Is Grandma a Princess or a Pirate? UPDATE 9/28! The Last Suppah! PICS!! Pg. 69!

[PrincessV]

okay. hold on just one minute. I AM SO CONFUSED.

What color was the snake?
white, black and red..... right?
where did the yellow come from?
and is white, black and red bad?

LOL, I don't know! All i need to hear is "snake" and "red" and "black" - yellow or no, I'm outta there!

 

[Goofyluver]

Month is tad bit long

You going to make me get huge Waiting while I munch my popcorn

Nah...I wouldn't do that to a fellow woman...

So that's what ZPS is

You weren't down on the lingo Jo???

Really? Wow, did the kids get any pressies?

They got little balls...Jon got a soccer one.

Nooooo, obviously your bum is irresistable

Obviously.

Busch Gardens. Tampa.

You knew I had to, right?!

Ah...but I knew you would pull this one out of your hat. Notice I said "disney magic"...just sayin'...

What was the occasion?!

Morningtime???

PLEEEEAAASE tell me she had some blisters starting! That's the only good excuse there is.

Noooo blisters. It was a sad day in Florida.

Were the red and yellow stripes touching????

Ummmm...there was no yellow...

Red on yellow, kill a fellow....
I don't know the rest of the rhyme - who cares after that first part?!

I think it's red on black...step back.
Red on yellow...he's mellow???

Did it happen? Did you win the DVC?!?!?!?!

Well, that woulda saved me a lot of money...

I think it's
Red on black, friend of Jack...

But, I agree. Who cares!

Yikes!!!!

Ya'll are so funny!

okay. hold on just one minute. I AM SO CONFUSED.

What color was the snake?
white, black and red..... right?
where did the yellow come from?
and is white, black and red bad?

There was no yellow. V was color-blind reading.

A 5:30 am Stitch is not an enjoyable Stitch. Far, far too early. I like AK too. Can't wait to read about the Dream Team!

Coming up soon....ISH.

I really need to see Nemo, yeah, I know, I hang my head in shame.

Oh Mo...you have disappointed me.

BTW, that pic of Lexie sitting next to MOtha, you can see that they look alike. But the kid needs to lose the socks

don't they look alike???

Remember the show "THe Nanny"---that's how I picture your mom talking ---not Fran.....her mom......!

Her accent only occasionally appears...

Like this:

She can't say donkey. She says..."dunkee"...

And she can't say huge or humongous. It's yuge and yumongous.

And it's a bawl...not a ball.

LOL, I don't know! All i need to hear is "snake" and "red" and "black" - yellow or no, I'm outta there!

Jen too V...Jen too!

 

[englishrose47]

Duck Duck Duck Duck SNAKE!!

 

[Goofyluver]

There are things that I feel obligated to teach my child as his mother. Here’s a list of a few:

1. How to blow his nose.

I work in the school system…and trust Jen. There is nothing worse than tryin’ to do oral motor exercises on a kid whose nose is pouring snot. You’d be AMAZED at how many children can’t blow their own noses. Listen…I don’t like my own kid’s boogers. Much less yours. Teach your dang child how to rid their body of slimy snot.

2. The “Puppy Dog Eyes.”

Ya’ll know what I’m talkin’ ‘bout. You need gramma to watch the chilluns so that you can escape and actually talk to an adult for once. But…Gramma already feels taken advantage of because your brother leaves his kid with her all the time. So, you teach your own child the “puppy dog eyes” and send him in to ask if he can spend the night at her house…because he “loves her soooooo much.” You teach him to bat those big brown eyes while simultaneously protruding his bottom lip and making little whimpering noises. Gramma never had a chance.

3. How to wipe his butt.

No explanation needed.

4. Love, peace, and kindness…blah blah blah.

5. How to hold onto your shirt so that you can navigate WDW through throngs of wet, stinky, smelly strangers while still maintaining your family unit.

Those are my top five or so.

What I did not teach my child…and this is atrocious…is that when a Dream Team Member walks into your space…you shall snap to attention and engage in a delightful conversation in such a way that the Dream Team Member will be obliged to shower you with some wonderful gifts…preferably a stay in Cinderella’s Castle…or a free DVC membership.

Darn it. Thought I had everything covered as far as teaching the boy life lessons.

