Today I would like to tell you about the invisible children who live in my home. These children are a strange phenomenon. They are never around to do dishes, or to accept compliments when rooms get nicely cleaned. They are never there to frost cupcakes, or to bake cookies. They most certainly are never around when Momma needs a hug or Daddy needs a wrestle. Their sole purpose is to terrorize my home.
I have yet to catch sight of them. I have never laid eyes on them before, and where they come from, I do not know. The only things I know about them is that disaster follows in their wake. And I can't catch them. And their names, I suppose.
Here are a few instances where these naughty children have shown up.
Me: Who left their chocolate milk under the table?
Response#1: Notme!
Response#2: Idunno!
Me: Who tracked mud on my clean floors?
Response#1: Idunno! Notme!
Response#2: Notme!
Me: Who left lego blocks on the floor?!
Response#1: Idunno!
Response#2: Notme!
Me: Ok, who left the half eaten Gogurt package from last autumn under the end table?!
Response#1: Notmine!
Response#2: Idunno!
Me: Whose towels are these on the bathroom floor?
Response#1: Notmine!
Response#2: Notmine!
Me: Who drew all over the toilet?
Response#1: Notme!
Response#2: Idunno!
As you can see, Idunno, Notme, and Notmine are very naughty. Do they have invisible children traps? If they don't, they should. Don't get me wrong. MY children are delightful. They love to snuggle. They love to read books. They love to help me make dinner, and even with the dishes. They love to help me with the laundry. They are nursing our plant sprouts right along, gleefully. They're the very best children in the world! But these invisible children are just something else, I tell ya what. I wish I could get my hands on them. I'll continue to keep my eyeballs open. Perhaps one of these days I'll catch sight of them. I'm still looking for leprechauns. Maybe they're all hiding in the same place.
Kiki and Debris now listen to me. This is Miss Robynn coming all the way from California to tell you a secret. Do NOT let these invisible children live there for very long. If you do you will NOT be able to get them to leave!! NO! It's true! They will mess up your rooms, get your clothes out and leave them all over the floor, and even convince you to leave your vegetables on the plate.
ReplyDeleteThey are a bad influence. They don't talk or act nicely and pretty soon if you let them hang around, you'll be acting just like them! Can you imagine?
I KNOW, believe me. I let them live at my house and now I can't get them OUT!! They're too old! They are responsible for everything and I can't even FIND them. Your mama is SOOOOOO smart to be looking early. I bet she can do it if you help her! Because you are the BEST girls!!!!!! Let me know how the hunt goes, okay?! Goodbye Girls!!!
Ha ha! Adorable!
ReplyDeleteYears ago we also had invisible children in our home. I'm sure you remember the line "You mean No One did it?"
ReplyDeleteI love the cape with the typical Debri look! And then there is kikis shoulder shrug and sweet adorible smile. We know they are innocent! Cant wait to see you here in the depths of hell(aka california) next week!~Auntie G
ReplyDeleteGreat post! I loved the first superwoman photo, it's perfect!
ReplyDeleteFunny to think, dad and mom always thought that there were invisible people in their house, too. i just thought it was a freaky figment of a reactionary thought process, epecially since i never did anything like tracking mud onto clean floors, or especially, NEVER drew on a toilet. Lego blocks on the floor? ok, maybe, but i fessed up, cleaned up. If you think it is leprechauns, don't worry, they have medications for people like you. what about Frank? yea, great barbecue, but farts like a howitzer. can lift a ton, just can't spell it. can't you see HIM leaving his gogurt under the end table, or HIS towel on the bathroom floor?(sorry frank, still trying to get over the "scrawniest uncle" comment) One thing is for certain, it couldn't be the ice scraper flute playing princess or superwoman with the plaid cape. better look into one of those invisible kid traps. David
ReplyDeleteHaha I think that every house has a few of those invisable kids. If you figure out how to get rid of them let me know! Great post! Mandy
ReplyDeleteHmmm, perhaps this is a case of "love is blind"-ness! You got some great photos of mischievous kiddos there! They must be a handful. But very very cute!
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