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A Free Joke for You

October 28, 2010 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Humor, Minnesota Me, My Boys 3 Comments

…from my 11-year-old son, Jem, because you’re probably every bit as busy as I am today and could use the laugh.Child Number One: Mommy, why was I named Rose?Mother: Because when you were born, a red rose fell upon your head.Child Number Two: Mommy, why was I named Lily?Mother: Because when you were born, a fragrant lily fell upon your head.Child … [Read more...]

(Almost) Wordless Wednesday

October 13, 2010 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Humor, Minnesota Me, Sports Stuff, Wordless Wednesday 2 Comments

The Running-Running-Running EditionJoe spends a lot of time running these days.Running away from the unmade bed…Running away from the dirty dishes…Running away from the finger wags of his momma, who, (fortunately for him), is nowhere near as fast a runner. Gotta love those teenagers.And I do. … [Read more...]

Hearth & Home(schooling) Humor

November 3, 2009 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Homeschooling, Humor, Minnesota Me 6 Comments

Upon arriving at the breakfast table this morning, Angela announced, “I’m so hungry I could eat the crusts!”* * * * * * *Jem was asked to give the abbreviation for “pound”.“I haven’t learned this!” he protested.“Yes, you have,” I rejoined gently. “Cate, do you know the answer?”Cate was equally stumped but said, in her defense, “Jem’s in the grade … [Read more...]

Humor Break

August 26, 2009 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Humor, Minnesota Me 2 Comments

…because we’re easing back into a “schedule” this week and need to take lots of them. (The barbaric yawp is our favorite part.)AMDG, … [Read more...]

Campy

June 29, 2009 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Family Fun, Humor, Minnesota Me 9 Comments

Have you heard about those super cool drive-in theaters? The ones where you can camp on the grounds while watching a fun family movie?This is our version.Yes, we are cheap.(Ten points if you can name the fun family movie.)Yours in times of fiscal conservatism, … [Read more...]

On Another Lighter Note

March 7, 2009 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Humor, Minnesota Me, Reviews, Spiritual Growth Leave a Comment

Father Martin responded to yesterday’s blog post. Did you see his comment? (It’s number 18.) Thank you, Father! As always, it’s good to get the other person’s perspective—Seek First to Understand and all—before making a harsh judgment.I’ll tell you, though. I still have a hard time wrapping my head (and my heart) around this one. It’s a good thing … [Read more...]

Although…

February 23, 2009 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Current Affairs, Humor, Minnesota Me 6 Comments

...it was probably worth watching the Oscars to see this:Even my husband stopped making his snarky comments long enough to laugh.AMDG, … [Read more...]

More Coffee and Chocolate, Please

February 14, 2009 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Humor, Jem, Minnesota Me, Special Events 2 Comments

Son Number 2 was the first to wander into the kitchen this morning, where I was hurriedly assembling all their Valentines.“I really like dawn,” he said.“Who’s Don??” I was completely baffled and a bit concerned. Who is this new friend and is he acceptable?“No,” Jem responded, “I mean the morning.”Happy St. Valentine’s Day, everyone! I pray that … [Read more...]

A Friday Funny

January 9, 2009 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Humor, Minnesota Me 5 Comments

A man boarded a plane with 6 kids. After they got settled in their seats a woman sitting across the aisle from him leaned over to him and asked:“Are all these kids yours?”He replied, “No, I work for a condom company. These are customer complaints.”Have a happy weekend, everyone! … [Read more...]

Humor Break

July 23, 2008 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Humor, Minnesota Me, Motherhood, My Girls Leave a Comment

One of the privileges of being the mother of an active three-year-old is that we get to bring him/her into all the public restroom stalls with us. Even better, we get to keep a constant, wary eye on them as we go about our business.What germy surface will they explore next? Will they make their escape under the door again or will they check out the … [Read more...]

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