Winter Sports

My friend Paula is an AMAZING Pre-K teacher and even MORE AMAZING mom (if that's even possible) of  FIVE BOYS, three of which are still little and living at home.

She recently was talking to the boys about the sports they want to play this winter. Matthew wants to play indoor soccer as usual. Chase said he just really wants to take swim lessons.  Paula wasn't sure what Chevi would say. He played basketball last winter but has also talked about indoor soccer.

Paula:  "Chevi, are you wanting to switch to a new sport this Winter?"
Chevi: "Yah, Mom. I want to be a cage fighter!".
And then...he broke out into "cage fighter" moves. 

Sadly, haven't seen Cage Fighting sign ups for ages 6 and under listed in the newspaper lately. 

 

New book in the Bible?

Mom just read Trevor's confirmation verse out loud and asked her boys what verse it was (Isaiah 41:10) and Jeremy said March:16. Someone is obsessed with his birthday.

Carter Quote

Quote from seven-year-old Carter:   "Just kidding Mom...I love you, but sometimes you are a handful."

Mother's ----Week

I have always thought--especially after I became one--that moms deserved more than a one-day celebration.  In an effort to keep the Mother's Day celebration going, I would like to share Mandy's Mother's Day Card from her son Richard.

My mom's name is MOM.  She is 16 years old and has BLUE eyes and Brown hair.  Her favorite food is PIZZA.  I love my mom because SHE IS NICE.

Okay Moms....What did Mandy like most about her amazing card?  You guessed it....Richard says she is only 16!!!  No wonder she always looks so fresh and beautiful!

Happy Mother's Week to all the hard-working moms I know and those I have yet to meet!

What's Better Than Candy?

While four-year-old Chevi was getting dressed one morning, he told Mom
all about the yummy snack he had at Cub Scouts last night.

Mom: "It did look good... like a granola bar covered in chocolate." 
Chevi: "And... it tasted like candy!"  I
Mom:  "Well, you know there's nothing better than candy!"
Chevi:  "Except cardboard!"

WHAT?????

You Look Fabulous!

It was a crazy, busy weekend.  Sunday afternoon 7 year old Carter asked Mom if they could finally play.  Mom:  I'm SO SORRY I have to shave my legs.
Carter:  No Mom, you look FABULOUS!

Real American Hero

Five-year-old Davey's Dad is in the Air Force and has served in Iraq and Saudi Arabia.  Recently he had this to say to his Mom.  Caution...may cause you to tear up!

"Hey Mom, G.I. Joe is a real American hero...just like Dad!"
 

Baby Announcement?

Recently my friend stepped out of the shower and was greeted by her four year old son saying, "UHHH!!!  We're having a baby?"    There is no baby, but... a new healthy eating/exercise plan was born this very day. 

Happy Birthday, friend.  You are BEAUTIFUL inside and out!!!

Got Mommy's Milk

Dad and his toddler son walked up to
the counter at a fast food restaurant and ordered lunch.
They sat down at the table.  Dad handed his son a
drink.

Son:  "I don't want that. I want milk."
Dad:  "I'll have to go buy a milk then."
Son:  (Screaming)  "No!  I WANT MOMMY'S MILK!"

Pretty sure Mommy's Milk is not a fountain drink.

Wash and Wear Hair

This is too funny not to share!! 
Luke (calls downstairs from the bath tub):  I need shampoo.   
Mom:  I just bought some.  It's in the blue bottle
Mom: (Heads upstairs to the bathroom) 
Luke:  This says FOR DRY HAIR,  Mom!! My hair is wet.

Good point, Luke!

Bilingual Boy

 A 5 year old little guy was playing Wii one day while Grandma was watching him. He finally reached a level on his game after many days of trying.
He started jumping up and down and said, "Grandma! Did you see that?! That was Outstanding!" Then, very seriously explained, "That means awesome in Chinese."

Social Studies

Yesterday some friends of mine pitched the tent in their backyard and built a bonfire. Chevi wanted to roast some marshmallows. He was getting tired, which made him a bit bossy. Dad was correcting his social skills, explaining that he was being rude.  Chevi’s seven year old brother Mathew said, "Dad, it's okay if he's rude.  He's only 4.  He hasn't even had social studies yet!"

Knock, Knock

Here is a Knock, Knock joke to make you smile...courtesy of our 3 year old friend, Max. 

Will you know me in three days?  yes
Will you know me in four days?  yes
Will you know me in five days?  yes

Knock, Knock
Who's there?
I thought you knewed me!

Cu-cumbersome Tux

Brandon recently tried on his tux.  He is in his cousin's wedding. Mom reported he looked tall and handsome. Although he was dying in the itchy material, tight collar, and "stupid cucumber bun,"  Mom thought he was adorable.  I would tend to agree.

Allergic "Reaction"

My wonderful friend Aiden is eight years old.  Although he has some pretty severe allergic reactions to cats, dogs and mold, he recently had an allergic "reaction" of a different kind.

Aiden's mom was in the yard chatting with a neighbor while the kids played.  The adults were talking about the havoc moles were causing in their yards.  Upon hearing this Aiden shrieked, "MOLES!  WHAT?! I can't be here!  I got to get inside!"

While his diligence in taking a proactive approach to his health is to be commended, as long as the moles weren't moldy, I think he was fine. 

Have I mentioned I LOVE THAT BOY!   

Hymnals

Jeremy: Mom! We got urnals at chapel today!

Mom:  Sorry, what?

Jeremy:  Yeah, urnals! You know, the book with all the songs?

Mom:   HEAVY sigh.

Special Delivery

Four-year-old Davey's Grandpa wasn't feeling well and had to be taken to the emergency room, which spurred this conversation between Davey and his very pregnant mom.

Davey:  Mom, will you have to go to the EMERGENCY ROOM?

Mom:   No, we will go to LABOR & DELIVERY.

Davey:  What's DELIVERY?

Mom:   That's where the baby gets delivered.

Davey:  Well...why don't they just deliver him to our house?

If only that were possible!

Welcome to the world little Michael Kaegan...The world is a brighter place with you in it!

Two Matthew Stories

A couple of funny Matthew stories sent in by a devoted  www.justkidding-michele/blogspot.com follower.

This past week a crop duster was flying over the field directly behind Matthew's house. Matthew was looking out the window when the plane flew towards his house...very low, of course. Seven-year-old Matthew put his hands on his hips, bobbed his head back and forth, and with a sassy tone said, "What do they think they're doing?! Don't they know it's 99 degrees outside?! 

Dad's elderly aunt passed away last week. The family attended the funeral and afterwards went to eat at a restaurant with extended family.  While sitting at the table waiting for food, Grandpa was telling stories of growing up with his sister. One particular story was about his sister learning to drive. He ended the story by saying, "And that's how we learned to drive back in the old days." Matthew replied, "Oh, you mean in the early 1800's?"

Endangered Species

While over for a visit, three-year-old Max told me what he recently learned about tigers.

Max:  Tigers are endangerous.
Me:     I know.  Tigers are endangered.  That's sad.
Max:   Don't worry...We can save them with a fire truck.

I'm fairly certain most three year olds believe firefighters so cool they CAN solve All the world's problems.

Paula was pricing items for her charity garage sale, with a little help from her two younger sons.  Someone donated a box of baby things, which included a nursing bra. Matthew saw that and said, "Who sent
that bra, Aunt Charlotte?" Mom said, "No, Aunt Charlotte never needed a
nursing bra."  He then replied, "Well, let me think...Who was a nurse?"
Mom didn't have time for an explanation at the time, so she
just let him think.