Roo's Treehouse

Milo --The Lost Footage (and, oh the places he'll go!)

Hi Twinklepeeps! It's just me, Roo, flying solo, since Milo is off on his next adventure! Oh yes it's true-I almost cried at the Snail Mail Transporter Unit station (aka the post office) Saturday. Cowboy, ever gentle in these situations, suggested that even though Milo IS worth a million, I not claim that on the Customs forms.

As we pulled away from the post office, I thought about Milo, and how, just a mere 2 weeks ago, the majority of his life had been spent in a closet. While I'm sure the lovely Deborah's closet is spectacular, Milo's taste of new places, lifestyles and perspectives will surely change his way of thinking forever.

I wonder about all the brave people you know or hear about, who pull up stakes to take journeys requiring incredible amounts of courage-missionaries, teachers, doctors, and soldiers-who find themselves immersed in a completely different world.  Amazing. Milo and I are inspired by you, and salute you! (Yes, that teeny tiny speck is Milo, under the flag, which is part of the Vietnam Vet Memorial in Tallahassee).

As I was deleting pictures from my camera, I came across some I had not shared. And some, I did not even take! So without further ado, I bring you Milo-the lost footage!

Milo stares down Fear

Milo Suave tries Match.Com

Mischievous Milo's TP project

MILO!

Milo, hopped up on caffeine, crank calls Domino's and orders 52 pizzas. And then asks about Prince Albert in a Can.

Milo gets jiggy with his zen side and embraces his inner bug. Om it up Milo! Namaste!

Milo's ready for his next adventure-and oh, the places he'll go!Thank you, Deborah for the lovely gift of friendships, laughter and a few deep thoughts!

XOXOXO Roo

 

Mr. Milo goes to Washing-er, Tallahassee!

Hi Twinklestars!! Let me start first by saying, this is not a paid political announcement, sponsored by any affiliation, party, or action committee...but there may be some politicking going on, oh yes, there just might.  Last night Milo & I watched this.......

Mr. Smith goes to Washington.  Milo, I think, was deeply affected by the message, because the bug made a beeline for.......

Florida's Capitol! Well, there's the old one, in the front. And the one where all the dealins are done (and where I spend a good portion of legislative session) is in back, there, the really tall (22 storied) one....

So we parked across the street and made our way over to the place where laws are born in the Sunshine state...

It always makes me think of Southern charm and grace, just the epitome of a Gone With the Wind vibe, with the moss and fern dripping from the trees...

.....you can almost see the ladies in the hoop skirts in the antebellum days cant you? But I digress. And times have changed! Now we-now technoolog-now, where's Milo? 

There! behind that column! Milo! come back here!

Ah, yes, good thinking Milo-we need to note that the old Capitol has been around since 1845! Wowsies! Milo, do you know howlo-Milo? he's gone again!

WHAT ARE YOU DOING WITH THAT BLACKBERRY? What?? Tweeting? Tweeting who? The GOVERNOR??? Are you mad? To help you what? Ah. Filibuster. Yes, I guess you're right. Things have changed a little since Mr. Smith was in politics.....

Take Your Milo To Work Day!

Hi Twinklestars! Milo and I have been very busy but -- what Milo? {off-screen whispering}

AH! Thank you Milo! First up Milo and I would like to thank everyone who posted, commented, or otherwise rode the Peace Day Party Train on Monday! You made our day!

Soooo then yesterday, Milo thought it would be cool to see where I worked. Well ok, really, I think it's because I told him my job was alot like working in a funhouse in LaLa Land, sometimes. And I think, well, maybe he thought I meant Something Else ....

But the little guy LOVES to explore, and is up for anything! So, he followed the tunnel of cubbies to.........

Milo's playhouse! Otherwise known as, Roo's Office. So, after he played a bit....

and learned how to use the copy machine...(as big as it is, don't you think there should be some sort of attachment with a washer/dryer hookup so I could do laundry and make copies simultaneously?)

...and snooped around in the Employee Fridge.....

....and had a pre-break meeting to discuss the agenda for the post-meeting lunch with some friends he made.........

