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the beauty of family time

the beauty of family time

Last night J, Colt and I were sitting upstairs watching a college football game and it occrred to me that KeenanKeenan aka: Kman
Age:
14
"Special" Qualities:
Door slamming, stomping and eye rolling (can do it all in one impressive motion).
Best Qualities:
The softest kindest heart, hysterical and quite charming when he tries.
was downstairs and it would be really nice if he joined the rest of the family for a bit.  So, because I am a masochist I walked downstairs and asked him.

Me: Hey Keenan.  Will you do me the biggest favor?

Keenan:  (Eyeroll.)  What?

Me: Would you come upstairs and hang out with the family?

Keenan: No. (Then after a small pause) Wait.  What do I get if I do?

Me: The pleasure of my company?

Keenan.  Ummmm.  No.

Next time I am gonna go with this: Get your skinny ass upstairs for some family time before I hide all of your boxers so that your entire butt is exposed when you wear those STUPID jeans that rest on your upper thighs. 

I will then depart the room with a very dramatic three snaps in a Z formation.

comments
1. Lindsay Strieker said:
I think you should know that I read some of your stories, like this one...SO GOOD, with my daughter. She LOVES it and laughs hysterically. She's nine. She wants to know if you have heard the song, "Pants on the Ground"?
02/05/10 19:55 PM - Reply
2. Tiffany said:
I just practiced the 3 snap in Z formation, as I laughed out loud. Love it
11/30/09 10:17 AM - Reply
3. Carol said:
Oh no, not that. Please. Those pants are bad enough without seeing it all hanging out. Who thought up this fashion anyway?
11/12/09 09:54 AM - Reply
Uh huh.. sure you are. Let me know how that works for you. Something tells me you're not cut out to rule with an iron fist anymore than I am.

And btw? My son would have had the exact same reaction to family time. I'm fairly certain he now views any family time as a punishment for past transgressions.

Love,
K
11/12/09 09:35 AM - Reply
5. Sara P. said:
Not three snaps in a Z formation? That brings back memories. Aren't teens the best?
11/12/09 09:30 AM - Reply

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