Why We Usually Eat At Home

On 13 July 2009 at 7:59 am Lance said, 

Alternate Title #4: Hey Mom, I Can Do What You Can Do.

Alternate Title #5: Restaurant Food Makes Me Crazy.

Alternate Title #6: It’s A Family Tradition!

Personally, I’m partial to #6! Tell me I’m right on the money here (I must be, right?!?!).

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On 13 July 2009 at 8:13 am David Cain said, 

Haha! That’s so similar to my usual restaurant routine. Now I feel like a hack.

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On 13 July 2009 at 11:30 am Lynn said, 

Love those gymnastics moves! Thanks for the big chuckle. That kid is fun.

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On 13 July 2009 at 1:29 pm Jannie said, 

Yep Tammy – 3 minutes later and Lance would’ve landed that primo spot.

Lance: Uh-oh, kind of embarassing that you figuring out it’s a family tradition. We actually had to switch restaurants tho ’cause last time doing my headstand I noticed I was a little big for the booth too late, and ended up with my left foot in some super-tattooed guy’s queso dip. That little incident did not go over well with anybody, except me ‘n Kelly. Can’t figure out why. We were just trying to liven up a boring place. No sense of humor!

Hey again Tammy — This POST’S FIRST commenter. I’m kinda somewhat generally almost more-or-less into a loose posting schedule of every 3 days. (Subject to change due to this crazy summer daze.) And I like to post early, like betwen 6:00 & 7:30, altho that goes out the window sometimes too. Am thinking of posting 4 times a week in September and analyse how or even if that changes my stats. Here’s a cool tip. I’ll next be posting this Thursday early a.m. Be here or be squeere.

Hey, David. Welcome! I’m always to excited to have new commenters. I took a very quick peek at your blog just now and will look forward to going back and spending more time there, as I notice you mention there about enjoying being human. And I’m human! And I’m enjoying it!! – what an awesome cooincidence, whee-hoo!!

Carla; Funny, but that’s exactly what my husband says. We don’t eat dinner out much as a family, maybe once every couple months. Jim says with a cook like me, who needs fancy restaurants. Are you beginning to get the picture of what a catch I snagged? Damn, I’m lucky!

Hey My Lynn! Here’s how that photo session went. Me sipping my wonderful frozen margarita (no salt,) reading Tess’ book a bit. Kelly looking at her Club Penguin Guide Book. Next thing I look up and there are her feet way up in the air like that. My initial reaction “Kelly! Feet down.” Next reaction, Hmmmn, “Kelly, do that again – we’ll put it on my blog.” And she ran with it, instinctively.

Lane: Yep, Solid Gold quality she is. Sh’s also got a great ear and learning to harmonize. She’s taking piano and has had some guitar but I really need to get her bass or drum lessons, needs to round me out that band.

On 13 July 2009 at 2:35 pm Caity said, 

Hahaha! Oh my gosh, that’s awesome. Now I want to go dance on a restaurant chair.

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On 13 July 2009 at 3:32 pm Betsy Wuebker said, 

It reminds me of this coaster I had that said, “That’s a lovely little story, Monica. Now do be a dear and fix Mummy another martini.” Back in the day, that was therapy!

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On 13 July 2009 at 4:06 pm AMoores » Eating Out with Kids said, 

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On 13 July 2009 at 4:13 pm Tammy said, 

Now Jannie that is no fair here you announced to the whole world when you are posting next. You will cause a blogging traffic jam………..
T

On 13 July 2009 at 4:32 pm TheWeyrd1 said, 

I think your daughter should go on a date with one of my nephews. Probably to that cheap Mexican Restaurant chain in Austin that the kids all love…can’t remember the name right now.