So, on this day…we were patiently waiting for Jen’s #3 parade to begin…at AK…the Jammin’ Jungle Parade. This is #3 behind Spectro, and the Jingle Jammin’ Jungle Parade…because it snows in AK in Christmas…and Jen loves that.

Anywho…we’re patiently waiting…

And all of a sudden…a real-live Dream Team Member crouches down in front of the kidlets…Jon and Lexie.

I about fell over. I felt faint...but Jen needed to snap back to reality and listen up.

Yessirree…we were winning a dream. And it was going to be good.

DTM: (to Jon) What does a pirate say?
Jon: *cue crickets chirping*
DTM: Come on buddy. Do you know what a pirate says?
Jon: *shakes his head without uttering a word*
DTM: I’ll give you a hint…it’s a letter of the alphabet.
Me: Jon…tell the man what a pirate says. (I hissper to him…”TELL HIM.”)
DTM: Hey buddy…don’t you wanna answer? What does a pirate say?
Jon: *shakes his head and refuses to speak*
Me: *mouth agape…trying not to let my lip tremble and begin to cry as DTM moves on to Lexie…and away from Jon*

DTM: (to Lexie) What does a pirate say?
Lexie: (very proud of herself) “Arrrrrrrrgh!*

And boy did that girl put some ummph behind her “Arrrrrrgh!”

The DTM bestowed some pirate treasure (gold pirate coins) upon my girl Lexie…of which I can’t currently locate since our move. But, her pirate treasure will appropriately be pasted into her Disney scrapbook…to be made by me…as soon as I recover from the shock of this day.

And all of a sudden…dear, sweet, DTM moved away and through the crowd. Disappearing through the crowd like a piece of pork on the motha’s plate.

I looked down at Jon…baffled. Why would he possibly do that?

No…it wasn’t the biggest or the best dream. But, he clammed shut like a…like a…well, like a clam. And he lost me…I mean him…his dream.

I said only what I could say:

“Jonathon…when a dream team member walks up to you…you talk to him. They give away free stuff…and you just lost momma…I mean you…a dream of a lifetime. You’re grounded for 3 years until you learn to shape up and act like a real-live human being who loves winning things. Haven’t I taught you anything? You’re a disappointment son…I thought I’d done better.”

I didn’t say that...of course. But, I did explain the inner-workings of the Dream Team…what they do…and how we must ALWAYS…yes ALWAYS speak to them. Because we never know what pot of gold will be lying at the end of this rainbow.

You would’ve thought he would have remembered last trip…when we won 4 DREAMS. But, no…he chose this moment to pull his prenager “I’m too cool for school” crap.

And…I feel responsible. I have officially resigned my Disney Mom of the Year Award. Otherwise known as DMYA. Because I failed in this department.

I guess at least Lexie won her some pirate booty. No thanks to me…just thanks to her winning personality.

The parade was beginning…and I sat back to half-way enjoy it…after what I will affectionately refer to as…”The Nightmare.”

The #1 Parade Attraction

And again…#1…

The handlers came by before this next guy walked up. They said it was his birthday...and asked us all to wish him a “Happy Birthday.” When he walked up…all of us yelled. And he told us all…that he was 50 YEARS OLD. And he’s been in parades for over 25 years.

So, here’s to 50…and still kickin’…on stilts…

Continued in Next Post Right HERE!

 

[Goofyluver]

After the parade…we headed over to Camp Yawns-a Lot…otherwise known as Flights of Wonder. Sorry to any bird fans our there…but our feathered friends had begun to freak me out by this point in our trip.

I am happy to report that there was no ducking, goosing, or biting of anyone’s part at this here bird show.

It was nearing time for Jon and I’s alone time at AKL...for dinner…at Boma. So, I inform the masses that it is time to exit the park. The motha and Lexie will go on to SSR and fend for themselves…while Jon and I will eat in luxury at my favorite restaurant on property.

Only Jon didn’t like this idea. He decided to suck up to his gramma…and inform me that he didn’t want to go to Boma…WITHOUT the motha and Lexie.

WHAT?

I have now been cooped up with my mother for 4 days…and I need a break. And Jon decides to take a stand now?

Fine.

I call dining…and see if we can change our 6:10 ressie for 2 to a ressie for 4. I’m secretly hoping they will say no.

