Reading, seeing and hearing

[LaLa]

LaaaaaLaaaaaa -- stoplookingatme!

My stomach still hurts Chappie. Knock it off. I can't laugh any more. Hurts too bad. Besides, I thought we silenced you last night.

 

[Master Gracie]

Besides, I thought we silenced you last night.

Hmm. Evidently I left too early. Put me on the list to call along with Chris.

 

[GeorgiaAristocat]

Where's Amy? It's Wednesday, I don't think she's in court... is DH having his knee stuff today? MRI or something?

Aaaaaaaaaaaammmmmmmmyyyyy! We miss you!

Okay, I was reviewing, and got this far, and had to go ahead and post.

Because Rhonda is such a sweetie. And because I have stopped crying from the earlier stuff.

If you shouted at me after Rhonda, thank you, I'm not ignoring you, I haven't got there yet.

I had an 8:15 meeting (all attorneys - this is a weekly meeting that I attend about once a month. Because I can get away with that.) We hammered out our summer conference t-shirt. But it's top secret, so I can't tell you what it says yet. Not the funniest one we've ever done, but doesn't totally suck pondwater either.

I need to go start a new thread. About something else. Some of you know what I'm talking about. I'll post a link.

Ahem. Tee hee, check it out!

 

[2infinity&B-ond]

Hi guys, and thanks for the love! LY/MI. Really. All of you.

It is raining here, so field day was postponed (yay!) and I finally have some down time, so of course I am here trying to catch up.

I have a little story to tell, and I sure it was a lot funnier actually being there than it will be ‘on paper’ but I’ll do my best to put you there, because it really was funny. Like you guys, kids can also bring you a laugh when you need one most.

After a busy day toting around not only my kids, but my neighbor’s too, I got to take the girls to yet another gymnastics class. (Yay me!) Usually, this class provides me with an hour of ‘rest’ time. The waiting room is large enough that DS (5) is not right on top of me the entire time. He usually brings along a toy, or something to keep him occupied. You know, to prevent the mind-numbing conversations that can occur btw a 5 year old boy and 1 tired mama. You know the kind. (reference any one of Mels' conversations with Calvin and add a slight speech impediment.) His conversations with me usually begin with him asking some random question about how something works, or why simply why something is. And usually end with me having to look up the answer on the internet. I'm not dumb, really, just have no idea about most of the stuff he comes up with.

It’s not that I don’t enjoy talking to DS about anything and EVERTHING that pops into his head, but at this point in the day, I am usually ready for a rest. So, this class usually provides me with that break in the day. USUALLY. This week was a little different.

We had an issue last week with a little girl who wouldn’t take NO for an answer. She wanted to play. DS did not. She got physical. DS being the great little man that he is, did not fight back, so he basically was letting this girl (who is much bigger than him) pound on him until I stopped the interaction. The girl’s mother did nothing. She actually thought it was funny, and openly admits that she has no control over her child. But that is a story for another time. DS was not hurt, but he decided that day that he was NEVER dealing with this girl again. I don’t blame him.

So last night, DS brought his Gameboy to keep him occupied. He also brought a coloring book and some crayons. When we arrived at the gym and walked into the waiting area, he scanned the room. The girl was nowhere to be seen so he found himself a chair and immersed himself into his Power Rangers game.

After awhile, he gave up on the game and went over to the waiting room door, which is glass, and was peeking through it from around the corner as if he were a soldier in a battle, looking around a building for enemy troops. Every time he saw a car drive by he would say something like, “Take cover and prepare for evasive action, the enemy is near.”

I asked him what he was doing. He said, “ I am looking for my arch nemesis.”
I had to laugh, who says TV is bad for kids? How many 5 year olds have the word(s) arch nemesis in their vocabulary? Some of the other mothers giggled too. My DS has a bit of a speech issue. He is understandable, but needs to work on his pronunciation.

“Who is your arch nemesis?” I asked.
He named the little girl from last week.

One of the instructors, who had witnessed the interaction last week, and had stepped in to prevent anyone from getting hurt, told DS that they had called and would not be there.
DS heard this news, and said, “Gweat (great), my arch nemesis isn’t coming!” I smiled and told him he could relax.

DS heard the other mom’s chuckle as he described his arch nemesis to me. Apparently that was the cue to turn on the “DS Show”. He went and sat on the floor. I turned to watch both DD’s through the glass of the waiting room.

I started to hear the other mothers giggling again, along with DS’s loud voice, so I turned around to see what was so funny.

DS was sitting in the middle of the floor, with his eyes closed and his legs crossed (criss cross applesauce).

And he was OHM-ing.

You know, you say OHM when you meditate. He was very loud. He is ALWAYS loud. I have had his ears checked several times because he is always so loud. The tests always come back the same. He is fine. But he is one of those kids who has one setting, and his happens to be LOUD.

As the other Mom’s began laughing, I asked, “DS, what are you doing?”
He opened his eyes, looked at me with a straight face and said, “I am meditating and I need to concentwate.”

Again, who says TV is bad for kids?? (I found out later that he saw this on That’s So Raven on the Disney Channel, and no, I don’t watch EVERY show the kids watch, sorry!)

