An Ankle

Charlie: Mom I think I have an ankle on my face.

Me: A what?

Charlie: AN ANKLE. You know, those little red dots you get on your face.

Me: Oh, you mean a PIMPLE?

Charlie: Yeah, that.



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Recipe: Grilled Corn

Summer is coming to an end but corn on the grill still has a place on the table!  This is how I like to do it.  It's a bit of work, but so worth it in the end!

Finally - Forget to take a picture of the end result because you are too busy eating it.

This post is linked to:

Tasty Tuesday
Homemaker Monday
Mouthwatering Mondays
Tempt My Tummy Tuesday



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In case you didn't know...

Chase: Mom, I know what's in that place right there.

Me: What?

Chase: Dead people.

Me: Yes, that's right. It's called a graveyard.

Chase: What are the stones for?

Me: They have the people's names on them so you know who is buried there.

Charlie: I think what happens is that when you walk over the stone that has your name on it, you die.  You're walking along, walking along, and then BOOM...you're dead.

And now you know.



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You Know You're A Mom of Boys When...

...Batman analogies teach the entire family a lesson...


Me: Boys I have noticed how hard you've been trying to listen the first time when you are asked to do something and I wanted to let you know how much I appreciate it.

Chase: Sooooo, what are you gonna do for us?

Me: Oh, I don't know, feed you three hundred times a day?

Charlie: Noooo, you should give us something!

Me: We make good choices because it's the right thing to do, not because we want something in return you spoiled rotten brats precious gifts from God.

Chandler: Yeah, like Batman.  He comes in, saves the day, the people say thanks and he just says "You are welcome" (said in best gruffy Batman voice) and then he flies away.

Then a fight erupts about the idea that Batman doesn't really fly except yes he totally does because he has wings but oh wait just a minute he just soars on them not flies.

*deep breathe*

I think they got the point.

I mean, who doesn't learn something from Batman analogies?


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In Holding

Well, we finally made it to Vermont!  Matt has started his new job and the boys and I arrived in one piece. 

Until we get our housing situation figured out we are staying with some friends of ours. 

They have 5 kids (4 of which are boys). 

We have 3 kids (ALL of which are boys). 

You do the math. (Hint: It equals loudness with a side of chaos)

But we are grateful to be here nonetheless.  I mean, who doesn't love loudness and chaos anyway?

So my posts may be few and far between for awhile longer. 

But I think all three of my readers will understand.


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