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

[lillygator]

I was wondering if Addison was pregnant with a lil'McSquirt at one time (before she came back to Derrick).....

Just because of the way she was acting funny in a couple previous episodes.....

oh the scandal!

Personally I think she and McSteamy have great passion and chemistry and should be together. And maybe now with the divorce they will.

 

[goofyforlife]

The White Marsh IKEA is the one I usually go to for my IKEA addiction!

But Charlotte the college park one is sooooo much closer....

MMMMM $1.00 custard cone sounds good right now......

 

[ds2Mom]

Hey, how cool is this: my oldest DS is still pictured on another website about Disney (can I post this here?).

If you go to: http://allearsnet.com/tp/mk/mk_merlin.htm, he's in the pictures for the-then Sword in the Stone ceremony! Seems like a million years ago!

Where has my little boy gone?! (He's now 10 1/2 and just rolls his eyes when I remind him of this.)

 

[87Heel]

Hi all...
Heard a report on the radio about this (after shopping in the complex that includes IKEA) and had to share some of the info from a new Stanford study on internet addiction (or "problematic" internet use). Now, this wouldn't apply to anyone here, I'm sure.
13.7 percent found it hard to stay away from the Internet for several days at a time.
12.4 percent stayed online longer than intended very often or often.
12.3 percent had seen a need to cut back on Internet use at some point.
8.7 percent attempted to conceal non-essential Internet use from family, friends and employers.
8.2 percent used the Internet as a way to escape problems or relieve negative mood.

 

[ds2Mom]

But Charlotte the college park one is sooooo much closer....

MMMMM $1.00 custard cone sounds good right now......

Never tried the custard cones.....are they good?

I think it's all the years of commuting back/forth into D.C. that scarred me for life and keeps me oriented more towards White Marsh!

 

[elaineteresa]

I can't even imagine my DH doing Eliza's hair. It makes me laugh! The other week he changed her diaper during church and put her stockings back on. They were the kind with the ruffley butt. He had the ruffles in the front. When I asked him he said "What? I made sure to put them up front." Dads try...but they just don't get it.

He hates to have to pick an outfit out for her. He says that no matter what he picks it doesn't suit me!!!

LOL - that is funny about the tights - I had several instances of that with Ken. Just didn't get the girl outfits - buttons up the back, when clearly they went up the front etc etc.

At least it breaks up the monotony of another diaper change. LOL.

elaine

 

[ds2Mom]

Oooh, just a couple hundred more posts and another milestone!

 

[87Heel]

Just a warning to my fellow geeks:
You know you've been trying for the posts too much when you find that you're driving the car, glance at the odometer, see that it's at 68,022 and immediately think: "Aww, how'd I miss the ??"

 

[elaineteresa]

Vanessa....that's where the TAKE WHAT YOU CAN! and GIVE NOTHING BACK! is to take place.

oh - I hadn't heard about that either. That must have developed in chat?
Does that apply to late dining as well. Do we need swords etc.? or just the flags for this activity?

I will stand behind Angie, Tana and Caroline in case we get pelted with dinner rolls.

elaine

 

[ds2Mom]

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

Hey John,

I'm still catching up on posts....am sure others have replied to this by now.....but let me just add, on behalf of all Moms everywhere, welcome to our world!

 

[becka]

Just a warning to my fellow geeks:
You know you've been trying for the posts too much when you find that you're driving the car, glance at the odometer, see that it's at 68,022 and immediately think: "Aww, how'd I miss the ??"

Thanks Marielle! I needed that laugh right about now!

 

[ds2Mom]

oh - I hadn't heard about that either. That must have developed in chat?
Does that apply to late dining as well. Do we need swords etc.? or just the flags for this activity?

I will stand behind Angie, Tana and Caroline in case we get pelted with dinner rolls.

elaine

Oh no, what's this all about?

 

[elaineteresa]

I like a good hamburger every once in a while and a bag of chips. When you are walking an average of 13 miles a day in a Disney park, you can use a few extra calories.

I mean are they eliminating Mickey ice cream bars too?

Why don't they get rid of those disgusting turkey legs. and fried chicken fingers - the kids menus are really horrible.

I think what they need to do is to provide options. Not force feed their version of a healthy diet to people.

They used to give you a choice of any side item on the menus - when we were just there, for counter service- they had many meals that had no choice. so you were forced to get the main item with a side you wouldn't eat - like fries. didn't make sense.

Are they eliminating red meats from the restaurants too?

it will be interesting to see what happens.

elaine

 

[becka]

BTW quick DD update while I am online.

She did really well with the drops until this morning when she finally figured out that when we come to her with the dropper it is never a good thing. Her eyes looked much clearer this morning just a real little bit of crusty stuff in the corner after sleeping for 12 hours so I figured she was OK. The daycare called just before her 9:00 dose and told me that her eye was a little weepier than they would like but they would clean up her eye, give her the drops and see how she did. They said they would call back if they noticed anything and so far no phone call so hopefully whatever it was cleared up quickly.

Now I just have to worry about the rest of us!

 

[ds2Mom]

Honestly, I have a hard time believing everything that has happened to us this year. I couldn't make this stuff up though. It is just too crazy.

Lisa -- that bus episode is beyond scary!

 

[87Heel]

BTW quick DD update while I am online.

She did really well with the drops until this morning when she finally figured out that when we come to her with the dropper it is never a good thing. Her eyes looked much clearer this morning just a real little bit of crusty stuff in the corner after sleeping for 12 hours so I figured she was OK. The daycare called just before her 9:00 dose and told me that her eye was a little weepier than they would like but they would clean up her eye, give her the drops and see how she did. They said they would call back if they noticed anything and so far no phone call so hopefully whatever it was cleared up quickly.

Now I just have to worry about the rest of us!

Wow, those pinkeye drops have always been the miracle cure for my kids. Usually they look perfectly fine after the first dose (of course still finish the treatment) so you feel safe to be seen in public again.

 

[lillygator]

any Aerosmith fans?

ETA: they are coming in concert to the Ford Ampitheatre in Tampa 11/22 - a WED for crying out loud! Why can't they do these things on a Friday or Saturday night?

 

[goofyforlife]

Here's that Volvo commercial for you, Elaine....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3fjp3kYf3Q

Man that youtube has everything...It's spooky

 

[ds2Mom]

have you guys heard of "he ain't heavy, he's my brother"? That's a line from an old song or something isn't it? I suggested it for a pic of the boys (finally got to place my order from Saturday's session -- remembered my wallet this time) and both the employee helping me and my dh had never heard of it.

The pic is so cute, it's JP holding Jackson on his back. It was one of many I couldn't resist. I am afraid to tell dh how much I spent on pictures this morning, fortunately so far he hasn't asked.

If the DH doesn't ask, I don't tell.


So, do we get to see the pic?

 

[ds2Mom]

BTW quick DD update while I am online.

She did really well with the drops until this morning when she finally figured out that when we come to her with the dropper it is never a good thing. Her eyes looked much clearer this morning just a real little bit of crusty stuff in the corner after sleeping for 12 hours so I figured she was OK. The daycare called just before her 9:00 dose and told me that her eye was a little weepier than they would like but they would clean up her eye, give her the drops and see how she did. They said they would call back if they noticed anything and so far no phone call so hopefully whatever it was cleared up quickly.

Now I just have to worry about the rest of us!

Becka -- So glad your DD is doing much better!