November 16, 2007
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Just look at her…
Of all the things I think about, Celine Dion is usually not one of them. Recently, she has had a heavy publicity campaign to promote her upcoming Twin Cities concert – next October 30. Tickets go on sale November 19.
The last time I watched Celine Dion sing, it was during height of the Great Mommy War, (between Daughters 2 and 3, which still erupts today). Every morning Daughters 2 and 3 would crawl in bed with me, one on each side. Then they would start fighting over me.
“My mommy!”
“No, my mommy!”I had gotten up and was watching the Regis and Kelly show and drinking my morning coffee. Of course, I could have used that time to take a shower, get dressed, put on some makeup. In those days, it was a luxury to have a few minutes to myself. Lulu (middle child,) then almost 4, joined me on the couch. She enjoyed having some alone time with mom.
Regis and Kelly started talking about Celine Dion; her busy and glamorous life, loving husband, and how much she enjoyed being a new mother. They flashed a still picture of her with her new baby. I think the photo was taken by Anne Geddes. When she walked on stage, my daughter gasped. Of course, Celine was perfectly coiffed, with professionally styled hair and makeup, and a sparkly designer gown.
She started to sing, and I heard my daughter say, “I wish she was my mom.” I was a bit shocked, (also a bit hurt, and amused,) so I asked “What do you mean by that?” She replied, “Just look at her. The hair, the makeup, the clothes. Who wouldn’t want that?” (I think perhaps that she was impressed that this baby didn’t have any competition for mom Celine’s affection.)
I still laugh when I think of her reaction. So I’m not Celine Dion. I’m OK with that.
Comments (5)
I’m SO glad you’re not Celine Dion.
I’m also glad for a lessening of the Mommy Wars.
I’m more of the opinion that Celine Dion is scary. Why? Just look at her.
LOL, great story.
There are times when I’m pretty sure there probably are mothers who would be a better fit with certain aspects of the kids’ personalities. We do all right though!
As it turns out, little Rene-Charles Dion (or Angelil – don’t know which last name he has) has hair that looks as thick and pretty as Lulu’s
NEXT October? Buying tickets a year out!? I don’t think either of us are organized enough to remember where we might put these tickets if we were to buy them – thanks be that we aren’t big CD fans!
And I’m glad you aren’t her too – but if you were, I’d be Celine Dion’s sister! Go me!
Holy shit I am glad you aren’t Celine Dion! I would fear and hate you. I like you as you.
That is really, really okay! Celine irks me to no end.
“I am Celine.” (insert french/canadian accent here) “I am the greastest singer in all of the world…”