Gem of the Day

A Third Grader comes up to me and we have the following conversation:

Third Grader: I'm sorry, I said a bad word.

Me: What was the word?

Third Grader: It was the "E" word.

Me: (after thinking a minute) Euphemism?

Third Grader: (whispering) Idiot

You're Coming With Me, Buddy

This is Charlie's new BFF. Perhaps you have heard of him?

I Think Even Patriotism Should Have Limits

So, after the morning announcements at school, I was walking down the hall. The person doing the announcements asked everyone to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. Through the closed doors of the classrooms, I hear the muffled sounds of children doing the Pledge.

Then, all of a sudden I hear the Pledge in all of it's glory. It is majestic. It is echoing. It is coming from the boy's bathroom. And I hear one boy say to the other: "Stand! We are doing the Pledge of Allegiance!"

I have never met the Founding Fathers. But, I am guessing that even they would understand that there are just some instances where it is simply better not to stand.

WANTED: GRAHM CRACKER BANDIT

Description of Suspect:

Hair: Brown

Eyes: Blue

Height: 2' 0"

Weight: About the same as a bag of cat litter

Last seen wearing red and blue sleeveless shirt decorated

with stars. Do not be fooled. This suspect is not, in any way, a member of law enforcement. Suspect is wearing a size 4 diaper. Pampers model. Possibly full.

Known Aliases: Charlie, Charlie Barley, Baby Brother

Gem of the Day

A kindergartner (with a bow in her hair, no less) to me: Did you get your hair cut?

Me: Yes, I did. And you are the first person who has noticed!

Her (in a very serious, grown-up voice) Well, it looks beautiful on you!

Dinner and a Bath

The Picture You See Above

First, let me apologize for it being so big. I messed around with the setting for an hour, but could not get it smaller. So, sorry.

But, I love the picture. It is one of my favorites. And I love it because it shows the similarities between the two boys perfectly. And they are both totally oblivious to just how much alike they are. It makes me smile every day.