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[Alex2kMommy]

Probably!

I know my parents like that we are having fun together and they don't mind that, they just aren't fans of some of the songs on the game, like loud Rolling Stones songs or something.

we have something where the kids play different musical instruments, is that wii Music? the boys LOVE IT! no rock music so far, though, but i think there has been a song from the Sound of Music, a Christmas song (with bells) and a couple of children's songs. it doesn't sound that great, but they get so excited while playing, it's very cute.

 

[eatmypixiedust]

I just got home awhile ago. I drove to a Kiki's Bakery (named after the movie Kiki's Delivery Service). They have Jiji the cat on their sign and their bread is sooo good!

 

[eatmypixiedust]

we have something where the kids play different musical instruments, is that wii Music? the boys LOVE IT! no rock music so far, though, but i think there has been a song from the Sound of Music, a Christmas song (with bells) and a couple of children's songs. it doesn't sound that great, but they get so excited while playing, it's very cute.

I heard about Wii Music and saw some kids playing it in a store in the mall. It looks like fun.

 

[Alex2kMommy]

i loved that movie! i've been telling lots of friends about kiki's and totoro.

after ds4 watched totoro again this week (and I saw a bit more of it than i had before) i watched some sneak peek or something, other movies by the same director. an american director described them as the greatest animation movies ever, and i would love to see them all. i'm going to see if i can find them to rent, or maybe to buy if it looks like something appropriate for the boys and that they'd like.

ds4 still LOVES totoro!

 

[eatmypixiedust]

my parents paid for my sister and me to take piano lessons when we were kids. they were taught by a little old lady, and they were terribly boring, and we hated going. we sucked it up for 3 years, and then couldnt' take it anymore. we nagged my mom about quitting until she finally said, "Fine, but you will regret this for the rest of your life. And YOU have to go in and tell her!"

So we went up to her house, knocked on the door, and my sister just stood there beaming, waiting for me to talk. So I started to explain about how sorry i was, but we wanted to quit lessons. my sister then said a cheery, "Bye!" and ran back to the car, leaving me on the doorstep. the teacher was very nice about it, said she was sad we weren't continuing but she understood.

i needed an extra few credits in college one quarter, and thought it would be fun to take a beginning piano class. my mom gasped and said, "Don't you wish you had never quit?" I laughed and said, "NO WAY! i hated those lessons!"

OMG, that's hilarious how you and your sister told your teacher you were quitting. When I told my piano teacher I was quitting, he was really upset. He was a bit bitter about it too because my older sister was in SD and quit and my brother quit and then I quit. He is old and he kept nodding off during my lessons. I just figured that I have already been playing for so long and I just want to teach myself new songs. Plus his lessons were so early in the morning and I couldn't wake up.

 

[eatmypixiedust]

i loved that movie! i've been telling lots of friends about kiki's and totoro.

after ds4 watched totoro again this week (and I saw a bit more of it than i had before) i watched some sneak peek or something, other movies by the same director. an american director described them as the greatest animation movies ever, and i would love to see them all. i'm going to see if i can find them to rent, or maybe to buy if it looks like something appropriate for the boys and that they'd like.

ds4 still LOVES totoro!

I have The Yamadas, which is a random cartoon about a Japanese family. It has no story, just several short stories. It was a little boring though but still interesting. I love Totoro! That is my favorite! I really like Kiki's Delivery Service and Spirited Away. I think Spirited Away and Howl's Moving Castle may scare little kids. I like those 2 movies as well.

I was really excited when I was in Kiki Bakery. They had the most beautiful cakes I'd ever seen. Everything looked delicious. I found a random restaraunt that is a Ramen Noodle house. I went with my grandma and we both tried it and it was really good and also affordable.

 

[eatmypixiedust]

I also went to this 2 story shop nearby the bakery. They have a bunch of stuff from Japan and I found some cute Hello Kitty things that came from Japan. All the tags say it's for Japan only. It was really cool and they also sell Totoro stuff but it's expensive.

 

[Alex2kMommy]

gosh, ds4 would love totoro stuff, i had no idea such a thing existed.

yes, all of those movies were mentioned in that sneak peek. i thought one or two looked more appropriate for older kids, but i have no idea how much older.

pix, have you seen the thread from the guy asking/bribing the tag fairy to change the color of his tags? Ooooooo, she got him good!

 

[eatmypixiedust]

gosh, ds4 would love totoro stuff, i had no idea such a thing existed.

yes, all of those movies were mentioned in that sneak peek. i thought one or two looked more appropriate for older kids, but i have no idea how much older.

pix, have you seen the thread from the guy asking/bribing the tag fairy to change the color of his tags? Ooooooo, she got him good!

Really? Someone tried to bribe the tag fairy? I haven't seen that. Do you have the link?

 

[Alex2kMommy]

he wanted her to change his tags from blue and purple to "more manly" colors.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2068221

 

[eatmypixiedust]

he wanted her to change his tags from blue and purple to "more manly" colors.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2068221

I would love one of those scrolling tags. Is there a waiting list to get one?

 

[eatmypixiedust]

I need to shower and then hit the hay. I hope you have a happy Friday! Goodnight Alex

 

[Alex2kMommy]

good night, pix. sweet dreams.

 

[XTinabell]

he wanted her to change his tags from blue and purple to "more manly" colors.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2068221

OMG I read this, it is hilarious!! I want a pink poodle!

 

[XTinabell]

hmm I really need to change my christmas signature.

