Open Mike Night - Everyone is Welcome

[Backstage_Gal]

When you guys do diversity, can you dress up like dogs, ducks, chipmunks and mice? All those Disney critters hanging out in one room ought to count as diversity.

NOW you tell me!! We could have contacted costuming and gotten the costumes!

Once I was supposed Mr Smee, for a "character experience". They strapped the head on me, which is about 0.5 inches from your face, and proceeded to lock it down, and I freeked! Full out panick mode!
GET ME OUT OF HERE!!!!!!!!

I posed for the picture later in the costume, after everyone did their stint as characters and everyone held the head under their arms. Just never made it to the actual kiddos, LOL.

Wonder where that picture is? That was in 1979 (I think I will cry now, dang, I am old!) I was pregnant with my son then, who is now 27.

 

[UtahMama]

SOOOoo? How'd all you ladies score for Valentines day??

Guys? Were your wives extra good to you?

I'm too embarrassed to tell you what I got besides AP's to Disneyland. So never mind.

We too went to Mc Donalds because our babysitter (DS17) has a girlfriend and they went to a church "ettiquet dinner" where they learn how to put their napkins on their laps and to watch the hosts cues.

We dined by romantic florescent lights and shared fry sauce I wouldn't have had it any other way!

 

[Minnie_Moo]

Uma, I received a promise for lunch out on Friday for Valentine's Day. If my DH doesn't come through, I might have to make him to go to a chick flick with me as punishment! I got him a Blockbuster gift card. Real romantic, I know!

But I'm trying to wrangle a Disney trip for later this year and he is somewhat receptive to the idea . . .

Did you get that Carmen Electra DVD?

 

[Backstage_Gal]

Hubby sent me an email today, asking if I want flowers or candy or just buy something for myself.

Actually, I was relieved, as I did not want him to buy anything. I don't need either flowers or candy, and if I want something, I will get it (in theory, since I never go out shopping! and depending on price tag.)

I had been meaning to tell him not to get me anything, but since I don't see him much during the week, I forgot.

So the short of the story is, My wish for Valentine's was fulfilled, I got NOTHING! YEAHHHHHH!!!

 

[drebert]

Marita you are too easy! And you are making the rest of us gals look bad!

I got the movie The Guardian, a card which had a TFI Friday's gift card and some money. The card said that the last two was for a night out when and where I wanted! I loved it!

His gift hasn't arrived yet.

 

[Kay7979]

I don't need either flowers or candy, and if I want something, I will get it (in theory, since I never go out shopping! and depending on price tag.)

Wow, are you sure we're not related? This sounds very familiar. You, too, are missing the shopping gene. I don't need candy, and flowers wilt in my presence, especially roses, so I really don't want them either. I like non-perishable gifts!

 

[MommyPoppins]

NEVERMIND

I passed my stress test. I am official healthy and a basket case.

I got a baseball glove for v-day. We played catch with it last night. I didn't get him anything really, because I told him NOT to get me anything. I do however have the new George Strait CD ordered. For him.

Today's the day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[UtahMama]

Wups! Nothing to see here!

 

[TwinkieMama]

Thanks MommyP... but no it isn't my birthday. Mine is March 15th so very close... I am impressed. Are you guys leaving today for your childless weekend of fun, romance, and rollercoasters? Have a wonderfu time!!!!! We have been on two childless vacations and it is so great to remember that we actually just like being together (of course, we do potty separately unlike you guys I read trip reports even when I don't post )

However your birthday wishes reminded me of a funny story. My family never lets me live it down so why should I mind sharing it with my imaginary friends....

I found out I was pregnant with twins in July of 2001 (I was 26) and was given due date of March 9th (right before my birthday so I would still be 26 but practically 27). So I got it into my head that I would be 27 when the girls were born. Well- I was classified high risk and then other stuff happened so I was going to the OB ALL the time.. .and later an ultrasound specialist so these people are always asking me how old I am.. I started answering 27....because I would be by the time the girls were born... almost... and because they want to know for birth defect risk assesment etc etc. Time passes and it is the new year 2002. So since it is so close to my birthday I decide I should go ahead and claim my new age and since I have been saying 27 for months I start thinking of myself as 28. So by early February I am convinced that I am 28 and my birthday is soon so I should say I am 29. So after I have the girls (feb 13! ) and I am in the hospital and the OB comes to sit down and discuss the delivery, home care, future pregnancies etc etc He asks how old I am... and I am thinking... well gosh it is almost my birthday so I don't want to be sneaky so I'll go ahead and say

"I am 30"

as I say the words I think "wow- my 20s went by REALLY fast and for the life of me I can't really remember what all happened!"

The doctor is staring at me like I have two heads because he is holding my chart that has the truth.... I was still 26.

 

[UtahMama]

I put it on the calender and everything! Wrong month , right day, FUNNY story!

 

[MommyPoppins]

Thanks MommyP... but no it isn't my birthday. Mine is March 15th so very close... I am impressed. Are you guys leaving today for your childless weekend of fun, romance, and rollercoasters? Have a wonderfu time!!!!! We have been on two childless vacations and it is so great to remember that we actually just like being together (of course, we do potty separately unlike you guys I read trip reports even when I don't post )

However your birthday wishes reminded me of a funny story. My family never lets me live it down so why should I mind sharing it with my imaginary friends....

