A true Hamilton
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Heather talks about public tantrums (from kids) on today's Momversation.
- RIP Louis Mortimer Armstrong: http://bit.ly/1R4tv6
- Hugs and kisses to you, too! RT: @Monkey_Tree: @dooce he probably committed suicide because he was tired of LISTENING TO YOU WHINE.
- Our fish just died. And I'm sitting here crying. And it wasn't even my fault!
1. Kylee said:
Nice one, Miss Marlo!
2. Jennifer said:
That. Was. AWESOME.
3. Erin said:
Was that a fart or a burp? A fart I think - and a cuter farter I've never seen!
4. Labradoris said:
She didn't know this was her television debut...
...or did she?
:D
5. Michelle said:
Adorable! Can I have her?
6. Daddy Scratches said:
Looks like her daddy and burps like her mommy. Nice. ;)
7. Erica said:
She's so cute. Looks like a cross between Leta and a Kewpie doll. With gas.
8. KathyM said:
Impressive!
(and who would have thought burping could be so cute?) :-)
9. Lydia said:
Classic. You can't help but giggle at something like that.
10. dooce said:
It was a burp. An after-dinner burp.
11. Vander Kitten said:
Excellent!
Our dog burped last night, at it was the cutest, strangest thing I'd ever seen.
12. Lauren said:
She's so adorable! Even when she's passing gas ;). And she has such ROUND features - eyes, mouth, CHEEKS!!!
13. Melissa said:
My 8 month old only seems to let out a good, hearty belch when a stranger is leaning over him in Walmart, saying, "Aren't you such a handsome little man." BUUUURRRRPPPP!!! You can't help but laugh.
14. Sara said:
that is priceless!
15. Beth said:
Champion burper. You have to be proud of that! I especially love your giggle after she does it.
16. Heather said:
Stinkin' awesome. I love when they burp loudly in public. I don't care who you are, you have to laugh.
17. TwirlyGirlie said:
Brilliant!
18. Erin said:
An after dinner burp? So you're lucky you didn't get any on ya!
19. Liv said:
"gurgle." So cute!
20. Wendy said:
Oh my!
21. Leah said:
Obviously she's just a genius. She saw your baby talk and raised you a huge juicy burp. Well played, Marlo, well played.
22. Dayna said:
Nice...veryyyyy nice. Ha!
23. David Gannon said:
LOVE IT! how they know they are being filmed, and how they DON'T KNOW that their parents will use this against the later in life, i don't know.
If you have time, check out OUR version of this.
http://www.youtube.com/user/dhgatsby#play/uploads/3/Onv2noH1OYA
24. Katya said:
She's a frog! A very cute and adorable frog!
*burp*
25. Swedish Pankakes said:
Glad she didn't let us down...
26. Anonymous said:
When mine was tiny, we were at the grocery, in the checkout line. I lived in an area with a huge population of retirees -- and they were all cooing over my 4-month-old.
Just as one of them reached out to touch his hand, he let fly with a fart that made heads turn from 10 feet away.
She backed away like she'd been scalded, and you could have heard a pin drop.
Classic.
27. Chantal said:
Is it me or is she beginning to look a lot more like Leta?
28. JennKD said:
Nice!! So awesome you got that on camera.
29. No Biggie said:
What a gorgeous gurgle!
Is she, by any chance, part frog? :o)
30. Noelle said:
That may prove that she is your daughter, but her features? proves she is Leta's sister all the way!!!!
31. Bre said:
Those are some bare (looking) legs in that video... and I don't mean the baby!
32. The Prima Momma said:
Aw, What a darling. I speak fluent Hamilton. She was showering you with terms of endearment.
33. Brooke said:
Her timing is impeccable! Hahaha...She is beautiful, though, burps and all.
34. Hairstyles for girls said:
Awesome timing!! Oh my goodness, she is a doll. I love those chubby cheeks. :)
35. Meredith said:
She delivers like a pro! And is it me or do those eyes get bigger daily? Just gorgeous.
36. Ms. Single Mama said:
LOVE it.
But was that a fart or a burp?
She is so beautiful. When she's big enough put her in front of the iMac camera. I have hours of video of Benjamin exploring his own face and expressions.
