Friday, March 9, 2012

I Don't Know Whether to Laugh or Cry

You probably know that yesterday was International Women's Day. My daughter attends an all-girls school and every year to celebrate and honour exceptional women, one of the students creates an artwork which the school turns into a postcard.

The idea is for the girls to send the card to a special woman in their life who has "influenced and shaped you into the magnificent young woman you are!"

Here's the card:


and here's what my daughter wrote on the back of hers:

I'm sure this isn't quite the message the school was hoping for!

As I said I didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Or be really, really cross. What would you do?

Tonight she and I are going to have a little chat about women like:

Emmeline Pankhurst 

Vida Goldstein

Edith Cowan 

May Holman

and all of the strong, resourceful, determined women in her own family...and that's just for starters!


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28 comments:

  1. Vintage SweetheartMarch 9, 2012 at 7:22 PM

    I'd think I'd laugh really hard but not in front of her. This seriously made me giggle. xx

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  2. Dear Pearl VintageMarch 9, 2012 at 7:33 PM

    Priceless! That just made me laugh out loud too, really Kylie I think you have no choice but to pull out Helen Reddy's album and play I Am Woman again and again and again x

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  3. Grateful4CrochetMarch 9, 2012 at 7:53 PM

    Your daughter's awesome!!!
    That really made me laugh!
    Celebrating Womens day 2012 Style!!

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  4. Hello VintageMarch 9, 2012 at 7:55 PM

    Love it! Hee hee made me laugh lots.

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  5. Tanya MurrayMarch 9, 2012 at 7:58 PM

    Classic! But don't look at me...I have no advice here! On your own with that one girlfriend. LOL

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  6. CurtiseMarch 9, 2012 at 8:06 PM

    I would laugh long and loud!
    At least she's not afraid of the word vagina - no flowers, fou-fous, marys or front bottoms for her!
    Talk her about all the brilliant women in history and your family, of course - but it's good to have a laugh along the way!
    Did you see Krista's post (at Peetee's Palace blog, can't recall if you two know each other, sorry) about a singer called Storm? The post is called "Normal? I'll take crazy!" and it was at the start of March. You daughter will LOVE the song she posted, take a look!
    Have a happy weekend! xxxxx

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  7. Loo xx from Jumbles and PompomsMarch 9, 2012 at 8:47 PM

    That's brilliant, Kylie. I'd laugh. xx

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  8. BronMarch 9, 2012 at 9:37 PM

    Hehehehe...that is so naughty....something to tuck way and show at a much later more embarrassing time in her life! xx

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  9. Shortbread and GingerMarch 9, 2012 at 10:30 PM

    Made me laugh! I agree with Bron - excellent embarrassing material!
    Liz @ Shortbread & Ginger

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  10. lisaMarch 10, 2012 at 12:14 AM

    I already enjoy you blog and now your daughter too. i love it.

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  11. UnknownMarch 10, 2012 at 1:34 AM

    I would of laughed and laughed!!! thats hilarious, I'm thinking she has a wicked sense of humour :-) x

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  12. ClaireMarch 10, 2012 at 2:17 AM

    hehe thats funny, she obviuosy has a sense of humour which I'd say is a must have to get through life!

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  13. UnknownMarch 10, 2012 at 2:17 AM

    ha ha ha ha ha oh bless her heart it made me laugh ;-)) At least she isn't embarrased and has the confidence to be herself ;-)) And she has a great relationship with you knowing you would read it. I would def keep it and i wouldn't tell her off for expressing herself. I have to say i haven't a clue who any of those women are and i hadn't even heard of womens day until i saw and read it on another blog god knows where i have been the past few years or what i did in history ;-).Have a great weekend, dee x

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  14. two bones and a bagleMarch 10, 2012 at 5:06 AM

    I would laugh. A Comedien in the making. How can you be cross its a true fact! It is def a keeper. Have a good weekend.

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  15. BungalowgirlMarch 10, 2012 at 5:26 AM

    Well I for one pissed myself laughing, but was thinking it probably mattered who was on the receiving end of this little gem? Was it you or great aunty Myrtle? Very inspiring list of women you havecosen, my Liongirl shares a name with one of these great ladies.melx

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  16. SallyMarch 10, 2012 at 6:54 AM

    Laugh. That is fantastic... and rather insightful too. Brilliant.

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  17. AllanaMarch 10, 2012 at 2:55 PM

    Love it! :)

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  18. PippaMarch 10, 2012 at 3:13 PM

    I'm surrounded with teenage perspective everyday but your daughter "killed" it! Classic comment, I'm still laughing!

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  19. WendyMarch 10, 2012 at 5:11 PM

    I'd have laughed til I cried and covered both bases. :)

    It's very funny.

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  20. LeaMarch 10, 2012 at 5:29 PM

    Oh Kylie:) Hmmm bold indeed but I have to admit I laughed out very loud when I read your post. And I must agree about her not being afraid to say vagina! Best of luck:;

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  21. Lisa @ .Simply Me.March 10, 2012 at 6:52 PM

    OMG your daughter is fantastic, that made me laugh out loud! Perhaps laugh as she has a sense of humour / sarcasm and cry because she also has an attitude :)

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  22. Jem March 10, 2012 at 10:08 PM

    Your daughter has a brilliant sense of humour! :-)

    I read 'How To Be A Woman' by Caitlin Moran just after Christmas and honestly wish I could put a copy into the hands of every teenaged girl on the planet as it is one of the most gender-affirming, funny and wry books I've ever read. Would recommend giving it a read yourself as I think it'd be right up your street!

    Jem xXx

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  23. AmyMarch 12, 2012 at 2:36 AM

    I love this post. Laugh, definitely laugh. My 3 old daughter says "you have a weiner"...really?

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  24. WolvesAtTheDoorMarch 12, 2012 at 9:22 PM

    Ah, brilliant I say - let the girls be girls - we rock!

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  25. CraveCuteMarch 13, 2012 at 12:46 AM

    That is lol worthy! Plus this ....I have tagged you! If you would like to participate visit here:

    http://cravecute.blogspot.com/2012/03/tag-youre-it.html

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  26. simmoneMarch 14, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    Ha,of course that sense of humor comes from Dad,right?

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  27. Lakota [Faith Hope and Charity Shopping]March 15, 2012 at 3:50 AM

    Chortle, I think I love her. You wouldn't mind if she grows up with a sense of humour like mine right?

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  28. Small Things Simple PleasuresMarch 16, 2012 at 4:24 PM

    That is just too hilarious!

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