When I disclosed to my children that I was indeed taking a business trip to California that would be in Anaheim, I left out the part about Disneyland because I wanted to see their faces when I said it. When I did, I was met with disinterest and a whole lot of, “Meh. Unnhhh. Whatev.”
Shocked, I replied, “No, guys. Seriously. Disneyland. Who wants to go to Disneyland?” When I said this I raised my voice two whole octaves to show my own excitement.
Mason: We’re probably going to go with band next year, Mom. I don’t need to go.
Morgan: Nah. I’m good. I don’t have to go.
After I recovered from the shock and picked up the falling hair from the floor in my incredulity, I asked again.
Me: Guys. For real. FOR REAL FOR REAL. I said “For Real” twice just now for your own benefit. A free trip. To Disneyland. Who wants to go? Who? Anyone? Bueller? Huh? Otherwise it’s just you two sitting here watching the corn grow in central Illinois and you know who that’s fun for? NO ONE. Nope. Not fun at all.
Fine. I’m going to hang with Goofy on my own. Is that Chip ‘n Dale Treehouse thingie not what I’m thinking of, people? Who cares. I’m going. By myself. SO THERE.
Bibbity bobbity bah humbug.
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Big Mike In Oz Said,
June 28, 2007 @ 3:36 pm
I think there’s an age where Disney just loses its shine. My eldest is 12 and when we were discussing Disneyland last week he asked “Is that anywhere near Graceland?” What the…
-S. Said,
June 28, 2007 @ 4:44 pm
If you really want/need someone to go with you. I believe that I am free! LOL
I can’t believe they don’t want to go. I would be jumping on that faster than you could get it out of your mouth. Are they messing with you?
-S.
Lara Said,
June 28, 2007 @ 4:51 pm
i will SO go. disneyland is just about my favorite place on earth. i know i said i’m far from it when you wrote me, but i’ve been planning a trip to visit some family and friends (who are only about 20 minutes from there), and if our visits can coincide, i would LOVE to join you for some disney fun.
just think of the posts that would come out of *that* outing… ha!
QofS Said,
June 28, 2007 @ 5:19 pm
DATES woman.
I’m coming down-a hour drive. I think I can handle treehouse thingy
Mocha Momma Said,
June 28, 2007 @ 6:16 pm
Big Mike - At least they’re interested in Graceland, right?
S - They’re not messing with me. They were serious. So I bought my solo ticket yesterday. Jerks. Even if they are older, it’s a trip, ya know?
Lara - Really? Seriously? Awesome.
QofS - Really? Seriously? Awesome.
I’ll be there in two weeks. Can y’all get Cali ready for me by then? Also, I don’t have a hotel for my last night there and could pull a sleep-in-the-Twilight-Zone-Tower-of-Terror all nighter. Wouldn’t that be fun?
I’m emailing you two right now…
MizAngie Said,
June 28, 2007 @ 6:43 pm
I want to spend a night in Cinderella’s castle so bad I could spit. I think that would be the most awesome thing.
Wow. Isn’t that telling? You want to stay in the Twilight-Zone-Tower-of-Terror and I want Cinderella’s castle. How like our personalities!!! Hahahah.
tracey Said,
June 28, 2007 @ 7:33 pm
Can I come? I don’t eat much and don’t take up that much space in your suitcase. I don’t think the magic ever goes out of Disney, quite honestly. But maybe for the teen boy set, it loses the enchantment and all that. I went to Diseny World 2 years ago and loved, Loved, LOVED it. Want to do Disneyland, but dunno when it’ll happen.
Have fun! Post pics!
RWA Said,
June 29, 2007 @ 6:02 am
I’m much older than your kids - and I wouldn’t have turned it down. Anything is better than sitting around the house.
Steve Said,
June 29, 2007 @ 6:27 am
If animated chipmunks a little on the treacly side were what you had in mind, then yes, that treehouse thingie will be just just the ticket for you and your girlfriends. I can’t remember if it’s Chip or Dale who has the more chiseled abs.
Daisy Said,
June 29, 2007 @ 7:43 am
Bibbity-bobbity-bah humbug. I must remember that one.
dana Said,
June 29, 2007 @ 8:02 am
I’ll go with you. Although, I’m probably too old to pose as one of your children.
G Said,
June 29, 2007 @ 8:21 am
Oh. My. God. I used to think your kids were COOL.
Missy Said,
June 29, 2007 @ 12:56 pm
MAN! I wish I weren’t broke from all the job hopping I have been doing lately! I would SOOOO come to Cali to hang with you and Goofy!
CJ Said,
June 29, 2007 @ 1:40 pm
Are your kids NUTS? Haven’t been to Disneyland, but Disney World is AWESOME! I’ve been, like, 4 times and it’s fun every time. And I’m 36! Haven’t done the Tower of Terror, so maybe I’ll do that next time I’m there (should I be lucky one more time and get to go). Wish I could go with you, too, but I’m broke and unemployed. : ( You better have enough fun for all of us here in blogland.
Mommela Said,
June 29, 2007 @ 5:10 pm
Your kids have lost it. Period. Don’t make ‘em go ’cause they’ll kill the Mickey buzz. We’re going to be there in September and I’m already geeked. I’m totally jealous that you get to go before me!
Tricia Said,
June 30, 2007 @ 8:28 am
Stick in the muds… Have a fabulous time! Sounds like you might have some company after all!
Suebob Said,
June 30, 2007 @ 11:54 am
Kids these days!
I totally LOVE D’land and always have. I would be up for a day with y’all if you would have me. It sounds like FUN!
Marty Said,
July 1, 2007 @ 9:41 am
Kids get to that point where it is too ‘uncool’ to do Disneyland (or Disneyworld). But I’m surprised that even Universal Studios and the like didn’t get them a little excited.
But hell with ‘em - you go an have a good time.
Nora Said,
July 1, 2007 @ 2:56 pm
Please kiss Donald for me. My boys would be right on that trip, then again they are 4 and 2. Speaking of that do you want to take them with you? I could loan then out for special occasions. ; )
Elizabeth Said,
July 1, 2007 @ 9:38 pm
You have to go to the Enchanted Tiki Room. Have to. HAVE TO!
Just ask anyone about the parrots and they’ll point you in the right direction.
Trust me.;)
becky Said,
July 2, 2007 @ 12:23 am
anaheim? so close!
Captain Rotundo Said,
July 2, 2007 @ 8:40 am
Unbelievable that the kids don’t want to go! What about Kennimus? Is he gonna break free and go?
Well actually, if I had the choice right now, I probably wouldn’t go either.
Why, You ask?
Well, it’s like this: I have a bladder the size of a cashew, and a prostate the size of a honeydew - need I saw more? I mean lets face it bathrooms all look the same, whether you’re in Vegas or Didneylan.
I thought you had quit blogging to protect your job search after receiving your post grad degree. So, imagine my surprise when I saw you name pop up on a comment over at my place!
Now that you have your degree, am I supposed to call you “Master” or sumpin’? Me, the only thing I’ve ever been a master at is baiting. Yeppers, if ya wanna be a good fisherman, ya have to be a master baiter.
Very nice to see you again my friend. Now that I see you’re writing again, I’ll be sure to pencil you in on my blog walk agenda.
Cheers,
BG
(aka Bloggeezer, Pilgrim, etc., etc.)
Amy Said,
July 2, 2007 @ 11:26 am
I’ll go, I would want to go just for the weather… It’s going to be 113 here today and will
be 119 by the end of the week.