All Things Started By A Mouse.

One of my favorite quotes is from Walt Disney -

"If you can dream it, do it. Always remember this whole thing was started by a mouse."


As a mother, I know that my children will go on to do Great Things. And they will create the definition for exactly what those Great Things will be. They may not find a cure for a disease or become President but in their own time and in their own way I know they will do Great Things.

So here we are in a new dance studio with a much more disciplined approach to dance...and Kata is flourishing in that environment...her recital is in mid-June...and we received her costume and she had to try it on and test it out.




"Always remember this whole thing was started by a mouse"...wishing you a moment where you think of your Great Thing.

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All Things Chips and Salsa.

So the http://www.renotahoemoms.com/ message board scheduled as Kata kept calling it...a Field Trip...to our local Chevys for a tour of their kitchen...wow, what a tour...when we arrived they had our tables all decorated with sombreros...the girls immediately donned theirs on...please feel free to remind me of this in their college partying years...It All Started Here...the sombreros and well, the drinks.

The kids got to pour their own drinks from the soda fountain...Bella discovered that faucets could indeed run lemonade and I am sure in her soon-to-be-three-year-old head she wonders why our faucets at home don't spout soda and juice...it was all over her hands...but in a nice save by the wonderful Chevys manager...she managed to get her cup full.


Oh we were so happy as we headed into the kitchen to meet Chef...he was full of explanations...showed the kids the giant fridge...and yes, indeedy, everything is fresh...they showed the trays of cheese, roasted tomatoes, avocados...yummy...


As we walked over to their giant industrial mixer, he demonstrated to the kids how to make salsa...the preschoolers all gathered eagerly around the mixer...and as the trays of tomatoes, onions, peppers and cilantros made their way into the mixer I saw Kata lift her little sleeve and put it against her mouth...and all I could think of...was oh, dear God, she's going to gag...all over the salsa.

So in a move that only mothers, jugglers and some of our aunts/godmother/grandmothers extraordinaire can do...I swooped in...while carrying Bella and an open camera...grabbed Kata and ran for the nearest exit...no, not the one that was clearly labelled Salida...but the nearest one...as I swung the door open...instructing Kata all the time to "breathe deeply"...I found myself behind...what else...the bar!!! A few of the early patrons looked a little stunned to find themselves confronted with a mother juggling a toddler, a gagging preschooler and a camera...but there I was amongst all this alcohol that apparently in my hour of need, I couldn't drink...an equally stunned employee gently guided me to the exit around the bar (not clearly marked need I add?)...and I took Kata outside for some fresh air.

The good news is...she just kinda dry heaved so...the news story didn't have to read "Chevys Closes for Deep Cleaning After Preschool Visit Goes Awry."

We went back in to the restaurant...and Kata having created the drama...decided to snack on chips and the aforementioned salsa...the whole time. Go figure.

The kids also got to make their own tortillas...and in a total surprise...Chef had meat and cheese prepared at our table when we returned...so we enjoyed soft tacos.

Bella at the Tortilla Making Machine...

Kata enjoying her turn at the Tortilla Machine.

And to end our excursion on a sweet note, he invited the kids back in the kitchen and scooped up ice cream in those yummy-licious fried sweet tortilla cones...I let Kata wait at the table for fear of another episode...but happily there was none...

So with our bellys full, we exited holding our Kids Meal Free coupons for next time. When the moderator of the board asked Kata what she thought of the tour...she said "It rocks."

And it did...rock...wishing you some chips, salsa and a rocking moment this weekend...minus the dry heaves and gags!

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All Things Pirate.

Kata has to wear her eye patch for four hours every day to help improve her lazy eye...for at least the next six months ( that's her next check up)...so in her honor...here's a Pirate Speak Translator for your amusement!

For the record...she doesn't mind them...because she can break up the four hours...we're doing 2 in the morning and 2 at night at this point...that seems to be working...and they come in girl colors...which, of course, makes all the difference. As Bella just said...."Is that Kata wearing her badge?"...may she wear many one day and may they all be ones of honor.

Here's hoping you have an opportunity to say "Arrrr!" today. For those of you who want to wait...International Talk Like A Pirate Day is September 19th...just thought you'd want to know.

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All Things Fooled Ya.

A conversation between Alex and me -

Alex: Mama?
Me: Yes, Alex.
Alex: Did you go to Wal-Mart today?
Me: Nope.
Alex: 'Cause I saw something on the news today about them.
Me: Oh?
Alex: Yup...they're shutting Wal-Mart down.
Me: (in a panic...because that's where I spend my waking hours it seems) Our Wal-Mart?? They're shutting it down??? Why??? It's doing so well...at least given the fact we're there every other day?? When did you see this story? On what channel???
Alex: April Fools, Mama!

I know I'm raising a future Jerry Seinfeld...and this is just the start of me being the brunt of his little jokes...oh well...it could be worse...I suppose!

Wishing you a giggle today...or later this week.

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