This is a throw-back...I haven't heard Tayshawn use this one in a while...no wait, he used it last week. hahaha
Tayshawn is very picky with his affection. You can usually tell if he hasn't had a nap, because any attempts to talk to him are met with a scowl and a *hmph* and if he's grumpy, you get no hugs or kisses, not even a hello. Last week, I was in the kitchen and I called out "hey Tayshawn...!"
T: what?!
Me: I love you!
T: I don't love you. I only love mom.
Me: *rolls eyes*
This is not the first time that Tayshawn "didn't love me". One of the first times he used this line on me, it was followed by "asissa, I don't love you right now but I love you tomorrow..." At least the kid is honest...now if only adults could get away with that! haha :)
Last night, I was sitting at the table with Tayshawn. In the kitchen behind me were Conny and Monte. As I turned around to look behind me, I see Conny and Monte in a loving embrace (insert "aww" here). From the living room comes Kenyon, into the kitchen, singing "smack that, all on the floor, smack that, give me some more..." and I burst into laughter. Imagine what I'm seeing: husband and wife, hugging and kissing after a long day apart, eldest son singing the background music of "Smack That" by Akon. Didn't quite fit! Monte hugged his eldest son and said "oh the innocence of children..." and isn't it the truth?! :)
I swear, our house is a riot!
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
The Mouse-Bunny
Last night Conny, Tayshawn and I were the only ones home for dinner. Conny made chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn...and because Tayshawn didn't want chicken, she reheated some spaghetti. Here is the conversation that occured while she made his plate and sat him down at the table:
T: Mom, I'm firsty too.
C: ok...(fixing plate)
T: I want to use the mouse! (pulling decorative straw from drawer)
C: That's a bunny.
T: No, it's a mouse.
C: No, it's a bunny.
T: A mouse!
C: A bunny! (taking his plate to the table) Come eat.
T: But mom, I'm firsty too!
C: Ok, what do you want? Milk?
T: Yeah, milk. No! ......yeah, milk. I want to use the mouse!
C: ok (grabbing straw and pouring milk)
T: (when milk is set in front of him) I have Mouse-Bunny Straw! *laughing at his own funny* haha Mouse *deep breath* Bunny *deep breath* Straw! hahahaha
C & Me: HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Me: oh that's going on the blog...
A photo of Tayshawn using the mouse-bunny straw (which, if you notice, IS in fact a bunny)
After I took this photo, he said "I want to see!" I showed him the photo and he said "I want to see me drink!" thinking I had taken a video of him. When I told him it wasn't a video, he was instantly sad and told me "but I want a vimeo..." with the pouty look he's ultimately perfected. This kid never fails to make me smile! :)
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Pete and Repeat...
Everyone's heard that rhyme before, right? You hear this story about a boy named Pete and his brother named Repeat. You end up instructing the person telling the story to repeat everything and it goes on and on until someone says "OK Stop!"
In our household, we have our very own Repeat. Little mister Tayshawn is our own personal echo.
A couple weeks ago, prior to cheer camp, Conny was doing laundry. Loads and loads of laundry later, she walks back to the laundry room and proclaims "I HATE laundry!" Tayshawn, at the dinner table with me, says, "YEAH! I HATE laundry!" From the back of the house, Conny rhetorically asks, "Tayshawn, will you stop repeating everything I say?" and very matter-of-fact he tells her "No." :)
Prior to that, Conny was running out the door with Tayshawn and realized that she had forgotten something in the house. Absent mindedly, she turns back and says "Oh! Crap man, I forgot something..." and right on her heels, Tayshawn follows with "Yeah, crap man!" :)
Just two nights ago, as Conny diligently picks the peas out of her pot pie, Tayshawn snuggles up next to her looking for some eats. He's anxious for a bite and keeps telling her "Mommy, dere's no mo peas!" She continues to find peas and says "You'd think they could fill this up with more meat or celery or something...there's a crap load of peas in this thing!" and knowing what was coming, we turned to Tayshawn in time to hear him say "Yeah! A crap load!" :)
One of the funniest "repeats" to date: Conny hopped in the shower after a long, busy day. Her 3-year-old son doesn't really care what she's up to, and walked in. He tells her "Mommy! I'm hungry." She asks him what he wants and he says "UHM...???...a s'lami sammich." She tells him she'll get it for him when she gets out. He continues to tell her "Mommy! I'm thirsty!"...
