Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Funny Teens and Such

So, Hubby broke his foot.

Despite the vehement protestations of "I have never broken a bone in my life.  It's not broken."

He managed to hold off a full 12 hours after the volleyball incident that caused aforementioned break before admitting that he may have been mistaken.

It took every ounce of self-control I had during those 12 hours to not make fun of him.  I knew if I said one word, he would be all "You are the one that made me join the volleyball league in the first place.  I wanted to stay home and watch TV and cuddle on the couch with my wife."  I could see it in his eyes, so I said nary a word.

Fortunately, I have children who pay attention and are beginning to get a sense of humor just like ours.  They've got my back.

Referring to an incident two years ago in which Hubby tore a ligament in his finger (which required a cast, voice-recognition software at work, and me taking over his dish-washing chores) while taking his socks off...

I'll give you a second to reread that sentence, because I knowit is quite the run-on and it is hard to believe he did such a thing.

After we arrived home from the hospital and told the children of the broken foot diagnosis, Buttercup looked at Hubby and said, "Well, at least this injury is legitimate."

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The children were recently given a little speech about personal hygiene.  How I shouldn't have to track them down to make sure they are showering/brushing teeth/using deodorant/all other ways to keep themselves from being smelly, disgusting embarrassments.

This morning, during our breakfast prayer time, I said, in part, the following prayer:

Please be with all those who are pregnant or wishing to be.  Keep them and their babies healthy through the birth.
Help us to see ways we can be blessings to others, and give us the courage to be the people you want us to be.
Thank you for our healthy bodies.  Help us to remember to respect them and care for them.

Afterwards I said with a smirk, "Did you notice I put in a bit about God helping you all?"

Phoenix replied, "Don't worry.  I'm not pregnant."

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This has absolutely nothing to do with teenagers.  It's not even funny, but it can lead to something funny.

Every week, Kate from Can I Get Another Bottle of Whine has a "Caption That" photo contest.  She posts a photo of someone doing something silly or looking ridiculous, and then readers submit funny captions for it.  Her husband chooses a winner.

Last week she asked for some photos to use, so I sent her some.  Today, she is using mine.  Click over to see the photo and submit your own caption.

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No funny teens here either.  This is more of the "and such".  My mom is coming for a "see the kitchen, and oh, yeah, the grandkids" visit for a few days, so don't be expecting much posting.  Unless we wear her out and she falls asleep at 8:00.  Always a possibility.

Have a lovely day!

16 comments:

  1. So sorry for your hubby's legitimate injury. Hope he feels better soon. I'm still cracking up over the need for voice-recognition software over a torn ligament in his finger. WOW, that's a new one!!!!

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    1. Thank you.

      I don't think anyone has ever heard of it before. It's just plain ridiculous. But, with the cast, he couldn't type, which he does all day long, so he had to get the software in order to dictate.

      And you know I made fun of him endlessly for it!

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  2. I'll never look at socks the same way.

    How in the world do you manage to turn out consistently funny blog posts? You keep me in (thankfully not literal) stitches everyday!

    Hope your husband's foot heals soon.

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    1. They are the most dangerous article of clothing, you know. :)

      I'm glad you find them amusing. I never know for sure when I push that publish button if its funny or just silly.

      Thanks for the well wishes.

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    1. She's really starting to get the timing down, too.

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  4. Bummer about the foot.
    My kids also despise hygiene. I've been reminding them to brush their teeth every day, twice a day for YEARS.

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    1. Why, why, why don't they want to brush their teeth???

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  5. My broken toe still hurts :\ I feel for him! And totally would've made fun of the finger incident, too. hahaha

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    1. Oh, I'm so sorry it's still bothering you.

      Even someone with no funny bone would have had to make fun of the finger incident. It was ridiculous. :)

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  6. Your kids are hilarious! I really would like to know how you tear a ligament putting on socks...but I can picture my husband doing like that too.

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    1. Thanks! They certainly are coming into their own with the humor.

      I'd like to know how he tore it, too. He went upstairs after work to change clothes, and came downstairs with his finger hanging in an impossible way. He really was just taking his sock off like he does every day.

      I now want to hear of the odd things your husband has done!

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  7. I'm sure you're very relieved that Phoenix cleared that one up ... although if he was, you'd make a fortune on the talk show circuit. Just putting it out there.

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  8. oh Pehonix was just plain FUNNY! laughed out loud! what a riot!

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    1. He is certainly getting his comedic timing down!

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