Only from the Mouth of Babes....

...that expression always rings true, doesn't it? Kids really do say the funniest stuff. Sometimes we know where it comes from and other times we have no idea!!

This Monday I'd like to remind you to listen carefully the next time your little one has a mouthful to say....I know my 3 and 5 year old always have something silly or amazingly adult-like to say on a regular basis. It serves for a cup of encouragment on those days that I am taking everything way too seriously!! The Lord always knows what we need and sometimes we shouldn't be too surprised if it's only our little one's voices, ready to tell us about something exciting!

Here are some "only from the mouth of babes" moments and sayings! Happy Monday!

My five-year-old daughter, Madeline, informed me that I wouldn't have to clean anything up on Mother's Day, then paused. I expected her to say she would clean up for me. Instead, she added, “You can clean it all up the next day!”

My husband and I encourage our three children to try new foods, and like most kids, they resist. On a recent visit to Grandma's house, I asked each of them to sample one of her pickled beets. Only nine-year-old Andrew was willing to try them. After he'd managed a tentative nibble, Grandma asked, “So, how is it?” Andrew diplomatically replied, “It would be good, Grandma, if I liked it!"

One dark night my four-year-old brother, Darren, watched a plane moving across a clear sky. As it disappeared, he heaved a relieved sigh and said: “Whew! I'm sure never gonna be a pilot!” Surprised, Mom asked, “Why not?” “Do you realize,” Darren replied wisely, “how hard it would be to steer around all those stars?”

My ten-year-old son phoned me at work to ask me to take him to a store when I got home. “Which store?” I asked. “Any store.” “What do you want to buy?” “It's a surprise,” he told me. It took a few more questions before he explained that his fortune cookie the night before predicted, “There will be a surprise in store for you.”



As always on Mondays I am proudly linked up with Sarah Beth @ His Loving Presence for Humor Mondays. You can too here

Monday Humor Link Up --I Will Survive!

As a homeschool mom it can be easy to get discourged and wonder why my husband and I even chose to homeschool in the first place. It's easy to lose sight of the vision on hard days. It can be even harder with an unsupportive family or friends. BUT, the truth is there are so many homeschool families out there--more then society perhaps realizes or wants to admit. There are families out there that are done, ones that are almost done, and ones that are well on their way--it helps to connect with them and get the support you need. As one homeschool mom and friend told me, it's nice to be around other mom's that are homeschooling because they won't tell you to send your child to public school because your having a bad day! That reason alone is reason enough to get connected with other mom's in your area that homeschool. And if you for some reason you absolutely cannot; search the internet for message boards, blogs, websites, etc. They are out there! And they share the same Godly vision you do to homeschool!

Just wanted to share this super funny video titled, "I will Survive". A spoof on the old song that usually gets stuck in my head when I hear it, only this version is much better-haha. ;-) Hope you enjoy and are lifted up on this Monday and throughout the week. Happy Homeschooling, too.



I linked up with Sarah Beth @ His Loving Presence for Humor Mondays! You can too here  ;-)

Funny Valentines Day Jokes for Little Ones

Its VALENTINES DAY!

This morning our boys woke up to simple brown bags that were decorated with hearts and ribbons and filled with some chocolate treats.

We don't go all out or anything for V-day but it is fun to express how much we love them with goodies and see their excitment!

My hubby surprised me with some beautiful multi colored roses!

With the rest of the world thinking about romance, roses, and smooches thought I would share some cute jokes that will tickle your child's funny bone today!

I am linking up with Sarah Beth @ His Loving Presence. You can too here

If you kids are anything like mine they will enjoy these silly and corny, Valentines jokes :-)

Why is lettuce the most loving vegetable? Because it's all heart.

What do squirrels give for Valentine's Day? Forget-me-nuts.




What did the letter say to the stamp? You send me.




What did the stamp say to the envelope? I'm stuck on you.




