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Friday, December 26, 2008

How to Make Your Sister Mad

Yesterday morning, with family gathered around, my daughter presented my husband with a homemade present...101 Reasons Why I Love My Dad.

The list included, "You fuss about how old I am and tell me I am too big for being tucked in, but you still tuck me in anyway." And, "You help me with math homework. DON'T TELL MOM I AM WRITING THIS!!!!! You are the only one I can ask for help, because Mom can't do the math." Sad, but oh so true.

As my husband read each line, I held my six year old son on my lap and we listened. It was wonderful and sweet, and the kids' Grandma and I both began to cry.

He read the last item on the list, "You work and try as hard as you can. And you do it just for us."

Grandma, who was clearly touched by the outpouring of love said, "That was really beautiful."

And without missing a beat, my son said, "That was really boring."

Labels: Family Life, Kids, Shameless Statements

# posted by Momo Fali : 11:32 AM

Comments:

Little brother is just doing his job... comic relief, lol.

It's awesome that your daughter thought of 101 things to say, what a sweet girl you've raised.

FWIW, I'd like for one of my boys to put 'My Mom can't do math' in writing. I think it could solve a lot of confusion once middle/high school show up.

Love!

# posted by

Piper of Love : December 26, 2008 at 12:16 PM

Oh, man. Out of the mouths of babes.

# posted by

Mama Dawg : December 26, 2008 at 12:21 PM

It's never good to make us sisters mad. But I'm pretty sure its a pre-rec for Holiday occassions to annoy your sister.

# posted by

Tina : December 26, 2008 at 12:28 PM

Ain't sibling rivalry grand?

# posted by

Anonymous : December 26, 2008 at 1:02 PM

My kids once made a Top 10 Reasons We're Glad You Are Our Dad for my husband. Item number 10 was, "You buy us certain things."

# posted by

unmitigated me : December 26, 2008 at 1:14 PM

Another classic moment for the family history books... LOL! I always wanted a lil' brother, may be a good thing I never got my wish. Too cute and so glad your daughter doesn't take Dad for granted. Sounds like a nice day...

# posted by

Tracey : December 26, 2008 at 1:23 PM

Ah, but boring could be the new lovely!

The lad will learn, oh yes he will..

Merry Xmas and Happy New Year, MF!

# posted by

Irish Gumbo : December 26, 2008 at 1:28 PM

Ah, but boring could be the new lovely!

The lad will learn, oh yes he will..

Merry Xmas and Happy New Year, MF!

# posted by

Irish Gumbo : December 26, 2008 at 1:28 PM

Your son never fails to come through with a snarky comment!

# posted by

Anonymous : December 26, 2008 at 3:09 PM

I LOVE your son!!!

# posted by

Kiera : December 26, 2008 at 4:32 PM

Siblings. Gotta' keep it real.

# posted by

Captain Dumbass : December 26, 2008 at 5:09 PM

Yup, that's definitely a brotherly comment!

# posted by

Mrs. Schmitty : December 26, 2008 at 7:05 PM

Siblings at their finest.

What a sweet note for Dad..and probably his favorite. :)

# posted by

Bee : December 26, 2008 at 8:16 PM

i'm totally tearing up over this myself!

no, young man, not boring. not boring at all. and one day, you will understand... ;-)

# posted by

the planet of janet : December 26, 2008 at 8:33 PM

My daughter says:

"How cute!"

I say:

"Bwhahahahhaha"

# posted by

Anonymous : December 26, 2008 at 8:49 PM

I was in awe of the sweetness and then your son, as usual!, made me burst out in laughter. Oh he is awesome. And your daughter is a doll.

# posted by

María : December 26, 2008 at 9:41 PM

Oh lordy. So true, so touching, so funny.

# posted by

BOSSY : December 26, 2008 at 10:37 PM

How sweet and thoughtful of her. Boys just don't get it, but they sure are funny.

# posted by

Aunt Debbi/kurts mom : December 26, 2008 at 11:30 PM

Perfect. Just perfect.

# posted by

Mrs4444 : December 26, 2008 at 11:46 PM

LOL

# posted by

J : December 27, 2008 at 12:31 AM

Leave it to a boy to "keep it real!"

LOL

Merry late Christmas!

# posted by

Corey~living and loving : December 27, 2008 at 1:09 AM

That's what little brothers are for.

# posted by

WeaselMomma : December 27, 2008 at 8:41 AM

Ahhhh yoir hubby must be pretty fab. I love that your daughter did that, and as for the boy...ok, I love him too. :D

# posted by

Jo Beaufoix : December 27, 2008 at 4:15 PM

The best way to make my sister mad is for me to just be me. That seems to really piss her off.

# posted by

bernthis : December 28, 2008 at 1:45 AM

That is so adorable that she did that! What a sweet girl with a wonderful heart (wonder where she got that from.. hmmmmmm ;-)}

And little man with his quick comments.

They are definitely yours ;-) lol.

Glad it was good darlin'.

# posted by

Rachel : December 28, 2008 at 10:17 AM

The time to worry would be if he didn't say something like that.

# posted by

Tom : December 28, 2008 at 12:04 PM

aww, that is heartwarming (the homemade gift not the jab) :o)

# posted by

Desiree Eaglin : December 28, 2008 at 7:26 PM

aww, that is heartwarming (the homemade gift not the jab) :o)

# posted by

Desiree Eaglin : December 28, 2008 at 7:26 PM

That boy tells it like it is ;)

I think that is the sweetest gift by the way.

# posted by

Miss Lisa : December 28, 2008 at 8:32 PM

high 5's to little brother *s* my daughter's the one that gets jealous of attention we give Bub. She just can't take it! Thanks for sharing another momo fali family moment

# posted by

Birdie : December 28, 2008 at 11:35 PM

I made a list like this for my dad about a week ago on my blog...I wonder if your son would find it boring too...I am sure he would...darn kids!

# posted by

Kat : December 29, 2008 at 4:50 PM

What an amazing gift! 101 affirmations would make any parent feel grand.

# posted by

worldmomma : December 29, 2008 at 11:23 PM

Well you have a sweetheart in the family and a regular Don Rickles. Not too shabby.

# posted by

Soge shirts : December 30, 2008 at 4:11 PM

Lol, just remind him of that when he gets one of those lists some day. ;)

# posted by

Jaina : December 30, 2008 at 4:40 PM

I swear, your kid has to got to be the FUNNIEST child I have ever heard of...I hope I get to meet him someday. You are gonna be so proud when he's on SNL in 20 years!

# posted by

Anonymous : January 2, 2009 at 9:03 AM

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