Melissa Summers on Today Show
Categories: Just For Moms, Playground Bureau, Media, That's Entertainment
A little while back I told you that Melissa Summers -former Blogging Baby blogger and writer of the awesome Suburban Bliss - was going to appear on the Today Show to talk about the controversial subject of Playdates and Cocktails.I wrote it in my daytimer, which got covered in banana-strawberry juice by an inept sippy cup, and I totally forgot that it was on yesterday.
But, thank Pete for Internet videos, and for Melissa posting the link to the broadcast on her site.
If you missed the Today Show yesterday, here's the link to the video. What strikes me about it is Melissa's poise and eloquence in what must have been a completely nerve-wracking situation. Melissa has always been self-deprecating about her social graces, and so I was kind of watching with half-closed eyes, expecting twitching and general awkwardness, but she came off flawlessly.
I am proud to have her representing the half of the blogosphere that thinks a glass of wine here and there doesn't hurt our parenting skills.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Ann Adams 1-27-2007 @ 12:27PM
I did the same thing, Kristin. Early morning is not the best time to remember a show I don't usually watch (or anything else in the middle of shoving kids out the door).
I read this as I was going through my "must reads" last night. Fortunately, she included the link to the video of Melissa looking good and holding her own very nicely, especially when she was outnumbered two to one.
http://homeonthefringe.blogspot.com/2007/01/its-not-about-drinking-meredith.html
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Lisa J. 1-27-2007 @ 2:35PM
Thanks for this! I come from a family that really enjoys fine food and wine, so it's always been a part of my adult routine (save for when I was pregnant)--which I saw no reason to change postpartum. Yes, I'm a mom, but I'm still, in many ways, the person I was before--and that person digs having a glass of wine with her husband at the end of the day.
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Andie D. 1-27-2007 @ 4:15PM
I saw Melissa on the Today Show via the internet too. Mornings are not the best time for me to try to remember anything.
I thought she was poised, well-spoken, and looked FABULOUS! I have a long standing happy hour/playdate at the tot lot & park in our neighborhood. It's been a great way to meet and socialize with our neighbors, and the kids love it. We don't HAVE to drink to have fun. But damn if it isn't nice.
http://grumppopotamus.blogspot.com/
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callistawolf 1-27-2007 @ 7:59PM
I had to post something about this over on my blog as well.
http://lilacpixels.com/slackermama/01/27/2007/if-im-a-babysitter-wheres-my-paycheck/
I thought it was awful how they ganged up on her, and the awful double standard the interview presented. The Today Show should be ashamed of themselves (but probably aren't). Melissa rocked them all, though, in those awesome boots.
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Trista 2-07-2007 @ 2:02PM
I agree 100% with Melissa and the comments she made on the today show. To the Dr. who said we need to find healthy ways to socialize. Who said 1 glass of wine isn't healthy. The benefits are numerous. Not to mention that it models appropriate consumption of alcohol. If a parents hides their alcohol consumption doesn't that teach children that it something to be ashamed of??????
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