Put a sock in it!

My SIL let my niece and nephews spend last night here ( ) Today was supposed to be so hot out.........I took them out early, early this morning and we rollerbladed (yeah.....me, too, LOL!) and did some chalk pictures on the front sidewalk......made a hopscotch game. . . . rode bikes a little.. . . But by mid-morning it was already too hot to be out any longer. So we went inside, found some socks that didn't have mates, and set to play, making sock puppets. Michael wanted to be sure that we were using CLEAN socks. :Hahaha: Like I'd want to stick my hand in a dirty sock for a puppet play! LOL! I always love seeing what kind of puppets they'll make. Caleby told me that his puppet is a "blue-eyed baby. An' he's a good boy, too!".

Then, my Dad came home with a Parakeet - which the children have been wanting for MONTHS. Someone he knew asked him if he knew anyone who would want a free parakeet........so, now they're the proud "parents" of a parakeet. The naming process has not been pretty, however. :Hahaha: Caleb always wants to name things according to their color. (Bluey, Brownie, Reddy, Greenie, etc) Rachel wants a Bible name, Michael wants it named Spot.......The bird will probably end up with multiple personalities, and have several names. :sillySmiley:

The sock puppets, by the way, scared my dog half to death. Big brave girl. LOL!

Savannah, I am so glad that you got the priceless time spent with those children. I know that these memories will be with them for a long time. As for naming the bird, I wouldn't want to be on the receiving end of that one, poor thing will probably be schizophrenic!!!

I'm so happy for you Savannah, you finally get to spend some time with the kids. Enjoy every minute of it. :woohooo:

Savannah wrote:

Caleb always wants to name things according to their color. (Bluey, Brownie, Reddy, Greenie, etc) Rachel wants a Bible name, Michael wants it named Spot.......The bird will probably end up with multiple personalities, and have several names. :sillySmiley:

The obvious choice would be Brownie Methusalah Spot. But everybody names their parakeet that. Hey, did you know that "Gomer" is a Biblical name? I think he was one of Noah's grandsons. That way the 'keet could be Biblical and TAGS- related.

thats great that u got to spend time with them!
~*emilyanne*~

That is great, Savannah! I know you all had a wonderful time together.

Savannah wrote:

Do you remember that scene in the episode "Gomer Pyle, USMC" when Gomer's moving too slowly to suit the Sergeant, and he shouts "My GRANDMA can move faster than you can!!". And, Gomer, who quite obviously believes every word of it, and is very impressed, replies "Well, bless her heart!". :Hahaha:

Remember it well. :haha: Barney also said that line about Mrs. Mendelbright after he got into Otis's "spring water." It's always funny when Barney gets gassed. "I'm no good. I'm no good! Do you like me, Andy? I like you. I have always liked you!"

Sounds like a great time Savannah.
I also like to rollerblade and they are making a park near my house that will have nice sidewalks for rollerblading. :sillySmiley:

Let us know what the final name will be.

Susie wrote:

Thats great Savannah.:idance: Sounds like you guys had fun. I've always wanted to rollerbladed. Never brave enough.

wow ou've never rollerbladed b4? we do it alot cuz this other church does skating parties but oh well its okay! :alright:
~*emilyanne*~