Childrens Understanding of Marriage

Ah yes, the infamous email forwards. Usually, I drive people nuts by going to snopes.com and checking the validity and then emailing back the link, but with this one...there was absolutely no need for any of that. This is one of the cutest emails I've received in a while.

Thank you Cindy P. for the forward!

Out of the mouths of babes...

1. HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHOM TO MARRY?

You got to find somebody who likes the same stuff. Like, if you like sports, she should like it that you like sports, and she should keep the chips and dip coming.
Alan, age 10

No person really decides before they grow up who they're going to marry. God decides it all way before, and you get to find out later who you're stuck with.
Kristen, age 10

2. WHAT IS THE RIGHT AGE TO GET MARRIED?

Twenty-three is the best age because you know the person FOREVER by then.
Camille, age 10

3. HOW CAN A STRANGER TELL IF TWO PEOPLE ARE MARRIED?

You might have to guess, based on whether they seem to be yelling at the same kids.
Derrick, age 8

4. WHAT DO YOU THINK YOUR MOM AND DAD HAVE IN COMMON?

Both don't want any more kids.
Lori, age 8

5. WHAT DO MOST PEOPLE DO ON A DATE?

Dates are for having fun, and people should use them to get to know each other. Even boys have something to say if you listen long enough.
Lynnette, age 8 (isn't she a treasure)

On the first date, they just tell each other lies and that usually gets them interested enough to go for a second date.
Martin, age 10

6. WHEN IS IT OKAY TO KISS SOMEONE?

When they're rich.
Pam, age 7

The law says you have to be eighteen, so I wouldn't want to mess with that.
Curt, age 7

The rule goes like this: If you kiss someone, then you should marry them and have kids with them. It's the right thing to do.
Howard, age 8

7. IS IT BETTER TO BE SINGLE OR MARRIED?

It's better for girls to be single but not for boys. Boys need someone to clean up after them.
Anita, age 9 (bless you child )

8. HOW WOULD THE WORLD BE DIFFERENT IF PEOPLE DIDN'T GET MARRIED?

There sure would be a lot of kids to explain, wouldn't there?
Kelvin, age 8

and the #1 Favorite is .........

9. HOW WOULD YOU MAKE A MARRIAGE WORK?

Tell your wife that she looks pretty, even if she looks like a dump truck.
Ricky, age 10

Forget Dance...

You know, there are times that I look at Mary Kahlen in awe. I'm thinking to myself "self, you and Adam certainly produced a beautiful child. One that is loving, caring, compassionate and nothing less than perfect." These thoughts come frequently and bring tears to my eyes. The other night, something a little different brought tears to my eyes.

I was rocking Mary Kahlen, and as usual, she raises her head to look at me...now, here comes the pause. Normally, she will say "Mommy." I will then respond, "I love you Angel. Now it's time to go night night." As I was preparing for my "Mommy," suddenly a blinding light and excruciating pain overcame me. She had not said a word, but in fact, head butted me right in my nose. I felt a stream going down the back of my throat and literally could not see. I had to place her on the floor, feel my way to the bathroom to inspect, what I was sure, the pieces of what was left of my nose. Now, just to give you an idea of the scene...I let out a very loud grunt and muffled scream, as my hands were over my nose, and Mary Kahlen didn't make a sound.

So, on to my heading...we are going to forget about enrolling her in dance lessons and begin training her for the CIA Special Forces Unit. I'm sure they could use someone with an angel face that exhibits deadly force.

Oh, my nose you ask...it's not broken, but very, very sore. I have to say that I can't complain much, since she does pull up Adam's shirt and yank on the little bit of back hair that he does have, and checks her hands to see if she successfully got any out.

She's precious.

Just Hangin in My Crib

Mary Kahlen has now achieved it all. She has her own cell phone, car and house...and she's only 18 months old. Granted she cannot make calls on her real cell phone, nor drive her car just yet, and thankfully her new home does not come with a mortgage....but nonetheless...she has them all!!

Here she is just hanging out, you know, letting me know that she's in there...notice the door is closed. She has even mastered the art of going in and slamming the door behind her. I guess when she becomes a teenager, Adam and I will have to take the door off of the hinges before she does. :)

Okay, some of you may just be asking the question, "now, isn't that a little tykes outdoor playhouse? So, why is it inside." Well, here is my theory...if it is small enough to fit inside, it is also made for the inside. You see, I do not like bugs of any kind, dirt, the heat...well, basically, the outside GA summer weather. No, my child is not deprived of the outdoors. She goes outside at Miss Lisa's and all of her grandparents homes, which is very frequently. Adam and I do take her outside on occasion to swing, but not when it is over 90 degrees. We do, however, love to go swimming. Anyway, do not fault me for keeping my child indoors and clean. Trust me, my mood declines severly when I begin to sweat! So, this is the new and improved Little Tykes indoor playhouse for Mary Kahlen. When we find a playhouse that is leakproof, bug proof and has electricity, I will be more than happy to place it outside in our well manicured lawn. Reminder for the dedicated blog readers...Erin tried to get Mary Kahlen in the sandbox and she went to pieces, the lack of nature loving just may be genetic, that's all I'm sayin.

To the right, you will see the correct way to carry a football. Shelia & Darryl, if you are reading this, I'm not sure she's going to be the sporty type...you think????

I would like to introduce everyone to the newest member of our family, Diva. She does everything that a live monkey would do except poop...now, you can really tell I'm a mommy. :)

She's great company to have around, especially when you forget she is on and you walk by her and she reaches out for you. I'm just glad I do not have a heart murmur.