At this point, he was OHM-ing pretty loudly, because he had gotten so many laughs out of it. I asked him to turn the “DS show” down a few notches. Usually my requests for “using an inside voice” etc are met with a quick “OK Mom!” Followed by the exact same volume as before. Like I said, he only has one setting.

This time though, DS took his hand and placed it like a cup over his year. He began to turn his hand, as if he were turning a knob, and as he did, his voice went from its normal level (LOUD, remember?) to a whisper.

The waiting room erupted in laughter.

DS decided that he couldn’t pass up the opportunity to perform. And boy did he ever put on a show. His show consisted of mostly physical comedy. He fake-walked into the glass door, and fell down so many times there was a semi-permanent face smudge left on the glass. His finale consisted of his rendition of “Something New” from High School Musical. He sings both parts. Word for word. Almost.

Everyone in the room was laughing at my little performer. He was loving it. He gave me a good laugh, too, and I needed it. It never ceases to amaze me how it really is the little things that mean the most. Like I said before, you probably had to be there, and had to actually see it for it to be funny, but I wanted to share with you anyway.

 

[GeorgiaAristocat]

2IAB - trust me, it was funny from this side of the computer monitor too! What a doll. How we wish we had video cameras at times like that, eh? A priceless memory. Print the story out and keep it. It will make a wonderful addition to his graduating high school/college memory table!

Amy

 

[dana0801]

2IAB

too funny. I could picture all of this and it was hilarious.

I also noticed your pics in the siggy and had a q about the one on the left. I am trying to figure out if those are balloons??

Your DD is adorable btw.

 

[2infinity&B-ond]

2IAB

too funny. I could picture all of this and it was hilarious.

I also noticed your pics in the siggy and had a q about the one on the left. I am trying to figure out if those are balloons??

Your DD is adorable btw.

Thanks Amy and Dana. It really was funny (to me), and I did save it in word. For embarrasment purposes, of course.

Dana: The pic on the left is my DH and my DS after having their hair cut on Main Street in the MK. They got "pixie dust". I'll have to tell him you thought his head was a balloon!! Too funny!

Thanks. My other DD's pic is soooo small...oh well, someday when I have more time I'll resize it!

 

[dana0801]

Thanks Amy and Dana. It really was funny (to me), and I did save it in word. For embarrasment purposes, of course.

Dana: The pic on the left is my DH and my DS after having their hair cut on Main Street in the MK. They got "pixie dust". I'll have to tell him you thought his head was a balloon!! Too funny!

Thanks. My other DD's pic is soooo small...oh well, someday when I have more time I'll resize it!

Oh Dear me thinks I have pulled a faux pas. I actually figured that out just before you replied. Please tell them I meant no offense.

I love the other pic your DD looks so tiny in that chair. I thought they were of the same child (didn't mean to leave her out).

 

[HaleyB]

Hmm. Evidently I left too early. Put me on the list to call along with Chris.

You have no idea....


Morning (still morning here in Austin) shout out:

Chappie, Sher, Horseybaby, Joe, La2, Rhonda , Em's Mom, Grammy (Sorry about the rain), Hauntie, Pongo, Tink, Java, Shelby, Brandt, 2IAB, Kim, SNAP, Susan, Donna, Frinkles, MommyP, NMarie, NAB , MSG, H2O, PMM, Minnie, YAK, spectrum-turbo, MarkyMark (Mary are you home yet?), Lou (this thread is worthless without pictures), Ed (missed you), Master G (missed ya), hooP (where ya been, we need a rap), ZZUB (cause apparently you skim), Pooh, DisneyMommyM, Pooh2, Plutopants, Jamal, Mr. Silly (lurker), Sid, Pongo’s Dog ‘Lady” and anyone I might have forgotten. I luvs you all. Really. Even Chappie.

 

[pongoperdigirl]

You have no idea....


... Pongo’s Dog ‘Lady”

They really have no idea.
hehehe

It's nice to see that my dog made your shout out as well.
I'm sure she's give you one back.
If she was a DISer.

Last edited by HaleyB : Today at 12:11 PM. Reason: Please don't change your name Pongogirl, it makes me giggle now and I like to giggle

I couldn't change it anyway. Glad it makes you laugh now .
I like to giggle too. A lot. Who doesn't just LOVE to giggle. LOL

 

[2infinity&B-ond]

Dana: No worries. No offense taken at all. (Well, maybe by DH, but that's okay!! No seriously, he's a good sport!)

Hey, I am just glad SOMEONE noticed my pics!!! Really!

Mel: Loved the lastest installment of your trippie. Tried to post over there. Stupid server is busy. I thought Chappie was kicking it. Oh well. Can't wait for more.


Now, I think I need to figure out what I missed last night. Anyone who feels like fillin' a girl in, my PM box is NEVER full!

 

[HaleyB]

Ahem. Tee hee, check it out!

You didn't. But you did. Doing a Lala over here.

Chappie we need you over on Amy's thread ASAP.

