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So far so good but we've been mildly busy enough to stave off the nerves. We did see the movie and went out to lunch after. The boys loved it though we did spend all of lunch discussing the differences. Which, although they were to be expected, were a little disappointing. I would say it met my expectations but didn't exceed them. Uma was by far the best part though we all got a kick out of Smelly Gabe. A few things (like how Poseidon looked, no Clarice, the camp itself not to mention what they were wearing etc) really annoyed/surprised all of us. Granted, Posiedon was easy on the eyes (love him on Grey's) but talk about a departure from the book. We wanted Jimmy Buffet lol. I did get a kick out of Hades though. Would have been better if he actually played one of those guitars.
What did you think? I think the boys loved the Hydra so much it made up for almost everything.
Yesterday was haircuts & baseball, today the gym, dentist, vet, TKD and Costco.
Super exciting stuff.
They do have playdates the next 2 days though, thank heavens, and I do think we will do some baking tomorrow.
Well, I have to admit I was kind of disappointed in the film. I felt like there were a lot of changes made that didn't really need to be made. For me, the charm of the book lies in the little quirky touches that were added -- like the Minotaur wearing tighty whities and Medusa's head being placed in a plastic shopping bag. All of that was left out. Not to mention, the plot was completely changed, Dionysus, Ares, and the Oracle were left out, and Hades was made into the bad guy. On the other side, I loved Uma Thurman as Medusa, Persephone cracked me up, and the Lotus casino was spot on.
I had been somewhat on the fence about my 7th graders going to see it since we read the book in the spring. After seeing the movie, I said, "If you want to see the movie that's fine because it won't ruin the book for you at all."

Hi Jackie, just catching back up! How cool about the Main St. Electrical Parade!!! So excited that I will get to see it too!! Also, WOW to your snow! I heard on the news that at one point last week every state in the US except for Hawaii had some snow!!! CRAZY!!!!! I am SICK of the white stuff!!![]()
Hi, Diana! Isn't that crazy that every state had snow? I am blaming El Nino! I hope the worst of the snow is over for you now. I can't believe how many snow days you have had this year! It will all seem like a bad dream when you are watching the Main Street Electrical Parade in a few months!
I was just looking longingly at my flip flops yesterday.Now the bathing suit....I may have to pass on that one!
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It's supposed to be 65 this weekend -- I just know my flip flops will be clamoring to come out!

Maybe we need to turn the heat up real high, throw some beach towels out on the living room floor, grill a few burgers, and have an indoor beach party.
We are supposed to get up to 44 tomorrow, I think. That is going to feel good!
Having sunshine the last few days has been lovely! I like the indoor beach party idea! Maybe we can find an old beach movie with Annette Funicello!
I know that comment was intended for Jen, but ... SERIOUSLY?? I had not heard that. I'm gonna have to watch that series. I think Brett has become an official reality TV junkie. (and not the kind that WATCHES it!)
I was cracking up over the commercial that showed him sweeping in the hallway or something.
OMG That sounds like such a great idea ( my husband on the other hand would look at me like I was nuts if he came home and found me lounging in a bathing suit and flip flops on a beach towel in the middle of the living roomI would just tell him that the Dis made me do it!
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I am desperate for spring here in NC too! I moved from NY to get away from this biting cold weather and it seems to have found meand it's not going away!
Soon, we should be getting some spring-like weather, I hope!

That stinks! Everyone should have a winter break. The week has been great. I love getting up late, but it's going so fast.
OMG Bret and Donald! Wig and a comb-over. What a combo!You know I just have to watch. I've missed Bret and Rock of Love.
Time off always seems to go faster than time at work. So unfair.
Yes, you must watch Celebrity Apprentice! You know Bret will make us laugh!
We had the same one when I was a kid. I actually went over to my parents house and stole it a while back.![]()
I think my mom probably got rid of mine.

Me too!!! All those new YellowBox flip flops are in the stores, and they keep calling to me.....BUY ME, BUY ME!!
YellowBox flip flops???
I had to go look them up -- I had never heard of them either. I found a really cute pair with a giraffe print strap!
