Listen To Your Mother-- Videos Baby!

The day I've been looking forward to (and dreading) has finally arrived-- the Listen to Your Mother 2013 Video Launch!

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I watched myself for the first time today. I won't go into the issues I'm having with watching and hearing myself on video. I will just say, watch, and enjoy. (And, please, be kind.)

Tired Mom-





And, then, watch the others. I know there's a lot, but at least watch the Utah ones. It's our first year and I think the whole show was amazing.  LYTM-Northern Utah.

Comments

  1. MarianneJuly 10, 2013 at 6:42 PM

    Oh my gosh - I LOVE this! And I haven't pushed a kid on a swing since 2005. So honored to say I knew you when!!

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  2. UnknownJuly 10, 2013 at 7:17 PM

    It was great all the way through, but as the mom of three boys, nothing resonated more than: "Family Motto: Keep Your Hands Out of Your Pants." Brilliant. I am so proud to know you.

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  3. Larissa T.July 10, 2013 at 7:50 PM

    *happy dance happy dance* I watched both yours and Marianne's and oh my word I wish I could be so witty and funny! I loved loved loved these. Which is probably quite weird because I'm 18 and kidless, but I was laughing so much. Amazing job, Jewels! :)

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  4. KimJuly 11, 2013 at 4:30 AM

    LOve this soo soo much!! Super Funny! Makes me miss you tons!

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  5. MandyJuly 11, 2013 at 7:04 AM

    Julie- that was so funny. I laughed really hard. I miss you. We should go to lunch sometime.

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  6. RebekahJuly 14, 2013 at 6:07 AM

    That was awesome! You are so clever and witty, not to mention pretty and looking completely comfortable up there in front of everyone! Well done!!

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  7. Masked MomMarch 19, 2014 at 10:08 AM

    Part of the danger of intermittent blogging is how much stuff you ending up missing. Not sure how I missed this, but I'm so glad your recent LTYM post reminded me to check to see if you had posted your video! You did a fabulous job!

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