Aren't You a Funny One

Turned on the computer today. This was the picture on the desktop.

Ha, Ha. Wait. You are making fun of me! I have something to say! And it is important!

. . . . . So, you wanna hear about my day of TV watching and lounging?

Lies and Poop at the Zoo

One thing I find amusing about going to the zoo is listening to parents lie to their children.

>> "The carousel is closed" Hmmm, why is it playing music, while turning with kids on it?

>> "They are playing a game." No, pretty sure that big iguana is going to kick that little iguana's ass. Run little one, run!!!!

>> "They are all out of soda." Hey, can I get a Diet Coke, Root Beer and Sprite. Thanks.

I also love it when my 3 year old asks me questions, but then corrects my answers.

Kiddo - How do the goats go poop?
Me - The same way you do.
Kiddo - No, they open that thing. (As she points to sphincter under goat's tail)

American = Bigoted Ignoramous?

Names have been changed to protect the morons.

I received this email from oh, lets just call her Jack A. Stupidhead.

This one is impossible to believe. Scroll down for the text.

If there is only one thing you forward today. . . . . let it be this!

REMEMBER the MUSLIM bombing of Pan Am Flight 103!

REMEMBER the MUSLIM bombing of the World Trade Center in 1993!


REMEMBER the MUSLIM bombing of the Marine Barracks in Lebanon!

REMEMBER the MUSLIM bombing of the military Barracks in Saudi Arabia!

REMEMBER the MUSLIM bombing of the American Embassies in Africa!


REMEMBER the MUSLIM bombing of the USS COLE!

REMEMBER the MUSLIM attack on 9/11/2001!

REMEMBER all the AMERICAN lives that were lost in those vicious MUSLIM attacks!

Now the United States Postal Service REMEMBERS and HONORS the EID MUSLIM holiday season with a commemorative first class Holiday postage stamp.


REMEMBER to adamantly and vocally BOYCOTT this stamp.

When purchasing your stamps at the post office. To use this stamp would be a slap in the face to all those AMERICANS who died at the hands of those whom this stamp honors.

REMEMBER to pass this along to every Christian and / or Patriotic AMERICAN that you know!!!

I would ask you to remember a few things Jack!

REMEMBER the KKK and all of the hate, murder and distruction they stand for? CHRISTIAN!

REMEMBER The Army of God who believe that murdering doctors who perform Abortions is "justifiable homicide"? CHRISTIAN!

REMEMBER the Aryan Nations? CHRISTIAN!

REMEMBER David Koresh?

REMEMBER slavery? People used the Bible and Christianity to justify their actions!

That is just in our own country AMERICA. If you want to see just how much pain and suffering is caused by Christianity look here.

Christianity is not evil, but there are some who believe it's doctrine justifies their heinous actions.

Islam is not evil either.

Before you spread hate, ask yourself "What would Jesus do?"

Oh, and check your mailbox Jack. I will be sending you a Christmas card and I am going to plaster the envelope with as many of these lovely stamps as I can find room for.

Stench

While perusing the deli section at the grocery store a foul stench wafted in my direction. "Jonas?" I heft the puzzled toddler out of the cart, tip him on his head and sniff his behind. "Hmmm, doesn't seem to be you."

Strolling through the breakfast foods. "Ewww I can smell it over the powerful aroma of coffee? That has got to be Jonas!" Butt in the air again. "Maybe?" Jonas is wearing his zip-up, footy sleeper because I didn't have time to get him dressed this morning. Unzip PJ's try to reach around and peek in diaper. Jammies are in the way. Still can't tell. Strip poor kid down to the waist in the middle of the isle, check diaper. "Huh? It isn't you? Who could it be?"

We continue through the store. Dairy section, I can still smell it. Now I am paranoid, who is the stinky SOB following me through the store?!?

All the while, Kate is sitting in the cart munching on a green olive sample from the new fangled Antipasto bar. We get to the checkout, I bend down to help Kate out of the cart and it hit me, the stench in all it's glory. All along it had been Kate's olive.

Mmmmm, olive anyone?

Legacy

I interrupt my usual ranty style of blogging for a moment of cheesiness.

I love Disneyland. My family made an annual trip to Disneyland throughout my childhood. Usually family included my Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles and Cousins in various combinations. I am grateful I was able to go as a child when I believed everything was real, and could truly experience the magic. Most of the wonder and awe is still there for me all tied up with memories of my family and good times.

