April Fool's Morning

Someone told my children that it's April Fool's Day.  Since waking an hour ago, I've been treated to non-stop giggling and "What do you get when you cross a _________ with a _____________ riddles.  All jokes for the eight and under set are nonsensical.  Or perhaps that's only the case at my house?

Q:  What do you get when you cross a hippo with a microwave oven?
A:  A hoola poopy dance.

Q:  Why did the chicken cross the road?
A:  To get to the playground.

Q:  What do you get when you cross a baby with a brother?
A:  You get love-i-fied.

Q:  What do you get when you cross ten boys with a pool?
A:  A water fest poopy party

Q:  What would happen if twenty jack-in-the-boxes jumped on you?
A:  You'd have a jack-and-the-dance party.

Q:  Why do balls chase the April Fool's Bunny?
A:  Because they want candy.

I'll spare you all the others containing the word "poopy".  They were the eight-year-old's ideas.  A year ago I was foolish enough to breathe a sigh of relief that my boys weren't into potty humor.  It must be something that strikes a boy's funny bone between seven and eight years old.  A rite of passage, if you will.

My six-year-old boy still has decorum.  He came over to read what I've written here, and said  "Oh, no!  She's writing your poopy jokes, Peter!"

We'll just see what he's joking about next year, as a seven-year-old.  Something tells me I shouldn't pat myself on the back just yet.

Definitely, I need to explain the difference between a fool and a joke.

Published with comedians' permission.

procrastination

Can you tell I have a lot of clothes to fold tonight?  I usually change my blog design when there's a dreaded chore to be done.

Procrastination.  I hate to love it.

pesticides

The Simple Mom blog published a list of the fruits and veggies containing the highest amount of pesticide.  We happen to eat from this list regularly!  Washing with just water doesn't protect, because the pesticides are designed to be water resistant (due to rain). The article suggests that we buy a special wash, or wash them with vinegar and water.

Can life get any more complicated???????

Wouldn't it be easier to just work the land and grow all our own food?

Is your head spinning yet?

multiple choice

If you are suffering from stress-induced hives, which of the following is not helpful, in terms of your recovery?

A.    There is no more chocolate in the cupboard.


B.    You have a lot to do to prepare for your sister-in-law's Easter visit.


C.    Your baby ransacks your house on a regular basis.


D.    A salesman comes to the door and smiles at your baby daughter, who is in your arms.  He then says to her, "Well hello there.  Does Grandma have you?"

Answer:  All of the above, but most especially D!

a quick prayer request

Not too many read blogs on the weekends.  Just in case a few of you do tune in, I'm asking for a quick prayer.  My nerves have gotten the best of me.  I'm dealing with a horrible case of hives.  The itching is driving me insane, and they've distorted my lips and eyes and hands.  Benedryl is helping some with the itching, but it's been over 24 hours and there's no sign they're going away.

Thank you!