I have this looooong list of possible topics I should blog about. I keep a little file on my laptop of the funny things my kids say and do. It’s a list I don’t share on facebook, because I need to hold back some material if I ever decide to write a blog. Every time I add something new I think about actually logging into wordpress and writing something and then more pressing things require my attention.
Things like repeatedly feeding the masses of hungry mouths that seem to be hungry the moment they leave the table. I think I might start teaching my children to expand their culinary skills outside of pancakes, waffles, and quesadillas and scrambled eggs, and then I will stop cooking all together.
It’s also possible that the lure of cleaning my house and doing the monotonous job of laundry always pulls me away. Never mind, no one would believe that.
Or maybe it’s the latest book I’m reading that is so much more enticing than actually putting finger to keyboard. I started pinning the books I have read in 2012 on Pinterest. Currently, I’ve read more than 60 books. I had no idea that I read so much. Before you get all jealous, you should go check out the list of books, but be sure not to judge me too much. I guess it was the year of zombies, vampires and smut. I’d like to say that’s not typical, but obviously it is.
Without further ado, enjoy the hilarity.
We’re classy
We only have two rules for what you can wear for church. (1) A shirt with a collar. (2) No holes in your pants.
Sometimes, these rules lead to an exciting outfit combination. I know you love those black and gray plaid pants combined with the red and white shirt. This was also paired with rain boats. It was stellar at Sunday School.
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For whatever reason, Boy Scout of America has decided that every registered person in scouts NEEDS a magazine. Dave and I each get Scouting magazine and both Marshall and Michael get Boy’s Life. They come bundled together in a shrink wrapped package monthly. I disperse them throughout the house (aka in various bathrooms). Personally, I never read them (it might have something to do with the 63 books I’ve read this year). It turns out that I’m the only one in our family who does not.
McKayla: Yes! The new Boy’s Life magazine. I love Boy’s Life.
Dave: yeah, it’s a pretty good magazine. Lots of girls read it.
McKayla: I always read the “Scouts saving lives” section and then if the guy is cute I’ll go add him on Facebook.
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Continuing on the scouting theme:
Marshall: I’m really glad that I’m in scouts.
Me: Me too. Why are you glad?
Marshall: They’re teaching me good life skills. If I decide to be homeless I can totally pack a backpack full of all the necessary essentials. Really, everything a homeless guy needs is right here on my back.
I’m not sure if Boy Scouts of America wants to go with the slogan, “Teaching Boys how to survive being homeless for over 100 years!”
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McKayla: Can I invite some people over this weekend.
Mike interjects: Yes, as long as it’s less than 2.
(this still cracks me up. We were all so surprised by his quick wit)
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Recently Nathaniel and Jacob have started playing Lego Harry Potter on the xbox. I don’t think they have any concept of the rules of the game, the object or how to actually win, but they have a great time doing it. For those of you who don’t know, the XBOX Kinect has voice commands. Theoretically, you can control the whole system with your voice. I can browse the internet by saying, “XBOX BING ‘The Walking Dead'” and lots of movies and games will pop up at the sound of my voice. We frequently browse and turn off our system with this method.
Nate: Mommy! Mommy! Hurry come quick we can’t get off this level.
Me: Who is the expert at Xbox? Definitely not me. (I was thinking he’d go to Marshall or Michael)
Nate: “oooooo I have an idea!” He runs into the other room. “XBOX! GET US OUT OF THIS LEVEL”
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Me (during some reading to the boys): What are skills?
Jake: I know! They’re like bones, bones in your head.
Nate: No, those are skulls. It’s like nails. They are long and twisty (he proceeds to turn in a circle) and you need a skill driver.
Maybe I should have their hearing checked.
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