Peep Jousters: The Original Peep Warriors (Page 21)

no...he knows I do not sleep in much...so, DH tries to be really quiet (even though we have the coffee maker that does everything but drink it for you...and it sounds like a plane taking off when grinding the coffee beans)....he blocks the hallway too...so our dog who is a HUGE SPOILED BABY!...(you know...you  have met her) will not come down to the doorway and whine each time she hears me move. So no kiss for DH today! but I am sure he will survive without it!

And a really darling spoiled baby that is.  I'm sure you will make up the kiss later.

Don't the advertisements for Disney Land/World show the dad reverting to a kid again?  It's nice to know that their advertisement is true.  Glad you had a good time.

Sorry to hear about the baby's pneumonia.  It has been a rough year.  Hope baby gets better soon and you don't detonate.

Warning....LONG POST!  Not tri-related in the least!! Read at your own risk.  (I also posted this in my mentor group forum.)

OK:  A (not so) quick synopsis of my Disney trip....but first, a small world story.

Saturday AM:  I worked for the University of WA at a conference for pediatricians working on some communication skills.  The groups of docs were broken up into three groups, and each doc got to role play one 'case' with a mom and kid. I played a mom (easy gig).  So, the first doc to role play with me was my current pediatrician!  This is a group of docs from all over the state etc etc, so what are the odds of that?  Well, the last doc to role play with me was my first pediatrician with my oldest child before we moved.  Then, on the airplane, the doc that was leading the session in which I role played with both of the afore-mentioned docs got on the plane and sat right behind me.  And at the airport we ran into a good friend getting off the tram as we were getting on.  Anyway....I found it interesting.  You may not.  And it has nothing to do with anything!

Sat PM: Flew to LAX, took bus to hotel, set clocks ahead and planned to get up freakin' early for early park entrance day.

Sun AM:  Arrived in D-land at 7:15 AM! (brain says it was 615).  Rode Nemo Subs, rockets, star tours, space mountain.  Ran into my dad and sister, saw the Asimo robot demo (my oldest son's very favorite thing in the world).   At Big Thunder Mtn RR, I won a pass randomly to get to the front of all the big ride lines, and by using parent swapping, we could go on the roller coasters at both parks with no waiting!  That was fun, but it was only on Sunday.  We met my cousin, wife and their new baby for dinner, then passed out.  Well, the boys did. I went solo to California adventure to ride coasters by myself with my handy pass until closing time!!  California Screamin' rocked!!  Tower of Terror sucked! Oh well.

Monday 2:45 AM....awakened by profanity from husband in other bed.  D had thrown up all over.  Changed kid, changed sheets, changed everyone into different sleeping arrangement.  Every hour throwing up continued.  I had reservations at 9 for a character breakfast, so I met my sister there with S (2 yr old) and her son, also 2.  They had the best time in the whole world. I have THE cutest video ever of S and Pluto cavorting.  It was great.  I was fully happy.  Dad showed up and we all went to California Adventure, rode a couple of rides including Grizzly Rapids in which I became soaked completely and totally.  Not an inch of dry on me. Sister and I took the youngest kids to the hotel for a nap and my dad, hubby and D stayed at the park.  That became a meltdown, which took a great deal of my time to resolve, but we all ended up ok and went back to the park for a little bit more fun (including two more trips on California Screamin'!), an awesome parade, and then to Disney for even more rides  (Indiana Jones) and dinner.  Finally made it to the hotel and had a beer.  Of course, S took a header off a chair into a granite table and about gave me a heart attack.  He was ok, just has a bruise between his brows.  Bed time.

Tuesday AM: Took both kids to the character breakfast. They had a great time but wouldn't eat.  I made up for it with the pork group. Oops.    Went to Disney and rode Autopia, found my dad, rode some more rides, including Pirates of the Caribbean, Jungle Cruise (again) and Haunted Mansion.  D rode the train around with my dad for the mansion portion, as he wasn't in the mood for many more rides (he didn't feel good, coupled with his high anxiety).  D-land does not have much for a quadriplegic to do, as far as rides go.  There were a few, like the winnie the pooh ride and the steam boat...but really not nearly as much as there should be in this day and age.  Took the bus to LAX.  D had the biggest meltdown in security (this is an understatement, I cannot even put into words the volume and insanity of this).  And I had to wake S to remove him from his stroller there, and he started screaming.....all the while I had all the carryons since they were patting down my husband like he was a major threat to the world.  So I had two screaming kids, 4 carryons and a stroller, nobody had on shoes...and it was comical.  Thankfully the gate was nearby and D fell immediately asleep and awoke feeling great.  S screamed for the final half hour of the flight, but home is home and here we are.  I had a great time, even with some of the craziness.  I won't do it again soon, however.  I am tired.

