Thursday, August 26, 2010

FLIPPED



Every once and awhile, because I'm a mommy blogger, I get asked to do something really cool. Yesterday was one of those days. I got to sit in on a conference call with Rob Reiner. The minute I heard his voice I recognized that delightful New York accent.

Now to be truthful, I haven't heard much about his new movie "Flipped". But it was so interesting listening to him and Penelope Ann Miller talk about it.

It's a movie about growing up, families, first love and values--and the theme really is how our families shape our values. And what makes us rich as people doesn't have much to do with money.

I liked it when Rob said he just keeps making the same movie over and over--the boy meets girl movie. And why is it that the girl is always so much wiser and mature? And why are boys so clueless and confused? It was fun to hear him talk. We (about a dozen mommy bloggers) all chuckled.

I am really excited to see this movie. Sounds like it's the kind of film that you can see with your kids and everyone enjoys it--and maybe you learn something about yourself and life or maybe just the women "get it" way before men. (That's a good lesson for boys!)

Anyway, if families don't go see this film we send a message to Hollywood that we prefer movies about vampires and aliens. I hope a lot of people see "Flipped" to tell Hollywood we want to see movies about humans. I know I can't wait to see it!

Watch the trailer at: http://flipped-movie.warnerbros.com/

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE

This past week has been amazing. So much stuff going on. It makes my head spin. So here are the highlights of just one week of my life.

The Mydols travelled to Frederick MD and played the Baker Park Bandshell. The crowd was great. We sounded great. Best show of the summer. (Oh and our hotel rooms rocked. I truly felt like a rock star!)

Dylan got his Senior picture proofs. They're adorable.

Our family bought a brand spankin' new Dodge Journey. We love it.

John and Willie drove me to Chicago to talk about my book "Rock Star Mommy" on the Mamapalooza stage at BeBe Paluzza. Wow! That's a lot of zzzzzzzzzzzzz.

Quicken Loans, my favorite online mortgage export began the "Thanks a Million Sweepstakes" on Monday and they are giving away 3000 PostEgrams! I LOVE QL.

Also on Monday a PR firm representing a very BIG organization in the United Kingdom contacted us about doing a branded service for their client. (I am crossing my fingers and toes!)

Last night the Mydols appeared on Gene Simmons Family Jewels. How cool is that? It was worth every minute of the wait. Adam Freeman rocks as a producer. He delivered everything he promised us.

Today I set up a meeting with a very special non-profit foundation that may be interested in partnering with PostEgram.

Tomorrow John, me and the boys are all volunteering at the CMA High makeover which is part of the new reality TV show “School Pride,” from executive producers Cheryl Hines (“Curb Your Enthusiasm”) and Denise Cramsey (“Extreme Makeover Home Edition”).

So how's that for a week? No wonder I am so happy (and tired).

(And on top of everything I have the greatest husband and kids in the world. I am so proud of them.)