Let the Games Begin, Finale

The final two clues were delivered to Mikey and Jordy today.

We didn’t know if they were quite grasping what was going on, but when Rocio went to pick Mikey up from school he told her that he had it all figured out. He was thinking about it last night and decided the secret was that I was going to be visiting for Christmas. We correctly predicted this would be his answer. She just smiled and said, “you think so huh.”

So the game continued with little excitement for poor Mikey who thought he knew the answer.

Jordy’s clue was a picture of the Hulk, from Universal Studios. He quickly identified the character but had no idea what it had to do with anything. Mikey was reading every sign in the photo and thought it had something to do with the movie.

Mikey’s clue was my phone number. They got to call me and ask questions. Mikey didn’t have any questions because he was ready to announce his guess. Jordy didn’t have any questions cause he’s 5. Mike and Rocio were nice enough to let me finally tell them the secret we’ve been keeping for three long months, that they are coming to California.

Mikey didn’t quite know what to say, but I could hear Jordy in the background yelling. Luckily Mike has been videotaping this whole adventure and I got to see later that Mikey had a grin from ear to ear and just had no idea what to say. His childhood dream to go to Disneyland was finally coming true. The reality of that was just beyond his grasp. It was amazing to see Mr. Answer man was finally too shocked to say anything.

This has been my dream too, to take them to Disneyland, the beach, Universal, Sea World, etc. I just can’t wait to see them experience it all. I didn’t go to Disneyland for the first time until I was 16. I just think it will be magical to see it through their eyes.

Mikey told Rocio tonight not to even mention the word California because it makes him too excited.

It’s going to be a long two weeks waiting for them to get here.

Filed under: Mi Familia, Travelling

We interrupt this cough

Sick and tired of being sick and tired I went to the doctor today for some hard core drugs.

I just want one good night’s rest, I know I will feel better if I can sleep through one night.

The doctor confirmed that I do indeed have bronchitis, my second time this year. Thank you childhood asthma for making me prone to this.

She gave me an antibiotic, an inhaler and my new prized posession, cough medicine with codeine. Aaahh yes, I can feel my lungs rejoice.

Let the getting better commence.

Filed under: Health

Let the Games Begin, Part 2

The boys got two more clues today in their great scavenger hunt of 2006.

Jordy’s clue was a picture of me sitting in a teacup at Disneyland. He looked at the picture then said quite bewildered, "Aunt Marti?" Like what in the world does she have to do with it. Then Mikey asked, "Are we having tea in California with Aunt Marti?" Close, but not really.

Mikey’s clue was the sign that hangs over the entrance to Disneyland: You are leaving the land of today and entering the land of yesterday, tomorrow and fantasy. He knew what it was right away.

Mikey has put all the clues together, he knows what the answer is but its like he’s afraid to hope or say it outloud. So he him-hawed around asking a variety of really obvious questions like, "what’s the Disney park called in California, I forget," hoping his parents would react to something, but they did not.

Jordy is just along for the ride, he’s more interested in the process than the prize. He likes playing the game. Mike and Rocio have done a great job putting everything together.

Tomorrow is the last round of clues. So close!

Filed under: Mi Familia, Travelling