On network news
“So, I don’t get it. Is this where we go to hear about death and devastation?”
On late lunches
“Mom. Seriously. I am so hungry I could eat a werewolf and not even get infected.”
On book reports
“This is nice, mom. Just you and me, coloring.”
On books
“Thanks for encouraging me to read Harry Potter, mom. You were right–I love it.”
On Harry Potter
“I remember when I first started reading Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone I thought it was sooo long and such a big book. Now that I’m reading Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix, book 1 looks like, I don’t even know. Like, practically a Magic Treehouse book.”
On the limits of turning the other cheek
“I don’t care, mom. I refuse to be friends with a guy who threatens to punch me, gets bad grades, and licks his desk.”
On fitness
“Mom, would you mind if I went on your walks with you and swung my bat and doughnut? I’m trying to build my arm muscles.”
On fitness, ii
“Check it out, mom. I have a two pack–also known as a beginner’s six-pack.”
Oh my gosh I LOVE these posts. That picture is also amazing. I have a two-pack too Mikey.
That’s funny, because I have a party ball! ;)
That second HP quote was priceless!! Major mom pride.
Don’t I know it.
I have to agree, I just can’t roll with a guy who licks his desk.
Mikey has a thing about germs (I wonder where he gets that from) so this is an especially offensive affront. I think the kid does it to needle him.
I love these posts, too. I so wish I’d written the stuff my kids said when they were younger. (But your Mikey is looking quite mature in this photo!) I remember a few particularly notable ones, but the every day things I’ve forgotten.
I’m so glad I’m writing this stuff down. Every time they say something I swear I will never forget it, but they I look back on these posts and forget what they’ve said! Shoot, I forget from the time they say it until I write the post if I don’t write it down. I can only imagine the gems I’ve missed.
And, yes, this picture. Grumble. I wanted to post one where he looks more his age and shows his goofy looking 8.5 year old teeth, but he said it was “too posey.” Let’s not even talk about my favorite ones of him balancing the HP books on his head. He told me to delete them, which I did not! They are going on our wall. I think they’re cute!
These posts may be my favorite on your blog! Your children are so intelligent, witty and imaginative. I credit that to your love of reading, which has clearly been passed down to your kids :)
I hope they both get my love of reading! Mikey has. Fingers crossed for Nico. :)
The lick his desk part made me laugh out loud. I love these.
I was half asleep when he said that one, and it woke me right up. I had to hide my laughter.
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Seriously. You don’t want to be friends with someone who licks his desk. ;) As for “the beginners six-pack”? I snorted. You’ve got a funny kid there…and yes, when did he grow up like that??
He didn’t! He looks younger in real life. He just gave me permission to post that picture only because, I imagine, he thinks he looks cool and mature. O_o
This post… is the best thing that will happen to me all day and the surely the greatest thing I will read all day. These posts are my absolute favorite part of your blog.
This was a wonderful way to start the morning…totally warmed my heart.
Man, he look so much older in that picture!
Tell him congrats on the beginner’s six-pack, best of luck with the arm muscles (I used to play softball so I know the feeling), and that he’s a very smart young man for not wanting to be friends with a boy who licks his desk. Sage advice for sure. :-)
ps – The key to swinging a bat harder has a lot to do with strong obliques, so tell him to keep working on those beginner’s abs of his…they’ll come in handy for more than he might think!
He’ll love hearing he looks older, which is why I won’t tell him. I suspect that’s why he wanted me to post that picture, and not the ones I really wanted. ;)
I will, however, let him know about the obliques! He’s small for his age, and not quite as strong as the rest on his team, so it’s important to him that he bulks up.
Ha…my lips are sealed! He did make a good choice with the picture, though. It’s got a bit of a young James Dean quality to it. I’m guessing that kid is too cool for his own good sometimes. :-)
Mikey – you just made my day.
I love these posts..the turning the other cheek is classic! What a gorg portrait shot too!!
Literally “LOL”ed over the desk-licker! Bah ha ha. Oh, the horror and wonder of grade school.
Whatever you do, don’t tell him he’s got a young Jake Gyllenhaal vibe going on here.
He’s right, though – just sitting and coloring *is* nice. We forget that as we age. (I refuse to say “as we grow up.”)
Snicker. Funny child. You need to write a book on the things your kids say. Seriously ;)
Okay, that picture freaked me out. I mean really, I know I’ve been a complete slacker as of late, but it hasn’t been THAT long since I popped in! What in the world?
As always, love the quotes. I, too, try to make it a point not to make friends with people who lick their desks. It’s just good practice.
I have had a very taxing day and was SO glad to see this. The most important thing is Harry Potter, of course, and I wish for Mikey the many hours of pleasure my daughters have experienced with HP. (The 23yo still rereads them when she’s feeling blue or overwhelmed by adult life.) But all I can say other than that is punches and bad grades are one thing (well, two things) but licking the desk???? That’s a deal-killer! :)
“I refuse to be friends with a guy who threatens to punch me, gets bad grades, and licks his desk.�
This kid has healthy boundaries. He is awesome!
PS I told my kids the advice he gave Nico about the boy who is not your friend if he makes you cry. They loved the story, and I’m pretty sure they got the message.