joedisney
Earning My Ears
- Joined
- Sep 1, 2000
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For those that have never read my trip reports, I am a 40 year-old Dad of four wonderful children. Christopher, also known as the map boy, is now ten. Connor is seven. Alex, the infamous octopus, is three and Caley is two. The glue that holds us all together is, of course, the mom, my wife Kathy who is 36. I am a fanatical Disney planner and am currently preparing for January trips in both 2004 and 2005. In preparation for another set of trip reports, I present breakfast at joedisneys
Breakfast for a family of six is never simple. I wake up with the idea of having scrambled eggs, toast and a nice cup of hot coffee. Connor immediately informs me that he doesnt like scrambled eggs. Undaunted, I set out for the kitchen where I stumble upon Alex. Staring up at me with those big, bright blue eyes, he politely asks, can I help make breakfast Dad? We start with the coffee. After dropping several hundred coffee beans all over the counter and floor, we are soon brewing the life-blood that will fuel me for the rest of the day. Just as we are about to start the eggs, cook number three (I know, too many cooks ), Caley Elisabeth, joins us at the counter. Soon the eggs are cooking and the two miniature cooks are arguing over who will distribute the forks and who will do the plates. Argument two involves where Alex will sit, followed by where Caleys baby doll will sit.
Breakfast is ready. The eggs are steaming, the bagels are golden brown and the coffee smells great. In come the big boys. Connor moves Caleys baby over to Christophers seat and starts in on his Lucky Charms. Christopher comes in and moves baby onto the floor. Eggs are distributed, drinks are poured and Im ready to dig in. I grab the sports page, sit down and take a sip of my coffee. As I slide my fork in to a fluffy clump of scrambled eggs, Caleys cup of red juice flies off the table onto her seat and all over the floor. As her butt soaks in most of the juice on the chair, I put down my fork and go get some paper towels. After cleaning the mess, I sit back down to the still warm eggs and get in one mouthful before Caley realizes she is still thirsty and asks for more juice. I refill all of the cups and sit back down. By this time, Alex is done with his breakfast, slides down from his chair and heads off to play. As he rushes towards the family room, he trips over Caleys baby and falls flat on his face.
As I finish my cold eggs and coffee, Connor sarcastically proclaims, that was a peaceful breakfast! By now, Caley is done and starts to head out with her juice soaked bottom. I quickly grab her before she gets to far and slide off her pajama bottoms. Youre free, I say as I set her down to play. No, she says, Im two. And so another day begins in the life of joedisney.
Breakfast for a family of six is never simple. I wake up with the idea of having scrambled eggs, toast and a nice cup of hot coffee. Connor immediately informs me that he doesnt like scrambled eggs. Undaunted, I set out for the kitchen where I stumble upon Alex. Staring up at me with those big, bright blue eyes, he politely asks, can I help make breakfast Dad? We start with the coffee. After dropping several hundred coffee beans all over the counter and floor, we are soon brewing the life-blood that will fuel me for the rest of the day. Just as we are about to start the eggs, cook number three (I know, too many cooks ), Caley Elisabeth, joins us at the counter. Soon the eggs are cooking and the two miniature cooks are arguing over who will distribute the forks and who will do the plates. Argument two involves where Alex will sit, followed by where Caleys baby doll will sit.
Breakfast is ready. The eggs are steaming, the bagels are golden brown and the coffee smells great. In come the big boys. Connor moves Caleys baby over to Christophers seat and starts in on his Lucky Charms. Christopher comes in and moves baby onto the floor. Eggs are distributed, drinks are poured and Im ready to dig in. I grab the sports page, sit down and take a sip of my coffee. As I slide my fork in to a fluffy clump of scrambled eggs, Caleys cup of red juice flies off the table onto her seat and all over the floor. As her butt soaks in most of the juice on the chair, I put down my fork and go get some paper towels. After cleaning the mess, I sit back down to the still warm eggs and get in one mouthful before Caley realizes she is still thirsty and asks for more juice. I refill all of the cups and sit back down. By this time, Alex is done with his breakfast, slides down from his chair and heads off to play. As he rushes towards the family room, he trips over Caleys baby and falls flat on his face.
As I finish my cold eggs and coffee, Connor sarcastically proclaims, that was a peaceful breakfast! By now, Caley is done and starts to head out with her juice soaked bottom. I quickly grab her before she gets to far and slide off her pajama bottoms. Youre free, I say as I set her down to play. No, she says, Im two. And so another day begins in the life of joedisney.
Nice to "see" you on the Dis again! That was a great story!
Can't wait for your next set of trip reports! They're the best trip reports of all time!
