This Valentine’s Day, CJ discovered the joy that is conversation hearts. And by “joy” I mean endless hours of desperate hilarity.
He hands me a little yellow heart. ”What does it say, mom?”
“Marry me.”
He throws his head back and howls with laughter. “Marry me! Bwah ha ha ha!”
He hands me another one, “What does that one say?”
“You go girl.” I snap for emphasis.
“Ooh hoo boy that’s a good one.”
and on and on and on we go.
Nothing is not funny. Fax me! Let’s kiss! Be mine! Cutie Pie! Top Chef!
What? Top Chef? When did THAT become a valentine’s phrase?
Finally I can take no more. It’s not that I don’t like our little game, it’s that I hate it.
“CJ, go downstairs and do something else,” I order.
He obediently heads downstairs and then, I hear from below,
“You go girl!” SNAP.
Yes, he even snapped.
That’s my boy.
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February 15, 2009 at 4:41 pm
CJ can snap?! I am impressed. We’re still working on that in this household.
Did you see the “Email Me” heart? I posted a photo of that on my site. I love Top Chef, but on a candy heart?! Who gets to pick these things??
February 15, 2009 at 5:06 pm
Oh that is great! That kid cracks me up.
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February 15, 2009 at 5:34 pm
Candy hearts crack me up, too… especially the naughty ones.
February 15, 2009 at 5:45 pm
Great stuff – if kids weren’t funny and cute, our species would not have survived!
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February 16, 2009 at 1:11 pm
I was unaware of both Top Chef and Fax Me. Who faxes people with their loving sentiments?
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February 16, 2009 at 1:36 pm
Ah boys. Aren’t they the best?
February 16, 2009 at 3:55 pm
I had to stop buying those things. The phrases are cute and all but no one likes to eat them! Got tired of wasting my money!
February 17, 2009 at 1:01 pm
Can you believe how “hip” and “with it” conversation hearts have become. Volcano’s favorite is “Email Me.” Puleez!
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February 17, 2009 at 7:45 pm
Top Chef? How is that romantic!
February 18, 2009 at 5:35 am
This post cracked me up! lol. Very, very funny!
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February 18, 2009 at 9:39 am
That is so cute! My son loves those things, too. He can’t read either, so I’m constantly telling him what they say.
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February 19, 2009 at 4:30 pm
So cute and funny! These little guys are definitely entertaining.
February 19, 2009 at 6:26 pm
oh if someone gave me a “top chef” one I would be in heaven *swoon*
February 20, 2009 at 5:53 pm
Fun story, funny CJ.
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February 20, 2009 at 10:27 pm
Oh my. Your blog is HILARIOUS!!! Thanks for the giggles.
February 23, 2009 at 5:36 pm
Now I gotta go get me some valentine candy!
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February 24, 2009 at 7:45 am
I’ve only been reading (and enjoying) your blog for a couple of months now, and it seems like there were weekly entries from you, but it seems they have come to a halt after the 2/15 blog. Just wondering if all is OK in Seattle? Looking forward to hearing more from you!