Only guess what. They say yes.

Darn it and Disney magic.

So, all 4 OF US are now off to AKL. To eat…

We get seated at about 6:20…and everyone enjoys it. Jon, the motha, Lexie…and ME of course. The food made up for anything else.

Here is my one and only food porn picture of the trip…YUM YUM GIMME SOME! (except don’t give me any of those zebra domes…I think they taste like dirt clods)

We left Boma at about 7:30…and decided to look out over the Savannah.

I could not get over how beautiful this resort was. I felt so “at home” and “at peace.” While we sat and looked over the Savannah…we met another family…also from Albuquerque, NM. What are the chances?

I finally dragged myself, the motha, and the kids out to the buses. We bussed to DTD…and then around back to SSR.

Everyone washed the stink off of themselves and we were all snoozing soundly (ok…not the motha) by about 10.

Up Next: Wet T-shirts and Fuzzy Electronics!

 

[HomeschoolMama]

First! Unless you're posting more stuff like last time.

We didn't stay for the parade, so I'm enjoying it through your pictures only.

I had one of those moments with C where the CM asked if she wanted to open Epcot for them and she stared and shook her head "no". Dang! She did talk to Crush, though, so that made mama happy.

 

[KatGarcia]

Can't catch a break huh? But Boma is worth it no matter who comes with you! I love that place. I love the lodge in general, beautiful!!!

I have yet to ever catch the parade..I am always napping at the time.

Great update!

 

[DisneyJo]

Listen…I don’t like my own kid’s boogers. Much less yours. Teach your dang child how to rid their body of slimy snot.

I so agree, I used to help at preschool sometimes and the yucky noses on those kids

Darn it. Thought I had everything covered as far as teaching the boy life lessons.

How could you forget the all important Dream Team talk

DTM: (to Jon) What does a pirate say?
Jon: *cue crickets chirping*
DTM: Come on buddy. Do you know what a pirate says?
Jon: *shakes his head without uttering a word*
DTM: I’ll give you a hint…it’s a letter of the alphabet.
Me: Jon…tell the man what a pirate says. (I hissper to him…”TELL HIM.”)
DTM: Hey buddy…don’t you wanna answer? What does a pirate say?
Jon: *shakes his head and refuses to speak*
Me: *mouth agape…trying not to let my lip tremble and begin to cry as DTM moves on to Lexie…and away from Jon*

Oh no!!!!

Haven’t I taught you anything?

Obviously not

So, here’s to 50…and still kickin’…on stilts…

Wow he looks great for 50!

(except don’t give me any of those zebra domes…I think they taste like dirt clods)

Sorry but

 

[princessjv]

Caught up on a double feature! For the record, I believe shrimpies are a big NO NO too. jus sayin...

Baby Blue Shirted men and woman should be praised, pampered and schmoozed. Don't let Jon forget it.

Have never been to Boma, never eaten those dirty domes, but look forward to it on our upcoming trip.

BTW Jen- Whilst you're at the list of parental must do's I have a few to add:

1. Teach your children to speak! When an adult or friend comes up to them and talks to them...you shouldn't answer for them. Kids aren't going to know how to talk, if parents don't let them.

2. When children come crying to you (the parent), don't expect that someone hurt them. They could just be playin ya, KWIM.

3. Teach your youngins how to eat...with mouth shut, so food doesn't escape and I or anyone else doesn't have to see their chewed up mess.


Trust Jen, I have many, many more of those babies!

 

[rentayenta]

Awesome pics! I love how bright and lush AK is. It's also one of my favorite parks!!!!

 

[jcc0621]

snott noses

Not telling jon the imporatnce of the Dream Team

No goosing or ducking

I like the AK parade too. I really like the music, it is one of my favorites on the Park MAgic CD.

 

[englishrose47]

Great Updates , I lovd the Parade pix!! You don't like Zebra Domes ?? I don't drink but I loved them !!

 

[puggymom]

There are things that I feel obligated to teach my child as his mother. Here’s a list of a few:

You have taught him well

And…I feel responsible. I have officially resigned my Disney Mom of the Year Award. Otherwise known as DMYA. Because I failed in this department.

Now it's my time turn to be disappointed.

