I MADE IT! & NO DISASTERS!

[crim son]

Everybody is in bed. Our two-day Christmas extravaganza is over and the chef has removed her hairnet and hung up her apron. Here I sit having a drink because I've earned the damn thing.

Even though nobody will probably read this, my oldest son has asked me to post his "exciting" youtube video. He got a small video camera today and while I was cooking, he was on the third floor wielding his antique sword. We're all lucky he didn't kill himself. Here is his masterpiece, lol.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjX8_pV6yk4

I hope everybody has had as peaceful a holiday as I have.

[Starbucks Anarchist]

1. Congrats!

:toast:

[crim son]

3. Hiya.

And thanks... I'm feeling very pleased with myself. How was your holiday? Or do you celebrate Christmas?

[Starbucks Anarchist]

13. I get gifts and don't have to go to work, so I celebrate that.

;)

It was good. My parents visited over the weekend, their first time in New York since the 80s, and we went to a museam, Broadway show and restaurants -- fun stuff.

:hi:

[crim son]

15. I understand. I'm not a Christian

but do the holiday thing like everybody else, minus midnight mass. I bet your parents enjoyed the trip. Great food, great museums and well, I've never been to a play on Broadway or off-Broadway for that matter. Some day. Glad you had time off work. :hi:

[Starbucks Anarchist]

16. Me, too.

And I saw Manhattan for four days in a row, which was nice, since I rarely make it out there. :hi:

[crim son]

20. I had a boyfriend for a couple years. He grew up in

Manhattan as a rich boy. When he brought me home his mother, who at the time was a curator at one of the museums (can't recall which one and perhaps this is a freudian thing,) well, she hated me. But Daddy thought I was great and took us out to wonderful restaurants. In fact I had my first Indian food there, while watching dancers. It was wonderful. Went to the Guggenheim and loved it. Unfortunately the feeling I remember is feeling inadequate because I was not either wealthy or cultured enough for the Golden Boy I was dating. Some day I will go back, luminous in all my glory and prove my worth :P

On edit: this is possibly the most badly-phrased, pointless post of all time. I'm going to allow it to stand however because I care but only just so much.

[Starbucks Anarchist]

21. Sure, come on by!

:P

[crim son]

23. You know I wasn't suggesting that. Right?

:P

[Starbucks Anarchist]

24. Damn, and I got my hopes up, too.

:P

[crim son]

26. Some day I'm going to scare the crap out of you

and appear. What on earth will you do? :evilgrin:

[Starbucks Anarchist]

27. Be scared, then jump for joy.

:evilgrin:

[crim son]

29. Good answer.

As always :D This is why I love you so!

[Starbucks Anarchist]

30. I do what I can.

:evilgrin:

[crim son]

33. ...

:hug: Nobody appreciates it more than I!

[Left Is Write]

2. I read it.

:) But I haven't clicked the youtube link yet.

I received a digital video camera for Christmas, so one day I might have my own youtube offering.

(I'm typing on Ambien again. I'd better go to bed.)

[crim son]

4. You'll be bored by his video.

But I am doing his bidding, posting the link.

Sleep well, Left is Write :hug:

[idgiehkt]

5. that video is awesome

Your son is so talented, I bet he had a blast making it. Thank goodness the sword was fake, lol. It makes it even funnier thinking about that yoga routine he did for you the other day. He really has talent, does he do any acting in school plays and stuff?

I am glad to hear you had a good holiday. (Still no MIL? Hope so.) I am so glad it's over. Getting ready to head into the tub but I saw this and just wanted to watch the video and say :hi:

[crim son]

9. Hi idg :)

Different son... the yoga son is seven and Juergen is thirteen. It's a silly video but he's proud!

No MIL; instead my parents who are from Oregon, invited themselves for Christmas. It's been good. When you are able to DU again, tell me how things went on your end.

[crim son]

14. Oh, and it's a real sword.

If I'd known what he was doing, there would be no such video!

[Whoa_Nelly]

6. Hey, crim son!

Kids think they're invincible. Good to see the mattress survived (and your son,too! Oh, my!)

:hug: Enjoy your personal moment of quiet :hug:

[crim son]

10. Hi Whoa_Nelly.

It's an old mattress. That's all that's upstairs because it's cleared out for the move. Normally the mattress is up against the wall.

I wish you a very good evening and hope you are well :hug:

[Omphaloskepsis]

7. Star Wars kid V 2.0

Good Luck.

