I came downstairs the other day and found this paper on the playroom floor:
At first I didn’t know what to think, so I decided to assume it was a spelling error.
After much thought, I realized that my children were beginning to take after me. You may recall these photos from previous posts:
I make signs. To quote my earlier post… “When something does not make me happy, I make a sign. Oh yeah?… Well, (scribble, scribble, grab tape, slap on wall) take that!”
Oh, and charts, too. Here’s what my kitchen wall looks like now, with daily schedules for each of my children. (Don’t worry, it’s not nearly as prison camp as it might appear.)
So, I figured out pretty quickly that the party, thank goodness, was really for making signs, not sins.
And when I came home later that day after some child-free errands, that’s when I knew for sure that my children were becoming little mini-MEs in training. Behold the party favors I found on walls (and refrigerators) throughout my home:
Sigh. I love my kids.
Kristina
September 28, 2009 at 8:26 pm
That is hilarious!
Lara
September 28, 2009 at 8:40 pm
Best thing I’ve read/seen in ages. That makes me so happy. Happier than making sins, even. Or signs.
Laurie
September 28, 2009 at 8:57 pm
Those are awesome!
Shantel
September 28, 2009 at 10:05 pm
Hy. Ster. I. Cal.
Ambrosia
September 28, 2009 at 10:12 pm
Oh my goodness. I laughed until I cried. Thanks!
Molly
September 28, 2009 at 10:41 pm
HA! Hopefully they’ve learned the messages on the signs as well as the method of delivery. That’s hilarious.
MommyJ
September 28, 2009 at 11:32 pm
So funny, and so cute! I make signs too. And charts. And lists. Problem is, I am much better at making them than I am at actually using them.
Becky @ scripture mom
September 28, 2009 at 11:34 pm
Love it!
Julie
September 29, 2009 at 5:52 am
I love it…glad sins was a spelling error!
I make charts too they often have about a two week or less life span at my house and then they just become part of the decor. Oh well I’ll just keep trying!
TheQueen@TerrorsInTiaras
September 29, 2009 at 6:16 am
Darn, I was really looking forward to what kind of sins they came up with.
Adorable.
Cindy
September 29, 2009 at 6:50 am
I just love kid spelling in general. But that example in specific is priceless!
yvonne
September 29, 2009 at 7:10 am
Those are too cute.
LisAway
September 29, 2009 at 8:40 am
*sigh* I love your kids, too. Hilarious and darling all at the same time.
Leah
September 29, 2009 at 9:35 am
That is too precious.
DeNae
September 29, 2009 at 11:15 am
So what is that last one? “No Bulimia”? And I’m assuming that the top right one is “Do Not Crack Eggs On Your Brother’s Head When He’s Already Visibly Upset”. Very, very cute.
Steph @ Diapers and Divinity
September 29, 2009 at 2:09 pm
Oh DeNae, you slay me. Grant claims that the “egg” one is a slap. And the last one was on the fridge and means “no sneaking food.” But bulimia is way better… I’ll remember that next time I visit the fridge for a snack.
That Girl
September 29, 2009 at 12:35 pm
This is awesome. Although I’m kind of disappointed it wasn’t a Making Sins party. That would have been cool.
Sue Q
September 29, 2009 at 12:39 pm
I think your subliminal brainwashing is working! Genius!
Melanie J
September 29, 2009 at 1:17 pm
This makes me want to see what they would do with an actual making sins party. Not that the signs aren’t awesoem. Cuz they are.
Jessica G.
September 29, 2009 at 4:00 pm
Hey, that just proves that they’re paying attention and following your example! Good job, Mom!
Hilary
September 29, 2009 at 4:17 pm
Well, that about made my day! So funny (and cute!)
becca
September 29, 2009 at 4:44 pm
I just read your comment at Kim’s Temporary Insanity, and I’ve decided that we must be friends. I’ll be back to visit you often.
Amanda D
September 30, 2009 at 9:56 am
I clicked over from Mother of the Wild Boys. I love this post! It is so cute how kids take after mom. I am a list maker – they are everywhere. I start each week with a list, I have a continually running grocery list, a chores list, a rules list, etc. and now I see my oldest son making lists. I’m impressed by the signs your kids made — they are learning good things from you, i can tell!
anordinarymom
October 3, 2009 at 7:32 pm
You are clearly a remarkable mother who is teaching her children consistently! I love it
!!
Zina
October 6, 2009 at 2:25 am
SO wonderful!
(And for what it’s worth I immediately assumed they meant the party was for making signs.)