Cousins, remember when we went on the people mover over and over and over and shouted at people below us. Remember how our moms would always spend what seemed like hours debating when to meet back at the sword in the stone. Remember in teen years going on the canoes just to flirt with the hot workers paddling them. Remember being a little afraid that the pirates might actually sink your little boat or one of those fiery beams would fall on you. Remember when I took you all on Splash Mt. and you were wild and aweful in the line. I am sure it was partly my fault because I was bossy and rude. Remember trying to touch the jewels in Snow White or steal some gold from the pirate's treasure room. Remember "Hurry back, Hurry ba-ack. We're dying to see you." and "Hold on to your hats and glasses, cause this here's the wildest ride in the wilderness." Mmmm and the smell of hot churros.

So when I take my own little family it feels like I am passing on a legacy of Disney to the next generation. For me it truly is a magical place and I am glad I had the opportunity to share it with Kate.

It was moments like this one. Watching Kate take it all in. Couldn't choke back the tears.

Musings in the Hotel Lobby

Here I sit in the hotel lobby eating pretty crappy continental breakfast. Yum. I am impatiently waiting for the kids and John to wake up. So, I just thought I would write a few things about our vacation to Disneyland.

Things that make you go Hmmm?

The first day we were at Disneyland was Goth Day.

Kind of ironic isn't it? Goth day at the happiest place on Earth?

Opposites Attract

John and I are different types of vacationers. I am kind of a fast and furious, don't miss a thing, you can sleep at home kind of vacationer. John is more of a enjoy sleeping in, mosey over to the park, ride a few rides, we can get the rest next time kind of vacationer.

Yesterday was my day. Got to the park at 8:10. It opens at 8:00, so really we were very late. I would have preferred to be in line at the gate at 7. We made a bee-line to rides that usually have long lines. We only hit about 4 rides before the kids started crashing. By 6:00 the kids were beyond done. Kate fell asleep in the car on the way to the hotel and is still asleep at 8 this morning.

So, yesterday didn't work out all that well. Today we are trying John's version. I am antsy!!!! Maybe I will go back to the room and pretend to dry my hair. John may be able to sleep through the hairdryer, but Kate can't!

Election Reflection

Still very busy. Pile of boxes waning. A few disjointed reflections on the election.

I voted. It was hard because I was not on top of things enough to get my ballot in the mail on time. I drove around Buckeye for hours looking for a place to drop the damn thing off.

I voted for Obama and I am proud of it! I never really considered race in my decision, honestly. But now after he has been elected, the magnitude of "The First African American President" makes me a little teary.

McCain campaign, stop crucifying Pallin. I agree she is kind of an idiot, but don't blame her for losing the election. You didn't stand a chance because Bush has been the worst president in history.

Don't want to hear about gay marraige anymore.

Something I don't understand: Republicans would vote for a horse's ass before voting for a qualified Democrat.

Chris Buttars - reelected Utah Senator- Famous for saying such awesome things as, "Well, I think Brown vs. Board of Education was wrong to begin with." and to explain why evolution shouldn't be taught in schools he said he had seen a dog and he has seen a cat, but he had never seen a "dat". He is a bully and an ass. Seriously? People voted for him?

Ted Stevenson - Reelected Alaska Senator - convicted felon. I don't know all of the ins and outs of this one, but a felon. Really?

too much

I have been busy with the moving thing and then there was the computer dying thing. Here is some stuff I thought was mildly interesting, but didn't have time to write about.

Tornado Toddler Terrors

Kate is going to a "dance" class at the gym which is really just a "bring your toddler who is too little to comprehend what is going on and watch them stumble around" class. The real dance class is on a day we can't make it. so I signed her up for Tornado Toddlers. The kids stretch, do some gymnastics, play with sporting equipment, and run away from their mommies. Kate is the oldest, but she has fun.

I enjoy watching Johan and his mommy. Mommy sits in the circle and stretches with the class. "Hansy" runs around the gym. When Johan who is probably close to 3 years old violently shoves 18 mo. old girl to the ground, Mommy finally gets up and scolds him. Throughout class Mommy makes polite requests to correct behavior, Hansy does whatever he damn well pleases.

Moving Woes

All of our stuff is in our new house. Hooray!

I think the most exhausting part of moving is putting it away. It is too mentally taxing to organize all that crap in a new space. I have a feeling I am going to be going to IKEA a lot! John says, "NOOOoooooo!

I went to bed last night and was just drifting to sleep as John was getting his stuff together for work. Several times he said, "Honey, do you know where my (fill in the blank) is?" My answer, "Did you look in the 50 boxes piled in our garage?"

Drove through downtown Buckeye a couple of times yesterday. There is some fodder for future posts on life in a desert hick town.