used to get that look all the time :P
ReplyDeleteYou look awesome, Beth.
Wow! You're totally famous! Can I have your autograph?
ReplyDeleteI love taylor swift. I think she is the sweetest thing out there. I bet her concert was a blast. You are such a MILF!
I want to ask about the dress you wore to the concert...LOVE it. Where from?
ReplyDeleteYou brave woman, going to a Taylor Swift concert! Love the outfit but have yet to brave running in a skirt!
ReplyDeleteMy legs bend back that far too!! And here I was thinking I was the only one!
ReplyDeleteI wish I could wear red... Love the outfit.. Times with your daughter will be priceless..
ReplyDeleteThe Mommy: you will laugh. I got it at Costco last year. I think it's Calvin Klein.
ReplyDeleteI don't know if you look cuter dressed for the concert or running! I'll be checking on line for the fashion show.:)
ReplyDeleteSo far my kids haven't "caught" me crying in some of those "memory making" moments. It reminds us that we should make more of those moments happen! Love both outfits. Cool!
ReplyDeleteI am always shocked at how tall Dimity is.
ReplyDeleteLooks like fun, like the outfit. Y'all have fantastic LEGS! I didn't realize Dimity was SO FREAKING TALL!
ReplyDeleteI agree with everyone who said you look great!
ReplyDeleteYou're amazing. Really. How do you do it?! Not only are you so passionate about running and sharing with people. But you get media recognition and endorsements.
When are you going to put out a book, quit your day job and go on tour giving lectures and sponsoring events?!
Whenever you do, sign me up!
Very cool. LOVE the outfit.
ReplyDeleteAnd I am with you on the memories with your daughter. So awesome you were able to do that for/with her!
I love Skirt Sports skirts! They are the only skirt I run in! That outfit looks great on you!
ReplyDeleteI am sure that the concert (with her mom) will be a memory that Emma will always cherish.
Is that a fake laugh???????
ReplyDeleteI, too, think Taylor Swift is a great example for young girls - she handled herself well and she also seems to never forget that it's ordinary folks (of which even famous people really are) who got her where she is. In other words, she always credits her fans which is sweet AND smart.
ReplyDeletePart 2: I think those photos exhibit a couple of great points - those running outfits are perfect for you no matter what your height and runners come in all shapes and sizes (maybe that was the point?). Excellent!
You look super great and how fun to be on the spotlight for Channel 9 News!! You are totally famous, Beth :).
ReplyDeleteI've met Dimity a few times (my daughter actually used to babysit for her a few times) ... she IS tall. But so nice!
Awesome - Costco really does have some good pieces at times, I'm never surprised when I hear an article I like might come from there.
ReplyDeleteHow does that leg not snap in half? That is waaayyyy back there.
ReplyDeleteLook at you going all famous on us. I need to do something to catch up so you don't forget the little guy....just farted!
That amazon woman's legs are as high as your boobs!?
ReplyDeleteYou look so pretty in the picture with Emma and her friend. Your outfit is rocking! You totally pull off the boots and cowboy hat with style!
ReplyDeleteLaughing at the cleavage alley comment.
ReplyDeleteI totally want the outfit you are wearing. Love it and you look pretty amazing in it!
ReplyDeleteYou all look great!! What a fun night.
ReplyDeleteLooking awesome on the news too!
Fun!!! You look gorgeous and I'm jealous of the outfit. Me please? Looks like two great times.
ReplyDeleteGlad you guys had a great experience at the T Swift concert! It's nice to know shes still level headed :)
ReplyDeleteYou and your daughter look adorable - glad to hear she liked the concert. TS had to cancel her concert here due to illness. Devastated 10 and 11 year olds across the tri-state area. Love the workout gear as well - very cute!
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