Disney this time of year is an adventure. I can now say that with conviction and understanding. I now have experienced the mayhem of the heat, the crowds and the long lines. We also experienced the literal push of the parents wanting to give their little piece of sunshine the full Disney experience. Being that we are more of a gentle nature and not “Grumpy” we were generally on the receiving end of the crazy behavior. The starting day out should have been our first clue that this trip was destined to be trying on all of us.
We drove into the “happiest place on earth” an hour after opening to understand that our sluffing off and sleeping in put us in the very back part of the furthest lot. Now that does not sound too bad but when you have the push at night to get out it takes a while to get out. Plus, it’s the last tram stop. Never really all of that fun at 10:00 at night with tired children. None the less we put on our “happy parent” faces and went with the flow. We were armed with a three day hopper pass and knew that we did not have to push terribly hard.
The first day the weather was actually quite nice. There was a beautiful breeze that came through for the whole day. We were expecting hotter and said so. I think we jinxed ourselves for the remaining visits.
Being a tad bit claustrophobic I cringed when I saw the monorail and ferry ride into the park. It took us over an hour to get on the monorail, get our tickets at will call, go through the security line and finally enter the park.
First off we had to ride “Buzz Like Year”. We guns were ready and the aliens were cringing at our skill. I try not to sit in the same cart as Hula Hubby because he kicks my rear every time. So this time I opted to go with Hula Boy. At least I would be guaranteed a win. Um…I should have known that did not guarantee ANYTHING. It seems that his shooting random was more effective than my shoot and aim. Oh well there’s always next year.
We did everything from Space Mountain to It’s A Small World. In spite of the crowds we had fun riding all of the rides.
The men were debating on whether they wanted to front the bucks for us to go to dinner in the park. We women made the executive decision to make reservations at the Liberty Tree and did it. Turned out to be the best decision of the day. The food was fabulous and the service was served with the Disney hospitality. Oh a must do if you go. Especially after a full day walking in the park.
We went out to see the fire works because dinner was at 8:30. The fireworks show was amazing. Hula Hubby decided he wanted to be Tinkerbell and fly from Cinderella’s Castle into Tomorrow Land. He thought that job would be right up his alley. Makes me wonder sometimes. He would rather wear tights, look like Tinkerbell and do the wire ride from the top of the castle down into the Tomorrow Land secret dressing room any day. You know…sometimes I wonder about my man!! *snicker No really he’s a dare devil so that would be fun for him.
After the show the mass confusion started. It took us an hour to get on the monorail. Once there it would have taken probably another hour to get into the parking lot to our car. They decided to hoof it. I say they because at that point I was funned out and the thought of a walk to the back lot was not my cup of tea. None the less we did it. We all dropped when we got to the condo.
That was Disney day one in a nut shell. Tomorrow I’ll write about Day two. It’s the most action packed day of the week. We have everything from trampling crowds to fist fights. Stay tuned!

We leave tomorrow bright and early. Just wanted to say bye! I will try to post every day. I finally remembered to e mail myself my log on info. That always helps!
So later peeps! We’re off to kiss Goofy and hug Mickey!

I must admit I have no umption in my gumption for this trip. I am unmotivated to pack. The only thing keeping me sane is my insanity. Make sense? Not to you either, huh?
So I will be packing my heart out today rather lackadaisical. I think it’s the heat that’s getting to me. UGH.

It seems like just yesterday I was sitting in a concert where I watched my beautiful daughter sing. Not too long ago I went on the last day of school field trip. Where oh where has the time gone?
This summer has passed so quickly that I have not had time to catch my breath.
All of the grand plans I had for summer seems to have gone by the wayside. At least most of them. I studied with Hula Girl every day for the first 3 weeks of summer. Now we’re lucky if we have 2 minutes to go over her multiplication tables and her phonics.
After our vacation we will be in the month to start school. That’s a frightening thing for me. I have enjoyed these crazy, lazy, no schedule, sleeping in days of summer. Oh no! I have to be on schedule again. Oh the pain of a fleeting summer.

I got a package in the mail that I absolutely LOVED. Karen sent it to me. The card made me cry. She gave the top 10 reasons she was glad to have me for a friend. I thought I would list them
10 - You lent me your kitty to keep me from missing mine. (AAWWW Pooter LOVED the attention!!)
9 - Having you around makes me laugh at myself. (Yah because I’m so stinking clumsy!!)
8 - You don’t have the cooties. (The boys in my 6th grade class would have disagreed with you!!)
7 - “Friendship in the only cement that will ever hold the world together” Woodrow Wilson said that and he was President…SO THERE! (nothing like being one upped!)
6 - You’re a much better conversationalist than my imaginary friend, Pookah. (I don’t remember speaking of Pookah but I sure would love to introduce him/her to my imaginary friends Jeannie and Boonie!!)
5 - You have the BEST THRONE! 9*blush…why yes I do!)
4 - You smell April fresh (that’s GREAT! Heaven knows I wouldn’t want to be smelling like arm pits or tush!!)
3 - I can live vicariously through you and I can be a streaker too!!!! (You can always strike out on your own!!)
2 - You don’t laugh at me…well, not in the cruel taunting way other people do. (I do…you just don’t know it!! LOLOL)
and the number one reason - You’re a nice person and I like you
(Ok that just took me over the edge!!)
Now if that just doesn’t get the tear duct welling up!! I mean she truly lives vicariously through my streaking!! That’s just so touching!! LOLOLOL
We’re getting ready to go to Disney World! We leave Saturday. A little nervous about the flight. I hate flying. So may be I need to borrow a few meds from Karen!! Hey Karen…I need something for my nerves!

