On the other hand, maybe wake me when it's Christmas Eve
December 9, 2011Oh, you guys. You guys! Eden and I spent this week hosting an entire series for Cafe Mom. It was a ridiculous amount of work, but so much fun, and we could not have asked to work with a better team. I haven't laughed this much while not high in a really, really long time.
We knew we were in good hands when we threw out the goofiest ideas we had, and everyone was on board. Our conversations went like this:
Me: "So I think for that 'last trimester' episode, I should attempt to seduce the woman we're interviewing."
Them: "Sounds right to us."
Me: "Also I have amnesia and can't remember anything about the first six weeks of motherhood."
Them: "If you say so."
Eden: "And let's have an entire episode in a birthing tub."
Them: "Naturally."
Me: "With margaritas."
Them: "Oooookay."
I can't wait to show you all. We interviewed all kinds of fascinating and smart people, and while we made with the joke-making (as we do), I think the series is going to contain a truckload of valuable information for pregnant women and new moms. I learned stuff, and I've been doing this mom thing for a while. (It feels like decades!) The show is called "Mom Ed," and I believe it launches in January--I'll let you know when I have all the details. (And full disclosure: while I was compensated for my work on the show--you probably guessed that part--I wasn't obligated to gush or even write about it. This is all me.)
Eden and I find it awfully difficult to pass up an opportunity to work together, and sometimes, well, kids--sometimes things don't pan out like we hoped. But this one's going to be a winner. The only downside is that now I'm overly used to having my makeup touched up every few minutes and someone to tend to my lint. I'm going to shout I NEED A GODDAMN LINT ROLLER WHERE IS WARDROBE? and Charlie will just look at me in confusion and fear. Like he can't use a lint roller. He just needs to FOCUS, is all.
As fun as this was, I can't wait to resume my regular schedule of writing, hanging out with my beloveds, and seeing how long I can get away with not showering. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to sleep until 2012.
Reader Comments (9)
De-lurking to say: oh how I wish I could have wandered over to you in Brooklyn for your interviews.
Oh who am I kidding. I would have watched from a safe distance so as not to bother you. But still! I would have SEEN you. And I would have been there supporting you IN SPIRIT.
I'm so excited for you and Eden! Also: I'm sorry I parked in your designated space, Ms. Bradley. Please don't have me fired.
The birthing tub filled with margaritas, right? Don't ruin this for me.
I was just going to post that I'd watch anything that involved funny people sitting in a birthing tub drinking margaritas, but then I read Marinka's comment, and I realized that it would indeed be even better to see someone sitting in a birthing tub filled with margaritas.
Also, every time I try to type "birthing tub," I end up with "birthing tube," which is pretty much just a vagina.
Although it gets really crazy leading up to Christmas, it is one of my favourite times of the year! I wouldn't want to miss it! chinese baby girl names
Me, either, "Nancy!" Chinese baby girl names to you, too!
Why does your little ad over there on the right trying to sell me "fetal bovine scrotum"? That's what I would like to know.
Also: Huzzah on the new show! Can't wait to watch it!
Wait! Ha! That says serum. Something is wrong with my brain. My apologies. Fetal bovine scrotum. Heh.
Little voice:
Do you think I'll ever meet a friend like Eden??