I am happy to report that there was no ducking, goosing, or biting of anyone’s part at this here bird show.

Sorta a let down

Darn it and Disney magic.

Here is my one and only food porn picture of the trip…YUM YUM GIMME SOME! (except don’t give me any of those zebra domes…I think they taste like dirt clods)

Look away V, I don't like them either!

 

[Parla]

What I did not teach my child…and this is atrocious…is that when a Dream Team Member walks into your space…you shall snap to attention and engage in a delightful conversation in such a way that the Dream Team Member will be obliged to shower you with some wonderful gifts…preferably a stay in Cinderella’s Castle…or a free DVC membership.

Lesson learned! I've been making a list in Word of things I make sure to remember when we make it back to WDW. I just added this...

9. Talk to the kids about what to do when approached by a CM.

I don't know if they will still have dreams going on when we make it back but you never know what will happen with Disney magic!

I also don't like Zebra Domes. I read about how much everyone loved them so I grabbed a box first thing when we grabbed something to eat and immediately realized that they had coffee in them. I don't like coffee! I had never heard anyone mention the coffee. Lesson learned. I will say they were the best coffee dessert that I ever had and by George I finished them off after travelling so far to try them.

 

[Trentmom]

Another great update!!!

I have never seen that parade. Looks pretty cool

Oh man, not answering the dream team

Glad your Mutha did not ruin your meal at Boma

I am with ya....Zebra Domes are Nasty

 

[3inthefamily]

I'm usually a lurker, but I HAD to comment on your awesome TR, and tell the most hysterical story about Joe, your Jungle Cruise captain. We had him last October, and the poor guy kept sweating and hiking up his shorts every second he could. When it came time for him to put both hands on the wheel to turn the boat, his pants fell off!

Everyone was a little too shocked and scared to laugh, and he quick pulled them up and said "Whoops, that wasn't supposed to happen!" When we got into the "shirley temple" he was adjusting like mad in the dark.

We still get hysterical about Joe and his saggy tighty-whities to this day!

 

[PrincessV]

Teach your dang child how to rid their body of slimy snot.

Sooo... wiping his nose on his shirt sleeve isn't good?

2. The “Puppy Dog Eyes.”

Dude. Leo had that one down at birth!

3. How to wipe his butt.

This seems to be going well... not that I'm willing to check too often.

4. Love, peace, and kindness…blah blah blah.

Yeah, this one's posing some problems. Leo prefers "let's pretend we're fighting each other and I cut off your arm with a sword!"

The DTM bestowed some pirate treasure (gold pirate coins) upon my girl Lexie…
And all of a sudden…dear, sweet, DTM moved away and through the crowd.

Okay, I'm gonna say it - I'm APPALLED that the Dream Team didn't give Jon some coins, too! Since when does Disney dangle a prize in front of youngsters, only to snatch it back if said youngster doesn't perform in the expected manner?! I fully expected them to have said "neener, neener, neener" in the process.

Only Jon didn’t like this idea. He decided to suck up to his gramma…and inform me that he didn’t want to go to Boma…WITHOUT the motha and Lexie.

Yep, saw that one coming! This is exactly why Leo doesn't get a say in whether or not Gramma is invited on trips; he'll always opt to include her, even though we often have more fun just the two of us.

Fuzzy Electronics!

THIS sounds interesting!

Look away V, I don't like them either!

Heh?? Me neither! Well, they're okay, but nothing compared to bread pudding!

 

[LeeLee2U]

Wow Jen!

Whoops They did it again.

That's really what I thought I was going to read in this report!! But I guess you did need a little time away from the ducks!!!

I had todo some parenting on the Dream Team manners whie we were in the world also. It's Disney child, ANY CM can make magic happen so BE your sweet lovely, good mannered self!! We actually had an official dream given to the boys on our last MK day by a Dream Team memeber in REGULAR clothes!!! Good thing I'm just naturally nice huh???

I LOVE the AK parade. Those floats are just awesome and yur pics are awesome!
Sorry you didn't get that alone time but glad ya'll still enjoyed your meal. I guess your parenting rule backfired on ya huh? Kissing up to grandma with those puppydog eyes!!! Now he wants Granma on everything!!!

By the way I love those rules and yours to Rentayenta!!

 

[Goofyluver]

First! Unless you're posting more stuff like last time.

