At which point we arrive at my little segment at 2:07
First, watch the trailer, then I shall EXPLAIN WHY ALL THE THINGS.
So there I am, already jittery because a video call is like a telephone call on steroids (and we all know what phone calls do to me. And steroids. But not really the steroids. Just the phone calls.) and sweet Jennifer, in all her soothing sweetness and putting you at ease kindness says:
"Okay, I'm going to mute myself SO THAT I DON'T DISTRACT YOU (emphasis mine) and you just read and don't stop if you mess up."
Whew. Okay. I can handle that. Deep breath.
And THEN (emphasis still mine), as I'm trying to be sleek and chic and enunciate and do her proud, I see her doing this on my screen:
See, apparently silent Jen had made e-friends with my 6 year old son over my shoulder via the magic of our shared video-call experience and suddenly he appears in his
Ah yes. So professional. Much clearness of speech.
OBVIOUSLY I would have been, like, great or something if it weren't for Jen's insta bond with my carnivorous feline pop-star child.
But she kept me in anyway because she is incredibly charitable. And loves cats...?
HAHAHAHA...Great story! Your impression of Jennifer is awesome too... LOL
ReplyDeleteI watched the whole video earlier, and your part was my favorite! I also liked her husband dressed as a banana. This probably says something about me as a person, but I'll pretend it doesn't.
ReplyDeleteIt DOES say something about you as a person. Something glorious and wonderful!
DeleteJust had to tell you Dwija, I watched Jen’s video, and your part was my favorite. :)
ReplyDeleteYou and your family are so stinkin’ cute! Oh…and if I haven’t gushed enough already, your hair is perfect. I’m totally needing some bangs….
ReplyDeleteWe just keep watching it over and over again here. The kids keep asking me to "play that video with the lion."
ReplyDeleteYep. Watched the trailer on her blog this morning and loved your part. It's real.
ReplyDeleteThat lion stole the show - loved it!
ReplyDeleteI loved the entire video - your portion especially. It made me wish I could come hang out at your house for a while!
ReplyDeleteLoved your section of the video - too cute!
ReplyDeleteI didn't even know trailers for books was a thing!!?? Loved your part and got teary when Hallie read because it was just great. All of it. So great. But, you and your kids, your lovely hair, the laughing, and the lion. Loved it! So fun!
ReplyDeleteThat? WAS AMAZING.
ReplyDeleteYour kids deserve cake. Tell them I said so.
Tina Turner? Dead. Hilare.
ReplyDeleteChild in a lion costume was amazing!
ReplyDeletethat.was.awesome.
ReplyDeletejust.awesome.
you got potential girlfriend! LOL!
Why, oh why, does my Skype recorder not capture both of us on the video? If I had footage of me, I would totally post it so that everyone could see that your impression is dead-on.
ReplyDeleteSo, so, so happy to have you involved!!!
The lion was the best! You were my fav :)
ReplyDeleteYou were awesome! I loved your part of the video :)
ReplyDeleteOkay, I'm going to have to watch the whole thing later but I had to watch your part first, Dwija. Loved it!!!!!!!! :)
ReplyDeleteThat was awesome. I think your part was the perfect illustration of how life with kids isn't how you thought it would be, but it's better and crazier.
ReplyDeleteHaha, the promo video was hilarious and touching but your re-make just adds so much depth ;) Love the back story!
ReplyDeleteSo, essentially what you're saying is it's all Jen's fault? :)
Your clip, so spot on funny and classic "life with kids" moment. Video is awesome, can't wait for my book to arrive on Saturday (according to Amazon).
ReplyDeleteI loved your part, because I LIVE THAT.. you should SEE me try to FaceTime with my husband.. only.. my kids straight put their faces in the camera and block out all things beyond nostrils.
ReplyDeleteYou are just a real person, and that, my friend, is what makes you SO AWESOME!
Oh my heavens! That trailer made me teary eyed too! I have like 5 books on my nightstand that I'm reading! I needs to hurryup and read em, so I can get this! (my hubby might make me sleep in the chicken coop if I buy another book...)
ReplyDeleteAlso, your reading was the best! I <3 Lion Tina! Mostly b/c I have one that lives at my house too...
Yours was the very best segment of all! Loved it!! LOL!
ReplyDeletePaul stole the show. Impressive since Jenny's baby is so cute.
ReplyDeleteOh my heavens, your segment was great! You had me cracking up watching all the kids appearing in the background of the screen...classic! :D
ReplyDeleteYou're such a sweetie! What's not to love?
ReplyDeleteThe answer is D. Nothing.
Delete(And you thought that was a rhetorical question!)
I dad the whole thing in one sitting. And wrote a amazon review before I fell asleep. A book like that doesn't come across very often.
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