Stinky Flowers

…our dreams, shattered.

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Our fight is NOT over!

My Mom sent me an awesome link on youtube called, “Rita Hayworth Stayin’ Alive”. It’s a collection of Rita in all her dance movies with the Bee Gees “Staying Alive” soundtrack over it.

Nate and Zeke walked in while I was watching it. They looked at the screen and said,

“Mommy is that you?”

“Which one?” I laughed

“The one with the red hair dancing.”

(Contemplative pause…)

“Yes. Yes it is. Now come give me a hug you love-blind boys!”

“Mommy, I drew you a pitcher at school today.”

“For me? Thank you so much, Zeke! Who’s in it?”

“That’s me on the right side and that’s you on the other side, Mommy.”

“What’s the square beside me?”

“That’s your iPhone!”

(gulp) “Zekey, I will keep this drawing forever…it’s pinned to my heart with a dagger. Thank you, Punkin’”

Hey, at least I’m smiling and can do the splits…

…and makes $30,000. for good measure!

Noah and I share the mike at station 96.5 WDBO. (thanks, Carl!) I was reminded to never share the stage with kids or animals…Noah stole the show:

“Knock knock”

“Who’s there?”

“Noah”

“Noah who?”

“No-any good jokes?”

And a special shout out to Mix 105.1 Scott MacKenzie, Dana & Jay – who are always there for me…and we laugh!!! I pee myself just a little every time I’m there. (probably why they didn’t let me in the new studio)

We found out that if you build it (and print up tons of posters, promote it on the radio and work tireless amounts of hours spreading the word) they will come:

Thank you to everyone who bought tickets, donated money and bid on auction items. You’ve made the “Light” a little brighter!

Somehow, Amber was able to get up on stage to welcome everyone. Her grace under fire amazes and humbles me every single day. Then she spread the good news about the NK Cells “Noah Protocol” that we’re trying to fund. All ticket sales and proceeds from that night went directly to Noah’s Light Foundation. If you were unable to attend, please click on the link, then hit the “DONATE” button.

One extra nice thing that happened that night is a new friendship with an amazing performer, Dale K. When I put out the word for someone to share the stage with me, Dale K not only offered but donated his time and talent 100% that night. His hypnosis show was so hilarious, I was sweating having to go on after him! Thank you, Dale K. I owe you a BIG one! And speaking of BIG ones:

Then it was time for my rantings:

So many people to thank (Tracey Prever) I don’t know where to start (Suzanne & Carl Nixon) I wouldn’t want to leave anyone out (Orlando Improv & Staff). There were so many people (Rachel & gang at Nth Degree FX) that made the evening a success (Tony & Robin Malatino and Purple Cow) Please go to this link for more people and LOTS of awesome Rachel photos.

Stay tuned for the 3rd annual “Laughter Heals” Benefit next year! (No, I will not be headlining again…who will? That’s a HUGE surprise!)

Mark set up the “work tent” in the backyard. He told me he was going to use the shade to clean out the garage. Then a storm came and did this:

Now he can’t clean out the garage. I’m going to check the “history” button on his computer. If the Weather Channel comes up…he’s in BIG trouble!

I guest blogged over at 5 Minutes For Mom so go over there and read why I want to:

“Campaign To Abolish Mother’s Day.”

Then come back and comment!

Over kill? Just a smidge.

Sunday morning and Mark & I are out cold. Late night movie and a week of activities have taken their toll.

Usually, Nate jumps into bed with us to cuddle and talk…a lot.  Zeke bellows from his bedroom, “Mooooooommmmyyyyy…..Daaaaaaddddddyyyyyy….” until the loser of the “No, it’s YOUR turn to get him” contest shuffles into his room to make the bad noise stop. This morning? Nothing. Not a sound. So I dismiss the “What if they were abducted?” thoughts from my head and go back to sleep.

(Drip, drip, drip) on my face.

“Mommy?”

“Yes, Nate?”

“I ate breakfast, but I’m still hungry.”

“OK…what’s dripping on my face?”

“Water from my face.”

“Why is there water on your face?”

“Because I’m all wet.”

“Nate, why are you all wet?” (please don’t let it be pee…please don’t let it be pee…)

“Zeke and I had a water fight.”

“With what?”

“Duh…water!”

“I got that…HOW did you fight with water?”

“With water guns and sprayers.”

“Outside?”

“Nope.”

“Nate? Is the house all wet?”

“Not All of it…”

“At least it isn’t pee.” Is what I say to myself all day long, so things don’t seem so bad.

…I’m so proud.

Zeke lifted his shirt and ran across the field yelling, “Look at my belly!”

Let’s just hope this isn’t foreshadowing…

1.  Go to all the parties with your family, but don’t let the kids bring a toy sword if there’s sand for them to bury it in.

2.  If your son wins a prize at Animal Kingdom’s DinoLand Fossil Fun Games…..

….be prepared to stay and play until the other son wins something.

3. When your son meets a new friend, be thankful his parents are really cool to hang out with.

4.  Book Disney’s Art of Animation Resort early because it’s so amazingly cool, it will sell out fast!

5. When your kids are wearing mouse ears…take their picture! (Whether they want you to or not.)

6. Check out the hills and terrain of the paths BEFORE you promise to rent a bicycle surrey for an hour.

7.  When your “boss” has no microphone, rethink telling her to “Talk into my boob.”.

8.  To improve your online savvy, you can’t just own Chris Brogan’s book…you have to read it.

9. Hand your camera to strangers so you can be in some of the photos together. (Be prepared to chase them if they take off with it.)

10. I have the best job in the world. (Right under the person who gives away free Ghiradelli chocolate at Downtown Disney)

PS  Thanks to Disney and all the amazing “Moms” who made this conference one for the record books.

PPS A special thanks to the Mom-to-the-rescue who had all the right “supplies” one would need in a ladies room. I owe you BIG time.