Got up - check
Fed the kids and changed a Buzz - check
Made beds - check
Did dishes - check
Ran vacuum - check
Started another load of laundry - check
Took a shower - check
Filled the pool - check
Basked in the sun with my laplop - check
Reminded Hula Boy not to pee in the pool again - check
Ran around chasing a naked Hula Boy that had (being the relative term here) a swimmer on - check
Calming the girls down obviously tormented by the sight of a little one naked - check
Getting out the Barbie’s - check
Calming down the screams from Hula Girl over her headless Barbie - check
Scolding a smirky Hula Boy for beheading Barbie and teasing his sister - check
See my day is in order! How’s yours?

Zeno reminded me of my most embarrassing moment in my life. So..today for lack of blog fodder I thought I would pass it on. It still gives me a giggle.
Back when Hula Hubby and I were dating we went skiing. We had just started seeing each other. He hadn’t heard me burp or snore yet so it was the 3rd or 4th date. We decided to go to the top of the mountain instead of going midway. Halfway down the mountain I could not hold it any longer. I had to pee. So I asked him to wait for me. I decided to go tree bashing to find just the right spot. I pulled in and took my ski pants off and started to pee. Unfortunately, my tips were facing uphill and I started to move back wards. Being an inexperienced skier I tried to not fall. Rule number one you know. The secluded peeing spot that I had meticulously picked out was not that secluded. In just a few seconds I was coming out of the woods back buttwards. I was mortified because I could not stop peeing. So there was a trail of pee following me to the spot not to far from the chairlift. OH THE SHAME. I crashed, finished peeing, then kicked the snow back onto the concentrated yellow spot and pulled up my pants. HH had followed me, laughing so hard I thought he was going to pee. I looked at him and said, “Now you’ll have to marry me. You just saw my butt!” The rest is history!!
So…care to share your moments of glory?

Teaching manners to a little boy that thinks that passing gas is the most hysterical thing to happen to him is like trying to sell ice to an Eskimo. I swear. He thinks that if he burps he should try to sing the ABC song or talk through it and then giggle until he can’t stand it anymore. Oh those lovely bodily functions.
This evening at the dinner table such a thunderous event happened. Hula Boy passed gas, fell off his chair laughing while his sister looked at him in disgust. She then followed up this giggle fest with, “YOU HAVE NO MANNERS AND YOU’RE RUDE!!” WHAT? She can’t be my child. Not even a turn away giggle at passing gas? NO? Not a leave the room laugh for a burp orchestra? Oh my. Yes I have taught her manners. I felt like getting in her face and saying, “TOOT, TOOTARAMA, TOOTAFARIOUS, TOOTLES.” I just wanted to see if she would crack! I know I know that’s so childish of me but I was so tempted.
Now I say this yet when I look at her I see a girl that is developing into a young lady. She holds herself with such poise. She is starting her “princess” lessons. It’s a class I took as a young 9 year old. It’s all about manners and how to hold yourself as a young lady. It’s about dressing appropriately and developing the inner young woman. It’s covers respecting ones self and learning the skills to be a lovely young lady inside and out.
I have the two extremes for children. Hopefully I can manage to find a middle ground, but also let them be themselves.

We are all going through rehab. Hula Girl and Hula Boy are doing sugar rehab because this weekend was full of cake, candy…etc. Hula Hubby is rehabbing from chaos by working away. Me, I’m rehabbing from a weekend of fun. I have been sleeping like the dead!
Karen discovered some of my secrets. It’s rather embarrassing but funny. I discovered some of hers! That was even funnier!! (because of course it was not me!)
Karen found a cheap thrill in my bathroom. *blush Yes I knew it was there. I kept wondering why she insisted on using the upstairs facilities. She ratted me out!! Yes, there is a vent by my toilet that breezes in air under the seat. There now you have it.
When we went downtown, and I noticed that she was walking like a drunk sailor. I didn’t say anything because of course that would be rude. She mentioned her inability to walk on cracks! Just say no to crack in more ways than one when it comes to Karen!!
So the sugar bin is empty and the buzz is wearing off. Oh well there’s always next year!!

Yesterday was a busy day. Karen wanted to see the mountains so we started out right by our home. We went to Red Rocks and then we started up into the mountains. Before we knew it we were 67 miles from home. We went through the Eisenhower Tunnel and then turned around and headed back. Traffic was a mess so we had a lot of time to giggle and yap.
We got home just in time to change and go to dinner with Genuine and Mrs. G. We met them at 6:30 at The Chili Pepper and had AWESOME mexican food. The view of downtown was fabulous.
After dinner Mrs. G and Genuine had to get home to the kiddos. So we decided to go downtown. We went to the Ch**secake Factory. OH MY! I had regular cheesecake and Karen had Key Lime. YUMMY. She called it the Big O cake. I would tend to agree. It was so good.
We waddled our way back to the car. We got some strange looks as we waddled and groaned. We thought Lakota (my babysitter) was going to have to roll us out of the car when we got home. Full and happy with a touch of misery because we were stuffed!
This weekend has been such a joy. She has discovered my many funny secrets. I’ll let her spill the beans on those.
It was sad to drop her off at the airport and know that she was really heading back home. It was such a pleasure having her here that it just felt natural for her to stay. She’s talking about coming out next spring. I’m crossing my fingers for sooner than later!