Date Night

For our first date in I don't know how long, Frank took me to see Airborne Toxic Event--Frank's new favorite band. We brought Frank's co-worker (Helene) with us, so you might not consider it much of a date, but we did have dinner alone beforehand.

I was relieved when the band finally started playing at 10:30pm. It was about time! I knew I would have to be up early with the kids and that my crabby mommy persona would most likely make an appearance - and it did, poor kids.

The one girl in the band was definitely feeling the music. Whether it was genuine or drug induced I couldn't decide. Frank assured me, that's just how she is. I was feeling the music too...literally. My clothes were vibrating and I could swear that my hair occasionally blew in the blast of the music. I wished the music was not quite so loud and felt like an old fuddy duddy thinking such a thing. Then Helene, who is an avid concert goer, complained that it was the loudest concert she's been to in her life (we're talking hundreds of concerts). So I felt a little better.

Although, it isn't apparent, I DID enjoy the music. During the last part of the concert we headed to the main floor to stand in front of the stage. There was definitely more energy and enthusiasm next to the stage. We ended up next to this guy whose dancing reminded me of David H. from my YSA days. He was really into the music, dancing all over the place, and his friend was busy keeping him from slamming into other people. It cracked me up! We should have headed downstairs sooner.

When the band was done and came back onstage for the encore, the girl in the band was barefoot and happy. Maybe the high-heeled shoes were part of the reason for the intense look on her face.

If you haven't heard of TATE, this is probably their most popular song:

Sometime Around Midnight

As we were leaving, it was announced, "Don't forget to stop by our bar for a drink on your way out." "Great..." I thought. "They're advertising drinking and driving."

Trip to Staters

I Went to Stater Bro.s today, and spent $32.35, but that cost will drop to $22.35 when I get my rebate back. Here's what I got (minus three pkgs. of idahoan potatoes-wonder where those are?):

All that sugar makes me cringe, but when I figure that I spent .59 per item (with all the apples counting as 1 item), I feel much better.

A New Pet

This morning the girls found a worm out back and decided they wanted to keep it for a pet. I gave them a plastic container then forgot all about it. Next thing I know, I'm hearing little squeals coming from outside...no one wanted to pick up the worm to put it into its new habitat (cracked me up). Brenna ran into, then out of the house. She must have grabbed something to pick up the worm with, because she came back into the house a minute later, proudly showing off their pet worm. It was a short lived excitement, though--the poor worm's celebrity lasted less than 5 minutes before he was dumped back into the "wild".

Girls Day Out

Last week I looked at the calendar and saw that my daughter had written "Disneyland" in Friday's square. With a question mark in my head, I went about my business. Then I saw it on the table-the school calendar, and it clicked. I had told Kaitlyn and Brenna that when summer was over, and they had a minimum day, I would take them to Disneyland. Kaitlyn had done her own research and scheduled the event for us. She was helping me keep my word.

So, it started out as a Disneyland trip with Kaitlyn, Brenna and myself. Then I remembered I don't have parking on my pass, so I invited Rose, my mil, to come. Tori took half a day off work to come too, and with that many adults there was no reason Larissa couldn't come . So our girls day out was born.

My girls were great -no complaining, and the lines were short. That, combined, made for a fun day. Here are a few pics:

It was Brenna and Kaitlyn's first trip to Toon Town. They had a blast!

Checking out Mickey's House.

When the fish started going up, her face had a look of pleasant surprise, and she let out an "ohhh!"

We ended the day with dinner and a carousel ride at California Adventure. I would have been better off without that ride, but the girls enjoyed it.
More fun memories made.