usage of "Notwithstanding"

[Anonymous]

From a Calvin and Hobbes comic strip; Calvin is seen wearing a scarf, ear warmer and gloves while his mother is casually dressed. Finally the mother says: "Theatrics notwithstanding, the thermostats stays where it is". I am translating "notwithstanding" as "despite your theatrics ..". Is that the correct meaning ?

Thanks

 

[RonBee]

Yes, you are correct.

Thanks for the chuckle.

 

[Tdol]

From a Calvin and Hobbes comic strip; Calvin is seen wearing a scarf, ear warmer and gloves while his mother is casually dressed. Finally the mother says: "Theatrics notwithstanding, the thermostats stays where it is". I am translating "notwithstanding" as "despite your theatrics ..". Is that the correct meaning ?

Thanks

Shouldn't that be 'thermostat'? ;-)