A MK Confession...a little long...but here it goes...

[Ibelieveinfairies]

You are too funny! I never dreamed the story would be picked apart like that! In my OP, I wrote the story as nicely as I could...would you rather have me include the details of drippage and me using the package of baby wipes I always carry to clean my daughter, the stroller, and the outside of the bucket? As for girls not having aim...well, her tush was not much bigger than the opening of the bucket and with the quilt draped down over the stroller, she could squat right there over it. It took some manuvering, yes, but she got the job done! I just wanted to share my funny experience and not to totally gross everyone out.
As to why the gentleman (if that is what he was) took the bucket, I really don't know...I was completely and utterly shocked myself. I didn't think to empty the bucket into a toilet...had I known where the nearest one was in the first place, I would have tried to get my daughter there at the moment of our transgression! But, have to admit on reflection that that would have made a better home to the contents of the bucket than the garbage. I just didn't think of it.
As to the story working better if it happened to a friend of a friend, I guess maybe that would make it more plausible in your eyes, but it wouldn't be true...it happened to us! lol

 

[phamton]

That must have been one big quilt that you could fit into the stroller with your daughter and was able to keep her covered while you wiped her . Well, I'm just glad she wasn't wet.

Back in the olden days, when we would travel. My dad used to stop along the side of a country road and let us kids squat when we had to go to the bathroom. I never could get the knack of that without getting it all over my legs and clothes. I guess my dad just never realized that it wasn't so easy when you are a girl. That's all I could picture when I read your story.

 

[momtotwinglesx4]

Sheesh, phamton, lighten up, will ya?

Just 'cuz a poster is new and a story is amusing does not make it an urban legend. I think anyone with kids can imagine such a thing happening. And even if some of what we read on the internet isn't 100% true, if it makes us laugh, it's all good, right?

 

[phamton]

Originally posted by momtotwinglesx4
Sheesh, phamton, lighten up, will ya?

Just 'cuz a poster is new and a story is amusing does not make it an urban legend. I think anyone with kids can imagine such a thing happening. And even if some of what we read on the internet isn't 100% true, if it makes us laugh, it's all good, right?

Obviously you don't know the definition of an urban legend. Just because something is an urban legend doesn't mean it is false. This story is an urban legend and one that has been told in many forms for years.

http://www.snopes.com/spoons/legends/legends.htm

 

[TwingleMum]

 

[Musky]

Yes, Phamtom, enough already. You've made it quite clear you don't believe the story and that is your right. But I think the OP has been exceptionally gracious what with you all but calling her a liar. Perhaps it's true, perhaps it's not. But you've made your point - I think in the interest of harmony it's time to move on now.

Becky

 

[SnackyStacky]

Stay on topic please.

 

[tjmw2727]

OMG - I can't even imagine where and when to respond but as a frequent renter of a double stroller - yech and no thank you! Thanks for being so considerate of those around you and the next renter. Luckily I bring wipes for the stroller and a towel for the kids to sit on, yech, yech and double yech to you.

I travel alone with my two dd's and no matter when no matter what if they had to use the restroom I would take them to a restroom.

I don't even want to start ranting about the many prarades and shows we have missed because we have no other adult to help hold a spot. Fantasmic - standing room only after waiting in a great seat, oh and a total backspot for Illimunations 2000. Not to mention the dirty looks we have gotten when trying to find a good spot close to parade time when we had already waited in a great spot for an hour only to loose it because one dd or another had to leave to use the restroom. I am sorry but for me my kids come before any parade fireworks or show at wdw or anywhere.

For the "dad" with the refillable popcorn "whatever".

Thanks for the "trip planning help" as I will double the wipes next time and bring some lysol.

