Friday, June 16, 2006

Arr, I'm a Pirate!

I first learned that phrase shortly after I was married. We became good friends with another couple in our ward. I've know I've mentioned them before, but I'll give you just a short recap. They were from Washington and he was going to DeVry with my husband. They had two small children, a 3 yr old girl and a baby boy. We often went over for dinner. I first heard Christy use the phrase.

Christy: "Oh I'm about to go crazy!"

D: "Why? What's the problem?"

Christy: "I'm stuck in the house without the car, it's 113 degrees outside and the kids are going stir-crazy."

D: "oh, I see. I'm sorry."

Christy: "When I'm frustrated I've often said to the kids 'Arr, I'm a Pirate!' One time Ciela responded, 'Mommy, you're not a pirate, you're a mommy!' I laughed and she laughed."

D: "I'm laughing too. I'll have to use that in the future!"

...and I have. I've become so frustrated I didn't know what to do or say. I've let out a sigh and told W "Arr, I'm a Pirate!" Then we both giggle. I've said it to Proud Mum too. It's become almost a code phrase to each other!



I saw this on April's blog and just had to try it out myself!

My pirate name is:

Iron Anne Flint

A pirate's life isn't easy; it takes a tough person. That's okay with you, though, since you a tough person. Like the rock flint, you're hard and sharp. But, also like flint, you're easily chipped, and sparky. Arr!

Get your own pirate name from fidius.org.

Have I mentioned that we've played the music from the soundtrack of "Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean" in our Concert Band? It's been a lot of fun playing it. At one point it goes to 3/4 time but it's so fast the director starts conducting in 1. So fun!

I am so way excited to see the new "Pirates of the Caribbean" movie!

Arr, Matey, want to hear a true Pirate's song?!?! "A Pirate Says Arr!"

Posted by ABQ Mom :: 6/16/2006 09:51:00 AM :: 4 Comments:

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