Today was another first for our company and me. The first time we were on air. Yes, we were interviewed on a radio show! (The techie has already been interviewed innumerable number of times on t.v. He has even been on the news. However, we'll forget all that for now and bask in our two minutes of attention.)
We had loads of fun, and I actually forgot all about being a mommy, wife and all those other things. The doctor, who was with me, was also a mother of two struggling to maintain some sort of balance in her chaotic life. We both left the home front to our husbands and raced out the door to have a fun morning with an early-twenty-something RJ, who showered us with compliments. We even had a mini photo shoot at the end (thank God, I wore my new Zara formal shirt and black diesel jeans) and got a lovely goodie bag. I did learn that I had to pick-up a little more on the local language though.
My mom heard the whole show (you can always count on them to be your biggest supporter and critic), while my daughter and husband listened in right through the pre-school routine. My angel was delighted to hear her mommy on the music box (I like to think a little more than see her daddy on t.v).
The show was a breakfast one and after each segment they play a popular tune. Half an hour into the show, they played a current favorite of my daughter's. When they finished the song and switched back to the interview, apparently my little angel is reported to have said "Daddy can you call mummy and ask her to talk later, I really want to just listen to the music"! So much for my soothing voice being the center of her existence.
Obviously, the CFO part of me came back to the office to find a bunch of tax returns on my desk. So, I bid a sad adieu to my two minutes of fame and got back to number crunching.
Sounds like fun. And clever thinking wearing new clothes. Oh, and children are never impressed by anything their mother does. It's a law of nature.
ReplyDeleteMwa @ the initial reason for dressing-up was actually pathetic - I have no social life and was trying to turn this one morning into a glamorous occasion. It worked out will though :-)
ReplyDeleteSo true about children!
aren't those moments incredibly special! your own daughter listening to you on radio for your own company! blogging is an awesome way to capture these feelings and cherishing them again later! good for you :)
ReplyDeleteDeeps @ I never thought of it that way. Feels really special now, thank you .
ReplyDeleteJust popping in to say thank you for stopping by my blog and i'm happy that you were able to get inspiration from my courtyard house post:-)
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like so much fun! You should have had them record your segment so you can listen to it later on,. for fun and as a pick-me up ;-)
ReplyDeleteStacey @ I just love your blog. I'm going to be a regular there.
ReplyDeleteElisa @ Hehee...it's funny how we moms think the same. Both the Doctor and I asked for a copy.
ReplyDeleteFame is such a tempting drug, isn't it? Shoot, just being acknowledged on my blog (thanks, btw. You're so sweet) is enough of an ego boost to make me think "hey, being famous wouldn't be sooooo bad...." ACtually, I think I would HATE it. That's the only thing holding me back from being famous. That and the lack of any talent strong enough to promote me there...
ReplyDeleteTracey @ Omg! I just read your comment. I've mentioned you in my next post. Hope you don't mind all the adulation that is sure to follow.
ReplyDeleteFame is tempting, though sometimes it's better to be unknown, like when your toddler is rolling on the floor at the mall :-)