Funnies

So we think Thing 1 and Thing 2 are pretty funny.  I'm always delighted with the unexpected things that pop forth spontaneously from their mouths.  See latest examples below:

1.  Yesterday...on Easter morning...over a sugary Easter basket...Thing 1 told me that he thinks all holiday "people" (Santa, Easter Bunny, etc.) are in a league whose goal is to give people diabetes.  I think he may be right.

2.  Thing 2 asked me what the Earth's last name is tonight.  Honestly, nothing like that has ever crossed my mind.  But once he said it, it made me think about how the Earth is definitely a single name artist, like Prince or Madonna.  I mean, that's what just feels right to me, I guess.  However, I decided not to go into all of that with Thing 2.  We just left the subject with Mr. Knightley's supposition that the Earth's last name is Smith.

And......I'm back.

It's 2014, and I'm back.  2013 was a "living it" year, not a "writing it" year for me.  There were some really wonderful things and some really hard things.  I have a lot to catch up on here.  But it will be fun!

The cure for a bloody nose is...

...to say the pledge of allegiance.  At least, this is what Thing 2 tells me.  Just thought you might want to know.

Change Your Feet

A few weeks ago, we went to see the movie "Brave" at our local discount theater.  Thing 2 and I had actually seen the movie a couple months back.  But it was all sparkly, shiny new for Mr. Knightley and Thing 1.

At one point, Thing 1 leaned over and asked me about what the blue things were (will-o-the-wisps, if you haven't seen the movie).  To this, Thing 2 replied before I had the chance, "They're wisps."  Then Thing 1 inquired, "What do they do?"  And Thing 2 answered, "They change your feet."

You see, the wisps help you change your fate.  But with Merida's Scottish accent, Thing 2 was left thinking that Merida apparently needed to do something about her feet.

P.S.  There is also a scene in the movie where a horn sounds and some dogs howl.  Right there in the movie theater, Thing 2 also proceeded to howl along with the dogs.  It was excellent.

P.P.S. In related news, Thing 2 informed me yesterday of the following: "My feet don't stink.  They smell rotten."  Way to be precise on the details, kid. :)

O, Halloween! (A late, holiday-crossing ode to the awesomeness)

O, Halloween!  O, Halloween!

So many treats have been!

Organized candy.  I can honestly say that I never, ever did this as a child, but 

Thing 1 does it every year.

The treat circle at preschool. 

DINNER!!!  His cute pumpkiny face didn't last for long around here. :)

O, Halloween!  O, Halloween!

So many strange things seen!

 The vampire police man who loves his mummy.  Wha?

Auntie V, you are awesome.  I am totally borrowing this wig at some future date.

Maybe for grocery shopping on Wednesday, k?

With pumpkins bright,

 Thing 2's scary cat. 

 Thing 1's ghost dog, complete with scars. 

 I like to call this little number "My Anxiety." 

Bob - Monsters vs. Aliens.  You know.   Also made by Thing 1.

And funny lights,

 What are those, you ask?  We found real light sabers and gave them to the boys???

Nah, just a glow stick sword and gun.  Bummer, I know.  I was hoping for light sabers, too. 

And trick or treating,

Day and night,

 Trick or treating at the local grocery store. 's awesome. 

Working it - Two boys, two doors, hoping for twice the candy. 

O, Halloween! O, Halloween!

I am your fairy queen!

Self explanatory, right? 

P.S. There are no pictures of Mr. Knightley because he didn't dress up.  Halloween party poopers are not allowed into the Halloween awesomeness ode.  Got that, Mr. Knightley?!  Better shape up next year, daddy-o.  But we love you and had fun with you anyway. :)

Overheard today...

...a conversation between brothers.

Thing 1: "Hey, we should go into business together.  Just you and me."

Thing 2: "Yeah!"

Thing 1: "We could make millions!"

Thing 2: "And we could learn magic!"

Yep, they may make millions (and learn magic) as soon as they figure out what to wear.

I Know What I Like

Thing 1 has really been getting into music lately.  He saved up his money to buy his own iPod Touch.  Previously, the saving...well...she hadn't been so good.  But Thing 1 really got it together to get something he really wanted.  Every time he wanted to buy other stuff, he would remind himself that he didn't want it as much as he wanted that iPod.  And he did it!  Gosh, I'm proud of that kid!

So we've been putting music onto this iPod and talking about the music that Thing 1 likes as we do this.  A couple weeks ago, we put some Led Zeppelin, Rush, and prog rock Genesis onto the iPod, because Thing 1 has decided that he really likes this kind of music.  Gosh, I'm proud of that kid!  Saying it again.  He has good taste at 10!

Anyway, we've had some fun experiences with the music.

Example 1: We were blaring "All of My Love" when Mr. Knightley walked in the door after work the other day.  And, of course, I like to mug on Mr. Knightley's face the minute he walks in the door.  So as we're kissing, the kids be bop into the room singing along and dancing.  And I had a moment of sheer joy because it was like being serenaded by beautiful, hard-rocking cherubs while I kissed my true love.  Kind of cool, no?

Example 2: You can pop and lock to "Spirit of Radio."  Thing 1 has proven this.

Example 3:  Last night I was in my bedroom when I heard "I Know What I Like" being sung at the top of Thing 1's lungs as he was in the bathroom getting ready for bed.  He would add his own lyrics here and there for variety, but always came back to the real ones.  It was so great that I had Mr. Knightley sneak outside the bathroom door to record Thing 1.  But out of respect for Thing 1, I won't post it here.  I'll just save it up for a time when it's needed. :)

In any case, when it comes to music, Thing 1 definitely knows what he likes.  And I'm so glad he likes what I like in my music wardrobe, too.