Good stuff. Thanks for sharing.
37. Terrible T said:
Check it!! She's already speaking your native tongue!!
Oh, also UNFOLLOW just because I haven't said it yet.
38. Ms. Single Mama said:
Had to come back to leave you an example. Check this one out - Benjamin on the harmonica in front of the iMac:
http://mssinglemama.com/2008/06/04/my-mini-bob-dylan/
Priceless.
39. Becky said:
I agree with an earlier comment that little Miss Marlo is starting to look a bt more like Leta! NOTHING cuter than Marlo's smile... and a burp to boot! She's got rock start potential for certain! :)
40. Unfollow said:
I think I smelled it.
41. Delore said:
Thanks for finally showing some leg. Now when can we see your boobs?
Sorry, I couldn't resist. :)
42. Beth (in NC) said:
Just the laugh I needed! Thanks Marlo. :-)
43. leesavee said:
She's got them Southern Redneck genes...gotta learn how to belch properly EARLY! It'll come in handy once she's got a big pile of Memphis ribs and a Pabst Blue Ribbon sittin' in front of her in a few years!
LOVE HER!!! Too bad she didn't do that on the national news. Maybe we can get her back on the 10 millionth hour of the Today Show (since she's been on before, in utero) and she can perform that new talent for that horrible Kathie Lee...
Speaking of KL, UNFOLLOW!
44. MyHormonesMadeMeDoIt said:
Oh I just want to bite those cheeks! Now I've gone and freaked you out a bit sorry.
45. Zwolsche diva said:
Gosh.
She is just thé most adorable baby!
Mommy must be proud, she shows great promise!
46. Trina said:
Yep, I agree with the others, she is looking just like Leta now, but with your chin. Adorable!
47. Rita said:
She is such a cutie! I have a son same age as Marlo so I am always eager to compare them :)
48. Heather said:
OK, now I am totally conflicted. I have the most hysterical video of my 10 1/2 week old (I found your blog while pregnant with her). Every morning after her breakfast (I'm breastfeeding), I sit her in her swing so I can grab mine and some coffee. Every morning, she swings contentedly and occassionally bats at her toys while she finishes waking up. Every morning, without fail, she lets out a series of the loudest farty poops you have ever heard come out of a little girl. Some friends were visiting one weekend and I warned them about the morning's musical tribute to my prowess as her food source, and they convinced me I should videotape it. I did, and she performed with perfect timing to my narration. Now, it is taunting me from within my computer with the need to spread it. I'm convinced that she will be interviewing for a position as a CEO one day and they will search the internet for incriminating evidence before they hand over their company, and they will find "the poo chair video". I showed it to some friends and they begged me to let it go viral. And now, Heather, whom I find very interesting, smart and entertaining, you posted the video of dear Marlo belching or farting. NOW WHAT DO I DO?!?! Ah, well. I'll flip a coin, I suppose.
Sending all my best to you and your family.
49. Claire said:
Seriously, with all of your talk of super poop I half expected to see shit running down your legs.... THANK GOD for the burp!
50. LC said:
My sister has a daughter who looks exactly like me. She is 2 months old and the only reason we know it's my sister's kid is that she farts.all.the.time. I think she and Marlo would get along famously.
51. Sara said:
That was great! Her burping and my 4 m/o son's chainsaw farts, we could take over the world!
52. mediumcrazy said:
Oh, that we all could be so free.
53. Caitlin said:
She's got the timing down.
54. Jodi Hamilton said:
I can confirm. In fact, as soon as I saw the title, I figured she was going to belch. It is interesting to find that the many branches of Hamilton share so many common traits.
55. Tiffany said:
She is freaking adorable...even farting! And I would kill for your thin legs!!
56. Maude said:
Well, you did ask her to say something to you. She gave it her best and then some.
57. Erica said:
She looks a little cross-eyed...but still adorable!
58. Beth said:
I could be wrong, but I don't think that was a burp ya'll.
59. Starr said:
It never fails, those pesky snails are always in the pudding.
UNFOLLOW!
I love baby noises. And, if you like Polka Bats check out Dutch Sneakers and Flea Keepers. I too love the silly poems and illustrations and I bought both books long before I had children.