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On 13 July 2009 at 5:51 pm Jannie said, 

Hey Lynnie-Bo-Binnie, I’m drinking a Big Beer now, an 18-ouncer from the H.E.B. for only $2.49. It’s perfect for me as the 12 oz. is just not quite enough buzz and the 24 oz too much. Plus, to buy a 24 oz-er and have 6 oz of it go to waste would be just a crime. What’s your cocktail of choice lately? And what a nice compliment, as we mothers do still feel guilty about the slap on the butt we gave our kid when she was 3 or the times we yelled. This mother, that is. So any approbation falls on very open ears! THANK YOU!! xo

Caity: A restaurant dance is just a booth away at any given moment in life. Go for it! xo

Vered: Yes, it’s a constant trip. And most of it absolutely wonderful! xo

Betsy: Oh yes, the olde Mother’s Little Helper days, a la Rolling Stones song. Kinda the Valley Of The Dolls era, that’s what I’m picturing? And was Monica somebody you really knew or just a generic coaster name? It’s freaking hilarious!! xo

Oooo a track back! xo

Oooo, another trackback. xo Well, yes it might be the same person, someone who accidentlaly hit the publish button twice but I’m not deleting it, gotta rack up these comments in my quest to be a Very Famous Blogger. (And with these trackbacks, should I now elevate myself to the state of “Advanced” Super Semi-Somebody??)

Jannie is drinking a big beer and lauhing now, y’all.

Jannie loves beers.

And blogging.

Now, where was Jannie. I mean I. Where was I?

Beer! Must pour more beer. I’ll be back. xo

On 13 July 2009 at 6:34 pm Jannie said, 

I’m back. Pretty much.

But my beer is all gone, boo hoo. Just as well.

Now where was I? Something about Aunt Tille’s bloomers ending up on the rosebush again? Oh sorry, no. That was a few years ago.

Okay, here I go. Let me dive in here again.

JMom!! It’s YOU. I just left the comment on your blog, which was a pretty darmed-good post indeed. And a darned-good one, to boot! (More beer, please, I think I can go for a full 20 oz today.) Anyhoo, no I was totally verklempt and happy about such a fine shout-out and you putting that picture up with links to me. I’m still amazed how you found my post so fast. Technology, eh? The total wonderment. Yay!! xo

Tammy: Oh yeah, all my 17 rabid fans will for sure clog up my bandwidth on Thursday morning. lol. xo

Eileen: Well, it was about 4:01 last, last, what day was it? What day is it today? Today is Monday. Right? So I think that was,well very recently. Last week! Happy hour starts at 4:00 at Chuys. Free excellent munchies. And cheap margarita. So, ther were actually not many people on the restaurant yet. When we left about 5:00 I asked the waiter, who had very very great teeth, if he’d seen us, and he said yes. And smiled. And since I’m 74% Blogging Addicted I told him I was going to post the pictures and call it “Why We Almost Never Go To Restaurants.” But Kelly came up with the title you see there. Now, what did you ask? xo

Weyrd1: That cheap Mexican Chain? Las Palapas? Nope? What the heck? It was Chuys. But that’s not cheap. Except for Happy Hour. xo

G: Yes, a chip off the old blockette indeed. xo

Katie! You’re here, you’re here!! I wanna go to Portland Maine on July 15th for the laugh fest. Whinnne. No, I haven’t seen those parent apology cards, where do you get them? Yes, I was just saying on JMom’s blog that I totally used to roll my eyes at those kids’ parents who “allowed” them to make messes in restaurants …UNTIL I became a mom. xo

Well, I guess I’ll get some tea now.

Over an out, for a while.

On 13 July 2009 at 9:03 pm Trey - Swollen Thumb Entertainment said, 

Those pictures are hilarious, but the last one takes the cake! Too funny.

My wife works at a family restaurant, and so we know how kids are. I mean, it’s okay to let kids be kids from time to time. Not every place you take them has to be prim and proper, right?

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On 13 July 2009 at 10:12 pm Patricia said, 

Those were the days my friends! The best of times made out of the worst of times…my youngest would run up to folks in the restaurant and have little conversations, but if someone came up to her and asked her a question she gave them the poker face and no answer…we truly did not eat out often!
Very fun indeed! Thank you
Have any pictures of those rounder racks in Dept. stores with parents on their knees trying to get persuade a child to come out from under neath – that was me!

