12/09/06 Cruise Continued ~ Pirating Bananas DIS Geekorama Part 2 Part 9

[lillygator]

there's a really cool lime Dooney and Bourke....it's HUGE though. I like my purses tiny!

 

[87Heel]

They use to cut girl's hair too.

When we went in June 03, the lady in the barbershop did DD8's hair (she was 5 then). It was the very first thing we did on the first day of the trip. She trimmed it, then when she found out that it was DD's first trip ever to WDW, she said she had to do more. Put in a fancy braid and added lots of glitter. Then we took the train around to the Toontown area for the opening of that area and lots of pictures with no lines! It was the perfect opening to the vacation for just DD and me (and DS, sort of, I was 6 months pregnant!). Older DD and DH were spending the first day riding coasters at Universal so we could just have a special day for ourselves.

 

[lbgraves]

I just remembered a video clip that we have of DS up in DC on the last day. They were watching Disney videos & Keep your head in the game came on. DS was wearing a long sleeved top & underwear, put on his sunglasses and jumped up on the coffee table. I was taking a picture of DD so I quickly switched the camera to video. It is hysterical...reminds me of that Risky Business scene. He didn't notice me until the end.

 

[Mice Pins]

Becka, you should know not to install anything on the computer when you are going to use it in. (2hr for upgrading our virus software)

 

[lbgraves]

Becka

 

[elaineteresa]

Lisa - I got a real sick to my stomach feeling reading your post about the school bus. I am going to make phone number and address labels for their backpacks tomorrow. I am pretty sure that the bus drivers have a phone number for each parent and a cell phone but I will make sure what the procedure is for our route too.

That would just terrify me if the bus passed without stopping or if I thought the kids were being brought back to school. We do not have any aides on the bus.

thanks for the alert to review this process with the kids and the school.

elaine

 

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What is this server too busy stuff?

 

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I have tried to post several times and I get this server too busy message.

 

[lbgraves]

I don't know that they have the kid's info on the bus. My first instinct was to take them off of the bus but I know that wouldn't be the smart thing to do. I have voiced my feelings on it but I have also gone over with the kids the fact that they would be safe on the bus if they missed our spot. It would just take them a little while to get back to the school where I would be waiting for them.

 

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Where is everyone all of a sudden?

 

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maybe too soon

 

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I know that there are s lurking

 

[becka]

Well now that the computer is finally available again I should probably get off and I did not get to catch up at all! I have popped in and out a few times and I have read a few posts but I really am still back on Sunday evening. I have been busy at work as well so the next time I may get to catch up will be tomorrow night.

Well I am wearing something in an animal print and DH is leering so I probably should get off the computer. Have a great night everyone!!! I see we have a new smilie queen but try not to miss me too much!

 

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Earlier I thought that we might hit 39,000 before in the morning but things have really slowed down.

 

[Jhalkias]

OK Ladies,

Strike up the band, and warm up the strings - I’m about to fill you all in on my day!

Of course, last night I laid down with Sophia, and promptly fell asleep at 9:30 pm- well at least I got a good night’s sleep.

Get up early, wolf something down, take the dog out and feed the dog, now time to get Sophia up.

Today we started out the day with getting Sophia up for school and getting her dressed, and getting her breakfast (thank goodness there was ONE waffle left - of course no one warned me we were almost out - note to self - get some waffles tonight). Amy was kind enough to set out Sophia’s clothes for her (I am a typical male in picking out girl’s clothes - it all looks fine to me - matching - - what’s that?) This consisted of a skirt and long-sleeve shirt.

Then we have to do the hair. Now I would just like to know how many guys out there can do the ponytail thingy? I have mastered the ponytail thingy - with the rubber band whatsit. If I had to do two I would be in trouble, but one, I have mastered. Unfortunately, the child is growing out her bangs, and I have NOT mastered the hair clip thingy. So my child looks a bit lopsided as we get ready to put the raincoat on and wait for the bus.

The bus comes, and as we are heading out, the neighbor lady says to Sophia “Good day to wear a skirt young lady (meaning cold and rain) ha ha - her she knows her dad dressed her. Thanks a lot. I walk Sophia to the bus with an umbrella, and the neighbor’s two boys have to splash all the way to the bus in the street soaking the bottom of my pants.

Now to get the dog to day care, and get to the office - only two hours later than usual. Finally get to the office - ignoring the comments of “oh, banker’s hours, eh John?”.

The usual problems happen at work - that I will not bore you all with.
Leave work, pick up the dog. “Do you know what a hot spot is on a dog” . . . uh, no. Apparently she has chewed on her one toe exposing flesh. You will have to put some cream on that or soak it in epsom salt - uhhhhhhhh! I call home to ask the MIL to get Sophia ready for dance . . . she will not - she wants daddy to get her ready. Get the dog home, fed, and itch cream on the hot spot.

Sophia does not want to get ready for her Irish dance class. Why gentle reader? Because they are going too fast, and she does not think she is doing well. I promise to talk to Miss Erin, and explain Sophia’s concerns - I also promise to take her where she wants to go to eat afterwards . . . So I put on the hose and the tights (on Sophia of course) and off we go to dance. I also deal with the hair - not as lopsided the second time around. I am now looking forward to 45 minutes with my iPod.

We get there, and put on the “gillies” (Irish dancing shoes), and I talk to Miss Erin. Sophia still won’t go in. Why? She does not want to stretch - it gives her a headache. I explain this to Miss Erin, get Sophia in there, and finally sit down with my iPod for now 40 minutes of peace.