[crim son]

11. He's a good boy.

Just a bit strange. :)

[Omphaloskepsis]

18. I was just joking..

He looks like he was having fun.. I think that is the most important part of life. He seems like he is on the path to happiness.

[crim son]

22. I knew you were!

And thanks. He's a very smart kid who could have turned out to be odd; instead he has turned out to be wonderful.

[BarenakedLady]

8. I'm still alive too!

Unfortunately, I can't watch the your son's video as I'm on my Dad's ancient dial-up computer (I'll definately watch it when I get home though!)

I'm glad everything went well for you, my friend. :hug:

It's ok here...Though I can't express how much I'd prefer it just being me and the kids. :(

Miss you chicky!

[crim son]

12. Hi Angel!

I haven't had ten minutes to myself over the last few days. I'm happy to hear you are surviving and empathize with wanting the time w/out you know who. Mine asked to sleep in the same bed last night "because it was Christmas... no 'funny business'". I had to say no, and was perfectly content to sleep alone as always. I'm in a good place and sure would like to see you happier in your situation. Eventually, somehow, you will be.

I miss you too! We'll have to compare notes when we both have time & good computer access. :pals: :loveya: :hug:

[SPKrazy]

17. Tell Him I Really Like The Part Where He Kills The Mattress!

that rawks!

I liked it though!

especially the scenes where he has it repeat, reminds me of a real martial arts movie!

Glad you had a good day and you deserve to have that damned drink!

:hug:

[crim son]

25. Danke. He is aware the video is silly but he is proud anyway.

I'm drinking it slowly. You got O'Douls? Get my PM?

[SPKrazy]

31. Silly, but Cute!

got the PM thanks

no O'Douls

taking a break from that as it was getting a little old and I would sit and drink 2 or 3 in a row and well, it just seemed like a waste of time LOL

:hug:

[crim son]

32. I know it.

I'm only having this drink as a celebration because I'm in such a good mood that alcohol can only sully it.

[SPKrazy]

34. I'm Glad You Are In A Good Mood!

you deserve to have one once in a while!

:loveya: ;-)

[crim son]

35. It can't last!

No; it can. It will. I'm sick to death of self-pity and since it's no longer causing me to lose weight, what's the point? :shrug:

[SPKrazy]

37. Yes When Self-Pity Stops Working As A Diet Aid

it's time to find a new way to deal, right?

ROFL

It can, it might, you can make it last! (I'm convincing myself too)

:P

[CC]

19. Without reading anymore

but watching your son on youttube...that just made my day. Cherish him but don't expect him to clean up the pumpkins he uses that sword on next fall. If he doesn't think about using it on pumpkins go buy him some and suggest it.:)

[crim son]

28. Aw, thanks!

I think you understand well what kind of boy he is :) I'm happy his video made you happy!

[CC]

36. Now if I can get You tube

to let me I will leave him a comment. BTW mine did not clean up the pumpkin and drove his dad nuts on that. He was using his sword to help a girl make an antiwar video...in 1999.

[crim son]

38. Good for him!

He sounds like my kind of kid. Juergen is apolitical although he hates Bush of course. My daughter is staunchly anti-war and has made speeches at local anti-war rallies though she's only fifteen. We are doing something right? :yourock:

[CC]

39. Sounds like you are doing very good.

Beau was anti-bush before bush was a threat. Course so was his mom, dad and grandmom. Grandmom was looking into moving to Vancouver in case in 99. Juergen isn't really apolitical if he hates Bush you know. I am betting Juergen is different and not afraid of that, the political will come later and anyone that dares to be different is not going to follow a right wing path. Looks like you allow him to be himself and that is most of the battle. If the 'rents can allow a person to be who they are why would they allow anyone else to tell them they should follow?

[crim son]

40. I think you are exactly right on all points. n/t

[TOhioLiberal]

41. Glad your day went well...

...mine was unexpectedly good also. :hug:

[crim son]

42. It's extra-good when it's unexpected, isn't it?

That's my situation and I'm glad it was yours! :pals:

[crim son]

43. He has 34 views!

Thank you to all who checked out the video and whoever were the loving souls who went so far as to rate it and comment. You guys are the best!

Good night and Merry Christmas. -Lisa

[BrotherBuzz]

44. And five stars to boot!

I'm very impressed your son was able to upload onto you-tube so fast. I'd convinced I'd still be reading the damn instruction manual on the video recorder.

Good night and Merry Christmas.