60. Jen said:
That was a champion burp!
I am trying to teach my 7yo nephew to burp on command solely to annoy my sister (his mom).
Gotta love gastric eructations!
http://jenniferannphotos.etsy.com/
61. Jeppe Morgenthaler said:
The funniest thing in a looong time.
@Jodi Hamilton: That was not a belch.
PS: My spam block words mean 'Huge Diper' in Danish. That's too funny in context!
62. Lauren said:
She said something, alright! Freaking HILARIOUS!!
63. eb said:
Am I the only one weirded out by the leg comments??
64. Lisa Lawrence said:
I can't get the video to work on my computer but I can only imagine how cute and funny it is. I think Marlo's new nickname should be Leta-Face! The likeness is adorable! Both beautiful girls...
65. Mandy said:
Oh my gosh! When did she turn into little Leta?? Her eyes are so huge and gorgeous. And the burp...now that's impressive. She's a beauty, just like her sister.
66. Amy said:
I swear, she's the cutest thing.
67. Shantelle Argyle said:
Man, even I feel better after that one!
68. abi said:
I cannot believe you allow your little girl to make such offensive noises. UNFOLLOW.
(Oh my goodness my ovaries are clenching she is SO cute.)
69. Rebecca Lake said:
When my daughter was three weeks old, I swear that I said "Hi!" and she opened her mouth and said "Aye!" Talking at the age of three weeks! She started for real with "bye bye" at the age of 7 months. Cute!
Now she's 14... if she would just do her homework, all would be well.
70. amy j. said:
Sarah, my seven year old just now after seeing this:
"I bet the first baby ever invented the first fart ever..."
"Duck for cover, the baby farted."
"You know...a kindergartener used bad language with a fifth grader...you know that "F" word...yeah, a kindergartener said that...to a FIFTH GRADER."
Have no clue how she made these associations all in few seconds. I'm suspicious though...so I can no longer allow my child to read Dooce.com. She's UNFOLLOWING.
LOL
71. JennC said:
Liar. That was totally you. Blaming your stink ass on the baby, already?
UNFOLLOW!
72. Rita T said:
Too Funny!
73. J. Bo said:
Hey, you ASKED her to say something.
(I'm on about my 500th viewing of this, by the way...)
74. Bella said:
best.moment.of.my.day.
75. Jill Put Up A Blog said:
Dogs and babies are the only ones that can burp and it's cute as heck. Too too funny:) Marlo, you are adorable!
76. Becky..Absent Minded Housewife said:
When my boys were babies, more often than not such a innocent burp like that would be followed by projectile vomitting.
Duck and cover.
77. veronica said:
Did you call the hoe who "ughhed" you from Maytag and tell her the powers of Twitter prevail?
Take that Maytag!
78. Kelsey said:
My daughter is a burper just like mommy. And she announces when she burps just like mommy. Ahhh. Genes.
79. Brooke said:
super cute! she is adorable.
now, heather, here is some unsolicited advice:
don't go having 17 more kids like that lunatic in alabama!
80. Christina C said:
CLASSIC!
81. Brookland said:
I haven't had time to read your blog in weeks (I'm sure you don't take offense anyway, but yours is the only one I read anymore unrelated to work...), but HOLY SHIT THESE LAST POSTS WERE BETTER THAN CHRISTMAS!!! This blog gets better every time. Phenomenal. No wonder you're #26.
82. cookingschoolconfidential.com said:
What a dumpling. What a sweet dumpling!
Now, where's that barbecue sauce for those luscious cheeks? I'll have to go back to school (I'm a culinary school student) and whip some up.
Cheers!
83. LindzML said:
Your kid is AWESOME. That's the first thing that's made me laugh out loud in awhile.
84. Megan said:
Can't say you didn't ask for it... ;-)
85. Anonymous said:
oh sure, blame the baby, that was totally you.
; P
86. Tamara said:
i'm sure it smelled like rainbows and sunshine! :)
87. Elizabeth_K said:
Oh little sweet burping baby! So awesome. I bent my head close to my screen to really hear whatever Marlo said ... I should have known better ... :)
88. sally said:
Classic!
89. Sara said:
So. Damn. Cute!
