Julie in Austin Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 This year, Simon turned eleven, Nathan turned eight, Truman turned five, and Julie turned old. December 6th Nathan: "Does Rudolph's red nose have anything to do with alcoholism?" December 7th Truman: "Mom, do you want to know something I don't like about my body?" Julie: "What don't you like about your body?" "I don't like using the bathroom because it takes up part of my fun time." December 14th Nathan's report on the live nativity he went to: "And they taxed us! So I taxed their dignity! You know how the centurions have those brushes on their helmets? I went up to one and said that the inn wanted its broom back. And then I tap danced." Julie: "What is that twisted piece of metal?" Nathan: "Modern art. Modern art is junk." January 4 Truman to Julie: "I think we should marry." January 4th Truman: "Two of Santa's reindeer are hampster and darling." January 7th Julie and Nathan did a massive and much-needed cleaning cleaning of Nathan's room. Much later that night . . . Nathan: "Dad, I can't sleep." Derrick: "Why?" Nathan: "My room doesn't feel right." January 14th "Simon hung a grenade from his ceiling. If you stand under it, he gets to punch you. It's like reverse mistletoe!" January 20th Nathan cut off his eyelashes. January 21st Truman: "I had a vision of candy and soda and donuts." January 23rd Nathan, running to catch up with Julie in a store: "Sorry I fell behind; I was hypnotized by the BB guns." Janaury 26th Nathan, at the ice skating rink: "I hate this! [sob] I want my money back!" Twenty minutes later: "I love this! When can we come again?" February 4th Truman: "Nathan, what was my first swear word? Oh, I remember, it was 'dammit.'" February 13th Nathan: "Mom, can I have a $145 dollar raise in my allowance?" February 24th Truman, handing Julie the parmesan and garlic popcorn seasoning: "I want Bad Breath Flavor." February 28th Truman: "Can the weather decide when it wants to be hot or cold?" Nathan: "The horror! There's only one junk food cereal left and it isn't even that junky!" June 19th Simon: "I have telekinesis, but I'm too lazy to use it." June 24th Nathan: "If I told a really funny joke, would God laugh?" June 26th Nathan, in the middle of his math lesson: "I think I am having a nervous breakdown." July 9th Julie explains Chik-fil-A's "Dress Like a Cow Day." Simon: "So let me get this straight . . . a free sandwich, free soda, and free fries . . . in exchange for your dignity." July 12th Nathan: "I have a plan for world peace, but I'll need a thousand dollar grant." July 24th Simon: "I am happy." Julie: "I would not have expected those words out of the mouth of someone washing dishes." Simon: "It is because I have fulfilled my life's ambition." Julie: "Oh?" Simon: "I burped the entire alphabet." Truman says: "Can I say 'gee whiz'? Is that appropriate?" July 25th Nathan to Truman: "Your breath could stun a yak." August 7th Julie wishes that just once she could hug Nathan without him yelping in a strangled voice, "medic!" August 16th: Truman to Julie, "Is it OK if I call you disco dude?" August 25th Nathan: "Recent scientific discoveries have shown that I do not have an inner child. I have an inner devil." September 7th Nathan: "IKEA is my favorite place to get food. They have excellent macaroni and cheese and their Dr. Pepper has a cherry-ish hint." September 8th Truman: "Mom, can you give me a buttermilk bath like they did Wilbur?" September 12th Simon: "There's a fine line between difficult and funny and some day I am going to find it." September 20th Nathan: "Is it against our religion to be encased in ice?" September 29th Julie: "Your next spelling word is 'marriage.'" What Simon wrote: "EVIL" September 30th Simon's explanation for not correcting the oral usage errors in his grammar assignment: "Maybe they're hillbillies." October 5th Truman: "Mom, you are my friend, but if zombies start to chase us, I'm going to trip you." October 7th We were talking with our kids about issues of trust, attachment, and discipline with foster children. Nathan says, "They should have a system for families like Amazon ratings and so if the kid finds out it is a five-star family, then they know that they can trust them." November 16th Truman: "Kissing is disgusting. It's just slobbering on people's cheeks." November 23rd Julie sits on Simon in order to have a chance to hug him. Simon: "Argh! Half a ton of pure mom!" December 1st For some reason the Wii wouldn't work. Nathan calls Derrick at the office and says, "Dad! I need your help! My life has no meaning!" Unfortunately, D couldn't diagnose it over the phone. Nathan hangs up, looking frantic, and says, "I'm going to have to start quoting Hamlet!" Five years of previous installments of "What the Smith Boys Said This Year" can be accessed through this link: http://timesandseasons.org/index.php/2008/11/what-the-smith-boys-said-this-year-5/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 I was wondering when you were going to post this year's quotes! :smilielol5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa in Jax Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Julie, :lol: I look forward to this every year. Thanks for posting it! Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellyndria Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 :lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Those are priceless, Julie! Enjoy a new year full of making new memories! Chelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Oh my word, those are hilarious. I really need to start writing down what the kids say, how cool to look back at is and laugh so hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi @ Mt Hope Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 I, too, look forward to your post every year. Very few things put such a huge smile on my face. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 :smilielol5: That's the second time I've used that smilie this morning. What a good day! That cracked me up. There is something to look forward to when my kids get verbal :) Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgeTea Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Well, this is my first year to enjoy this...what a priceless treasure! Thanks for sharing! I will have to go back sometime this weekend and check out the previous years' quotes. Good job, Mom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Hilarious as ever, Julie! Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 I've been looking forward to this year's list. Thanks for posting.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Nathan's report on the live nativity he went to: "And they taxed us! So I taxed their dignity! You know how the centurions have those brushes on their helmets? I went up to one and said that the inn wanted its broom back. And then I tap danced." :smilielol5::smilielol5::smilielol5: They're all hilarious, but this one is beyond words!!! How have I never seen this before? :lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Julie, that was GREAT!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joannqn Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Oh, those were great! I called my 9 year old and shared them with her. Then I turned to her and said, "Why don't you guys say funny things like that?" LOL Can't wait until DH gets home to share. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momof165 Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 :smilielol5::smilielol5::smilielol5: Julie, that's all I can "do and say." What a wonderful post. Thank you for sharing. Sonja in CO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkpan Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 :lol: Thank you! Every year I SO enjoy these!! (You could write a comic strip from these) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyJoy Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Ouch--I'm in pain from trying not to laugh as I have a sleeping 3-month-old on my lap. These are awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Totally awesome post! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amber in AUS Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 That is just priceless! You are an awesome Mum for keeping track of all of that :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mama Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 That is one of the most hysterical things I've ever read. How wonderful that you record so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Fantastic! I was reading them off to DH, and I could hardly get some of them out because I was laughing so hard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda in FL Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Oh - I just loving reading these every year!! Thanks Julie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Katia Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 These get better every year, Julie. :lol::lol: Your kids are so verbally creative. Thanks again for the laugh! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muffinmom Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Love this! Can't believe it's been already been another year since I laughed out loud at your last holiday post! It occurred to me that I could easily mine my Facebook status updates for funny things my kids have said! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam101 Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 :lol::lol: So funny! Do the kids know you write this stuff down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 I love it!!! Thanks for sharing. :smilielol5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Julie this is the first time I have seen this. I love it! I am in awe. I never think of things like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlifemom Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 I didn't realize I was in the presence of greatness. [insert bowing emoticon] Where's Renai when you need her?:tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Oh man, these kill me every year! You really should turn them into a picture/caption/ something book sometime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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