Devilish Dinnertable Banter

Rob and I were discussing his usual Saturday night activities (online Halo) at the dinner table and, of course, the kids overheard. 

Gabe asks, "What are you playing tonight dad? Halo?" 

To which I replied, "Yep. So, if you are lying in bed and feel The Spirit leave our home, you will know why." 

Gabe smiles and both he and I look at Rob. 

There he is, sitting with his "I know she's right but I'm not going to tell her so" smile on his face. Gabe looks back at me, sitting there with my "I know you know I'm right" smile. Back and forth goes his gaze between the two of us, smiling bigger ever second. He can tell we are enjoying our little moment of banter.

Then he adds, "Well, I won't feel it leave because I'll be asleep." 

I could have let it go but I just couldn't resist another go.  

"No, Gabe. Our spirits can ALWAYS feel the presence of pure evil. Even in our sleep." 

Cha Ching! More "knowing" smiles.

I may not agree with Rob's choice of entertainment but have long since given up letting the adversary use it as a tool of contention in our marriage. 

Instead I take the opportunity to gently and lovingly remind him of my feelings about it, and find something else to do in the meantime. 

Tonight it's a movie and some peanut butter chocolate chip cookies (with milk) while I snuggle up with my "blankie" on the couch.

My Mountain Man

Rob decided to experiment with a different time of facial hair this winter.

A FULL ON BEARD.

Not to be confused with the time of the creepy cop stash.

I think it turned out rather nice and fills in quite a tremendous amount more than it did when we were young and first in love  (my mom still mourns over the "dirt" on his face in our engagement pictures).

  

He was sure to condition and lotion it every day.  Necessary steps for smooches. 

He was sad to see it go.  His face is freezing.  He may, or may not, be growing it back as we speak. 

What are your thoughts?  You like-y?
 

20 Things....

Saw this today and wanted to remember it forever. 

This Mama needs all the help/advice she can get.  

 1. Play a sport.
It will teach you how to win honorably,
lose gracefully, respect authority,
work with others, manage your time
and stay out of trouble.
And maybe even throw or catch.

2. You will set the tone
for the sexual relationship,
so don't take something away from her
that you can't give back.

3. Use careful aim when you pee.
Somebody's got to clean that up, you know.

4. Save money when you're young
because you're going to need it someday.

5. Allow me to introduce you
to the dishwasher, oven,
washing machine, iron,
vacuum, mop and broom.
Now please go use them.

6. Pray and be a spiritual leader.

7. Don't ever be a bully
and don't ever start a fight,
but if some idiot clocks you,
please defend yourself.

8. Your knowledge and education is something
that nobody can take away from you.

9. Treat women kindly.
Forever is a long time to live alone
and it's even longer to live with somebody
who hates your guts.

10. Take pride in your appearance.

11. Be strong and tender at the same time.

12. A woman can do everything that you can do.
This includes her having a successful career
and you changing diapers at 3 A.M.
Mutual respect is the key to a good relationship.

13. "Yes ma'am" and "yes sir"
still go a long way.

14. The reason that they're called "private parts"
is because they're "private".
Please do not scratch (or talk about) them in public.

15. Peer pressure is a scary thing.
Be a good leader and others will follow.

16. Bringing her flowers for no reason
is always a good idea.

17. It is better to be kind
than to be right.

18. A sense of humor
goes a long way
in the healing process.

19. Please choose your spouse wisely.
My daughter-in-law will be the gatekeeper for me
spending time with you and my grandchildren.

20. Remember to call your mother
because I might be missing you.

Cold hands enduce giggles

I don't know many like him (I'm certainly not) but let it be known from here on out, that Mr. Kian loves to have cold hands placed on his belly and/or back.

It makes him giggle uncontrollably.

It warms my heart (and, literally, my hands).  

 

At least I clean up well.....even if it is on rare occassion

Yesterday I showered (gasp...I know...era un milagro (it's a miracle)) and after which was putting on just a little bit of make-up.  You know...just enough to make me feel like a woman (instead of a splotchy albino monster).

Isaac comes into the room and asks,

"Mom, are we going to have a babysitter tonight? 

"No, why would we?"

"So you and Dad can go on a date?"

"Nope, we're not going on a date tonight?"

"Then why are you putting on that make-up?"

Sigh....

and yet so cute.

It's pretty sad that my boys rarely see me "dress up" (for heavens sake I was only putting on foundation and mascara), unless I am going on a date or getting ready for church.

At least they wont have elevated expectations for THEIR wives, right?