He jumped right into filing for me (are there Millennium Bug Labor Laws?). I was in a meeting (of course!), and when I came back, I was thrilled at his progress...

.............until I figured out his filing "system"...MILO!!!

But, oh well. He sure knows how to cut through the red tape and make my heart go pitty pat. 

:-) Hope all is well in your piece of peaceful paradise!!

XOXOXO Rhonda Roo and Milo

Milo Takes Havana!

Hi Twinklestars! Happy Sunday!
I am relieved to report there's been no more 24 hour video games for young Milo - I know some peeps can handle it, but the little guy needs his rest!

So today, Milo & Cowboy & I went to the historic district of  Havana, FL-its a sweet little group of creative, eclectic, sometimes eccentric, but always creative people who are business owners, artists, great cooks, and most importantly, neighbors.

One of the loveliest places to catch up with the local gossip-er, news-is the Tomato Cafe.  Ms. Cheryl Moore (who says to let you know she's on Facebook tinyurl.com/tomato cafe) has everything on the menu-from mimosas to meringue-and of course, afternoon tea! We asked Milo if he wanted to try something inside~ Milo was down for it! 

(Stained glass window partition between sitting room and the actual tearoom, so pretty! And Cowboy drools over brick and wood. Ah, the ceiling, he says dreamily.)

Milo finds the corner with hats, boas, tiaras and beads, and er, makes himself at home. The waitresses LOVE him!

And then lunch arrives. We're going with lighter fare today, but you can order pizza, the best burger in town, a salad, or-tomato soup and tomato pie, of course!

After lunch we head back outside to do some window shopping-there's so much to see, but Milo is playing in the geraniums! Milo!

It's stil hot but we don't mind, because the sun is out and the sky is blue. Still, even in the Florida heat, Milo says he feels a tinge of fall, too...

We walk a little more and Milo yawns-whaddya know? We wore him down! I offer up my straw purse for a napping spot, but Milo spies a favorite past time for all southern folks~

Aaaaaahhhh.  Southern bliss. Yep.

Until next time!!
OXOXOXOXOXOXO Rhonda Roo & Milo too!

MILO RUNS AMOK!

Hey Twinklestars
hope you are fine!
Me & Milo are just divine
even though the weather is great for ducks
and even though til recently Milo was running amok!

Last week, Wednesday left and Thursday came
and so too came Milo -at night, in the rain!
He jumped out of his SMTU
and as we all talked our excitement grew

He said Ms. Cori's place was so much fun
He saw all of Disneyland and played in the sun
and found out coffee makes him feel alive
and he learned to sew pumpkins
and he learned how to drive!

But now he was here in the Sunshine State
What adventure next is Milo's fate?
Well now, Twinklestars, I felt a little bad
cuz "go to work" as planned was all for Friday I had!

Ah, but It just so happens my house is full of boys
(Lost boys, I call them, and their tons of toys)
boys in their teens and 20's you see
have adopted the Treehouse as the place to be
and me, Roo, I'm mom to them all
so its raucous and crazy
but we have a ball

Off to bed I went
still trying to think
and I didn't see Milo & the boys exchange the wink

Well, when I came home from work
oh my! what a sight!
Milo had stayed up partying all day and night!

He played on the Xbox
and Playstation three
he played Jade Dynasty
on the PC.........

he & the boys listened to music
and Milo learned how to strum
and the boys say
Milo's karaoke skills
are second to none!

...but when I found him
he looked quite a wreck
junk food everywhere
it was really a mess......

Milo! I said,
we've got work to do
lets go to the store
and buy some healthy food!

{Milo in the buggy is such a cute pic although now I might be banned from the neighborhood Publix...}

So today we nibbled on salads

and talked philosophy

and Milo even helped with plans

for Monday's Peace Party!

Sunday is for antiquing and a local cafe

and Monday is officially "Take Milo to Work" day!

and maybe Tuesday a lesson in history

so now you're caught up-

Milo's ok you see...

and tonite, we're turning in early.

So bye for now Twinklestars

hope your weekend is swell

we'll see you tomorrow for more Milo show and tell!
XOXOXOX Roo & Milo