Yep....this little gem came out of the mouth of my little man. This is not a recent great quote - but, I just remembered it this morning and thought I should save it for posterity on my blog.
So....maybe six months ago now, I came downstairs after my shower and Isaac was enjoying his usual bowl of dry cereal and juice while watching cartoons and out of his mouth came, "Mama...can I play with my Daddy's hookers?"
Huh?
Yes....I am sure you can imagine the thoughts hurtling through my head.
"Isaac, what are you talking about? What "hookers"?"
"You know Mama! My Daddy's hookers!"
....I'm still trying to figure out WHAT he is talking about since I am firmly believing that he is not talking about any WHO's.....
"Isaac....can you explain to me what you are talking about? I don't understand what that is...."
"Mama! You know, my Daddy's hookers....you know, you just hold them like this and then you put things on them and hook them!".......he is pantomiming something and it finally occurs to me that he is talking about Daddy's HANGERS! Isaac likes to use HANGERS for all uses - guns, "hook-er" things, swords, shields, etc.
"Isaac, do you mean Daddy's hangers?"
A HUGE sigh of relief -"YES Mama! That's what I said! My Daddy's hooker-hanger things!"
Yes....that was all before 8:00am.
The following little gem happened at dinner tonight. We were eating my favorite meal of ALL TIME. Roast beef with potatoes and carrots and gravy and rolls and butter.....mmmmm....I just ate and it still sounds so good.
Anyways - we have been working on appropriate things coming out of Isaac's mouth (you aren't surprised are you?). Most dinner comments lately involve something like "I don't like that" relating to really anything at all.
So, before he even came to the table Steve coached him to only say nice things about the dinner that Mommy had worked hard to make.
Isaac responded by saying, "Mama, this food doesn't even smell bad!"....Steve and I looked at each other with that look of amusement that parents give each other and before we could coach Isaac on the possible inappropriateness of that "compliment" he followed it up with "Mama! This food is good! It doesn't even make me want to go blaaaahhh and spit it out on my plate!".
Yep. We're still working on compliments.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Team Jesus
Ok -my son is a hoot. I have, of course, mentioned this before. For better or worse, as a child growing up in a Christian home and in Cubbies and Sunday School he has learned that the answer to many questions is "Jesus!". As a result Jesus has been the topic of many funny conversations lately.
A few days ago Isaac asked, "Why do we have so much snow? We already have lots of snow? How come more is coming?".....before we could give any sort of response he answered himself....
"I think it must be Jesus' fault"!
Of course, we burst into laughter and then said..."Well, yes, I guess it is Jesus' fault, He must know that we need more snow."
Yesterday morning while eating breakfast Isaac asked, "Are fireflies on Jesus' team?"
.....I had NO IDEA how to answer that question. My mind started churning with the possible motive or underlying question that he was really trying to answer...then, I came to my right senses and remembered that he is a 4 year old boy and so all "team" related questions really come down to the Good Guys vs. the Bad Guys....which, I guess in an innocent theology is really what faith boils down to....so, I said...."well....Jesus made everything and He is a Good Guy and I guess fireflies are Good Guys so they must be on Jesus' team".
Isaac took another bite of eggs and then looked at me with the most serious of little boy looks and asked, "Mama...do you think Jesus would like me on His team?"
I almost cried. That was the most precious little question a 4 year old boy could ask. I said, "Isaac, Jesus created you and He loves you completely. I am certain that He wants you on His team."
Isaac answered, "Mama....would you pray and ask if Jesus wants me on His team?"
Again...almost tears. So I prayed out loud, "Jesus, Isaac wants to be on your team. I know how much you love Isaac and I know that You think he is great. Please help Isaac know that You want him on Your team."
Isaac took another bite and said, "Mama...Jesus just told me I can be on His team. I have to go get my sword and practice for fighting."
Could you just die.
That has to be one of THE most precious conversations I have ever had.
A few days ago Isaac asked, "Why do we have so much snow? We already have lots of snow? How come more is coming?".....before we could give any sort of response he answered himself....
"I think it must be Jesus' fault"!
Of course, we burst into laughter and then said..."Well, yes, I guess it is Jesus' fault, He must know that we need more snow."
Yesterday morning while eating breakfast Isaac asked, "Are fireflies on Jesus' team?"
