Tiny Talk Tuesday

Tiny Talk Tuesday helps parents focus on one of the many joys of parenting - the funny things that our little ones (and sometimes big ones) have to say.

Join in the fun and record the Tiny Talk overheard in your house! Publish a post on your blog and link us to the laughs.
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While changing Catherine's diaper the other day she said, "My attitude is stinky."
(hmmm..wonder who I said that to recently)

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The girls had been promised that they could take a bath in the hot tub on Friday or Saturday. On Friday evening we began filling the tub, but it was slow going. Daddy looked at the girls and said, "Can we wait until tomorrow night? If we do it tonight it's going to take a long time to fill." Jenna looked at dad like he was a slow dull child and replied "But if we wait until tomorrow, won't that be longer"?

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We stopped to get gas the other day and Jenna and Natalie both asked if we had gotten a receipt. Dennis replied, "No."
To which Jenna said, "We didn't get a receipt because you can't return the gas."
(Never thought about it like that)

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Dad's rambling again 2

Vacation at the beach.

We had seven great days of sun and sand. Kids were fantastic, weather was almost perfect and we created wonderful memories. That said, there are still a few things to ramble about…. like tattoos and bikinis.

How are people paying for all of this ink if we are in a recession? Apparently Obama’s stimulus package targeted tattoo parlors because I read more off of people’s bodies than I did from books. While I don’t have any myself, I’m not anti-tattoo. The ladies want a heart on the ankle or something small and tasteful on the small of the back? No problem. A guy wants a snake up his arm or something to flex on the bicep? Whatever, if it’s good enough for Popeye, go for it.

But c’mon. I saw one guy who had writing, just writing mind you, from his neck across his entire chest and down to his waist. Who’s reading this? It’s just not normal to stop someone and say “Excuse me Gomer, may I read you”? Maybe he had it all written backwards so he can use a mirror and read it himself. What possesses someone to do this?

And the bikinis, oh dear heaven the bikinis at the beach. Now I’m a guy so I notice girls in bikinis, but please, please ladies. There comes a day when you need to hang it up. I’m not in the best shape, and so I don’t wear a Speedo. Apparently there are bikini stores that either have no mirrors or they installed those fun house mirrors you see at the carnivals. Two ladies walked past us who were wearing attire that clearly violated the laws of nature. Somehow they filled a 10 lb bag with 37 lbs. It may have been cruel, but someone needs to tell them that their best years (among other things) are behind them. Here’s a hint. If your bikini fits you like a thong, disappearing to the naked eye…and it isn’t a thong….put it back. You’re over 40, grow up. At the very least think of us poor guys who happen to look up as you walk by. Shoving sand into your eyes hurts even when you do it on purpose.

But then again, maybe I’m just rambling……

Tiny Talk

Tiny Talk Tuesday helps parents focus on one of the many joys of parenting - the funny things that our little ones (and sometimes big ones) have to say.

Join in the fun and record the Tiny Talk overheard in your house! Publish a post on your blog and link us to the laughs.
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When we came home from our VA vacation and I took Catherine to her room she had a funny reaction.
She said, "Mommy, look at my new sheets and my new curtains." (Apparently she forgot what her room looked like.)


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Vacation Part 3

Here's Julia showing off her cast. She loves her two fingers.

Natalie and Grandma.

Dennis and his girls.

The DiMaggio and Nichols Families.

It was a great week! We're already looking forward to next years vacation together.

Vacation Part 2

Here's more:

My nephew, Philip.

My sister, Gerri, and Daniel.

We lost the bottom part of the umbrella so it was a perfect height for Catherine and Daniel.

Wonder what they are scheming?

Dennis took Natalie out into the waves. She loved it.

Natalie didn't mind having the waves crash into her face. Everyday she begged to go out with Daddy.

I'll finish up tomorrow.

Sandbridge Beach Vacation

For the past couple of years we have gone to Sandbridge Beach, which is right outside of Virginia Beach. It's quiet and relaxing....mostly. We go down with my Mom and my sister and her family.

There are six kids altogether. They are 6 1/2, 5, 3 1/2, 2 and then 20 month old twins. So it's mostly busy and noisy and not so much quiet and relaxing. Nevertheless it is VERY fun.

Here are some pictures of our week.

Catherine wasn't sure if she was going to like the beach or not.

My niece, Julia, couldn't go to the beach all week. She got her cast days before we left. She has a possible elbow fracture. Jenna loved reading to the little ones in the house.

Catherine loved the sand.

Natalie also loved the water and sand.

Natalie and Jenna lead Catherine to the water.

Daniel also loved the beach.



I'll share more tomorrow.

Tiny Talk Tuesday

Tiny Talk Tuesday helps parents focus on one of the many joys of parenting - the funny things that our little ones (and sometimes big ones) have to say.

Join in the fun and record the Tiny Talk overheard in your house! Publish a post on your blog and link us to the laughs.
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Natalie: Hey Jenna, "Do you ever think about mom and dad not being in the house and we can watch “Tom and Jerry” and eat chocolate ALL DAY?"



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