12/09/06 Cruise Continued ~ Pirating Bananas DIS Geekorama Part 2 Part 2

[elaineteresa]

This will be spraying Orange Glo on the wood & scrubbing off the sticky fingerprints the kids leave. I reorganized the insides last week getting rid of things that I haven't used in a while & finding room for the mixer and a couple other appliances that have been on the shelf in the garage in their boxes. I'll let you guys know when I am going to refinish the floor. It hasn't been done in almost two years and is looking pretty scratched up. I can't do this when the kids are home though.

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I wish mine were really wood!!!! I use Murphy's oil soap with the orange flavoring on our doors and banisters. It does take the oil from dirty hands off.

 

[elaineteresa]

Who fluffs, I just buy new when the old ones start hang limp.

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now there's a plan!!! things are so cheap these days that I ditch things too and just change the look. We went curtainless when we moved to the boonies - I love it. We do have some blinds and they are worse than curtains for cleaning - you can't fluff them.

 

[lbgraves]

I use those anti static dusting towels for dusting the blinds. It is not messy & works well.

I actually didn't get to do the cabinets when I planned because when I was talking to a neighbor with the front door open I noticed the goo on the stair railings...also wood. I could scrape it off with my fingernail. EWE!!!! (I didn't do that until after the neighbor had left!) So instead of the kitchen that morning, I cleaned the yuck off of the railings. I guess that the stuff accumulated there when the kids were smaller & didn't wash their hands often enough...using the rails instead of the handrail to climb the stairs. Thank goodness that is cleaned up now! When I find something that has been that dirty for a while but I never noticed it creeps me out.

Today after a quick run to the store I plan to scrapbook all day. Of course, the kids will have to cooperate for me to accomplish anything.

 

[becka]

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Food network.com had a cute bunny cake - round face, second pan used for ears - white icing, coconut covering and licorice whiskers. cute.

oh and you must cool the eggs in cold water or they keep cooking and over cook.

I love that cake. My Mom used to make it for us when we were kids. I was wanting to do one this year but because of Nathan's allergies I can't.

 

[becka]

I was going to tell you guys that it looks like DH and I can get the Tuesday after Memorial Day off so we can go somewhere for our anniversary. My parents are going to watch the kids that Saturday and Sunday night.

We don’t know for sure exactly where we will go but we will probably do a B&B in either Hot Springs, AR, Eureka Springs, AR or Branson. The only other time we left the kids (well actually just kid at the time since I was still pregnant with Allie) we stayed at a really nice B&B in Hot Springs and we had a great time so we might just decide to go back there. I guess I need to do some research.

I do have to say that I think I really underestimate my son sometimes. I mentioned to him this morning about possibly leaving him and DD with my parents for a few nights while we went away just to get a feel for what he thought about it. He was excited and can’t wait to stay with my parents which is really no big surprise. He did ask where we were going and I told him that we didn’t know yet but maybe Hot Springs like last time. He had another suggestion for us: Florida.

I was a bit surprised. He then suggested that we go on the Mickey Boat. I asked him how he would feel about us going on the Mickey Boat without him and he thought it was a great idea. This made me think that he must not have had as much fun as I thought he had so I asked him. It turns out that yes he loved the Mickey boat but “he would not be upset or sad if we went on the Mickey boat without him”. He just wanted us to go somewhere where we have fun. He even thought WDW would be a really good idea “as long as we don’t go see Fantasmic because that would make him sad if we saw that without him” (He LOVES Fantasmic!).

I was really surprised. I thought he might be upset but on the contrary he really thought it would be good for us since he knows we really like it and have fun. He is such a typical little kid in so many ways but there are occasions when he really surprises me with how un-self centered he can be. He really just wants us to have a good time. I have to say that made me feel like we much be doing something right with him.

 

[MrsMork]

I have to say that made me feel like we much be doing something right with him.

Of course you are!

 

[becka]

Of course you are!

You say that but there sure are days I wonder.

 

[lillygator]

well another week down. I am truly exhausted...have been since last week....!
Going to get the girls. I guess tomorrow I will pick up some Disney Dollars and other goodies for their baskets...not sure about Easter dinner. And what we're doing.??

 

[brack]

Having a very lazy Good Friday and it is great!

 

[MrsMork]

Good morning.

Dennis had a BP reading of 143/85 last night when he got home from work. Maybe this new combination of meds is going to work. Thanks for all the prayers, I really believe that is the most important thing.

