Jenny Lawson Quotes

To me having a party is something like having a baby. The fact that you got through the last one alive is not somehow sufficiently reassuring now.

Sometimes it would be nice not to have to do my best. Sometimes it would just be nice not to have a crisis to deal with. - Anita Blake

Just being a mother is making me a big, weepy mess.

I'm not panicking any more or worrying about the next job. It was exhausting and making me very unhappy, and I was missing out on life.

When you're pregnant, you go out and buy every single book; you have this stack of books on your nightstand, but there was nothing that was preparing me for anything even remotely resembling what my life was going to look like.

The weight of the world on my shoulders was something that I had to let go.

I have to throw off the burden and the pressure.

I liked the idea of being a father, to have a child, and finally Francesca arrived, and now the house is insane because she cries all day, and at night, she doesn't let us sleep.

When you drank the world was still out there, but for the moment it didn’t have you by the throat.

Don't you ever feel that - that you just need to get away? From everything? That it's all too much?

too often, the only escape is sleep

...and the renewed shock had nearly made him spill his drink. He drained it quickly before anything serious happened to it. He then had another quick one to follow the first one down and check that it was all right.

At times like this, adults need a drink

My nerves could use a drink.

I'm excited. I'm nervous. I'm having a girl! Baby weaves and green lipstick, here we come!

I was running from one problem or place to another, with no time left to study, or sleep, or just breathe. I felt pulled in all directions, fighting to keep all these obligations circling in the air above me. It was only a matter of time before something fell.

I must be the only person in the world who's looking forward to going into hospital. I can't wait to get it over and done with.

Having a newborn you have to teach yourself what patience is or you'll go crazy.

Alcohol is perfect for me to curb the nerves a little bit.

This time I particularly loved because it came from a real experience with my grandchildren. Having them alone alone for the first time for six or seven days and going "Wow, this is exhausting," because when you're not around little ones for a long time, you forget about how much work that is. So I came in and started writing the story that became this movie ['PARENTAL GUIDANCE'].

Madame Lefoux acted as midwife. In her scientific way, she was unexpectedly adept at the job. When the infant finally appeared, she held it up for Alexia to see, rather proudly, as though she'd done all the hard work herself. 'Goodness,' said an exhausted Lady Maccon, 'are babies customarily that repulsive looking?

Nothing is more precious than your baby.

I think I think too much. That's why I drink!

It was daunting at first. I did have insomnia for two weeks.

For plain and fancy worrying, give me a new mother every time.