I found out I was pregnant with twins in July of 2001 (I was 26) and was given due date of March 9th (right before my birthday so I would still be 26 but practically 27). So I got it into my head that I would be 27 when the girls were born. Well- I was classified high risk and then other stuff happened so I was going to the OB ALL the time.. .and later an ultrasound specialist so these people are always asking me how old I am.. I started answering 27....because I would be by the time the girls were born... almost... and because they want to know for birth defect risk assesment etc etc. Time passes and it is the new year 2002. So since it is so close to my birthday I decide I should go ahead and claim my new age and since I have been saying 27 for months I start thinking of myself as 28. So by early February I am convinced that I am 28 and my birthday is soon so I should say I am 29. So after I have the girls (feb 13! ) and I am in the hospital and the OB comes to sit down and discuss the delivery, home care, future pregnancies etc etc He asks how old I am... and I am thinking... well gosh it is almost my birthday so I don't want to be sneaky so I'll go ahead and say

"I am 30"

as I say the words I think "wow- my 20s went by REALLY fast and for the life of me I can't really remember what all happened!"

The doctor is staring at me like I have two heads because he is holding my chart that has the truth.... I was still 26.

OH MY GOSH! That is the funniest thing I ever heard! You aged yourself 4 years in 9 months! Must have been that whole memory loss thing you can get while pregnant!

 

[TwinkieMama]

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I am pretty sure you get extra credit for that!




To me the funniest part was that I was seriously trying to remember what in the world I had been doing with my life because I had NO MEMORIES of anything after 25ish.

To this day my DH says things like "cant trust her, she doesn't even know how old she is"


I will say that when I had DSyummybaby, I was 30 and I didn't feel old... I felt young because I thought I was 30 years ago....

 

[babynurse1]

We too went to Mc Donalds because our babysitter (DS17) has a girlfriend and they went to a church "ettiquet dinner" where they learn how to put their napkins on their laps and to watch the hosts cues.

We dined by romantic florescent lights and shared fry sauce I wouldn't have had it any other way!

Sometimes those are the best kind of dates, aren't they?

Is this the riddle thread or what? Let me guess. You are a midwife.

Wheat Thins

Ooooo, I love a riddle!! channeling the Mad Hatter"Why is a raven like a writing desk?"


To Twinkie:since I've channeled the Mad Hatter, can I say "A Very Merry Unbirthday To You"

 

[MommyPoppins]

School done? CHECK!
Floors vacuumed and mopped? CHECK!
SHEETS WASHED? CHECK! But not dry yet.
Bathroom(s) clean(ish)? CHECK! (Ours is clean, the boys I did yesterday, so it's clean(ish).

Up next: Wiping down my furniture with Oranage glow, oh yeah, I have to clean the shower out too, but I'll do that later when I take one. Kill 2 birds with 1 stone. Lunch needs to be made, a load of clothes needs to be folded, the bed has to be made, finish packing. Boy do I have lots to do!

Something odd...my babysitt(ee) isn't here yet? She usually is here between 7:15 and :7:30. It's 11:20, haven't heard from her Mom either. The weirdest thing? I dreamed last night that her Mom didn't want me watching her anymore!

Off to do my furniture and then lunch.

 

[Kay7979]

MommyPoppins Glad to hear you came through your test OK. I hope you are feeling better.

TwinkieMama Your story was hysterical. I can see losing track of one year, but not half a decade! I lost a year once. I'm always calculating house's ages by year built (for work) so I tend to subtract my birth year from the current year when I figure my own age. That works okay if you calculate the year after your actual birthday. I did it before, and started thinking I was a year older than I really was. So when I finally got to my birthday and realized my error, it was like getting to repeat being that age for another year. I hope that makes any sense.

Weather report: The sun is shining and it's a winter wonderland here. No more snow for a while, I hope.

I posted a new trip report segment this morning that takes place at Whispering Canyon Cafe. Check it out if you need a laugh today.

 

[babynurse1]

MommyPoppins

I posted a new trip report segment this morning that takes place at Whispering Canyon Cafe. Check it out if you need a laugh today.

loved your Whispering Canyon story Kay! That's one of our favorites.


Well, I'm going to run. Have to hop in the shower and then off to clean. Our home office needs some attention.

 

[MommyPoppins]

All my chores are done. I'll be all packed as soon as DH brushes his teeth. He's home already. But our sitter isn't going to get here until at LEAST 3. That means we won't be getting to Disney until 6(ish).

My house is so clean you could eat off the floor.

 

[WheatThins]

loved your Whispering Canyon story Kay! That's one of our favorites.


Well, I'm going to run. Have to hop in the shower and then off to clean. Our home office needs some attention.

I always knew you were all wet.

Wheat Thins

 

[pumba]

howdy.......nothing major here......hubby took three and a half hours to snowblow the 16 inches of that stinking white stuff that fell .......sigh........now he is over at the hospital getting a list from his mom on what she needs to bring to the rehab unit ...she has to go to a skilled facility to get antibiotics by IV for two weeks......maybe they will make sure the pnemonia is gone this time.....geesh...
Hubby and I do not get gifts for holidays or special stuff.......usually we say .....lets go to Disney ....and we do.....and then we may get something special and then it is a surprise.....not a holiday because gift......I love it that way......I remember when he got me emeralds for my ears.....those are my birthstones...what a surprise. And when he gave me a new diamond....and one year I took his wedding band that had split and got it enlarged......our initials were in it and the date of our wedding....may 27, 1967......it was more expensive fixing his ring then buying a new wedding band for him. BUT that ring was very special to him and to me......geesh .....40 years in May....I got married at the young age of (let me think....) 8 years old..... I was so young and innocent.......ROFL....

but I was young ....we wed at the age of 18 and in four days I turned 19...so it was young.....hubby was just shy of his 21st birthday...we couldn't even buy liquor.......

 

[UtahMama]

Kay! I LOVED your last chapter! My laugh-muscles are hurting now!!!!

You really are one of the very best Trip Reporters of all time!
Hall of Fame destined!!!!!