From the Brain of Em

Emerson is my littlest guy.  He has a very good sense of humor and great comedic timing.  Lately he has been killing me with his view on life.  Here are just a few of his thoughts.

Em:  Mom, why do they call it Pirates of the Carrot Beans?  (Pirates of the Caribbean)  Is it because there are a bunch of carrots and beans fighting like pirates?

I've tried to explain it to him but he always hears it as Carrot Beans so I've given up trying.  Perhaps one too many Veggie Tales movies for that guy.

Me:  So Em, what did you learn at church today?

Em:  I don't remember but I'm sure it was something really good.

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Em:  Just so you know, there is no way I'm eating that for dinner.

Me:  But you like spaghetti.

Em:  Not anymore.  I'm done with that.
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Em:  Can yogurt count as my fruit?

Me:  No.  You need to eat a real piece of fruit.

Em:  But look, there is smashed up fruit in here-- that counts!

Me:  Trix yogurt does NOT count as fruit.

Em:  Awwww, come on Mom!

I thought you might enjoy a first had interview with the little man himself.

Me:  So Em, how do you like being featured in Mom's blog?

Em:  Ummm.... silly?
Me:  Do you think your mom is funny?

Em:  Yes.

Me:   Why?

Em:  Because she is asking me funny questions.

Me:  Do you think you are funny?

Em:  Yes.

Me:  Why?

Em:  Because I always toot in every body's faces.

And there it is.  It always comes back to gas for this guy.  Nice.

Summer Stinkin' Vacation

It's day 2 of summer vacation and day 2 of non-stop rain.

That means that I have four kids inside when they really want to be outside.  The noise level just keeps going up and the Mister has claimed that he's thinking of traveling more. 

I have been hiding in the corner eating pie (it's really good) to ease my tension.

The dog keeps getting let inside soaking wet and no one ever knows who did it.

I've stepped on Legos 3,478 times and my downstairs bathroom has been turned into a Lego palace made out of Jengas.

Emerson wants to play Mancala with everyone every second of the day since I showed him how to play yesterday.  That means that I keep finding random marbles all over the house.

When Rugby finds the marbles he throws them.

Breckyn started the weirdest kid contest this morning.  The object of the game was to put on as many random clothes out of the dress up bin as possible and then go around convincing everyone that you are a weirdo.  I'm convinced.

Zoey is amping up the tears at any sign of not getting her way.  (Which never works when I try it.)

My only solution to the rainy day crisis is going to the movies but I already used that card yesterday.

If the sun doesn't shine tomorrow, I'm packing up the kids and driving away.  Wisconsin can stuff it because I'm sick of its bad weather attitude.

I know there are lots of you stuck in my same boat-- and it ain't the love boat I'll tell you that much.

Summer vacation--- (sigh)  You promised me sunny days and happy kids and you are not delivering.  I want my money back.





Stay tuned for tomorrow because I have a really cool treat for you guys!  I can't wait!

Father's Day Jump

I have had the perfect Father's Day gift purchased for about a month now.

I am so excited!

I told my mom and my sisters and they seemed to think that it was a good idea to let the Mister simmer in the plans instead of just springing it on him last minute.

I'm not so good at keeping secrets and I made it an entire month without a peep.

Well, the other night I decided it was time to tell him so he could get ready.

I got him SKYDIVING!!!!

This is something that has been on his bucket list since before we got married.  It's finally time.

He was really excited when I told him but even better than that was the kids' reaction.

Zoey:  You're totally going to pee your pants Dad!

Em:  What if you chute doesn't open?  Then you'll probably die Dad.

Rugs:  If you die can I have your truck?

(They quickly divided up everything from his truck, his tools, his computer, and even his side of the bed. They were thinking this out a little too well for the Mister's taste.)


Zoey:  This is so awesome!  Can I tell my friends at school?

Rugs:  Can we come and watch you?

They peppered him with questions for the rest of the evening which was highly entertaining.

It's going to be a couple of really loooong days until jump day.  But soooo worth it!

Best Father's Day EVER!  (Although it's going to be hard to top this next year.)