The cynical crayon
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My daughter loves to sing and dance. Ever since she was a baby I would sing to her and we would dance around the house. When she was younger we would listen to lots of kids songs.
After awhile I got fed up with all the crappy music and started playing songs that I like. I love the Beatles and I decided to teach her the words to Yesterday. We started off slowly and then she just took to it. This MP3 is my daughter singing one of our favourite songs.
I am so proud of her and when I listen to this it always makes me smile. My son likes music too and I can’t wait to see what songs he will sing.
- I was home with the kids and we were hanging out. We were playing with some toys, when all of a sudden the doorbell rings. I look through the window and I see two women at the door. I figured they were selling chocolates or soliciting donations so I open the door.
- Jehovah #1: Hello and good morning
- Me: Hello...
- Jehovah #1: We are from the Kingdom hall and we are Jehovah's witnesses.
- Me: Yeah, I figured as much when I saw the bibles and the pamphlets.
- Jehovah #1: We came to talk to you about the violence in today's society.
- Me: OK...
- Jehovah #1: Do you think increased police presence would help?
- Me: Help what? The violence? I don't think it would help anything.
- Jehovah # 2: Its a huge problem and we need to find a way to...
- My daughter: Hi! Hello there! Mommy who are you talking to?
- My son: Who is that? What's in the bag? Can you read me a story?
- Me: These nice ladies are hear to talk about some stuff.
- My son: We are busy playing! Come back another time.
- My daughter: Bye-bye ladies, Mommy can't talk becuase she needs to take care of us. Go talk to the neighbours, they don't have kids.
- Jehovah #1: Laughing, I guess we will let you go.
- Jehovah #2: Thank you for your time. You have yourself a good afternoon.
- My son: (Closing the door) See you next time!
Uh-oh…Someone was scared of the car-wash!
My Mother’s day gift! My daughter painted this mug at one those DIY pottery places. We sat down together and created this masterpiece. I’ll probably never drink from it, but I will always cherish it.
Happy Mothers day everyone!
Riding dinosaurs and digging up Dandelions. This is the perfect afternoon for my son.
- My husband: For dinner you have a choice of this Yellow bowl or this Yellow bowl
- My daughter: (Exasperated tone of voice) Just give me whatever bowl you want. It doesn't matter.
My daughter thinks I am a gifted artist. She was so impressed with the stars and the rainbow that she exclaimed. “Wow Mom those are Awesome”. I truly cherish these little moments, one day she will realise that I couldn’t draw to save my life.
Until that day I’ll draw whatever she wants me to. Seeing the smile on her face is well worth it.
My little adventurer
“Mommy why does Oscar have a heart in his mouth?” My 2 1/2 year old son after staring curiously at his baseball cap.
