Brownies...No Foolin'

My friend called today to ask if they could drop off some brownies her 11 year old daughter made for us.  I happily said YES and checked the fridge to see if we had some milk.  About twenty minutes later Kate and her little brother Max arrived with a batch of brown Es.   They got us!  Happy April Fool's Day!

First Love

 

When Guy came home from elementary school Dad noticed a couple of love notes from a girl in his class named Trinity.

Dad:  "Guy, it looks like Trinity is in love with you."

(Dad thought Guy would turn red or deny it, but instead...) 

Guy: "Oh yes. She really loves me and I am falling in love with her. I love her and like her a lot."

Dad:  "Oh wow!  She must be really nice and pretty."

Guy:  "She sure is. My Love meter is pegged!"

 

Where Moms Rate

Two-year-old Maddie was sitting on  Mommy's lap giving hugs and being silly. 
Mommy: I love Maddie!
Maddie: I love cupcake!!

Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!

“Why fit in when you were born to stand out?”
― Dr. Seuss

Making a Difference

Linda Smith

Was honored to cut the ribbon on Concepcion's first-ever community library -- a project initiated and brought to reality by Reading Village's amazing teens!

 

So proud of my cousin, Linda.  She is making a difference in the world!

 

Dorks Unite!!!

I must admit our eleven year old daughter rocks!  Too bad her parents are DORKS! 

MJK's teacher calls earlier in the week to let us know MJK is receiving the Rotary Student of the Quarter award at the school-wide morning meeting on Friday.  This is a surprise to MJK.  So...her dad and I concoct a plan...

Today is THE day.  Dad drops her off in the circle at school and secretly parks by the dumpster.  I follow in my car at a safe distance and meet Dad at the appointed rendezvous spot.   We exit our vehicles and stroll into the gymnasium with smug smiles on our faces like proud Secret Service agents.  This would be the point when her teacher looks at us and says, "They already presented MJK with the award!" 

Thanks goodness the teacher and principal took pity on us and graciously re-enacted the presentation of MJK's special award.  While I am sure MJK was a bit mortified by the whole situation, I had to get the photo for the scrapbook.  Am I right?

More from Corrine

Mom just gobbled down some super garlic Chex mix.   When soon-to-be-three-years-old Corrine woke up, Mom cuddled her up and started rocking her.  Corrine very politely asked Mom for a favor:

Corrine:   "Mom, stop whispering that you love me."
Mom:       "Why?"
Corrine:   "Because I don't like how your breath smells. When you finish rockin' me you can rinse your mouth like Daddy does with that green stuff."

She's so sweet.