Yesterday Maren and I had a case of right place/right time and ended up being interviewed for the local TV news! We were in the library checking out books at the same time as a reporter doing a story on the benefits of Summer Reading programs. He asked if he could film us checking out books and interview me about the importance of summer reading. Of course I'm not going to turn down an opportunity to get my adorable kid on TV, but I swear the second the reporter approached us Maren's attitude turned from that of a cheerful 4-year-old to that of an uncooperative 13-year old, so unfortunately all of Colorado missed out on seeing what a charming daughter I have.
I did my best to not sound like a total blithering idiot, a task that is somehow far more difficult when there is a camera in your face. I rambled on for a few minutes and they used a few clips of my dialogue for the story. I find it a bit ironic that I was talking about the benefits of summer reading for my daughter--first of all, she can't read yet! And furthermore, our school is year-round so the longest summer break the kids even have is five weeks, which isn't enough to make your brain turn to mush completely if you don't read. So truthfully the whole thing doesn't really apply to us but whatever. The library was empty and the reporter needed someone else to interview, so I was it, and I'm happy to do it!
The embed feature for the video isn't working so if you want to read the story or watch the video, you can go here. And if you watch the video, please keep in mind that the camera adds 10 lbs, apparently even if all that is showing is your face.
I love how you take a basket to the library. Cool idea!
ReplyDeleteYou and your adorable daughter did a great job!! What a cute video!!
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You ARE famous! I just wish I was watching you on you own cooking/craft show. You'd do AWESOME! I also saw Angie Blanchard in there too!
ReplyDeleteYou look great and Maren behaved just fine.
ReplyDeleteI did laugh at the dopey reporter with his head stuck through the bookshelf. What a hoot!
You did a great job! And, I think it's great that they featured two preschoolers. After all, it's important they be read to because they can't read for themselves. Kids who can read do get some reading from environmental print. Maren was delightful!
ReplyDeleteHow fun! You both looked great! It's nice to see something so positive featured on the news, too.
ReplyDeleteLook at you two! How fun was that? You guys did great! It's fun to see the two of you "animated" instead of in still pictures. Back when my son was 7-8 (almost 20 years ago now) we got stopped at a local store at Christmas and they interviewed me about the economy. I was working in a bank then and I was amazed how many of my customers commented about seeing me on tv! Now I can say I know someone famous! LOL!
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