This is the very first episode of Word To Your Mutha.

There is a moment after my first appearance on camera when I walk off camera, then come back into frame and make a crazy face.  That was the moment when I realized I wanted to do this for the rest of my life.

This was produced in September of 2007, a few months after we got back from our China adoption trip.  We had 11 month old, an 9 month old and a three year old.  We packed up the kids and the camera and headed to the Missouri Botanical Garden to attempt to put together an online video show.

This was the result.

 

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While we were in China, Boo stayed with my mother, who is a pray before meals person. She also stayed with a family who have a baby named Eli. I think they’re pray before eating people, too.

This conversation took place before lunch today with myself and the three year old.

Boo: Give me your hand, Mama. We need to pray.
Me: Ok, go for it.
Boo: I love you, Mama, and I pray you come home safely from China.
Me: It appears your prayer has been answered. Who answers your prayers, Boo?
Boo: Certainly not Eli!
Me: (laughs) Well, Mulan says prayers to her ancestors.
Boo: I can pray to JunaBug and Avie?
Me: Why?
Boo: They’re my an-sisters!