Conny: Okay, Tayshawn! I'll get you something in a minute...(growing increasingly irritated)
Tayshawn: MOMMY! I want my truck! (which is located in the shower)
Conny: (out of the shower, attempting to get dressed) Do you want a salami sandwich or do you want your flippin truck??!?
Tayshawn: (in the same growling tone as mommy) I want my flippin truck!
Conny attempts to finish getting dressed amid laughter...Tayshawn is patiently waiting. From the bathroom floor, Conny hears (in a sweet, sing-song voice): "Mooommmmyy...I want my flippin truucckk!" :)
In our household, we have our very own Repeat. Little mister Tayshawn is our own personal echo.
A couple weeks ago, prior to cheer camp, Conny was doing laundry. Loads and loads of laundry later, she walks back to the laundry room and proclaims "I HATE laundry!" Tayshawn, at the dinner table with me, says, "YEAH! I HATE laundry!" From the back of the house, Conny rhetorically asks, "Tayshawn, will you stop repeating everything I say?" and very matter-of-fact he tells her "No." :)
Prior to that, Conny was running out the door with Tayshawn and realized that she had forgotten something in the house. Absent mindedly, she turns back and says "Oh! Crap man, I forgot something..." and right on her heels, Tayshawn follows with "Yeah, crap man!" :)
Just two nights ago, as Conny diligently picks the peas out of her pot pie, Tayshawn snuggles up next to her looking for some eats. He's anxious for a bite and keeps telling her "Mommy, dere's no mo peas!" She continues to find peas and says "You'd think they could fill this up with more meat or celery or something...there's a crap load of peas in this thing!" and knowing what was coming, we turned to Tayshawn in time to hear him say "Yeah! A crap load!" :)
One of the funniest "repeats" to date: Conny hopped in the shower after a long, busy day. Her 3-year-old son doesn't really care what she's up to, and walked in. He tells her "Mommy! I'm hungry." She asks him what he wants and he says "UHM...???...a s'lami sammich." She tells him she'll get it for him when she gets out. He continues to tell her "Mommy! I'm thirsty!"...
Conny: Okay, Tayshawn! I'll get you something in a minute...(growing increasingly irritated)
Tayshawn: MOMMY! I want my truck! (which is located in the shower)
Conny: (out of the shower, attempting to get dressed) Do you want a salami sandwich or do you want your flippin truck??!?
Tayshawn: (in the same growling tone as mommy) I want my flippin truck!
Conny attempts to finish getting dressed amid laughter...Tayshawn is patiently waiting. From the bathroom floor, Conny hears (in a sweet, sing-song voice): "Mooommmmyy...I want my flippin truucckk!" :)
Monday, August 9, 2010
Raccoon Tan and Where Ben Lives
Welcome! This blog idea came to me over the weekend when my best friend joked about keeping a blog to document the funny things I say. I have my fair share of comical, accidental "blonde" moments and while it would be a funny blog to read, it dawned on me that my friends' children say SO MANY funny or sweet things SO often!
We're constantly sharing stories about the time Kenyon had us laughing 'til we cried...and how Tayshawn's defiance makes the rest of us fall out with laughter. I've often thought to myself "someone needs to write these things down!" so now I'm going to! Check back often, as these kids crack us up regularly!