.....I had NO IDEA how to answer that question. My mind started churning with the possible motive or underlying question that he was really trying to answer...then, I came to my right senses and remembered that he is a 4 year old boy and so all "team" related questions really come down to the Good Guys vs. the Bad Guys....which, I guess in an innocent theology is really what faith boils down to....so, I said...."well....Jesus made everything and He is a Good Guy and I guess fireflies are Good Guys so they must be on Jesus' team".
Isaac took another bite of eggs and then looked at me with the most serious of little boy looks and asked, "Mama...do you think Jesus would like me on His team?"
I almost cried. That was the most precious little question a 4 year old boy could ask. I said, "Isaac, Jesus created you and He loves you completely. I am certain that He wants you on His team."
Isaac answered, "Mama....would you pray and ask if Jesus wants me on His team?"
Again...almost tears. So I prayed out loud, "Jesus, Isaac wants to be on your team. I know how much you love Isaac and I know that You think he is great. Please help Isaac know that You want him on Your team."
Isaac took another bite and said, "Mama...Jesus just told me I can be on His team. I have to go get my sword and practice for fighting."
Could you just die.
That has to be one of THE most precious conversations I have ever had.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
My 34 for my 34th!
The time has come....I know you have all been waiting with eager expectation....the time has come to announce my 34 goals for my 34th year! I turn 34 years old tomorrow. Wow. 34. I am officially in my "mid-30's".
OK....continue....before I start hyperventilating.....
As I wrote in a previous entry, I was reading a friend's blog a few weeks ago and she had written 34 goals for her 34th year - something she has done for two years now. I thought that it was a great idea so I sat down and for the last few weeks I have been slowly compiling my list of 34 things I was to do/accomplish/succeed at during this next year of my life.
As I was looking over my list yesterday it occurred to me that NONE of my goals is a "help the people" kind of a goal. None of them is monumental, really. Some of them are directly related to my children...but, for the most part they are all about ME! I was standing in the shower thinking about this, trying to figure out if I have become shallow, or boring, or....I don't know what......and then the old phrase "If Mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy" popped into my head. THAT is clearly what all of my goals is about.
In the past few weeks or months I have been noticing (and so has my husband) an increasingly negative tone to the way I talk about myself - my appearance, my mothering ability, my ability to be a good wife, etc. Just negative and crabby - about myself. CLEARLY, I am in need of some taking care of, by myself! NOW - a disclaimer! My husband ROCKS! He is the most amazing, attentive, caring, selfless man I have ever met. He takes precious care of me. But, I haven't been doing enough for myself - and THAT is what these 34 are all about. If my overall goals in this life I've been given are to love my God with all my heart and mind and strength, and love and respect my husband, and love and raise my children in a way that (to the best of my ability and by God's grace) allows them to become Godly, generous, gentle, strong, industrious, brave, loyal, happy men and women......breathe....then I need to take care of myself so that there is more of me to give to all of them. Right?
So....without further ado (well...maybe just a little ado - for some of the goals I am going to "explain" my reasons - so that you don't think I'm a total gomer!)
My 34 Goals for my 34th Year
1. Have our family photo albums up to date by Christmas.
2. Make photo calendar with Steve's Johnson family
3. Organize and make recipe books with my Johnson family - to be handed out at Christmas
4. Memorize a Bible verse or passage a week - 52 total
5. Read a Psalm or Proverbs and a children's devotional at dinner nightly
6. Sew a quilt
7. Take a cooking class
8. Begin reading the Narnia series with Isaac
9. Make a new recipe for dinner 2 times a month
10. Buy a treadmill
11. Exercise 2x's / week
-this one requires an explanation - I used to work out religiously 5+ times a week - but, since significantly changing my diet I have lost weight and I don't need to exercise to be at a weight I am comfortable with - BUT, I know I am happier and feel better when I DO exercise, thus, the goal of "EXERCISE" 2x's a week - which is TOTALLY no problem during the summer, but, in Wisconsin during the winter, it's a tad difficult to just grab the kids and go for a 3 mile round trip walk to the park.....
12. Call my sister 2 times a month
- again, I love my sister and LOVE talking with her, but, she lives in Australia and it is tricky to call at the right time (15 hour time difference) - my evening is her early morning and she has two little kids, too - but, we don't talk enough - so, hopefully this will result in us talking at least once a week if she calls me just as often
13. Call my brother 2 times a month
- once more, love my brother, but, he's a guy and we don't chat it up as often as we should
14. Get rid of one piece of clothing each time I buy something new
- I was doing laundry yesterday and was APPALLED by the amount of clothing that 4 people can generate in just a few days - flat out sinful. So, I don't need any MORE things, just things I really love.
