While driving in the car, I noticed that Nathaniel had his eyes closed. All parents know that there is nothing worse than a car nap. Usually it results in cranky and angry children.
Me: Natey! Natey! Are you asleep? (which he clearly is trying to do) Don’t go to sleep! We’re almost home! No sleeping in the car!
Nate: I’m not asleep! I’m watching a movie on the inside of my eyes.
Mike: Are you watching Cars 2?
Nate: No! It’s not a real movie! (said in the ever favorite DUH tone) It’s an imagination movie.
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At Mike’s 9-year-old physical
Doctor: What do you like to do for fun?
Mike: I like to use my imagination.
Doctor: What do you mean?
Mike: You know, your imagination. It’s in your brain. You make stuff up there. It can be fun. (talking to her in an incredulous tone as if he can’t believe she made it through med school)
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Mckayla posted this on facebook:
Home alone! Making fish sticks for my brothers.
Dave replied: Safety fail.
Mckayla: Why is making fish sticks unsafe?
I’m going to give her the benefit of the doubt, and surmise she was just being humorous.
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At church on Sunday I reminded Marshall that we sing during worship.
Marshall: I’m saving my voice for the Christmas program.
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The pet girl had a make over. She has been renamed Snooky.
Now we don’t only hide the scissors, but also the markers.
Overactiveovaries 
Spooky is so cute! We hide the markers too. And scissors. And tape. And candy… 🙂
I have found the floor taped very securely to itself. 🙂 I’m not sure why the floor needed to be taped, but it was.
LOL! Never a dull moment in your house, huh? I love those funny kids & miss them dearly!
We miss you too!
You should hide the lighters, too. GI Joes and Barbies have suffered tremendously through their lives. Oh, and magnifying glasses. And fireworks…or anything that burns and can be made into a firework…
We’ve already experienced a magnifying glass fire. Surprisingly it was a group of 9-year-old girls who decided to burn their names into pieces of wood. 😉 I don’t think we really have to worry about that here, in the land of gloomy weather.
I’m confused about the fish sticks thing-why is that a ‘safety fail’?!
She told the whole internet that she was home alone babysitting. Not the smartest move
Oh! See I wouldn’t even have thought about that being an issue! Can you tell I’m not a mum!!?
I love car naps! its like the only time I don’t have to have the music blasting to drown out the crying 😉
This pet girl has made every Polly Pocket or other small doll think of you guys lol. Even the other day at target while looking at the stocking stuff they have them with sets of clothes for them. I told Dana maybe Snooky needs a friend. So glad you have been able to update on here so much!! Im reading even though I don’t always reply :).
Haha! Thanks 🙂