Back by Popular Demand!

In the fall of 2009 I started using my Facebook status updates to share quick stories about the boys. Friends who enjoyed them encouraged me to start a blog, and so now, here we are!

So, to satisfy some of my friends who said they want to here some of the old stories again, this post will be a number of quick stories from fall 2009. If I neglected to include one of your favorites, let me know and I'll post it as a "Greatest Hit!"

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One morning's breakfast table conversation with the boys:
ME: You boys really need haircuts.
JACK: NO! I want to grow my hair so I can wear a ponytail.
ALEX: I want to grow my hair past my butt - past my butt crack - past my penis! Can it grow that long?

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Jack was looking at an old scrapbook Grandpa and Grandma made him of their visit when he was about 18 months old and "helped" Joel build the wall that created our laundry closet. His comment? "I helped build a wall? I look hideous!"

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Two Alex Tales: 1) I know you're my Mama because you are a girl, but not a little girl, a grownup because you are tall. I know you love me because you have to since you’re my Mom. Oh, and by the way, you also give me lots of kisses and hugs - those are pretty nice, most of the time.

Alex Tale #2 (from the Dunkin' Donuts bathroom): ALEX: You know Mama, I think it would be better if boys and girls both had penises. ME: Really? You may change your mind on that one someday. ALEX: No, I don't think so. It's better to be able to pee either standing or sitting, not like you who has to sit so the pee can come out your 'gyna.

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Jack called me at work after school and he was full of righteous indignation. Alex talked about his thumb surgery (2 yrs ago) to a fellow kindergartner. "He talked about my body without my permission! I feel like I just can't trust him anymore. I thought we were over this, but apparently we aren't!" When asked what it would take to... trust his little brother again, he said "He has to not talk about my body for 2 years!" YIKES!