We didn't stay for the parade, so I'm enjoying it through your pictures only.

I had one of those moments with C where the CM asked if she wanted to open Epcot for them and she stared and shook her head "no". Dang! She did talk to Crush, though, so that made mama happy.

What is it with kiddos and clamming up at the MOST IMPORTANT MOMENT OF THEIR LIVES??? Geez...speak up. You're the child of a speech therapist. I know I taught you to speak!

Can't catch a break huh? But Boma is worth it no matter who comes with you! I love that place. I love the lodge in general, beautiful!!!

I have yet to ever catch the parade..I am always napping at the time.

Great update!

Don't you just looooove AKV? Can't wait till it's my home away from home!!!

Sorry but

Have you had them Jo? They are AWFUL!

BTW Jen- Whilst you're at the list of parental must do's I have a few to add:

1. Teach your children to speak! When an adult or friend comes up to them and talks to them...you shouldn't answer for them. Kids aren't going to know how to talk, if parents don't let them.

2. When children come crying to you (the parent), don't expect that someone hurt them. They could just be playin ya, KWIM.

3. Teach your youngins how to eat...with mouth shut, so food doesn't escape and I or anyone else doesn't have to see their chewed up mess.


Trust Jen, I have many, many more of those babies!

Ohhhh...your #3 is one of mine too. I can tell your kids and my kids will talk about the same things in therapy when they're older.

Awesome pics! I love how bright and lush AK is. It's also one of my favorite parks!!!!

I knew I liked you Jenny...

I like the AK parade too. I really like the music, it is one of my favorites on the Park MAgic CD.

I like it better at Christmas though. I love it when they make it snow in Florida!

Great Updates , I lovd the Parade pix!! You don't like Zebra Domes ?? I don't drink but I loved them !!

Blllleeeeech! They tasted like mud pies.

Look away V, I don't like them either!

Aren't they just awful???

I don't know if they will still have dreams going on when we make it back but you never know what will happen with Disney magic!

I also don't like Zebra Domes. I read about how much everyone loved them so I grabbed a box first thing when we grabbed something to eat and immediately realized that they had coffee in them. I don't like coffee! I had never heard anyone mention the coffee. Lesson learned. I will say they were the best coffee dessert that I ever had and by George I finished them off after travelling so far to try them.

I couldn't finish it.

But, the bread pudding on the other hand...to DIE for!

I am with ya....Zebra Domes are Nasty

I'm usually a lurker, but I HAD to comment on your awesome TR, and tell the most hysterical story about Joe, your Jungle Cruise captain. We had him last October, and the poor guy kept sweating and hiking up his shorts every second he could. When it came time for him to put both hands on the wheel to turn the boat, his pants fell off!

Everyone was a little too shocked and scared to laugh, and he quick pulled them up and said "Whoops, that wasn't supposed to happen!" When we got into the "shirley temple" he was adjusting like mad in the dark.

We still get hysterical about Joe and his saggy tighty-whities to this day!

Poor Joe. He was fantastic...even took it well when we knew all of his jokes!

Okay, I'm gonna say it - I'm APPALLED that the Dream Team didn't give Jon some coins, too! Since when does Disney dangle a prize in front of youngsters, only to snatch it back if said youngster doesn't perform in the expected manner?! I fully expected them to have said "neener, neener, neener" in the process.

A little bit mean...huh! I thought so too...but I thought I was being sensitive.

Yep, saw that one coming! This is exactly why Leo doesn't get a say in whether or not Gramma is invited on trips; he'll always opt to include her, even though we often have more fun just the two of us.

OMG. We are one in the same.

Heh?? Me neither! Well, they're okay, but nothing compared to bread pudding!

I make the bread pudding at home. I don't do a shabby job...if I do say so myself!

By the way I love those rules and yours to Rentayenta!!

Lee...we all have to have parenting rules.

 

[rachel3]

okay jen.........
1. i can't believe jon decided to be shy when the dream team was there!!!
and i am even more shocked that they didn't give him anything!!!
wth??? just cuz he was shy, they can't give em something anyway???

2. no break from the motha, yet??!!! omg, how long can you last???

3. does motha say mawl, instead of mall???? i luv hearin that one!!!

4. i forgot what else i was going to say!!!