Unfortunately there are only a few times in a girl's life when burping is considered adorable, so it's best to document them whenever possible.
:)
(smiley face added for the benefit of those who lack the ability to pick up on the tone of a post without the subtle nudging of an emoticon to point them in the right direction. Jesus, there's a lot of pent up rage in the dooce readership...)
90. michelle said:
You have to admit, her sense of comic timing is impeccable!
91. QoB said:
I have had a terrible evening, and that made it a little better. that was hilarious.
your laugh is fantastic, and Marlo looks more like Leta every time I see a photo.
92. Christina said:
There is so. no. way. you could EVER deny that child is yours. How adorable.
93. Kirsten said:
I could never get anything done if I had those little cute eyes looking at me. She is so cute!
94. Danielle said:
I just love how potty humor never gets old. There's something about a random fart from anyone (stranger, baby, parent) that brings joy to all - it's definitely something that unites us. I wonder if certain enemies of the USA who might otherwise want to kill us all would enjoy a united laugh over a fart with us? Something our leaders should keep in mind. . .
95. hippittee said:
brilliant!!
96. Anonymous said:
I watched that with my 3-year old on my lap, and he immediately started laughing which set me off in hysterics. Potty humor--it brings families together.
Keep on rockin' dooce!
97. TamiA said:
Hahaha!! That gave a good laugh. Thanks Marlo!!
98. Lucrezia said:
I liked the moment of shocked silence before you started laughing. Marlo is so cute, as I'm sure you're aware. BTW, I like your new banner.
99. Kelsi said:
You are so lucky to have caught that on video! The other day my 2 yo was staring out the window. She turned to me and her dad and let out a belch. Not a burp, but a big, manly, after a case of beers belch. Hubby and I laughed for five minutes while she put her hands over her mouth and oh-so-sweetly said "excuse me!"
I love your video.
100. shauna said:
Awesome. Awesome. Awesome.
When I lived in New York, my best friend and I sat around our kitchen table every Sunday morning, eating enormous bagels with cream cheese and extra lox. We'd read the New York Times and drink tea, looking sort of civilized.
And then one of us would let out a huge belch. And keep reading.
Good on ya, Marlo. Sign of character.
101. anna said:
HAHAHAHAHAHAA. LOVE IT!
she's soooo adorable! : )
102. Michele said:
Gah! The cuteness! She is precious :o)
103. Carrie said:
Priceless. Now for one that contains spit-up...
104. Cat @ 3 Kids and Us said:
That is priceless and exactly something my daughter would do...except the milk would come up with it.
105. kimmyjo said:
I love it!! I am wondering what her shirt says?
106. ashleigh said:
So cute! I needed a smile... our new dryer is broken. Want to guess the brand??
107. Smileen said:
attractive.
108. Jennifer said:
LOVED THE VIDEO!
Heather and Jon, you scared the hell out of me. I am not stable. Please don't encourage Katey to tease me.
I love how much you two spoil Katey. Thank you.
Love,
Katey's Mom :)
109. EOMama said:
Now you've gone and made me want another baby. UNFOLLOW!
110. Mandy said:
What a totally cool baby! Made me snort. :-)
111. Jeanette said:
Wow, she looks JUST like Leta!! Same mouth! Cute moment and great timing.
112. Mimi said:
L. O. L.
I just wish there'd been a camera on YOUR face -- that transition from "HeeeLOOOOO! HIIII!! Hellooooo----[pause]----[snickersnickersnicker]" is priceless.
Also, wow, she looks just like Leta in this one!
113. Mikaila said:
I can't get over how much she looks like Leta. :)
114. Betsy said:
I love it - you can't PLAN this stuff.
Another video moment I loved was Leta and Jon bowing down to each other at the end of the song.
I used to wonder why Dooce was so successful, because what is here that is so earth-shattering? (Besides some preeeeeeetty earth-shattering, knock-the-world-off-its-axis bathroom tiles). A mom, couple kids, some crazy dogs, a husband and black beans for dinner.
Now I know why your blog is so freaking successful: you're telling all our favorite stories.
115. Betsy said:
I love it - you can't PLAN this stuff.
Another video moment I loved was Leta and Jon bowing down to each other at the end of the song.
