So I tried ever-so-quietly to creep out of the apartment at 6:45 this morning. But seconds before leaving, I inadvertently woke up 22 month-old Summer who immediately started uncontrollably wailing at the top of her lungs.
Which woke up Rick.
And then 4 year-old Dylan.
And since I had to rush out the door, I mumbled apologies and hightailed it out of the apartment. As I made my way towards the elevator, I could hear Summer hysterically crying, “MOMMY! I want Mommy!!!! MOMMY!!”
And poor, exhausted Rick desperately trying to reason with her. “She’s coming back. Mommy is coming back. Now let’s all lie down and get some rest, ” he pleaded.
“MOMMY!!!!!” the screaming continued.
Should I go back? But I’ll be late. And it probably won’t help at all. Oh crap.
So I held my ears, hopped into the elevator and headed uptown to attend the Mommy Blogger Monologues, effortlessly and brilliantly hosted by Maria Bailey, the author of “Mom 3.0” and the host of Mom Talk Radio.
It started at 7:30 in the morning and may I say thankfully, the Mommy Blogger Monologues and the Vagina Monologues have absolutely nothing to do with each other. Because really, who could talk about their vagina at 7:30 in the morning? Way too early.
Instead, this was an amazing chance for companies to hear directly from mom bloggers on ways to build mutually beneficial relationships and successfully target the mom audience.
I was so honored to be on the panel with moms like Gabrielle Blair of Design Mom (who has incredible taste, a beautiful website AND 5 kids). Oh, and she’s one of the founders of Kirtsy. And super smart when it comes to navigating social media. Can you force someone to be your best friend? I might just try.
The other way impressive and very articulate panelists included Kimberly Coleman, Alex Martin Neely, Kim Pace, Amy Platt, Amy Oztan and Andi Silverman.
As I sat on this panel, I really felt respected as a businesswoman and a blogger.
Of course, once these companies check out my website, they’ll know I have a recent habit of lying about a nonexistent fly fishing hobby and the ability to step in my own kid’s poop.
And, of course, a visual of me in my eighties senior prom dress.
That dress just screams future successful businesswoman and respected blogger. Pink taffeta is powerful like that.
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kelcey kintner
You know, that’s such a good point. Giving our blogs out do leave us sort of vulnerable…even though we’re writing for an audience…we are goofy and putting ourselves out there…and it’s not the usual PROFESSIONAL mien.
It was great being on the panel with you. Keep up the great work on your blog!
I hate leaving a crying child, it’s the worst! I just had to do that this evening as I went off to tutor.
For the record, I could talk about my vagina at 7:30 in the morning… hey, it’s 5 o’clock somewhere, right???
Sometimes 7:30 PM is way too early for that.
Sounds like a great gathering of women…and they picked the right girl for their panel, for sure. I’ll have to check out the others.
ok… I happen to be in salt lake city, Utah. Here for the Magnet Conference(a nursing thing) and it’s 5:41 here…definitely to early for vagina speak… I am looking directly at Temple Square…Thinking about HBO’s Big Love. Anyway… Congrats on your panel seat Kelcey…you go girl!
I hate, hate waking up a sleeping child. What a great opportunity–keep us posted. 🙂
That’s AWEsome!! Congrats!!
Wow, you were on the panel…big time!
Do these kind of events come to Chicago? I’d love to check it out…
Wish I could’ve been there to hear you! (Vaginas or no!)
whatever… you are just as cool and talented as those women. you should have totally been on the panel and that’s awesome… Now, how was coming home to a sleep deprived and traumatized family?
I totally thought it was the Vagina Monologues when I signed up for it.. hahah
I kid I kid..
It was wonderful to meet you at the panel.. I felt like I was meeting a celebrity.. (not even joking)
It was a great event to be apart of even if I did speak way to fast. 🙂
And I agree.. Maria sure makes it look easy.
That sounds awesome! Yay for vaginal Americans!
Wow, you are the coolest. Even if you wake up your family.
Kidding!
I think Maria Bailey lives in my neck of the woods.
how cool to get to meet and chat with such fun cool girls like yourself.
my husband says it makes it so so much worse when you step back in the house. when you hear the screaming just walk away… quickly.
I really wanted to go but it was just too early for me! Sounds like a fun time.
How cool. Sorry about the waking babe though!
Oh, yeah, pink taffeta will do it every time. So, is there audio of this gig? Love to hear it!
You are too cool for words! I admire how you put your blog out there and can be considered a businesswoman AND a blogger! YOU GO GIRL!
Cool. I’m VERY impressed. Honest.
And actually, I’m equally impressed that you didn’t go back for the crying child. You’re good. 🙂
My son is 7 and he still cries when I leave the house. Boys sure do love their mamas! Good info and links to other successul women in the biz. Much appreciated!
I KNEW my 8th grade pink taffeta & rhinestones would take me places!
Congrats on the panel!
Someone needs to tell my husband that women don’t talk about vaginas at 7am! I would have never known you left the house with a screaming child- you were poised and intelligent as always. I hope the companies present learned a lot about moms and blogging. Thank you for your time.
I loved hearing what you had to say!
Maybe Project Runway will have a pink taffeta assignment. Great post Kelc! 🙂