Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Isn't He Glovely

NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 04: Sesame Street characters Ernie, Bert, Elmo, Cookie Monster, Abby Cadabby and Zoe attend the temporary street renaming to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Sesame Street Live on 31st Street & 8th Avenue on February 4, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

My friend and I had a rendezvous today in a video store parking lot to swap kids. We were waiting in the parking lot in my truck when she pulled up next to me in her mini van. As she pushed the button her rear side door slowly slid open to reveal her two-year-old son sitting in his car seat with....Sesame Street work gloves on his hands. Did I mention it was 87 degrees today?

At this point I start giggling, because it was just so unexpected. She proceeds to tell me that he has worn them everywhere for about 2 months now. I tend to believe her, since he got out of the van and marched into the video store to find his Batman video with his gloves on.

She also shared with me that Dad tends to hide the gloves so the little man can't wear them out of the house. That's the difference between Mom and Dad.

Same thing happened when our 15-year-old son was a toddler. He had a water baby he loved and adored. Water Baby was pushed everywhere in a stroller. His dad would cringe when he pulled it out of the van, but I just figured it was good practice for being a wonderful daddy one day.

Sunday, August 29, 2010

No Vacancy

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 27:  Bossa Nova  is seen at PawPaws Urban Retreat in the Cupcake Nursery, a newly opened hotel for dogs, at Waterloo on January 27, 2009 in Sydney, Australia. The AUD3.2 million business is Australia's first, occupying 3 floors including a rooftop playground and spa with staff including a Concierge,Chauffeur and Nannies as well as reception, spa and salon personnel. Australia has one of the highest pet ownership levels in the world, with around 40% of households including at least one dog, an estimated 3.75 millions dogs in Australia. Petcare is valued at circa AUD4.62 billion per year, of which 59% is spent on dogs.  (Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)




I believe my friend missed her calling. Her official job is SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST. However, I believe she was meant to be a party planner. Each time one of her kids has a birthday she goes ALL OUT. I know...I know...you may be thinking, "Big deal...so do I." But...I'm not talking about her wallet and major money spent. I'm talking about her brain and major creativity sent.

This year's theme for her third-grade daughter was HOTEL FOR DOGS. All 10 girls in Kate's class where invited to their hotel (house) for a 1 night stay. There were reservations, room keys, a vending machine (made out of a cardboard box) pulleys and contraptions for their dogs (stuffed animals).....

Did I mention Mom stays with the girls all night by herself and mans the party while dad takes the little brothers to Grandma's house for the night. This plan does not set well with Aiden. He told his Mom, "You mark my words...I will be staying at the hotel...mark my words!"

Thursday, August 26, 2010

Envy

My friend's pre-teen son told her she had "FREUDIAN envy". Really?! Does she punish him or congratulate him on his knowledge?

Sunday, August 22, 2010

Young Love

A few days into the new school year Jeremy's teacher pulled him aside to ask him what he thought was standing in the way of him paying attention. Jeremy answered...."Well, Emma told me that when we're grown ups we can get married. Quite honestly, it's all I can think about."

Friday, August 20, 2010

Dear Jerilyn


Be strong in the Lord, and never give up hope. You're going to do great things. I already know. God's got His hand on you, so don't live life in fear. Forgive and forget, but don't forget why you're here. Take your time and pray. Thank God for each day. His love will find a way. These are the words I would say. ("The Words I would Say"---Sidewalk Prophets)

There could never be a more beautiful you. Don't buy the lies, disguises and hoops they make you jump through. You were made to fill a purpose only you could do. So, there could never be a more beautiful you.("More Beautiful You"---Jonny Diaz)

You know I have always said, "God Must Have Spent a Little More Time On You" ('N Sync)and I believe it.

Have a WONDERFUL year as you start your college career. I pray you make life-long friends,discover your many talents and passions, and follow your dreams. ANYTHING is possible. I believe in you!

Thursday, August 19, 2010

Boys

A little guy recently started kindergarten and his flag football career. Here is the conversation between he and his grandma.

Grandma: "Tyler, I heard you made a touchdown last night?"
Tyler: "Yes, I did, but I 'runned' the wrong way and so the other team got the points."
Grandma: "You'd think your coach would tell you which way to run."
Tyler: "Well, he did but it looked too far so I 'runned' the other way."

Still laughing...

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

First Day of School

Happy first day of school everyone! A teacher friend of mine had some trouble sleeping the night before meeting her class. The following morning over breakfast she asked her kids if they too were a little nervous about the first day of school. Her third-grade daughter and kindergarten son both said they weren't nervous at all. In fact, her son went on to explain they had nothing to be nervous about because they have good behavior.

He did have this warning for his mom: When I'm a teenager I cood get in twuble if I'm a naked hobo.

Sunday, August 15, 2010

Cup Holders

A friend of a friend took her 11-year-old son to the pediatrician. While waiting, Mom sat in the chair and son sat on the exam table. Minutes into their wait son lifts up the stirrups on the exam table and exclaims, "Hey Mom, Look! Cup holders!"

CRACK ME UP!

Sunday, August 8, 2010

X-tra Special Movies for Mama and Papa

Jennifer and her soon-to-be-kindergarten-son Jaden are sitting at the baseball game last night, and her dad calls. He wants to know if Jennifer thinks Jaden would be able to order a movie ON DEMAND. She said, "Yes, because he does it at our house."

Her Dad--Jaden's Papa-- was kind of mad, so she told him she would pay for it. Wasn't sure what the big deal was, but after she got off the phone she asked Jaden about it. He said he did order a movie. When asked why he told his mom he wanted to surprise MaMa and PaPa with a movie they might like.

Trying to lighten Papa up a bit she sent him a text explaining why Jaden did it. She was confident this would melt Papa's heart...until he responded to Jennifer's text: Um, the movie he rented was X rated... I don't think MaMa would enjoy that.

I don't know if it is just me, but that is still making me laugh.