I used to wonder why Dooce was so successful, because what is here that is so earth-shattering? (Besides some preeeeeeetty earth-shattering, knock-the-world-off-its-axis bathroom tiles). A mom, couple kids, some crazy dogs, a husband and black beans for dinner.
Now I know why your blog is so freaking successful: you're telling all our favorite stories.
116. Betsy said:
Oops, don't know how that happened.
117. morganrenee said:
THAT, made me want to have kids.
118. Nikki said:
timing is the toughest part of comedy to master...check
119. LAI said:
Cute baby.
I understand that your are earning income from blog. How long you have started business?
Tq
120. Meredith said:
When our dog burps, it smells like she farted, but only because she eats poop.
121. Annette George said:
I don't know but a few Hamiltons, but the other side of the family would work too--your mom's side that is.
122. Annette said:
I don't know but a few Hamiltons, but the other side of the family would work too--your mom's side that is.
123. The Bossy Yankee said:
That totally made my night. hysterical.
I can not get over how much she looks like Leta!
124. Beyond Alice said:
Glad to see she's already a classy lady. :)
She is looking more and more like Leta!!!
125. Sarah, Ohana Mama said:
omg. that was classic! My son and I just watched that about 5 times in a row, once rewinding just to the nicely timed exclaimation Marlo made.
At what age does that go from being so damn cute and hilarious to embarrassing and gross?
Oh to be a baby again!
(Not that I ever pass gas. I mean, never! Not me. I swear!)
126. hunzer said:
Good push Marlo!!!
Leta has a mini-Leta!! WOW...your two girls look so much aline!
127. Melissa N. said:
Marlo, you are scrumptious! Good for you Heather, you certainly deserve your current happiness. Don't let the crazies (the bad ones, not good ones like us) get you down!
128. FaerySarah said:
OMG that was so funny - gave me the giggles! thank-you!
129. Ashley said:
haha! That was awesome.
130. Lauren said:
That was a mighty mouth guff! Well done, Marlo!
131. Laura S said:
It takes some people a long time to master the fine art of burp timing.
132. wheezer345 said:
Too Cute!!!
133. Anonymous said:
"Can you say something?" -- "BUUUUUUUURRRRP."
Brilliant.
134. Madness said:
the best part was listening to Heather B Armstrong attempt to contain herself at the end.
priceless.
135. Madness said:
ps.
if this were MY blog .. and I had a "comment of the day" thing going on like my other true love (whem-bloggess) does .. THIS would be my Comment of the Day:
Comment #119.
Cute baby.
I understand that your are earning income from blog. How long you have started business?
Tq
136. Laura said:
Umm...what did she do?
137. Ellen said:
Awesome.
138. Chriss said:
I can't stop watching this- it is too funny. She has great timing and I see a future for her in front of the camera. lol!
139. Candice said:
The cutest of your baby is just overwhelming. If I go out and get knocked up, I'm blaming it entirely on you.
140. Anonymous said:
She looks juts like Leta!!! Both adorable, good work!
141. Lauren From Texas said:
HAHAHAHA. Just watched it twice in a row. I hope you show this on the big screen at her high school graduation party.
142. libby @ ninesandquines said:
HYSTERICAL!!!!! and precious!!!!
143. ariska said:
Nice but i think something is missing.
144. michele said:
that was a fantastic burp Marlo. Well played
145. katy said:
Are you going to teach her to burp the alphabet? It would be awesome to hear that done by a baby.
146. Beanie said:
Holy crap! She looks just like Leta!
147. Changing Bags UK said:
Haha she's going to LOVE this when she's older! Nice camera moment so..like mother, like daughter..??
148. Lisa said:
Wow. She looked a lot like you when she was born, but I guess those Super-Human Armstrong Genes have taken over! She looks just. like. Leta.
And nice, Marlo, nice. You will fit in well in college.
149. Sarah said:
Aww that was too funny! Lovely Marlo (although when I was watching this, I was calling her Leta in my head).
Ps. Love that the spam guard is asking me to write 'pallid stranger'. It's like it KNOWS me.
150. Alia said:
Wonderfully funny and cute.
151. Katie Kat said:
Man, she looks so much like Leta! When she was first born I didn't think so, but now it's crazy identical! Gotta love a girl that can belch out a big one!