Let's start with a little background...Monte and Conny are a happily married couple, raising and supporting their family of 4. Kenyon is their 9 year old superstar son and Tayshawn is their 3 year old stand up comedian. They graciously accepted me into their home and I've been renting a room from them for over 10 months now. The boys often refer to me as their big sister and it melts my heart. This blog is dedicated to posting their funny sayings as well as their sweet and loving comments. I'll start with a couple of recent comedies:
Last week, Conny and I flew home from cheer camp out of town. [side note: cheer camp involved 4 days out in the sun from 8 am-9 pm] Kenyon plays junior league football and had just gotten home from practice. He refused to make eye contact with me as he walked in; he went straight back to hop in the shower. Conny and I had picked up Taco Bell on our way home from the airport and Monte and I sat down at the dinner table to eat. Kenyon sat to my left at the square table and immediately bowed his head to say his prayers. As he looked up from his prayers, he made quiet conversation with his dad. He turned to me to ask a question...his eyes grew wider and he had to look away and look back to make sure what he was seeing was real. In a very concerened, extremely sincere voice, Kenyon asked me, "What happened to your face??!?!" Monte and I nearly fell out of our seats, we were laughing so hard. I explained to Kenyon that while at cheer camp, i had been in the sun and got a funny tan line on my face from my sun glasses. He looked very confused, and just said "oh." I'll give it to the kid, my tan was pretty funny looking! :)
Last night, I passed along a message that my exboyfriend (who was also very close with this family and who the boys still love very much) said "hi" to Tayshawn. Tayshawn turns to me at the mention of my ex's name and says "I I...I can't find Ben." Tayshawn has started this stuttering that some say is just a phase. It makes alot of what he says that much cuter.
Me: Well, he doesn't live here
Tayshawn: Why? (he is asking this question much more frequently!)
Me: Because he lives at home...at HIS home
Tayshawn: But buuut he live in YOUR room?
Me: *giggle* no, Tayshawn, he doesn't live in my room.
Tayshawn: oh. *long pause* but I want him to so much.
Me: SO much?
Tayshawn: Yeah, I want Ben to live in your room.
Me: *laughing* ok, I'll tell him :)
The comedy and heart warming statements are DAILY. I'll post as often as I remember to! Have a happy Monday, readers!
We're constantly sharing stories about the time Kenyon had us laughing 'til we cried...and how Tayshawn's defiance makes the rest of us fall out with laughter. I've often thought to myself "someone needs to write these things down!" so now I'm going to! Check back often, as these kids crack us up regularly!
Let's start with a little background...Monte and Conny are a happily married couple, raising and supporting their family of 4. Kenyon is their 9 year old superstar son and Tayshawn is their 3 year old stand up comedian. They graciously accepted me into their home and I've been renting a room from them for over 10 months now. The boys often refer to me as their big sister and it melts my heart. This blog is dedicated to posting their funny sayings as well as their sweet and loving comments. I'll start with a couple of recent comedies:
Last week, Conny and I flew home from cheer camp out of town. [side note: cheer camp involved 4 days out in the sun from 8 am-9 pm] Kenyon plays junior league football and had just gotten home from practice. He refused to make eye contact with me as he walked in; he went straight back to hop in the shower. Conny and I had picked up Taco Bell on our way home from the airport and Monte and I sat down at the dinner table to eat. Kenyon sat to my left at the square table and immediately bowed his head to say his prayers. As he looked up from his prayers, he made quiet conversation with his dad. He turned to me to ask a question...his eyes grew wider and he had to look away and look back to make sure what he was seeing was real. In a very concerened, extremely sincere voice, Kenyon asked me, "What happened to your face??!?!" Monte and I nearly fell out of our seats, we were laughing so hard. I explained to Kenyon that while at cheer camp, i had been in the sun and got a funny tan line on my face from my sun glasses. He looked very confused, and just said "oh." I'll give it to the kid, my tan was pretty funny looking! :)
Last night, I passed along a message that my exboyfriend (who was also very close with this family and who the boys still love very much) said "hi" to Tayshawn. Tayshawn turns to me at the mention of my ex's name and says "I I...I can't find Ben." Tayshawn has started this stuttering that some say is just a phase. It makes alot of what he says that much cuter.
Me: Well, he doesn't live here
Tayshawn: Why? (he is asking this question much more frequently!)
Me: Because he lives at home...at HIS home
Tayshawn: But buuut he live in YOUR room?
Me: *giggle* no, Tayshawn, he doesn't live in my room.
Tayshawn: oh. *long pause* but I want him to so much.
Me: SO much?
Tayshawn: Yeah, I want Ben to live in your room.
Me: *laughing* ok, I'll tell him :)
The comedy and heart warming statements are DAILY. I'll post as often as I remember to! Have a happy Monday, readers!
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