You Can't Have it All by Stassi Schroeder

I am a long-time fan of the television show "Vanderpump Rules." My friend Maria and I once convinced my dad to take us to Lisa's restaurant "Sur" just so we could see one of the famous waiters. We met and talked to Peter, who was delightful and even took a picture with us. So when I saw Vanderpump alum Stassi Schroeder had a new book out, I couldn't wait to get the audio from my library. Now Stassi is no longer on the show, but she is still friends with many of the main characters, so there is a lot of cross over on social media. One of the highlights of my pandemic lock-down was checking in with Stassi and her husband Beau on Instagram every morning. The dramatic, self-absorbed Stassi has vanished and has been replaced by a mature, thoughtful down-to-earth mother of two children. Yes, she still does posts featuring her OOTD, but she also talks about the true trials of being a parent of two small children in Los Angeles. This book takes us behind the scenes of her life. She is not afraid to talk about her unsuccessful attempts at breast feeding, or the fact that Beau does almost all of the cooking and cleaning. But in Beau she has found a true partner who will work with her, and support her even while she goes into her "dark traveler" mode. She still covets expensive handbags, but now she is not afraid to carry pacifiers in them. Reading this book made me so happy because she demonstrated how you need to forgive yourself when you falter, and just keep going. Her attitude is that you need to laugh, play with kids on the floor, and put on jewelry when you need a pick-me-up. Stassi is soon returning to television and I can't wait to see her on screen again. To buy this book on Amazon click here.