152. Anonymous said:
oh my god, how old is she again? did you see her mouth the word "hello"? it is unbelievable!!! she is talking, already. :)
153. Anonymous said:
Totally off the subject, but wanted you to see this: http://eternal-earthbound-pets.com/
I first saw this site and was sure it was a joke. And then I saw the contract and payment page...
154. mo said:
LOVE it! too cute :)
155. Anonymous said:
LOL...this was too cute i agree...and you are a wonderful person btw!
156. Anonymous said:
LOVE THIS! Thanks for the laugh, I needed it!
157. Janet said:
When my daughter was little her nick name was Pooter. The reason is because you could not hug that kid without her farting. Luckily as she aged she gained a little control. Kids are the best thing ever...
158. Clarissa Nassar said:
she is adorable as heck! love those big brown eyes!! what a cute pie...farter and all :)
159. Lauri said:
That is classic - she's definitely fitting right in - once again, you manage to capture the best of what life has to offer. That's real and that's sooooo funny. Thanks for sharing...
160. Val said:
Poops and burps: This kid's got class. I think she might be looking for more intellectual stimuli like lectures on string theory or a performance of Hamlet
161. Lori Magno said:
That was pure awesome. What a face!
162. SAHM: Surviving Assorted Home Mayhem said:
Just wait, Heather... with the second one time flies even faster and before you know it your baby will go from adorable burps to loud toddler belches in which it becomes required to say "exscuse me". Of course, this too is cute.
163. linuxchik said:
nice out!
p.s. i hope that tv-crew person in the 'alien invasion' photo was as cute from the front as he is from the back.
164. Amy in Ohio said:
So all these years you've just been saying "hello"??
165. Carrie said:
I keep watching this over and over and cracking up. Her timing is perfect! She is adorable.
166. Holly said:
Had crappiest day ever.. until I saw that and it made me smile and laugh out loud. Thanks for sharing. She's beautiful.
167. steroids online said:
Oh little sweet burping baby! So awesome.
;)
168. Emilie said:
Love it!
Isn't it amazing how cute a burping baby is? I swear, they can get away with anything and it looks adorable!
Thanks for sharing!
169. Anonymous said:
Robert Boone is cute. I want him.
170. Katie said:
I have a video just like this only my baby spit up almost an entire 8 oz. of milk. It was awesome.
171. ...love Maegan said:
brilliant!
172. Chanel said:
SHE. HAS. SPOKEN!
173. Laura Trevey said:
so cute!!
174. Kasey@All Things Mamma said:
Oh she is just adorable! I love that age. They really start to show their personalities - AND who they resemble! : )
175. Aaron @ Internet Business said:
Loved it. Thanks for sharing!
176. Kathy said:
She looks a little like Leta here. She's so beautiful, and I love her little cheeks!
177. Rabea said:
What an adorable little cutie!
178. Kristina said:
I seriously thought she was going to pronounce crayon "crown," I swear.
179. Sher said:
Holy smokes, she looks a heck of a lot like Leta when she was little.
180. Lauri said:
"Lil Donette" was so happy, she could just >>>>>fart. Too Cute!!
181. Do Follow said:
She's so cute!! Great video!
182. Beth said:
AHH MAHH GAHHH! She's so stinking cute - burps, farts, and all! And I love your laugh at the end.
183. kat said:
haha! love it. little physical punchline.
184. linuxchik said:
Comment # 100
exactly what size in an enormous bagel?
185. Eliz said:
I have the same duvet cover as you! Lovely. Now if only I had a baby as cute as Marlo!
186. Music for Mother and Child said:
LOL!
She is so cute!
Give her a big kiss! :-D
Greetings,
Claus
187. Katrina said:
So cute!!! Baby burps are adorable...she's got potential to be a world class belcher later in life
188. Tammy said:
That... was so fabulous!!!! Love it!
189. Attilla the Mum said:
That MAN-SIZED belch came out of that tiny baby? Naw, you must've had Jon stashed to the side out of camera range. Nice throwing of the voice, Jon! She. Is. Adorable.
190. Jenn said:
Did those eyes turn brown? Ah.
Your kids are both adorable.