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Stuff Kids Say on Haircut Day

December 9, 2012 By Gwen Brown Leave a Comment

Some of the funny stuff my kids say on haircut day… (Mom) “If you are a good boy, you can have a sucker while I cut your hair, but you have to sit VERY still, and keep your mouth closed. And don’t chew on the sucker.”   “Mom, remember when I didn’t like you to…

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The Usual Suspects

July 3, 2010 By Gwen Brown Leave a Comment

It was a busy afternoon, and midway through wiping fannies and nose, and scrubbing blueberry puke out of my couch cushions, I hear a wail of despair from the depths of the house.  Like a moose in the throes of childbirth, my son was lamenting the inconvenience of not checking the paper supplies before taking…

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Kid Quotes

April 29, 2010 By Gwen Brown 1 Comment

The kid quote of the day Brought to you by the pizza that “Looks like Mom when she yells at me.” Tonight, I overheard my boy singing Elvis: “You ain’t nothin’ but a hound dog” “Just a rockin’ all the time.” “You’re an avacado onion, And you ain’t no friend of mine.”

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The Great Depression

April 12, 2010 By Gwen Brown Leave a Comment

Sunday nights are busy around here.  The big kids and the Man do Awana (a church club), and the wee ones and I usually go to the grocery store (if I’m in a very brave mood, and can time it just right)…or we stay home and nap.  Tonight, the planets were in alignment.  We had…

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Quote of the Day

April 9, 2010 By Gwen Brown Leave a Comment

Him: Where’s Dad? Me: Running Him: From what? My oldest boy, seen here holding a friend’s chicken; this boy is hilarious.  His brain is wired up differently in a delightful way.  And the great thing is, he’s not trying to be funny.  When he does try to tell you a joke, well.  Let’s just say…

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