“Mom, Will grabbed my hand and made me punch myself in the
face 3 times for absolutely no reason. Should I go tell him he’s in big trouble?”
“What the fudge, Jay! That’s a bunch of crap! I was doing a magic trick and you tackled me out of nowhere. That was the only way I could get you off of me.”
“But I wanted you to play football with me.”
“Maybe the next time you should just ask.”
Will-10 & Jay-9
A word to the wise…
Don’t ask someone to watch a movie with you by throwing a DVD at their head. Simply ask, “Hey! Would you like to watch a movie?”
Never ask someone to play basketball by throwing the ball at their head. Politely ask, “Hey! Would you like to play basketball?”
It’s rude to tell someone you’re hungry by throwing a pot at their head. Courteously suggest, “Hey! I’m hungry. Shall we make lunch?”
It’s amazing how kids can remind us of the most logical things in life we sometimes forget. Communication is key to getting what we want, but all too often we’re afraid to just speak up and ask!
Welcome, Brent! Sometimes it’s the kids that teach the grown-ups. Thanks for reading.
I seriously just about shot hot chocolate out of my nose reading that and laughing!!! I LOVE your posts, your kids are hilarious!!!
Aw, thanks so much for the kind words. I’m glad you had a good laugh. Writing this blog is very therapeutic for me. It helps me keep things in perspective.
If the mashed potatoes are bad, can I throw those at somebody’s head????
Only if they’re wearing a helmet.
I know this has little to do with this blog but I have to say that I love the video. Sheldon Brown taking out Reggie Bush…oh the good ole days when the birds had corners that liked to tackle!
Funny thing is, I had no idea who was even in this little video. I guess I should get my priorities straight.
Haha, I love how he said “for no good reason” like if he had been forced to punch himself in the face for a really good reason, say, like curing world hunger or to win a bet, the punch would be totally acceptable
…or a trip to Toys “R” Us. That would be worth 5 forced punches to the face.
OOOOOOOOh! Now you tell me.
I hope it was in time for Thanksgiving. All those pots could make things very dangerous.
It’s rude to tell someone you’re hungry by throwing a pot at their head. Courteously suggest, “Hey! I’m hungry. Shall we make lunch?”
Had Dad done that? And what is the “WE” in making lunch.
I can say honestly say that there has been no pot throwing in this house…yet.
As for the “WE”…I’m french!
Lol, I agree with your advice! It’s best to be straightforward.
Welcome, Lauren! You’re right about being straightforward…I like to avoid confusion.
Thanks for reading.
I don’t know. Maybe the pot technique is more effective on some people. For example, on husbands who are watching T.V. and wouldn’t notice if the entire kitchen was on fire.
Not that I’m thinking of anyone in particular.
How about a megaphone? Less violent.
Sometimes I wear a pot on my head to suggest I’m hungry.
Doesn’t get quite the same reaction it used to, though.
The pot on your head will protect you from the shoe that’s flying toward your head.
I think your kids are on to you. “Mom is telling all her friends crazy stories about us so let’s play along”. They probably huddle together at night and secretly come up with these stories. I mean, how do you punch yourself in the face 3 times and blame it on your brother?
Maybe you’re right. There has been a lot of whispering behind closed doors. I just assumed they were plotting how to steal a couple of sodas out of the frig without getting caught.
heeheehee…..this made me giggle. Kids have their own way of asking.
Subtlety is not their specialty.
Duly noted!
No pot throwing unless you’re spinning clay.
I’d rather throw the pot … at least I don’t get ignored that way.
Don’t be surprised when your family starts wearing helmets at the dinner table.
You forgot to say please.
…and thank you. No wonder!
…or hit someone over the head with a brick while saying “now don’t forget…” continue…
Good one, Tony!