Except that one of the mother’s out there has a two year old that is fascinated with my iPod. How do I explain to mom that I am trying to watch Heroes on my iPod, and that yes, her 2 year old who was looking over my shoulder just saw a man on my screen with his head sawed off at the top? I shade it so she cannot see it, and she finally gets bored and moves away. Down to 30 minutes now.

Well all the moms are blah, blah, blah at an annoying tone, and it is almost impossible to concentrate on my show. The only other dad is trying to take cell phone calls, and they are now laughing and pointing at him and me. Seems they think it is funny he has a pink dance bag, and I have a purple one. ha ha ha They ask if we shop at the same boutique.(they probably play violins in their spare time).

Now mind you . . . I told Amy when this whole dance thing started that I did EIGHT years of baseball and Cub Scouts. I was a coach and everything. I kid you not I could count on ONE hand the games Amy went to in that time. She hates little league, as it made her nervous, and she wanted to strangle the obnoxious parents. I paid my dues and I did NOT want to deal with Dance. I know about as much about dance as Britney Spears knows about quadratic equations. But here I am, at dance, with chatty women who will NOT let me watch my show!

Dance is over - the show isn’t. So where does Sophia want to go for dinner? A cheap burger place like my DS would have? Noooooooooooo.... she wants to go to Ruby Tuesday’s! OK - I’m a sucker, RT it is.

Of course, on the way there my cell rings, and it is a problem at work that a Manager has no idea how to handle. It of course would be hard to handle for someone with a social work degree, but they still call me.

RT was decent food, but Sophia was antsy, and the table was one of those that if you just bump a little tips like a drunken sailor, and stuff goes sliding. Of course this happens many times, and I am thinking of Becka at Red Lobster. When she finishes her food she wants to get up and dance for the patrons to the music that is playing.

Dinner over, and on to the grocery store to get waffles. Of course we have to get cookies too, and the lady at our bakery gives her balloons. I hate balloons. As I am pushing the cart, Sophia is sitting in the basket with the balloon strings, and of course they trial behind ME, and around my head. She is laughing and saying that I look like Mickey Mouse as one balloon goes to each side, wrapping around my head.

Now Sophia wants to get dessert. Does she want an ice cream cone from DQ - noooooooooo.... Mom has trained her well. She wants hot chocolate from Starbucks. So now we go to Starbucks, and I HAVE to get something don’t I? I told you all I don’t drink coffee much, but I get a Mocha, and now I will probably be able to be up long enough to get caught up!

Get home. Put dog out. Bathe girl. Get her set up with TV so I can DIS for a bit, and I sit down to see I am now 20 pages behind after trying to keep up all day ahhhhhhhhhhhh!

So play your violins ladies while I catch up - tune up for Brahm’s lullaby.

A Day in the Life . . . I read the news today oh boy . . . .

Meanwhile, Amy is jumping on her select comfort bed, and going to the Mall of America.

I need a cruise . . .

John1

 

[Jhalkias]

But wait!! This is for John when Amy gets home!!

I just KNEW I could count on you Caroline!

John1

 

[Jhalkias]

I thought this would be John...

Thanks Brandi!

You ARE the kind, sweet one!

John1

 

[kimerinc]

Yes I am happy with it but it doesn't look to good right now. The kids have finally settled down so I can post about what happened this afternoon. I usually sit here looking out the window waiting for the kids to come around the corner at 3:05. It was starting to rain so I decided to go pick them up but didn't want to get my hair messed up....she curled it & all...so I jumped in the van & parked at the corner. The bus came ... and turned the corner. I second guessed myself about the number & then decided that I was right & wanted my kids so I followed it. When I looked down I was going almost 35 in a 25 to catch up to it. It just kept going. It stopped once and a little girl got off so I knew that it was the elementary school, not the jr high so I followed it to the next stop. When it did I jumped out of the car & ran up to the driver's window. She couldn't open it but I yelled that my kids didn't get off at their stop. She pulled over to the side of the road and I got on the bus to claim my kids. By this time it was pouring rain. They were both in tears before we got off the bus. On the way home they told me that the kids thought that the driver was taking them back to the school because so may kids didn't get off the bus at their stops. I didn't know that so I went to our friend's house to let her know that her DD was still on the bus. She called the school but they don't have a cell phone number for that bus. It was a sub driving.

Tonight is the PTO meeting and I am going to talk to the principal beforehand. There is no excuse for any of this happening today!
- The regular assistant was on the bus so she should have told the driver when she needed to stop if she was missing them.
- While I appreciate that she was probably telling me to get on the bus due to the pouring rain, the driver should NEVER let anyone on the bus who is not authorized. Since the assistant knows me from school, IDK if they would have just handed over the kids without being able to verify that they were suppose to go with me. What if there were custody issues?


The bus isn't finished until after 4 so those poor kids who were suppose to get off at the first 5 stops ended up staying on the bus alot longer than they should have and many parents were probably very worried. I have explained this to the kids now and they know that I would be on the phone with the school if they are not home by 3:10 so noone would need to call me when they got back to the school. OY! I swear! What is it lately? You couldn't write all of this if you tried

Lisa, you are only 2 months into school and I feel like I am watching a school drama on t.v.. I guess I am just stunned.

 

[elaineteresa]

We are 8 miles from the school and a 15 minute drive down a winding 30 MPH road. I wouldn't really know if I should drive to the school or just sit tight and see if they retrace the route.

Plus, I am often home alone with them and I wouldn't really be able to check the home phone and watch at the end of our long driveway at the same time.

what a nightmare. another reason to also keep the gas tank filled. note to self.