 

[Bella2000]

I came to post this - I think I have a lot of catching up to do which I hope to in some part of next week. Angie - from post above mine BP issues for Dennis - please give him our best and continued prayers!

bluetooth banana phone wireless headset

 

[lbgraves]

I do have to say that I think I really underestimate my son sometimes. I mentioned to him this morning about possibly leaving him and DD with my parents for a few nights while we went away just to get a feel for what he thought about it. He was excited and can’t wait to stay with my parents which is really no big surprise. He did ask where we were going and I told him that we didn’t know yet but maybe Hot Springs like last time. He had another suggestion for us: Florida.

I was a bit surprised. He then suggested that we go on the Mickey Boat. I asked him how he would feel about us going on the Mickey Boat without him and he thought it was a great idea. This made me think that he must not have had as much fun as I thought he had so I asked him. It turns out that yes he loved the Mickey boat but “he would not be upset or sad if we went on the Mickey boat without him”. He just wanted us to go somewhere where we have fun. He even thought WDW would be a really good idea “as long as we don’t go see Fantasmic because that would make him sad if we saw that without him” (He LOVES Fantasmic!).

I was really surprised. I thought he might be upset but on the contrary he really thought it would be good for us since he knows we really like it and have fun. He is such a typical little kid in so many ways but there are occasions when he really surprises me with how un-self centered he can be. He really just wants us to have a good time. I have to say that made me feel like we much be doing something right with him.

Becka, you have a real little sweetheart there. How mature of him to think of the two of you and not be upset about not going to Disney himself.

 

[pjpoohbear]

it's offical Disney agrees, Carnation Cafe DL Dinner menu

Chicken Pot Pie - Flaky pie crust covers tender chicken pieces, peas, carrots, corn, sauteed onions, celery red potatoes in a delicate sauce. Served with choice of sauteed vegetables or fresh fruit. $9.99

 

[Jhalkias]

I came to post this - I think I have a lot of catching up to do which I hope to in some part of next week. Angie - from post above mine BP issues for Dennis - please give him our best and continued prayers!

bluetooth banana phone wireless headset

 

[Jhalkias]

Soon it will be time to get ready for church - services start at 11:00, conclude at about 2:00 - tonight we go to receive the Light!

At midnight, the church is darkened, and the priest comes out with ONE lit candle, the light coming back into the world. When the entire congregation then lights candles, and the priest goes outside the front doors of the church, and reads the Gospel of the Resurrection to the world.

After Church, a fellowship meal to break the fast in the social hall. Alex has been fasting all of Lent - no meat for 40 days. It will be strange for me this year, because my mom is not with us - she would cook while we were at church every year, and we would go to mom and dad's for an Easter dinner until 3 am . . . no avgolemono soup for me this year.

Have a Blessed Easter and Pascha everyone.

Kali Anastasi! (Happy Resurrection)

For 40 days after tonight, all Orthodox greet each other with:

Christos Anesti! (Christ is Risen!)

and respond with:

Alithos Anesti! (truly he is risen)

 

[MrsMork]

it's offical Disney agrees, Carnation Cafe DL Dinner menu

Chicken Pot Pie - Flaky pie crust covers tender chicken pieces, peas, carrots, corn, sauteed onions, celery red potatoes in a delicate sauce. Served with choice of sauteed vegetables or fresh fruit. $9.99

This should settle it! If Disney says it is with crust, then it is with crust!

 

[MrsMork]

I posted this on "the other thread::

John1, DrHug got the "A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes" photo printed. We just need to go get a frame for it. He also ordered horns today that he thinks he can put the DCL horn on. The MH is almost set to come to Ohio! Listen for those horns in your driveway.

 

[lbgraves]

John, the ceremony sounds nice. What good memories to have. The baskets are done here & hidden away until the last possible moment when we leave for Mass tomorrow morning. The kids hunt for them after Church when we get home. Not everything could fit...but I like the mix this year.

 

[brack]

For 40 days after tonight, all Orthodox greet each other with:

Christos Anesti! (Christ is Risen!)

and respond with:

Alithos Anesti! (truly he is risen)

Thanks John1

In The Salvation Army we do a similiar interaction but in english. The response is "He is risen indeed".

I'll have to try the Greek out on them tomorrow.

Christos Anesti!

 

[MrsMork]

Thanks John1

In The Salvation Army we do a similiar interaction but in english. The response is "He is risen indeed".

I'll have to try the Greek out on them tomorrow.

Christos Anesti!

I'll be intersted to hear how they respond to the Greek.