Moms can't make phone calls. The minute a mom picks up the phone, her children will come running from the four corners of the house to ask her questions, scream, yell, fight—basically do anything in their power to prevent her from talking on the phone. They will drop everything the minute they hear you say, “Hello?” So if you ever want to get your kids' attention, pick up the phone. Or sit down. Or use the bathroom.
When I saw Adele's amazing new Hello video and watched her struggle to try and make a phone call, I immediately thought of the plight of moms and a new parody was born. We can't make phone calls. We can't pee alone. We're constantly losing our minds in the mayhem of motherhood. So tada! Here's my latest—Adele – Hello Mom Parody! Enjoy!
Many thanks to Aaron Fagerstrom for making me look almost as glamorous as Adele (if only he could have made me sound like her as well). Jacquie Haggarty for being amazing as always. The DIY Mommy for letting me use her great chore chart. Diana Pon Wilcenski and Patricia Dassios at La Miene for jumping in last minute to help me with my makeup. James Haggarty for texting me and encouraging me to do this song. My husband Gabe for always being game for my madness. And my life suckers. Mommy loves you more than anything … even if you won't let me talk on phone.
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Hahaha, you rock and Adele rocks and you do look stunning, and not just “for a mom” stunning. Lol.
Also, why are you singing!!??? Lol. Love it still.
You’re sweet, thank you Don.
This is EPIC in every sense of the word. My favorite of all your videos! Well done! 🙂
THANK YOU!!!!! xo
This whole setup is by far my favorite! From the video to the remake!
THANK YOU so much!!!
My kids were taught that I was to be interrupted on the phone only in these two instances:
If someone is bleeding
If something is on fire
If they came to me while I was on the phone, all I had to say was “Blood or fire?” and they knew from my look that it had better wait.
It USUALLY worked…
LOL
We stay sane by acting crazy….you bring it to a whole ‘nother level. Standing ovation of here.
Thank you, thank you!!!! xo
I have to admit that this video and song made me cry. It was done so well and you sang beautiful. It is so true of what your lyrics said. It was so darn moving. It hit a a wonderful feeling of not being alone in the parenting world. Thanks for being apart of it and providing us with your wit.
Thank you for the sweet comment. I’ll admit I shed a tear or two when I was trying to record the “goes by so fast” lyric. Because it’s true. It goes by so fast, but it sure as heck doesn’t feel like it. Parenthood – it drives you crazy but it’s the most amazing thing in the world.
Oh boy, do I ever remember those days. I couldn’t have a phone conversation for years. Now, with both kids grown and having kids of their own and, me texting and leaving voice mail messages, I can’t
get them to even text back, the dogs are yapping and all over me as soon as soon as I am on the phone. Different brand of kids; Same behavior.
I had to get off with my mom this morning because the kids were going nuts. I understand the grandma plight. But not the dog mom plight – not yet (unless my kids get their way).
Thank you for sharing your talent to help normalize the plight of moms everywhere. Your sense of humor takes helps take the edge off!
YAY! Laughter is the best medicine, right? Thank you for sharing this crazy journey with me as well. xo
Awesome video. Made me laugh, made me cry. Sooo well done!! You are awesome!!!
Aw, you’re so very welcome!!! Thank you for the love! xo, Deva
Forgot to mention the “smell in the bathroom” part really resonated with me. I’m the only female in the house, so it really burns me to find all the drips ON THE FLOOR beside the toilet. Dudes, you can’t say “it wasn’t me” because it sure as heck was one of you guys since I’m the only one who SITS to pee and thus can’t miss by a mile! My biggest regret when we remodeled was not installing a urinal in the bathroom they use most. My neighbor has one and it is completely brilliant!!!
LOL – sorry you relate to that one 🙂
Love love love this Deva. You really knocked it outof the park!
THANK YOU!!! xo
Deva- you are a genius! this is amazing x
Aw, thank you! I worked my little tail off on this one. So happy to see it getting such a great response.
I am laughing, smiling, and can so relate….spot on AGAIN!!! Ha ha ha ha ha ha……seriously delightful. Thank you!!!
You’re so welcome!!!! xo
I can never talk on the phone here, either. As soon as I do, I get asked odd questions and another toddler throwing a tantrum (high-pitched screaming included–the boy could give Mariah Carey a run for her money. lol). These incidents happen every time I am on the phone. And, if I make a phone call while the younger is napping, he immediately arises from slumber. It’s like they have a sixth sense that is triggered whenever I am busy or socializing. Lol
It’s so true. It’s AMAZING how the sense it.
Love it
Thank you 🙂
Deva-I had to watch this again cause you make me laugh so hard !!! I love watching your videos and reading your posts you always lift my mood and make my day as a mom seem totally normal! I love the part when u call your hubs at work -dying laughing so true!
Nice singing!
I also applaud your decision to forego the interminable intro…
Undina, I’ve heard stories about Ambre Russe…and hardly dare try it yet, my wish list is already too long! Enjoy your trip to wine con3rtyRn0;aud your autumn, too!