Case 1: Right now Alan and the kids are in the other room watching "Indiana Jones" (the original). My kids are all enthralled with the show - including my little girls, although that they state they don't want to watch another "Indiana Jones" show. Since when did "Indiana Jones" become such a cheesy show? It was absolutely terrifying when I was young. But it really is corny at times. Anyway, the point is, my little ones are into scary PG shows. Now I know that other kids their age have watched far scarier movies, but I've been tempted to keep my kids a little more naive and innocent. I guess that's why God created both men and women. Men expose the kids to more than the kids are probably ready for, and the women hold them back far more than they probably should. Is this this case for everyone? or I am just extra reserved? Ah, I could jump on my soapbox right about here, but I shall refrain.Case 2: My sister-in-law, Laralee sent my children a package that arrived in the mail yesterday. It was addressed to the 4 children, but all over the package was written the words, "NOT to be opened by a parent. ONLY to be opened by C,D,E & F together." Curious, but satisfied that Laralee is not going to expose my children to anything bad, I let them take the package. They were giddy as they ran upstairs together and disappeared from my sight. A few more minutes later I could hear each of my children's infamous laughter and lots of "potty" words. Now these "potty" words are not really bad words, but words such as "fart". (Now I know who may have
contributed to their stolen innocence.) The kids came down the stairs all excited to use the paraphernalia that their aunt had sent them. Letting them have their fun, I didn't notice when I went to sit on my computer chair and something was slipped below me. And then came the sound... The kids then laughed for hours about how they "got" me. Now, I ask, what kind of aunt sends whoopie cushions to her nieces and nephews. Is it the same aunt who will short sheet their bed? She must be trying extra hard to be the coolest aunt ever ... and is winning the battle. Any suggestions on how to get her back? Maybe I should just make fun of the fact that she could possibly be just 20 months away from being a grandma. :) Ouch. Congratulations Jenna on your recent engagement!
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Speaking of smells..PFFFFFT....HEHE...I let my kids watch the Indie series and I had forgotten how scary it is...the face melting and hand grabbing the beating heart...So far they haven't been too affected! Now we are just waiting for the Crystal Skulls to be on DVD!
Okay! In my defense: Prior to coming to spend time with the kids while Brenda was having surgery, I hit a Dollar Tree looking for a few craftsy things I could do with the kids. There I saw the whoopie cushion & with hesitating thoughts of whether Brenda/Alan would mind, I bought it anyway. While driving with the children to No. SL to pick up my son, they were cracking off all sorts of flatulent jokes. I felt comforted that I wouldn't be the one introducing potty talk to the Gardners and gave them the whoopie! It was a hit, to say the least (how could it not?). However, since it was purchased at the dollar store, it broke before they could really "get" anyone. I promised to mail them a few extra.... yes to contribute to their high regard for me. Hey! I only get to see them once a year. So, CDE&F: let'em rip!
Grandma in 20 mos??? OUCH! Jen read it with disgust!
i suggest on your next trip- you give HER kids some drums and whistles to play with in the car on the way home.
a good knock knock joke book is always good and annoying too.
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