Definition: a faux-tantrum is one that even the child knows is not a tantrum. The hallmark of a faux-tantrum is lackluster flailing, quieted screaming and overall tantrum malaise.I was able to wave off the underwhelming performance with another… No soda. About that time, the cappuccino machine sprung into action startling familiar guy who was standing over me. I said… Those machines always frighten me too. And then he laughed. And then I nearly suffered heart failure. It was Kelsey Grammer. I fall asleep watching Fraiser every night. That laugh is unmistakable. I managed to hold myself together. You all would be so proud of me. I was able to continue as normally as is possible when Kelsey Grammer is in the room when everyone is trying to continue as normally as possible. Those of you on facebook know I couldn’t act normally AFTER I left with my star studded status update. I fully expect that Kelsey Grammer’s facebook update reflected our meeting as well… If only he would accept my friendship so I could find out.
We flew home last weekend. We had to check out of our condo at noon and had a few hours to kill before the plane ride home.
We spent some time in the condo area and then went across to the ski lounge where we knew we could find some snacks before we left for the airport. I grabbed the most delicious cookies in the world for the boys and sat them down in a nearby couch. Blog-Stedman grabbed a bite and sat down beside me. I looked up and saw someone who looked familiar.
Hey, that guy looks like a cross-between Fred Thompson and Fraiser.
Blog-Stedman looked across the room and nodded.
The familiar guy was with his family. They were taking a break from skiing and making plans for later in the week.
The boys continued to eat and I got up and down getting more cookies and crackers and drinks in the hopes that this would keep them satisfied until we arrived at home in the evening.
Rhett(3) then demanded a drink other than I had provided. He said he would show me what he wanted. He darted across the room with me following close behind.
He ran underneath familiar guy who was standing at the cappuccino machine and grabbed a Sprite.
Familiar guy said, “Hey there little guy!” about the same time I firmly said…
No soda!
Rhett started into a faux-tantrum.
Of course you were cool. You’re Texasholly and you play poker. You had to know that poker face would come in handy away from the table. 🙂
I dont he would ignore you. You’re the famous Texas Holly
HAHA okay now that is awesome! And he still hasn’t accepted your friend request? It must have gotten lost in the mail 🙂
Doesn’t he know WHO YOU ARE?
Very cool!
I think Rhett should get an extra treat for having a large part in introducing you to Kelsey Grammer.
And, just for clarification purposes, when you said he was “standing over” you, you just meant he was really tall, right?!
Figures. I have a post today about spilling cat food. *You* have a post about meeting a star.
*This* is why I get nowhere in blogging. I need a new life.
OK…
1. Where ARE THE PICS? I doubt your story is true. Kelsey Grammer does not like cappuchino.
2. Did you tell him you FALL ASLEEP to his show EVERY NIGHT? 🙂 Maybe that’s why he hasn’t accepted your friend request.
Hey!!! I feel jipped. No stick figure of Kelsey?
What a rip off.
(Just kidding!)
LOLOL!!
One time I was at the Chicago airport sitting across from Kevin Bacon and trying not to (like everyone else around me) stare at him because he was wearing sunglasses…inside the frakking airport!
He really is a nice guy. we met him a few years ago when my daughter was on Fraiser. he was so incredibly nice to the kids – even gave up his dressing room so they could do a quick change without having to run outside after dark.