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On 14 July 2009 at 12:30 am Talon said, 

lol! I love it! You know my Mom is 84 on July 26th and when we go out in public we still get in trouble. Add my daughter to the mix and it’s insanity with all the laughing and having a good time and really annoying to other diners…thank God we don’t drink – lol! But, hey, you only live once and what’s a booth for if not for doing handstands! Go, Kelly!!!

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On 14 July 2009 at 1:08 am Davina said, 

I’ll have what she’s having! I bet she’s loving these pics too

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On 14 July 2009 at 2:31 am Evelyn Lim said, 

The photos are so funny!! I’m with Davina. What J.D. said is sooo funny too! Thanks for the laugh!

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On 14 July 2009 at 2:54 am SnaggleTooth said, 

Well, kelly’s doing a good job of burning off all those calories. You seem to’ve been pretty alert to get all those amazing pics! No slow trigger finger there-
Next you’ll be having her cartwheeling across the highway for funny blog pics- (I don’t recommend it)

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On 14 July 2009 at 7:47 am Diane C. said, 

Hilarious! The title and the first photo alone would have been enough to trigger fond memories. I found parenting to be a very humbling experience.

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On 14 July 2009 at 11:54 am Sara said, 

Jannie,

She looks like she’s having a blast! I like the cheerleader poses best.

Just a hint: You can always tell your daughter that you save pictures like these for when she gets to be a teenager:~)

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On 14 July 2009 at 1:16 pm Jannie said, 

Howdee!

Hey,Paige, there is an Elvis head (I think ,) at the Barton Springs Chuy’s but I haven’t seen a Marilyn. Maybe they ran off. Next performance — today at 4:01. See you there?

Hey Trey: Welcome back! Yes, that’s my fav too. Quite the pose. Chuy’s is a pretty cool place.

JMom: So, THAT’S how you found me. Good old Vered (well, young Vered, you know what I mean.) I need to delve deeper into Twitter. Tomorrow, yes, tomorrow I’ll tweet for 20 minutes! Thanks again. Oh, and at least my girl sill stays around the table now — used to have to chase her all over the restaurant, SO glad those days are over.

Patricia: Yes, if they wallow in mud puddles and get covered head-to-toe, make a Kodak moment out of it. My Kelly, she was the clothing rack hider too – still is sometimes. And you’re little one sounds exactly like mine, gregarious, then poker faced. What’s up with that?

Hey Holly: The diners wre actually few for the show. And oooo, never thought of the stalactites. She didn’tt mention any, so it must’ve been a clean underside — she is very particular about stuff like that – hates crumbs in a booth or a car seat. Quite averse to them really.

Talon: And the man in jeans on the restaurant’s upper level didn’t really mind that she bumbped into his leg a few times. (He may well have been happily distracted by gazing upon my bosoms below – I’m serious! he was totally staring down. But laughing at Kelly too.)

J.D. and Davina — great minds think alike.

Evelyn: I always get such a kick out of J.D.s pithy comments. And the head-stands he does on his blog.

Miles: Table dancing days are never behind one. I ever tell you I stood on a table in NYC to profess my love for Jim? Maybe I will some day.

Snag: For blog photos I did have her hang one-handedly from a Ferris wheel once and am gogin to encourage her to don her Red Riding Hood cape for the Running Of The Bulls. But cart-wheeling through traffic might be a bit much. Now.. cart-wheeling through a cactus field I might let her try.

Hey Sheila: She’d just had 3 cokes and two chocolate cupcakes, on top of a bag of Jolly Ranchers.

Diane C: Yes, humbling indeed. Thankfully most of those moments are (hopefully,) behind us. In the toddler years only the worst behavior and tantrums were reserved for public outings.

Lynn: Um, cranberry juice. I like that, and good for the old system too. Do you have it with a twist of lemon?

Sara: What’s a hoot is she’s already embarassed by some photos, the bare-butt baby ones. Oh, and the self haircut one from one of my first posts – embarassed! Precocious, non?

Chicken’s ready!

