Carrie's Country Cottage

Children Say The Funniest Things

I had a rough week month and had sat down to write a blog Pitty Party about it.  But after reading what I wrote,  I decided that I would rather celebrate my blessings than dwell on their imperfections.  So, I thought I would share with you how they make me smile (and sometimes laugh out loud).

"Why does Baby Bug have a nose?" asked my Flutter Bug when he was 5 years old.  "Well, sweetie why do you have a nose?" I returned.  After a bit of deep thought he replied, "If I did not have a nose then when I sneezed I would probably explode.  I am glad that the baby will not explode!"

Our Love Bug has always had quite the imagination.  When he was 5 years old (that is sure a fun age!) he would wear his wooden sword, that his daddy made for him, in his belt everywhere he went.  I asked him one time if he always had his sword with him.  "Yes, I even sleep with it," was his reply.  "Why do you sleep with it Love?"  I asked.  He shared with me, "There are pirates that live under my bed and I need to be ready."  I was a bit concerned for my little man's safety and asked if the pirates scare him.  He casually replied, "No, not really.  Most days they sleep in and I am ready before they are."

Grandma had come in from the cold one evening and Hug Bug (almost 4 years old), fresh from a bath, was sitting in only a towel on the couch.  Grandma said, "I have very cold hands, where should I put them? (on a naked tummy?)"  Hug Bug became very concerned and blurted out, "In . . . uh . . . (deep breath) some mittens!"

Flutter Bug (5 years old) sat down with Daddy to watch some football.  He sat directly between Daddy and the television.  Daddy said, "Little buddy, I cannot see now.  You are blocking my view."  Flutter Bug thought about this and responded, "Then I will tell you what is happening.  One of the big red guys is trying to throw the ball and the other big guy is trying to take it from him . . . . "

We borrowed my in-laws Suburban to drive to California for my sister-in-laws collage graduation (this was a number of children ago).  The one rule was that we could not have any food or drink in the car because they did not want any spills.  We set up a bed in the back so that we could take turns sleeping on the trip.   Stink Bug (then 2 1/2 years old) was not feeling well.  When we stopped for breakfast Nonnie (Grandma) insisted that Stinky eat something (or at least drink some orange juice).  When we started driving again I curled up with the little guy in the back to try to get him to sleep some more.  All of a sudden he started crying, "I spill my tummy, I sorry, I spill my tummy!"  He had thrown up and did not want to be in trouble with Nonnie.

There are many more, but I will end with this one.  Hug Bug (5 years old) had been caught lying, and was sent to Mom's room for a spanking.  When I arrived to administer the discipline, Huggie was in tears.  Through the tears he sobbed, "I said the sinner's prayer, but I am still a sinner, what am I gonna do?"  That broke my heart.  As I was hugging my little man he asked, "So, are you going to have grace?"  (Of course I had to!)

Children are a blessing from the Lord.  I am thankful that my cup runnith over with such cute and snuggle-able blessings.  

Little Woman

{ 08:09, Wednesday, May 7, 2008 } { Posted by littlewoman }

How sweet. I am so thankful God has given us children to brighten our bad months and give us joy's in our pitty partys. :) I hope you will stop by my blog sometime.
Sarah

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{ 06:15, Friday, May 9, 2008 } { Posted by leighannwhitten }

Hey Carrie,
Thanks for stopping by my place. Kids are great aren't they?
My pressure canner is an All American. I think it's a 30-quart one. I chose it from Lehman's. I did a bunch of reading online about the different brands. I'd ordered from Lehman's before and really enjoyed the experience so I stuck with them. I'm having a lot of fun learning this "canning thing".
Blessings,
Leigh-Ann

tomato soup

{ 10:06, Friday, May 16, 2008 } { Posted by Handmaiden }

Thank you for the kind words. I have visited you too. I will put you of my friends list. Your tomato soup sounds good and I will try it. I usually make tomato soup during canning season and bottle a couple of dozen or more quarts. It is a recipe called tomato soup to die for (lol) If you would like it let me know. And thanks again.