Foul weather during Paris-Nice. Is that Cat's Cadel Evans falling off again! (22 secs in). They hurt, trust me.

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They pulled the video.  copyright claim.  I guess we will have to trust you.

Leslie, that sounds like one jam packed weekend.  Glad you were able to get your roller coaster rides in even if it was by yourself part of the time.  Was everyone feeling better by the end of the trip? 

My daughter is going this coming Wed-Sat to Disney Land with a 4-yr old, 3-yr old and a 3 month old (plus hubby).  I predict lots of melt downs with the 4 & 3 year olds.

FUNNY....my DD hated Disney land...she was WAY overwhelmed with the big characters...we would alway know when one of the Disney Characters were near..she would be skipping about looking for the next ride...when all of a sudden she was grasping my leg walking right next to me.....she thought they (Mickey Mouse, the Dancing Bears...) were going to eat her mommy and daddy when we would get our pictures with them....SHE WOULD NOT GET NEAR THEM! even after we got back she did not like seeing them on TV!! poor kid....she is 26 now...not sure how she feels about them, now!

GOOD MORNING ALL YOU FABULOUS PEEPS!!!!

BUSY BUSY DAY! got to go to all the local schools and pick up some posters that the kids did for a contest that my work is putting on...then I have to go and buy a new pair of bike shorts for the mtn bike race I am in this weekend. Getting my hairscut and a a manicure pedicure....plus I have a masters class at noon that I would like to get to....so, this will be the last you hear from me til  I return on Tuesday of next week....I will post my on Sunday...no not my breastesses...but my saddle time! have a great weekend everyone...and RIDE LIKE YOU HAVE NEVER RIDDEN BEFORE! I am taking my road bike with us...so plan on getting a good ride in tomorrow, and then again on Monday...besides my downhill race on Saturday and crosscountry race on Sunday. So, I will not be slacking....I hope! GO JOUSTERS! GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! time to pump up them T.I.T.S.~

I just KNEW that this team would lead the WORLD in postings.  Just checking in on my former Scissors teammates...making sure you aren't harrassing the he11 out of, being too hard on your new team.

 Go girls and win it for the Peep Warriors

Wow!  Have a great trip and race and rides.....that sounds like so much fun! Will there be anywhere we can check your results online before you get back??

Alyssa-I hope the baby is feeling better today--pneumonia is awful and I feel for you!!  But I know the cabin fever can be worse on mom than anything!!!!  Hang in there.

I didn't bike today due to the pouring rain. I have a long ride scheduled on Saturday so hopefully that will be enough to kick my mileage back up.

oH MY GOODNESS.   18 days to go PEEPS!!!!!!!  Are you going to miss me???  Probably not.

Leslie. Sounds like a good time was had by all.

Lyssa. Glad the baby is getting better.

Julie. I want to move to San Fran.

I am planning a long bike ride Saturday providing it's flippin DRY!!!!!!! 

NOTHING BETTER THEN A HOTTIE FIREFIGHTING CHEERLEADER! THANKS STEVE! hows the team doing? winning all your games?

lyssa-gator - 2008-03-13 9:52 AM finally was able to ride a bit, yesterday AND today, feeling a LITTLE better! baby's starting to get better thank GOD for antibiotics is all i can say. i think i'm a little over half way to goal, but i haven't logged miles yet. on my way there now

SOOOOOOOOOOOO very happy that the kiddo is feeling better! and way to go on the rides....have a great weekend...stay away from those pink peeps...no more pink tongue and upset bellies for you my sista~! have a great weekend Jousters.....be back on Tuesday to update my results....

GO JOUSTERS!!!