Why did the banana go out with the prune? Because it couldn't get a date.




What is a ram's favorite song? I only have eyes for ewe, Dear




What happens when you fall in love with a french chef? You get buttered up.


If your aunt ran off to get married, what would you call her? Antelope.


Adam and Eve ever have a date? No, but they had an apple.




What did the boy octopus say to the girl octopus? I wanna hold your hand, hand, hand, hand, hand, hand, hand, hand, hand, hand?




What did the valentine card say to the stamp? Stick with me and we'll go places!


What did the caveman give his wife on Valentine's Day? Ughs and kisses!




What did the boy sheep say to the girl sheep on Valentine's Day? I Love Ewe!


What did the boy owl say to the girl owl on Valentine's Day? Owl be yours!


What kind of flowers do you never give on Valentine's Day? Cauliflowers!


What do you call a very small Valentine? A Valentiny!


What did the boy squirrel say to the girl squirrel on Valentine's Day? I'm nuts about you!


What did the girl squirrel say to the boy squirrel on Valentine's Day? You're nuts so bad yourself!




What did the paper clip say to the magnet? I find you very attractive.




What did the bat say to his girlfriend? You're fun to hang around with.




What did one light bulb say to the other? I love you a whole watt!




What did the elephant say to his girlfriend? I love you a ton!


What did the chocolate syrup say to the ice cream? I'm sweet on you!




What do farmers give their wives on Valentine's Day? Hog and kisses!






What did the pencil say to the paper? I dot my i's on you!








Knock, Knock






Who's there?






Olive






Olive who?






Olive you!














Knock knock






Who'e there?






Frank






Frank who?






Frank you for being my friend!














Knock knock






Who's there?






Howard






Howard who?






Howard you like a big kiss?














Knock knock






Who's there?






Sherwood






Sherwood who?






Sherwood like to be your valentine!














Knock, knock






Who's there?






Pooch






Pooch who?






Pooch your arms around me, baby!

Monday Humor

Linking up with Sarah Beth at His Loving Presence again for Humor Monday! You can too! Link up here

Wanted to share this super cute (and short) video of a sweet little girl singing the 50 state rhyme! It is so cute to see her breathlessly get all those states in there! She does a good job, too!! I hope this puts a smile on your face this Monday! Monday's can be tiring and full so I hope this lighthearted clip gives you a little bounce to your day! ;-)

{Please mute the radio player on my blog before playing videos!!}

***Here is another clip of a song that would make for a fun lesson to learn the 50 states! My husband remembers memorizing this song when he was in school back in the day!! He still remembers it and sang it for me last night, haha!!

Monday Humor Link Up

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Now, I have never been a coffee drinker but there are those Mondays where I sure wish I was! When I saw this picture, I chuckled because I think it does really reflect a lot of mom's out there. Why do Mondays do this to us? Even the thought of a Monday gives many a downcast face and a hearty groan. The thought of Mondays are usually followed with a big to do list, going back to work, and getting back to reality.

Well, I really believe Mondays have gotten a bad rap so I am really excited to be linking up with Sarah Beth @ His Loving Presence! You can too here I can't wait to laugh a little and be inspired at the same time!

This picture reflects the verse from John 14:14 where Jesus declares boldly~ "But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life."

This verse depicts, for believers, a well that never runs dry! As a mother and wife and all around just plain ol busy woman I do get weary and tired. I do dream of a "bottomless cup of coffee!" Thank God Jesus gave us Matthew 11:28 as well to help us mothers on those hard and trying days...

"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." Can't you just see Jesus' arms wide open, inviting us to sit close with Him, perhaps lay our head on his strong chest and lay our burdens on HIM? Sadly, many of us never do and we attempt to take on all our problems throughout the day on our own. BUT, this will never work. We will become burned out!!

Come unto ME--Jesus says. Won't you take Him up on that this week...He is so much better then a bottomless cup of coffee!!