Top 25 Funny Moms: 7 of 9

What inspired you to start blogging?

The moment my then-3-year-old, sporting a bike helmet, asked “Why you no have a bike?” and I realized I couldn’t very well tell the truth, which is that Mommy is too chicken to ride a bike! How can I expect my special needs kids to try new things, don’t give up, don’t worry about what people think, if I’m not willing to myself? After a lifetime of living nowhere near the edge it was time to start facing my fears. I created FACING FORTY UPSIDE DOWN, publicly declaring my intention to learn how to ride a bike, do a handstand, and dive into a swimming pool before I turned 40. I still can’t believe what happened next. So many old, new and cyber-friends joined in adventures from boogie boarding to rafting to learning how to clean our rooms. We’ve gone from “Mommy Doesn’t Do That” to “Mama’s Got Game!” and we’re not going back!

What are three distinctive features of your blog?

1. Intrigue – FFUD focuses on facing fears , so it’s naturally full of suspense: “Will Patty drown? ”  “Will her kid skate?”  “Will  her friend lose the weight?”  Fans post their own challenges and before/after pics.  What’s going to happen next??  I can’t wait to find out, either!
2. Hilarity – Any time you have a GLEE-K like me attempt anything that requires courage or hand-eye coordination, something funny or humiliating is bound to happen.  A win-win for the FFUD fan.
3. Heart  -  I have 2 daughters with special needs who were adopted from China.  I’m a yoga teacher.  My parents are Chinese immigrants.  Our lives touch on all these themes, and so does my blog. 

What are three adjectives that describe your blog?

1. Motivating – Don’t be surprised if you catch FFUD-fever! Fans have signed up for swimming lessons, set up secret hiding places, and spring cleaned their houses after reading our adventures.
2. Inspiring – There is nothing more heartwarming than a child overcoming anxiety to learn something new.
3. Upside-Down! We’re silly, we’re sad, we’re superstars – no matter what we’re feeling, we try to face the things that scare us with a smile.

1. Spring Cleaning Work Weekend:  Well Past Midnight
2. Help!  I Need Someone to Help!
3. Yogi Meets Bicycle:  Wheee!

What inspired you to start blogging?

Where else would I get the opportunity to blend my experiences as a new mother, my knowledge of pop culture, and my love of irreverence with photos of my baby girl? Everything I do in life has always taken on some sort of creative slant. I guess parenting is no exception.

What are your 3 favorite posts?

1. Breaking Up with My Former Self on Craig's List
2. Fatherhood 101 As Taught By My Husband
3. Dear Katie Holmes

What inspired you to start blogging?

Once you have kids, every day is such a crazy, out-of-control adventure. Anything can happen! All of a sudden I had so much to say. Motherhood is pure mayhem! The silver lining? It's never boring, and it always makes a great story. And I love relating to other moms out there...we are all in this together!

What are three distinctive features of your blog?

1. No-holes barred approach--no topic is off-limits!
2. Most of the images are swipped off the web...that's correct, I don't have the rights to any of them!
3. You might be offended but you'll never be bored!
4. Bonus boost of confidence: There's a pretty good chance you'll feel MUCH better about your mothering skills after you read my blog.