This entry can go under "things a mother should have noticed, but didn't".
I got a little slave labour out of the boys yesterday. Although, they did get paid, so I guess it could be considered servant labour.
I dumped the four large garbage bags full of assorted cans, bottles and fruit flies (so that's where they were coming from) onto the lawn, told them to sort it all and I would let them keep the money from the returns.
Today we hit the recycling depot and each child made $19.85. (If I had of known it was that lucrative, maybe I would have done it myself).
Spendy McGee had exactly $19.85 to spend. Shorty McDeeppockets had $40.
We hit Walmart first in search of the, ever elusive in this town, StarWars Lego.
There was none to be found and the boys found themselves trapped in the Hell that I like to call "I just have to look for 2 more things".
An hour later, as we were making our way to the checkout, I remembered that Jacob had requested new underpants. I guess distressed is not in when it comes to undergarments in the under 10 set.
I commented to Lucas, "We may as well get you a few new pairs as well", to which he replied, "Nah, that's okay. I'm good."
I said, "No, I think you're down to a few pairs, we should grab some while we're thinking of it."
That is when my 7 year old son turned to me and said,
"No, mom, it's okay. I don't wear underwear."
I laughed, "Yes, you do."
He said, "No, I haven't worn them for a while."
"WHAT?! How long?"
"I dunno...months."
Apparently, I don't pay attention when I do the laundry.
Thankfully, my little commando is not yet too cool for themed skivvies and found a jaunty little set of Pirates of the Caribbean briefs that got him once again excited for underpants.
I don't know what's funnier:
The fact that Lucas doesn't wear them or
that YOU didn't notice dirty underwear. LOL
Ha JK I probably won't notice either....
Posted by: Audrey | August 08, 2007 at 02:26 PM
ROFLMBO!!!!! Aaahhh, Lucas...
Posted by: Tara | August 08, 2007 at 04:59 PM
HAAAAAAAAAAA!
Always an adventure with your boys.
They crack me up on a regular basis.
As does their mother.
Posted by: Dianne | August 08, 2007 at 05:29 PM
That is too funny! Apparently Jared & lucas would get along smashingly. Does Lucas have an affinity for outdoor urniation?
Posted by: Jennifer Miller | August 08, 2007 at 06:45 PM
Lucas is Jacob's kind of guy. I have to beg and threaten to get him to wear his briefs. I think I may have to pay him when school starts.
You forgot to tell us what toys came in second to Star Wras Legos. That is an important detail.
Posted by: Jennifer Sizemore | August 08, 2007 at 07:56 PM
Haaa! You certainly have an eye for detail, huh?
Posted by: Karen | August 09, 2007 at 06:21 AM
lol!!!
So what toys did they end up choosing w/no Star Wars Legos to be found? Have you checked out the official Lego site? Their clearance prices are awesome & most other stuff is usually available.
Posted by: candice | August 09, 2007 at 11:10 AM
I'm laughing because, occasionally, Matthew will do this as well. And I noticed that someone above me mentioned outdoor urination. Um, well, that happens a bit around here as well! :P
Posted by: margaret | August 09, 2007 at 11:19 PM
bwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!! I don't even know where to go with this. Gosh, I really should make it over to your blog more often. Your guys are always good for a laugh. LOL!
Posted by: Libby | August 13, 2007 at 10:03 AM