 

[funnygarcia]

I just got home awhile ago. I drove to a Kiki's Bakery (named after the movie Kiki's Delivery Service). They have Jiji the cat on their sign and their bread is sooo good!

I have The Yamadas, which is a random cartoon about a Japanese family. It has no story, just several short stories. It was a little boring though but still interesting. I love Totoro! That is my favorite! I really like Kiki's Delivery Service and Spirited Away. I think Spirited Away and Howl's Moving Castle may scare little kids. I like those 2 movies as well.

I was really excited when I was in Kiki Bakery. They had the most beautiful cakes I'd ever seen. Everything looked delicious. I found a random restaraunt that is a Ramen Noodle house. I went with my grandma and we both tried it and it was really good and also affordable.

I also went to this 2 story shop nearby the bakery. They have a bunch of stuff from Japan and I found some cute Hello Kitty things that came from Japan. All the tags say it's for Japan only. It was really cool and they also sell Totoro stuff but it's expensive.

mmm, sounds like you had a yummy culinary adventure and some fun shopping too!
We have Kiki's, Spirited Away and Totoro. I haven't had a chance to pick up Howl's Moving Castle but we loved it so much we rented it twice (redbox) !

And yeah.. Spirited and Howl's has a different feel than the other titles.. beautiful animation but some odd things happen in the storylines that might be scary for young preschoolers.. 8 and up should be okay.

The boys rented Castle in the Sky but I didn't like it as much.
Still haven't watched Princess Mononoke or Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind .. we will some day.

We have this cool Japanese import store in a local mall. They sell a bunch of the toys and collectibles from popular anime and video games.
We go to drool but rarely make a purchase. They had Kingdom Hearts cell charms .. bought two .. went back and they were all GONE.. wahhhh. I haven't been able to find the rest of the characters. I have Donald Duck and E has Sora, kicking oursleves for not buying the rest of the set. (Pricey on Ebay)

Mall of America has a huge Sanrio store, but I know it's not the same. The imports are made much better.

ohhhh yeah, I read on Slick Deals that Target has a Hello Kitty alarm clock on markdown.. read it and immediately thought of you Pix

 

[eatmypixiedust]

mmm, sounds like you had a yummy culinary adventure and some fun shopping too!
We have Kiki's, Spirited Away and Totoro. I haven't had a chance to pick up Howl's Moving Castle but we loved it so much we rented it twice (redbox) !

And yeah.. Spirited and Howl's has a different feel than the other titles.. beautiful animation but some odd things happen in the storylines that might be scary for young preschoolers.. 8 and up should be okay.

The boys rented Castle in the Sky but I didn't like it as much.
Still haven't watched Princess Mononoke or Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind .. we will some day.

We have this cool Japanese import store in a local mall. They sell a bunch of the toys and collectibles from popular anime and video games.
We go to drool but rarely make a purchase. They had Kingdom Hearts cell charms .. bought two .. went back and they were all GONE.. wahhhh. I haven't been able to find the rest of the characters. I have Donald Duck and E has Sora, kicking oursleves for not buying the rest of the set. (Pricey on Ebay)

Mall of America has a huge Sanrio store, but I know it's not the same. The imports are made much better.

ohhhh yeah, I read on Slick Deals that Target has a Hello Kitty alarm clock on markdown.. read it and immediately thought of you Pix

I have Meet The Yamadas, Howl's Moving Castle, Totoro, Spirited Away, Kiki's Delivery Service, Whisper of the Heart, The Cat Returns and I think my bf bought Princess Mononoke.

I saw the Hello Kitty alarm clock at Target. I didn't buy it though. I went to a store yesterday and got a Japan exclusive Hello Kitty Plush keychain. It's pink and Hello Kitty is in a pink fluffy bunny suit I think and holding a pink ball of yarn. I also got a rhinestone Hello Kitty sticker and now my cell phone has a giant hello kitty face on the back (I'll take a pic later). I also put some on my cell phone case.

I've been Hello Kitty crazy lately. I'm not sure why. I got a Jap magazine and inside was a free pink hello kitty compact mirror. I was so excited when I found it.

We have a Japanese store in the mall too. They have a couple of those imported photo machines and sticker machines. Those are really fun and I loved them in Taiwan. They also sell Totoro, Domokun, etc. It's really cute stuff. They sell manga and anime too.

 

[tinkermell]

It's pretty quite around here today.

Hey Washington ladies.

It is pouring rain here!!

Woo hoo!!!

 

[funnygarcia]

We had teenagers over today (my DN and his friend), my sister's middle son (with autism) asked to come too, surprised me , decided heck why not? He's much calmer than when he was a preschooler and broke some of my water globes.
He was just fine playing video games, Knex and other toys in the boys' room.
His mom warned him to leave our cat alone, his lil brother got scratched last time. DN didn't listen... kept following the cat, cornered her while she was hissing and crying. Told him several times to leave her alone.

"But I just want to PET HER!" stomp stomp frown

Too bad because she doesn't want to be petted. Go Play!

Poly went and hid.. but popped out again a few minutes later. Glutton for punishment??

Again DN is trying to pet her.. mew, cry, hiss, cry...

Finally DH yells I TOLD YOU leave her alone! .. of course DN is "stuck " on the idea and decides to argue back.
oh boy

No arguing allowed young man - push him out the door and back to playing. Cat is now trapped in bedroom.. ahhh peace in the house yet again.


Told my sis that he got yelled at


She said Good! I told him to leave the cat alone.

 

[Alex2kMommy]

hmm I really need to change my christmas signature.

And...? It's still there!