15. Have some sort of "teaching reading" time with Isaac 3 times a week
17. Write my Grandma and Grandpa once a month
18. Have a "date" with Isaac once a month
19. Memorize Hebrews 11
20. Memorize Deuteronomy 6:4-9
21. Memorize 1 Chronicles 29: 10-13 and teach this one to Isaac
22. Memorize Psalm 139
23. Put all loose recipes - especially those for natural/sweet savvy in a binder
24. Learn a new craft - crochet, thrown pottery or painting
25. Take a nap at least once a week
26. Go to the Art Studio and paint a new mug for myself
27. Get a massage
28. Compete in a 5K run
29. Read at least 8 books that I want to read
30. Go camping for 2 nights with my family
31. Have 24 hours alone, BY MYSELF, from 9am - 9am
32. Have 48 hours alone, WITH STEVE, from Friday evening to Sunday evening
33. Buy myself flowers at least once a month
- Steve buys me flowers OFTEN, but, these are things to do FOR MYSELF
34. Wake up at 6:00am (or whatever time Steve gets up on his early days) so I can spend some early time with him and then have alone time before the kids get up
So....that's them! I think I will type these out and post them on my fridge or put them with my devotional stuff - some way that they don't just become "that thing I did on my birthday".
If you have any other good ideas - maybe I'll add them to my list for my 35 for my 35th!
OK....continue....before I start hyperventilating.....
As I wrote in a previous entry, I was reading a friend's blog a few weeks ago and she had written 34 goals for her 34th year - something she has done for two years now. I thought that it was a great idea so I sat down and for the last few weeks I have been slowly compiling my list of 34 things I was to do/accomplish/succeed at during this next year of my life.
As I was looking over my list yesterday it occurred to me that NONE of my goals is a "help the people" kind of a goal. None of them is monumental, really. Some of them are directly related to my children...but, for the most part they are all about ME! I was standing in the shower thinking about this, trying to figure out if I have become shallow, or boring, or....I don't know what......and then the old phrase "If Mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy" popped into my head. THAT is clearly what all of my goals is about.
In the past few weeks or months I have been noticing (and so has my husband) an increasingly negative tone to the way I talk about myself - my appearance, my mothering ability, my ability to be a good wife, etc. Just negative and crabby - about myself. CLEARLY, I am in need of some taking care of, by myself! NOW - a disclaimer! My husband ROCKS! He is the most amazing, attentive, caring, selfless man I have ever met. He takes precious care of me. But, I haven't been doing enough for myself - and THAT is what these 34 are all about. If my overall goals in this life I've been given are to love my God with all my heart and mind and strength, and love and respect my husband, and love and raise my children in a way that (to the best of my ability and by God's grace) allows them to become Godly, generous, gentle, strong, industrious, brave, loyal, happy men and women......breathe....then I need to take care of myself so that there is more of me to give to all of them. Right?
So....without further ado (well...maybe just a little ado - for some of the goals I am going to "explain" my reasons - so that you don't think I'm a total gomer!)
My 34 Goals for my 34th Year
1. Have our family photo albums up to date by Christmas.
2. Make photo calendar with Steve's Johnson family
3. Organize and make recipe books with my Johnson family - to be handed out at Christmas
4. Memorize a Bible verse or passage a week - 52 total
5. Read a Psalm or Proverbs and a children's devotional at dinner nightly
6. Sew a quilt
7. Take a cooking class
8. Begin reading the Narnia series with Isaac
9. Make a new recipe for dinner 2 times a month
10. Buy a treadmill
11. Exercise 2x's / week
-this one requires an explanation - I used to work out religiously 5+ times a week - but, since significantly changing my diet I have lost weight and I don't need to exercise to be at a weight I am comfortable with - BUT, I know I am happier and feel better when I DO exercise, thus, the goal of "EXERCISE" 2x's a week - which is TOTALLY no problem during the summer, but, in Wisconsin during the winter, it's a tad difficult to just grab the kids and go for a 3 mile round trip walk to the park.....
12. Call my sister 2 times a month
- again, I love my sister and LOVE talking with her, but, she lives in Australia and it is tricky to call at the right time (15 hour time difference) - my evening is her early morning and she has two little kids, too - but, we don't talk enough - so, hopefully this will result in us talking at least once a week if she calls me just as often
13. Call my brother 2 times a month
- once more, love my brother, but, he's a guy and we don't chat it up as often as we should
14. Get rid of one piece of clothing each time I buy something new
- I was doing laundry yesterday and was APPALLED by the amount of clothing that 4 people can generate in just a few days - flat out sinful. So, I don't need any MORE things, just things I really love.