 

[MommyPoppins]

So my big boys are at VBS this week. Yesterday my Mom brings them home and comes to sit down and brings Jeremiah with her. I think, "this can't be good." She says, "I want you to tell your Mom what happened today." He says, through tears, "the girls won".
Background: Every year at VBS they collect money for missionarys. This year they are collecting for a church in Mississippi(lakeshore Baptist, in Waveland -LALA do you know of that church?) anyway, all that was left of the church was the steeple...several people from our church are going their in summer to help the people of the church(clean up their homes, build, etc. they are also doing a VBS for the church and neighboring kids.) anyway, the money the kidsa re bringing in this week is for that church. The way they collect money is by way of competition, which I HATE. It does NOTHING to teach the kids about helping others less fortunate. They bring money to beat the girls and get candy, or boys, whatever. So you bring change, lots of it. Well, 2 days in a row the girls had more change (their bucket was heavier), so what does my precious 5 almost 6 year old do? He takes a crying fit in the middle of VBS, they finally got him calmed down...all because the girls "won". So we had to have a long talk about what's important, and how those people in Mississippi don't even have homes anymore and he's concerned about who wins. It was a good talk, he is SO sensitive that I am surprised by his behavior..competition brings out the worst in everyone.

So guess where he put his money today?

heh heh In the girls bucket.



BTW - SHER I'm beginning to get a complex because I NEVER make it to your shout out. So you need to add in a little MP and then save your word file.

 

[paslea_pooh]

Our love of Produce and good fart jokes

I believe this is the fiber that is keeping us together!!

 

[Chapter 11]

You didn't. But you did. Doing a Lala over here.

Chappie we need you over on Amy's thread ASAP.

Mission accomplished. Hope my comments help you Bad Kitty.

 

[RNLUVSDISNEY]

I love Karen Kingsbury books. She writes inspirational novels. Be warned though, it's very dificult to put them down.

 

[sheridac]

BTW - SHER I'm beginning to get a complex because I NEVER make it to your shout out. So you need to add in a little MP and then save your word file.

hey toots!! I got your back!

 

[tink38]

who wears undergarment??

Get OUT of my head.

 

[SoNotAPrincess]

You guys are among the funniest, most caring people I’ve never met. The kindness, love, concern and humor you share is heartwarming and goes way beyond a mutual madness for the Mouse. It’s amazing that such a diverse group of individuals could come together at all, much less on the worldwide web.

Each one of us has a unique story; and some have been shared here in greater detail than others. Me? I’m a private person and don’t share my life’s details easily. Maybe that’s why I haven’t been invited into the inner Maelstromer circle. At any rate, when I found out that I was the subject of speculation, I was surprised…who knew anyone even cared?

I posted a little bit about one of my life-defining experiences on my trip report because it seemed appropriate…and because when I pass the story of our trip on to the kids in my life, I want them to know how significant it was, is and always will be.

So, I’ll try to answer the burning question, who is this cyberbeing who masquerades as SNAP?

I’m a 46 year old single woman. I survived cancer but lost my ability to have children in the process. Yeah, it sucks. God has given me some very wonderful children to love, teach and nurture…just none to call my own. I used to weigh 458 pounds. Yes, you read that right. Here, I’ll spell it out…four hundred and fifty-eight pounds. I had gastric bypass surgery and now weigh half that. I’ll never be a LaLa or a Mel; and, amazingly enough, I’m OK with that most of the time. Every now and then, though, my high school insecurity creeps in, and I forget that my worth is not tied to my weight.

I have a very hectic life. I have two jobs, and one of them sends me out of town more frequently than I'd like. I moderate support groups for cancer patients, cancer survivors and gastric bypass patients. I’m active in my church choir. And I try to squeeze in some me time every now and then, just to do a sanity check. Sometimes a trip to WDW is my me time. Sometimes it’s just shutting off the phone and curling up with a mindless trashy romance for an hour.

There’s not much time for me to join in on the chat sessions, to get to know the Maelstromers and let you get to know me…such is life. For the most part, I’ve enjoyed the time I’ve spent on the ‘Strom threads…you guys with your goofy antics and affection for each other have given me many smiles and a few in-a-good-way tears. It’s good to know that people who’ve never met can care so openly and sincerely for one another.

Just remember that few things are really anonymous anymore, and even things that are not meant to be malicious can hurt.

I think I’ve devoted far too much time to the Dis, and it’s time for me to cut it way back. I’m not disappearing…can invisible people even disappear? At any rate, my green light is out, and I’m going to use the Dis for WDW research, not social interaction.

You guys are all tops in my book. Truly an amazing group of individuals…I’m glad to have “met” each and every one of you. Take good care of yourselves, and each other.

Now, get back to your regularly scheduled Maelstromer mischief!

SNAP out.

 

[Master Gracie]

Well. I am sorry to hear that SNAP. I am sure that I am not the only one to be crafting a response, so there is a good chance that someone will post a more eloquent reply than myself.

I do want to say, however, that I hope your exodus is not due to something that was said. That is, I hope no one has been mean to you. I do not think that is the case, but I miss alot.

You have always been very nice to me and I thank you for allowing me to know as much of you as you have. You are a wonderful person in my book.

My inbox is always open, and usually empty, if you ever want to chat.

Have a wonderful day, and a much more wonderful life.