Nothing Like a Princess

  What exactly is a princess and what does she represent?  And why do the poor guys get left playing second fiddle, if they're lucky.  After our family's time at Disney World and encounters with many princesses I think I now get it. 

The guy is just window dressing for the princess, which I guess mirror`s real life.  After all, any time a woman has introduced the guy they are with it is usually, "this is my husband/boyfriend", with no name mentioned.  Okay so it doesn't happen all the time, but that would ruin my point, so get over it ladies.
  My wife and daughter made it their mission to have my daughter photographed with all of the princesses at Disney, so I got to meet them as well.  And yes, I was all for it for the simple reason that my daughter had a look of joy on her face when standing with any princess.  Even the boys enjoyed it, although they wouldn't admit it.  For me it was meeting Belle, (who by the way was very attractive and my standards are high, right dear), I was sold on the princess being the focal point.  They don't hug like Pooh Bear or Mickey, but they have a whiter smile and bigger (I know what your thinking, but that would be wrong and besides kids may be reading this) gowns to wear.

  They are perfection in every way, even the way they speak.  Now, don't get me wrong none have had to go through child birth, raising kids, being puked on, yelled at, attended a PTA meeting where everyone bitches about something, and finally, they all have a prince for a boyfriend, not a prick for a husband.  Let's see them after all this happens. 

  In the meantime I am okay with my daughter and sons having a Princess as their role model and only hope they never discover the truth.  I hope my daughter meets someone that treats her like the princess she is and that the boys find a princess to spend their eternity with.  No different then my marriage to my wife.  Let's see if that gets my name in the credits.  If not I am going back to Belle.  

  And by the way, I will try not to include anymore Disney in my future blogs, I don't want to spoil any surprises for anyone, 

being that "It's a Small World After All".  Sorry couldn't resist. 

Home Sweet Home, Whatever!

  Is it true that most people feel they need a vacation after their own vacation ends?  We have been home for 2 weeks from our Disney vacation and I don't feel I need another vacation, although if you would like to take the kids for a weekend it would be appreciated. 
  After two weeks of fun in the sun, and a little rain, we finally returned home to enjoy the balance of the summer in our own back yard.  It appears the kids would like anything but, and have not hesitated in letting us know, in many ways.  There have been arguments, physical fighting, yelling at each other and meanness from all four of them.  "You are a meanie" has been one of my favorites, followed by "NO" to almost every question.  This was expected after being away for two weeks, yet it still didn't make it any easier for my wife and I.  Our best response has been, "do you want to be spanked?", like we could ever spank our kids.  Oh yeah, except for thing2, he has a target on his butt that is just waiting.  We did create some new rules, stay tuned.
  By the way, I am now referring to my kids as thing1 for the oldest, all the way to thing4 for my daughter.  The way they have behaved I would say this is a fair representation.  Not to mention our Disney experience and the t-shirts we purchased for them.  Speaking of Disney, it is these memories that have helped us make it through the days.  Mickey making the water dance at Fantasmic, or Belle winking at me (don't listen to anyone, she winked at me and if she didn't, I winked at her), or the fireworks over the castle, it was all amazing to see.  So amazing that the kids, along with mom, have started a Disney fund for next year.  We have yet to tell them that the fund is actually meant to pay off this years visit. 
  All in all the getaway was incredible, and yes, my wife and I would now like our own little getaway from the kids.  If it can't happen we understand, but don't be surprised if my wife or I appear on a milk carton reading,
"Missing, father of four, last seen trying to hit on Princess Rapunzel.  Anyone knowing his whereabouts keep it to yourself for 48 hours as he will be back when he realizes he is no prince."   Or,

She had attitude, just like the women in my life.

"Missing, mother of four, thought to of run off in search of Jack Sparrow.  If spotted please let her know he is not real and has less money than her husband."
  Can't wait until next vacation.


My halloween costume this year, just for my wife.