Mary's Muse

Devotional Humor

In our morning devotions, I asked the kids what would cause them fear and trembling.

Zookeeper:  Being attacked by a bear, or wolves, or wolverines.

Princess:  Watching Zookeeper being attacked by a bear, or wolves, or wolverines.

Yogurt sharing

DQ brought a yogurt out of the refrigerator, took a couple of bites, and then had to use the bathroom. When she came back to her seat ~ surprise! ~ Etu was in her seat.

DQ copped a phony angry face:  Hey, that's my seat!

Etu:  Yeah, I know. But I just wanted to take a little bite.

DQ (bless her heart):  Oh. OK.  Just a little one though, OK?

Etu (indicating the size with her finger and thumb):  OK.  Just a tiny, little bite.

No Muffins for You

Zoo Keeper offended Etu for some reason this morning. She looked at him sternly, pointed her finger at him, and said, "No muffins for you! Only for me and Princess. Oh. And Drama Queen." Unfortunately, I didn't have my camera out.

How Many Is a Couple?

My two year old asked if she could bring Barbies outside.  I said, "Sure. Just a couple."  So she came out with arms loaded with Barbie dolls, at least seven of them, one of which she was carrying by the hair. "This is a couple!" she stated emphatically.

The Last Word

This is my last word before Lent.  No, really.  It is.  I walked downstairs to do my laundry when I noticed that two kids were playing Game Cube. Little man is rather an expert at the thing. Drama Queen is an utter newbie.  In fact, she's so new at it that often her brothers and sister just leave her controller unplugged and let her "think" she is playing.  Now that the kids have remote controllers, I have no IDEA of whether the kids "think" they are playing or are really playing.  Keep in mind that they were playing a car racing game at this time.  So I had to ask.

Me: Little Man, is DQ actually playing? Or is she not plugged in?

Little Man: No she's really playing.  See that guy going the wrong way?  That's her.

Bedtime

Etu (in a stage whisper):  Good night, Jumping Bean! 

She runs away toward her room, but seconds later, toddles back into the room where I'm rocking Jumping Bean to sleep.

Etu (still whispering):  But I don't want to go to bed, Jumping Bean!

Heavy Load

 Etu (a drama queen all her own):  Oh (*grunt*)!  This is heavy!

 

Teenage Money Woes

Teen:  Hey, Dad.  I need money for a gift I have to buy for a friend's birthday.  Do you have a few bucks?

Dad:  I don't have much.  Do you have any you could contribute to the gift?

Teen:  I don't have any.  My wallet needs a rest.

Mom:  (from around the corner to the teen) Your wallet is well rested.

Secure Child

Drama Queen:  (showing me a picture she drew) Hey Mommy, how do you like this?

Mom:  I love it!

 DQ: I know.

Mom:  How did you know I would like it so much?

DQ:  Because I made it!

DQ - ism

Etu was looking for her Nuk and Dad knew right where it was.  Princess collected it from the place and said, "You're smart, Dad."

Then DQ piped up, "Daddy, you and Mommy are both smart.  Mommy's always been smart and you're starting to get smarter!"

May the peace of Christ's birth enter your home this Christmas!