TJ

 

[WDWmaniac125]

 

[Ibelieveinfairies]

TJ,
I wasn't going to respond to your post...going to chalk it up to your not knowing me or my family, but I just can't let it go that you insinuated that I put a parade before my daughter's needs.
My daughter was born with a multicystic kidney and suffers from frequent UTIs...we have seen the inside of every bathroom of any building/place/etc we have ever had the fortune to visit as she needs to go very frequently and when she has to go, she has to go right then. We normally make sure we know where the restrooms are just for that reason, but in our tired states and being caught up with the crowd, neglected to do so that night. Plus, we had left our maps back at the house we were renting and our walkie-talkies as well...when I say that my husband went on a journey for popcorn, he took 45 minutes to wade through the crowd, wait in line, and wade back...and we were right on the hub...you must know there are popcorn carts right there!
I made a snap judgement that evening...wait to try to stumble around and find a bathroom and risk having her pee her pants or make the best of the situation. Now I know there is a restroom right past the Plaza Cafe on the way to the food court type place in Tomorrow Land and have since made much use of it during parades/fireworks!
As for the disrespect to the next double stroller renter, as I posted earlier, I made sure to wipe everything down (and there really wasn't much to wipe, I assure you). You have stated that you carry wipes with you as well...good! Because I do, too! You can never tell what has gone on in those strollers...boogers, peed pants, vomits, the imagination goes wild.
I truly only wanted to share this story as an anecdote about being parents and the funny and memorable things that happen in our lives thanks to the blessings of having children! Sorry that I grossed you out!
I would appreciate your understanding as a fellow parent and I am truly glad your DDs have such a great example to follow! God bless you as you continue to raise them the best you can...He knows we are all right there doing the same!

 

[PKS44]

...lid on a popcorn bucket? A lid for a bucket of popcorn? Anyone ever see this? I don't know that I have ever seen popcorn sold in a bucket with any kind of lid....it tends to be sold in a bucket with the popcorn piled high everywhere I have ever seen it...just another part of the story that makes it hard to believe....sad really.

 

[mariamouse]

Are you guys serious? It's a funny, lighthearted story! Even if the OP did make it up (which I highly doubt), why are you concerned? Does the story affect you personally? And even if you wish to mention that you find it hard to believe, why do you feel the need to scrutinize it unnecessarily? Oh man...I'm really glad I don't have so much time to waste carrying on about things that seriously do not matter at all. I know the OP's story brought me a laugh, but it disturbs me that I seem to have more maturity (as a 15 year old) than some of the other adults on this thread. Thanks for sharing your experience with us!

mariamouse

 

[phyllis1966]

Originally posted by PKS44
...lid on a popcorn bucket? A lid for a bucket of popcorn? Anyone ever see this? I don't know that I have ever seen popcorn sold in a bucket with any kind of lid....it tends to be sold in a bucket with the popcorn piled high everywhere I have ever seen it...just another part of the story that makes it hard to believe....sad really.

Don't know whether or not the story is true, but last month we were in the MK and bought a plastic souvenir tub of popcorn for $4, which had a plastic lid attached by a plastic thingy, so that you could close it to prevent spillage of whatever (in our case, popcorn ).

 

[Aimeedyan]

Originally posted by PKS44
...lid on a popcorn bucket? A lid for a bucket of popcorn? Anyone ever see this? I don't know that I have ever seen popcorn sold in a bucket with any kind of lid....it tends to be sold in a bucket with the popcorn piled high everywhere I have ever seen it...just another part of the story that makes it hard to believe....sad really.

Don't know whether this story is true or not, but the buckets at WDW do indeed have a lid attached to them, they are hard plastic souvenier type... I have one in my pantry that I still use often at home.

 

[Aimeedyan]

How funny that we posted the same thing at the same time! LOL

 

[phyllis1966]

I was just thinking the same thing - LOL...

 

[Gabrielle]

Good post, MariaMouse! You're wise beyond your ears ... years!!

This was a nice thread before the ones that just have to enlighten the rest of us that they KNOW this is an urban legend, cluttered up the nice messages with their negative posts.

I don't care if it's true or not. Even if it isn't, the OP has shown some true class whe compared with her critics.

 

[beattyfamily]

Thanks for sharing your funny story in such a great way! Don't worry about all the negativity.

Thanks for being brave enough to share it here with us!

As a fellow parent, I can totally understand your desperation!

 

[rae519]

Serves the "greedy" right!!!!

Thanks for the best laugh ever on a dreary Monday morning!

Rae

 

[Magickndm]

That was a very funny story...true or not. It makes no difference to me.
I will never understand what moves some people to think it's their duty to pick apart a poster. This is one thing that keeps me away from here.