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I had so much fun on Tuesday talking about poop. The Chef made a Facebook status that you might be able to read below. It's my first screen shot. I know, I know. It's 2012. But I was really busy in the 00s. And yes, I know these images spill over into my columns, but otherwise they are microscopic.
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And it just kept getting funnier and funnier...see "larger movement" and "did my doody" below.
Interestingly, when Susan shared this humor with her friends at high school, they told her she was "immature."
I only have one, very mature thing to say to that. Whatever.
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You can see my comment above. Can't see the profile pic? Let me help you. It's taken from a Halloween party we went to, dressed as Awesome.
The Chef will be representing Word on Fire at the USCCB Bishops Conference in Baltimore this week. He's thinking about rocking this very impressive and impressionable look while he's there.
This is the look we were going for. Even though I bought the black hairspray, Cari Donaldson has made me real nervous about such things. So I chickened out.
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Book reviews. I think about them all the time. Unfortunately, all of my time has been taken from me lately. Stuff like driving, cleaning, eating, reading, knitting a pumpkin hat, knitting a cupcake hat, etc. Same for you, I know.
So real quick, this is what Lucy and I have read and enjoyed lately. Sorry, David. They are all girl books.
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| Mysterious Benedict Society meets The Red Blazer Girls |
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| She's not the princess, she's just the decoy. If you like Jessica Day George, or The False Prince (different story, different author), you'll like this one. |
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| This one is about a girl whose parents have died AND she's bullied at school. Sad. She might be happier with some sort of faith life, but not objectionable. |
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| Saved the best for last. Japanese Friendship doll helping 5 characters in different time periods. |
Bonus Quick Take
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You forgot to say that you made the already awesome party even awesome-er!
ReplyDeleteI don't think we will ever come close to this year's costumes. Maybe we'll just recycle year after year, and when Edmund can't squeeze into that Slytherin robe (that I bought for Peter when we went to a midnight book release back in the day) I'll have to make Baby J do it.
DeleteBTW, that party was da bomb. So much fun with you guys!
DeleteYour group costume is so excellent. I found your blog via quick takes and I love all the book reviews. Even though I am a grown woman, I love me some children's lit.
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend!
TOTALLY! I just tried to read a grown-up book again, "The Postmistress" but it was all sexified and I just don't get that.
DeleteThat vote=poop exchange has got to be one of the most hilarious things I have ever read IN MY LIFE.
ReplyDeleteThank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Tell your hubby "thank you", too.
And you know what kids who think poop jokes are immature are? Boring. And probably not smart. So there!
Yeah! *chin thrust* *head bobble* *eye roll*
DeleteThis is the best post I've ever read. I laughed so hard. Also, YOUR COSTUME IS SO AMAZING! Sorry for yelling. My kids and husband won't ever dress up with me, so I get overly excited and live vicariously through people with cooler families.
ReplyDeleteWow! Thanks Calah! Nothing like the edifying and intellectual poop post.
DeleteLOVED this! And your costume was awesome!
ReplyDeleteI had to stop reading this 5 times to wipe away tears so I could see the screen again. Oh, thank you for this hilariousness! And I loved your costume but I don't know that I would have been brave enough to try the hair coloring either.
ReplyDeleteI recognized the costume right away. Awesome job. Also, the exchange on saying poop instead of vote made me laugh until my belly hurt a little.
ReplyDeleteSo you got an ab workout in today! Bonus! Glad you enjoyed it.
DeleteOh gosh. How did I miss this on Friday? I'm crying. I cry all the time about poop, but this is the first time they've been tears of laughter.
ReplyDeleteAnd thank you for the Friendship Doll review. If I catch my very smart 10 year old trying to read one more Hank the Cowdog I'm going to scream.
(aside: The orange never did come out. I had to buzz the boys' hair. Good call on skipping the black hairspray. Unless you look good in a buzz cut....)
I'm so ashamed you saw My First Little Tikes Screenshots. Don't look at my header! STOP IT! You're judging me... Hank on audio: kids love it but it might give you eye crosserosis.
DeleteWait the Chef is going to be an hour away??? Too bad we leave for hunting extravaganza Wednesday am!!!
ReplyDeleteps. I know how to do a screen shot- but how did you edit it? Inquiring minds want to know.
ReplyDeleteWe are forced to poop by mail, I hate that.
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