15. Have some sort of "teaching reading" time with Isaac 3 times a week
17. Write my Grandma and Grandpa once a month
18. Have a "date" with Isaac once a month
19. Memorize Hebrews 11
20. Memorize Deuteronomy 6:4-9
21. Memorize 1 Chronicles 29: 10-13 and teach this one to Isaac
22. Memorize Psalm 139
23. Put all loose recipes - especially those for natural/sweet savvy in a binder
24. Learn a new craft - crochet, thrown pottery or painting
25. Take a nap at least once a week
26. Go to the Art Studio and paint a new mug for myself
27. Get a massage
28. Compete in a 5K run
29. Read at least 8 books that I want to read
30. Go camping for 2 nights with my family
31. Have 24 hours alone, BY MYSELF, from 9am - 9am
32. Have 48 hours alone, WITH STEVE, from Friday evening to Sunday evening
33. Buy myself flowers at least once a month
- Steve buys me flowers OFTEN, but, these are things to do FOR MYSELF
34. Wake up at 6:00am (or whatever time Steve gets up on his early days) so I can spend some early time with him and then have alone time before the kids get up
So....that's them! I think I will type these out and post them on my fridge or put them with my devotional stuff - some way that they don't just become "that thing I did on my birthday".
If you have any other good ideas - maybe I'll add them to my list for my 35 for my 35th!
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Mother of the Year....I think not!
Ok - so, I have been including a few, very few, of the choicest morsels of Isaac's language acquisition. There are so many more that I should include.....here are two gems.
Isaac - "Mom, can I have some strawberry milk, please?"
Me - "yes"
Isaac - "Mom, can I also have some of those kind of strawberries that you put in your mouth and roll around and chop up with your teeth?"
Me - "No, we don't have any strawberries"
Isaac - "Oh....can I have grapes?"
I don't know why - but, that cracks me up!
Here's another good one....that will hopefully offset the final quote that I'll be adding (the quote that will secure that I will NEVER be mother of the year)....but, first, a sweet quote.
Isaac - "Mommy, if I was lost would you go past robots to find me?
Me - "Yes!"
Isaac - "Past huge Robots?"
Me - "Yes!"
Isaac - "Past huge dinosaurs with their roaring mouths roaring and their huge claws to grab you? "
Me - "Yes! I would go past anything to find you!"
Isaac - "Are you sure? Even dragons?"
Me -"Yes, I would go past anything. I would always come find you."
Isaac - "Oh. Good."
Isn't that sweet.
Now, for "the" quote.....I will never be mother of the year....this is why.
Isaac asked to "play house" the other day. He has never asked to do this before so I was kind of shocked and excited! I asked him "How do we play? Who do I get to be?"
He responded...."ok, you be the girl and I'll be the TV"......WHAT? I am a stay-home mom, my whole life revolves around taking care of my children and taking care of my house and MY SON thinks that "playing house" is a girl and a TV!?!?!!
I quit.
Isaac - "Mom, can I have some strawberry milk, please?"
Me - "yes"
Isaac - "Mom, can I also have some of those kind of strawberries that you put in your mouth and roll around and chop up with your teeth?"
Me - "No, we don't have any strawberries"
Isaac - "Oh....can I have grapes?"
I don't know why - but, that cracks me up!
Here's another good one....that will hopefully offset the final quote that I'll be adding (the quote that will secure that I will NEVER be mother of the year)....but, first, a sweet quote.
Isaac - "Mommy, if I was lost would you go past robots to find me?
Me - "Yes!"
Isaac - "Past huge Robots?"
Me - "Yes!"
Isaac - "Past huge dinosaurs with their roaring mouths roaring and their huge claws to grab you? "
Me - "Yes! I would go past anything to find you!"
Isaac - "Are you sure? Even dragons?"
Me -"Yes, I would go past anything. I would always come find you."
Isaac - "Oh. Good."
Isn't that sweet.
Now, for "the" quote.....I will never be mother of the year....this is why.
Isaac asked to "play house" the other day. He has never asked to do this before so I was kind of shocked and excited! I asked him "How do we play? Who do I get to be?"
He responded...."ok, you be the girl and I'll be the TV"......WHAT? I am a stay-home mom, my whole life revolves around taking care of my children and taking care of my house and MY SON thinks that "playing house" is a girl and a TV!?!?!!
I quit.
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