and I feel like I’m about to be in the greatest adventure ever.
I had a full steam ahead attitude and spent today cleaning the house, getting the kids room together and continually calling Ryan to wish him a happy birthday.
He thinks that I got him a stuffed duck for his birthday since I call him my little duck. But NOOoooo he got something completely different.
As for Santa, I was asked to keep the amount of stuff down since they would have to ship it back to Indiana since they wouldn’t be able to fit it in the car as they are being picked up to spend Christmas in Disney.
How do I top that?
I don’t. I can’t. So I do the best I can with the time that I have with them and in the end, I can only hope that they both know that their dad loves them.
Joanna’s being gone is a pain in my ass.
At one point today I cried out from the garage to Jo, expecting her to be there.
I am such an idiot!
But it does prove how important she is in my life.
I’m a lucky man I tell you. In 5 days and change, I’m a married man again.
And I CAN’T wait!
Categories: Instant Happiness, Instant Sean Tags: Joanna, Ryan, Shelby, Wedding
In today’s What I know… I’m warning friends about wedding plans thus not avoiding their Christmas parties, telling you what I thought of last night and thanking you!
Tonight is the last Christmas party until we get back from the wedding. Joanna leaves for Austin Sat morning. I pick up the kids from the airport on Wednesday and spend time with them until I head down to the wedding site. You are sooo Lucky Lubbock Mustang Club, we are able to fit you in tonight.
I’m sorry to the many people we had to turn down, but Joanna’s going to be gone and I want to spend some quality time with the kids before the wedding.
And my deepest apologies to Matt…
I know that I promised to make your party this year, but you scheduling it on my WEDDING DAY, even though you were INVITED to the wedding seems wrong. Or maybe you are doing it because of it… And I TOLD YOU that the Browns would beat the Steelers. HAHAHAHAHA Dinner is on you when we get together next.
Last night was a sight and sound extravaganza. TSO put on one of the most amazing shows last night at the USA. Joanna would have like to hear Wish List. I was scared about the lack of “play” and fun portion of the program as TSO concentrated on some of the new songs from their album Night Castle. They were in the middle of 8 shows in 5 days, and when you are the 4th show in, fatigue has already set in.
I was extremely impressed with the new violin players that TSO – West had picked up for this year. They won me over with the “play” piano section where Patrelli highlighted his wife’s incredible talent. Though it isn’t a guitar battle (three years ago) or piano battle (two years ago) … it was amazing.
The additional trucks that they had to have for the video presentation was money well spent. I think that the images of marching toy soldiers was really good.
I love listening to comments of people as they walk out. Most of them are, “Wow,” “Now I understand what you are talking about Dad,” and “We’re getting tickets next year!”
But the best comment of them all , from a 40 year old man, last night was “This is the closest thing that mom and dad would come to an acid trip!”
I couldn’t help but start laughing.
Then I was stunned into ewww mode.
Now the USA has catwalks that go to stairs that escort people from the second level to the main concourse level.
The USA staff had turned on the fans to suck out all the smoke and haze from the USA and with the wind caused a fairly plump 40 year old woman’s dress to fly up…
and show those of us who heard her gasp…
her lack of underwear.
Ladies, if you can pound down a dozen donuts and call it a snack, for the sake of those around you. WEAR UNDERWEAR!!!
All I could think of was Wynonna’s Big Brown Beaver from Primus.
For the record, I’m not nervous about the wedding. I have to thank my family, friends and co-workers for supporting me during this Perfect Storm of events and things till the New Year!
First it was big work event, followed by TSO, followed by the kids, then the wedding.
You guys are making this EASY!
So let me ask you one more time to get me your song titles for the music that you want to hear at the wedding.
Otherwise…
It’s hearing the 17 song play list over and OVER again!
Love, Luck and Lollipops , ROCK ON!
Categories: Instant Happiness, Instant Sean Tags: Concert Report, Instant Happiness, Wedding, What's on my mind
We want to know what 3 songs that you want to hear at the wedding reception. You guys help pick the play list …! We always love the help of our friends. Let me know what songs you want to hear and if the “Music Director” approves it, you will be jamming along to it at the wedding reception.
Now all the music for the major dances are done.
The music while you eat are chosen.
The music for the introduction of the Bridal Party is done.
But what do we dance to after all the formalities are done?
Please help us make the decision.
Otherwise it’s 3 hours of the Chicken dance. And nobody wants that!
Categories: Instant Comedy, SYCMU Tags: Joanna, Wedding
The Groom * His wedding attire Tuxing it up! Sized and just have to pick the place where I'll rent it from. CHECK! * The bride's engagement ring and wedding band Engagement Ring paying off and wedding band FOUND but not acquired Work in progress! (More wedding stuff and sarcasm at www.donahue.org)
Categories: Instant Comedy, SYCMU Tags: Life, Wedding
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