On 14 July 2009 at 1:23 pm Lynn said, 

Yep – good for the system. No lemon.

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On 14 July 2009 at 1:53 pm Kim Woodbridge said, 

That’s exactly what I do in restaurants

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On 15 July 2009 at 2:05 am SnaggleTooth said, 

Lynn, on the Cape we call that drink, cranberry n vodka, a “Madress”

One time Me n my lil Sis were stuck up ontop of a broken Ferris wheel for like an hour. I was rocking it, n she still gets mad that I scared her. Let’s face it, a stopped wheel isin’t a good ride that long when you’re a kid…

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On 15 July 2009 at 7:20 am teahouseblossom said, 

Wowza!!!! You certainly have your hands full.

On 15 July 2009 at 9:21 am Ribbon said, 

awesome to see pics of someone having so much fun!!

fun is to be shared…

thanks

best wishes
Ribbon

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On 15 July 2009 at 3:37 pm Jannie said, 

Hey Teahouse: Fortunatley, (And will I EVER learn to spell fortunately,) my hands are getting less and less “full” of her (in general,) as she matures. But we couldn’t miss these photo ops, obviously. She has calmed down so much, yet it’s funny to see her with other kids – she is always the most talkative, energetic one. I forget how robust she seems amongst her peers. And mostly I wouldn’t change that for the world, except for instance, at times like this past Christmas Eve church service when she added a few notes onto every hymn after everyone had already stopped singing. We did get noticed!

Nadia-Lotus: Well, what a kindred spirit you are! Do you skip along sidewalks too and fandango in soup aisles? Do you sing everywhere and are not even aware of doing so? YOU keep up the awesomeness too!!!!

Ribbon: I do my best on the funsterment sharing. And with so much positive, wonderful support from blog readers like you, it seems to inspire me even more to bring fun things to my blog. I really mean it! Comments like yours are so much more appreciated than you’ll probably ever know. Thank you!

Hey Lynn, a madress, eh? Is that a gown one wears when angry? Oh, I’m a classic alright too, but could there be a name for it? Classic strangeiosity? Good, old fashioned weird? My drink might be called the ass-kicker?

On 15 July 2009 at 7:39 pm John Hoff - WpBlogHost said, 

Great photos, had me cracking up. I think the last one should be on a billboard and your daughter the model for some fashion item, like Nike. LOL

After our last outing, we’ve decided the 1 year old can stay with Grandma while we go out to eat. My oldest (now 3) was much better behaved at 1 than my other. My other likes to destroy things. hehe

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On 15 July 2009 at 8:18 pm Tess The Bold Life said, 

Jannie,
This is awesome, except I had four dancing on chairs and I was probably doing things I’d be arrested for today!
Shhh…don’t tell!

On 16 July 2009 at 7:56 am Jannie said, 

Natural: I know the chuckle. Especially the restaurant screaming toddler chuckle — soooo glad it’s not my kid when I’m out and hear that.

John: I didn’t know you are a father of little ones. How cool! And how lucky to have them so close in age. Boys or girls? And yes, they come with such different personalities, don’t they?

Liara: To love is the answer takes the cake for me too. Thank you for your usual deep and meaningful insight.

Tess: Do you remember it all like it was just yesterday? And now you get to enjoy those wonderful grand-kids, I am very much looking forward to that era in my life – I think it’ll be The Best.

Mama Z: I’ve been tolda that! And I see it too, more as she gets older. My fun snuggly little mini-me.

On 16 July 2009 at 10:52 pm MiaHysteria said, 

I love the 2nd alternate title. I also think, why eat at home when you can provide entertainment for a whole restaurant!

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On 19 July 2009 at 1:04 pm Jannie said, 

Hey, Nadia: Great to see you again! Did anybody ever tell you you look a lot like Robin Penn Wright? Well, to me in that pic you do.

Hey Mia, yes, I should’ve passed the hat.

Hey Karyn: The clientele was actually very sparse at that time.

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On 4 August 2009 at 6:28 pm Yaya said, 

Haha! Yup! This is good too!