Always, Alli
defining the circles that make me whole
What I did on Monday will be on the Today Show this coming Monday
This past Monday I was holding on to a little secret. We were expecting some special company, which meant we needed to have a clean house and I needed to be wearing something other than postpartum pajamas. Fortunately my house was in a mostly clean state since my mom had recently been visiting/ cleaning/ cooking. And on Sunday I ventured out to find clothes that fit me and looked presentable.
The special company was a kind gentleman from NBC representing The Today Show and he was there to interview me on being a “Digital Mom.” When I told Damon the interview would be about that, he concurred, “Yup, you are definitely a digital mom.” (That may not be a direct quote, but it was his sentiment.)
My digital mom qualifications are: I have two blogs (this one and our family blog), am active on twitter, facebook, flickr, and a few forums. I spend around six hours a day online. (This actually has gone up recently because I sit in my recliner and flit around on the internet while nursing Tebow. It might go down as we pick up our homeschool efforts with Fuller.)
Yet, with those qualifications, I think I am on the low end of being a digital mom. There are plenty of other moms who are way more involved with the online world than I am. Some with four or five blogs, more hours in front of the internet, thousands of followers on twitter, and possibly making a living from their efforts.
Maybe one of them should have been interviewed, but the Today Show reached out to me! In response I said, “Sure! Bring your camera into my home! I just had a baby two weeks ago, so I’m sure I will look great and make complete sentences in my sleep deprived state.” (Again, not an exact quote, but it was my sentiment.)
All this is to say, please watch the Today Show on Monday, March 9th from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. I have no idea exactly when it will air, so just bring your coffee and breakfast in front of the television and enjoy three hours with Matt, Meredith, Ann, and Al. Eventually, you will get to see me!
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Mar 6, 200910:43 am
That’s really neat Alli! I’ll make sure to watch!
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Mar 6, 200910:50 am
Wow, I knew you were bursting with excitement Monday and wondered what was happening! That’s great news, Alli! Congratulations – I’ll certainly try to watch 
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Mar 6, 200911:15 am
I’ll have to see about setting the Tivo… knowing my luck, it will air during the hour that our local station cuts away to air Regis and Kelly.
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Mar 6, 200912:07 pm
I don’t normally watch the Today show, but I will definitely tune in to see you and your crew Maybe I’ll DVR it so that I can fast forward through it until I find you!! I don’t know if I have the patience to wait for them to get to the important part!
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Mar 6, 20091:34 pm
I’ll be at work, but I just set my DVR to record all 3 hours of the show. I can’t wait to see you on TV!
Is it too soon to ask for your autograph?
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Mar 6, 20091:53 pm
So exciting! I definitely will be watching and think this is so exciting for all of us “digital moms”!!
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Mar 6, 20092:10 pm
I have it set to record both Monday and Tuesday – can’t wait to see your segment!! Congrats!
Mar 6, 20092:37 pm
Alli,
That is great news. I am very excited for you. I’ll have to DVR the show!
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Mar 6, 20093:46 pm
Thanks, Drew! I have to admit, I’m nervous and excited all at the same time!
Mar 6, 20093:47 pm
Thanks, Wendy! I’m looking forward to the whole series!
Alli
Mar 6, 200911:03 pm
How exciting! I am new to your blog and look forward to seeing you on TV!
–another Tennessee digital mom
Mar 7, 200911:32 pm
CONGRATS!!! Way to go!!!
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Mar 8, 20097:12 am
Thanks, Janice! I’m really looking forward to it.
Mar 8, 20097:43 am
It should be a fun series! Can’t wait to see how it comes out.
Mar 9, 200910:00 am
Awesome segment on the Today Show. I’m not too far from you – up here in Knoxville!!!
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Mar 11, 200912:29 pm
I saw you on the Today Show. WooHOO!! Way to go. Congrat. You did a great job. I still don’t think the general population gets how BIG the age of the Digital Mom really is! I could tell that Anne Currie did not get it. Anyway, way to go. I am now following you on twitter!!
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Mar 18, 20098:11 am
Lisa,
Glad you got to see it! It was fun to do and I have a neat memory for my family. I agree that most people don’t understand what a “digital mom” is (other than a marketing term) and after that segment, people still don’t get it. But, it was cool to be on the Today Show!
Mar 18, 20098:26 am
Thanks for watching the segment! Hope Knoxville is treating you well.
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10:35 am
That is so awesome! You are definitely a great representative for this topic.
I’ll certainly be watching.
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