Can Nicole Go To DisneyWorld? (Photostory)

I know I am supposed to be posting a video today.  Slight change in plans.  Yesterday my two brothers surprised me by showing up on my doorstep last night.  Talk about surprised!  This is the first time in 12 years that my older brother is visiting me in Georgia.  My younger brother has been here several times.  Soooo, I will be tied up this weekend entertaining and enjoying my family.  I didn't want to leave you hanging, so I am posting the park conversations here.  The video will be posted next week.

It's a lovely day in Morristown and some of the residents are enjoying it outside.

The Coopers are letting the girls blow off some steam and enjoy their lunch outside.

"I think I better feed them now.  They are going to pass out from exhaustion soon with all that running around."  (Mom)

"Honey, I think you are underestimating our girls.  They have at least a couple more hours of play left in them."  (Dad)

Twin #2 is just happy to have the car to herself.

Melanie is reading a book while waiting for Rod.

"Okay Teddy.  Let's see if this nice lady minds if we sit down." (Monica)

"Excuse me, miss.  Is this seat taken?"  (Monica)

"I'm waiting for someone, but they're not here yet, so help yourself."  (Melanie)

"Thanks." (Monica)

"Cute dog.  What's his name?"  (Melanie)

"This is Teddy."  (Monica)

"Ruff, ruff, ruff." (Teddy)

"Feisty little thing, huh"  (Melanie)

"Not feisty,  just greedy.  He knows there's food over there."  (Monica)

"Do you really have to go?"  (Carmen)

"We are only going to be gone for three days."  (Max)

"I know, but all those crazy women are going to be all over you."  (Carmen)

"I know the fans get a little crazy, but we have the bodyguards.  They can't get to us."  (Max)

"Promise me you won't hang out with any girls while you are there."  (Carmen)

"You know you are the only girl I want to hang out with."  (Max)

"Okay honey.  Their plates are ready."  (Mom)

"Mommy, what is it?"  (Twin #1)

"It's your favorite.  Grilled cheese."  (Mom)

"Yay!"  (Twins in unison)

"Now have a seat on your blanket."  (Mom)

Melanie and Monica have exchanged names and gotten a little more familiar with each other.

"So how long before you get your pet shop open?"  (Melanie)

"I don't know.  It's been setback after setback.  I'm starting to think it's never going to happen." (Monica)

"I'll tell you like I tell my daughter,  the things that are most rewarding are those that are the hardest.  So don't give up.  It will be worth it in the end." (Melanie)

"Wah, wah, wah."  (baby crying)

"My goodness!  Hold on, sweetie."  (Mom)

"Daddy, where's your food?"  (Twin #1)

"Daddy is going to eat later."  (Dad)

"Why?"  (Twin #1)

"I'm not hungry right now."  (Dad)

"Why?" (Twin #1)

"Here we go.  I sure hope she's in a good mood."  (Rod to himself)

"Ok Melanie.  Remember what the therapist said.  Just breathe."  (Melanie to herself)

"Hey Melanie."  (Rod)

"Hey.  Have a seat."  (Melanie)

"So.  (pause)   How are you?"  (Melanie)

"I'm good. You doing okay?"  (Rod)

"Actually, I'm doing really good."  (Melanie)

"Oh I almost forgot."  (Melanie)

"I brought you a cup of coffee."  (Melanie)

"Wow.  It really is Christmas."  (Rod chuckling)

"Ha ha.  I just thought with the way things have been lately between us, this would be my peace offering."  (Melanie)

"Well, thanks.  How's work going?"  (Rod)

"Work is great.  It keeps me sane.  That and Nicole, of course."  (Melanie)

"Well, speaking of Nicole, I wanted to discuss Christmas plans with you."  (Rod)

"Okay.  What's on your mind?"  (Melanie)

"Danielle and I are going to visit her mom in Orlando, and thought it would be nice to take the kids to DisneyWorld, while we are there.  Do you have any objections to Nicole going with us?"  (Rod)

"So you want to take my only child completely away from me for Christmas?"  (Melanie)

"Not exactly.  We are not leaving until the day after Christmas, so you would still be able to see her Christmas day."  (Rod)

"Well, let me think."  (Melanie)

"She will be in good hands.  You know I won't let anything happen to her."  (Rod)

"As much as I hate to admit it, she loves those kids.  She would never forgive me if I was the one who said she couldn't go to DisneyWorld with those little crumbsnatchers."  (Melanie)

"MELANIE!"  (Rod)

"I know.  I know.  That was mean.  I'm sorry.  I told myself I wasn't going to be mean today."  (Melanie) 

"I really am sorry.  I don't mean to take things out on those kids.  I know better.  But sometimes I just feel so out of control."  (Melanie)

"Well maybe you need to see someone about that because I can't have you attacking Danielle or her boys.  They had absolutely nothing to do with what happened to us."  (Rod)

"I know.  I am working through this and I am getting better."  (Melanie)

"So what about Nicole?"  (Rod)

"She can go.  How long are you guys going to be gone?"  (Melanie)

"I think we are flying back on New Year's Day."  (Rod)

"A whole week?!  (pause with an intense stare from Rod)  Okay."  (Melanie)

"Mommy, mommy, look."  (Twin #2)

"Honey! She shouldn't be standing up in that thing.  She is going to fall and break her neck."  (Mom)

"Honey, I got her.  She is not going to fall.  She is holding on."  (Dad)

Mom doesn't say another word.  Even though both the twins are girls, twin #2 has daredevilish ways just like a little boy.  Dad seems to enjoy this.  I guess when a father has three daughters, he welcomes anything that resembles having a son.