Someone else at that AP thread linked to this video. Warning: may cause convulsions. Bill said he is “scarred for life.” All I have to do is say “Bitty” and he falls in a writhing heap on the floor. Most British humor is too sterile for me (I prefer things that make you guffaw, but that’s just me), but in this situation it works. Danielle removed the link due to objections from late weaners. Folks, we all need to be able to laugh at ourselves, and we need to be able to laugh at the absurd things people think. That homeschool family video everyone loved is not how we are, but how people think we are (My family goes to Hooters all the time).
Then there’s this one which someone emailed me. How men think versus how women think. Here’s a clue for the guys: if you’re looking in your “nothing box” and your wife asks you what you’re thinking about, it’s much better to pretend that you’re looking in your “family box” or your “wife box.” Lie to us.
And finally from Esther is this video which shows you how to use sign language to thank all those soldiers you see at the airport. I haven’t been inside an airport in about five years, but I see soldiers every day. I suggested to Bill that I have my own *special way* of thanking the troops, and he’s totally cool with that, as long as I restrict my thank you list to…ONE. Seriously, though, Bill is always a bit embarrassed, but nonetheless touched, when someone does thank him for doing his job. And a free lunch every now and then is nice too.
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Those are great! Thanks!
Thanks for the videos. I got a good laugh out of “bitty” and I’m right there with Bill.Thanks for the tip about lunch — I’ll remember that one. It IS nice.
Lately, my husband has been trying to explain to me about how he can think about NOTHING. This video is soooo appropriate.
We don’t go to Hooters. ‘Cause, you know, it makes the baby hungry.
I was wondering which video offended the late weaners. Being the rebel that I am, I searched and searched last night for possibilities…thanks for posting it. The kids thought the stuff about “the box” was hilarious. When we were in D.C. we saw soldier uniforms EVERYWHERE and I just wanted to go up to every person and squeeze them and gush about how thankful I am…but, I guess a simple sign would have been a bit more appropriate! (As it was, my sis and I would give each other the secret sign of sidelong glances that meant, “Hey, there’s another one, I’m so proud of him! He could be a total jerk…but that uniform MEANS something and I love him for it.” or something like that!
I can’t watch these ’til I get home (darned office expects me to WORK!), but am dying to now!And hey – tell Bill THANK YOU from me – hate to embarrass him, but ya gotta do what ya gotta do…
Kristina – hi.Barb – not saying you have to buy anyone lunch. Bill has had it happen and it tickles him pink every time (and let me tell you, it is really hard to get pink out of that uniform!).Stina – personally, I don’t believe in the “nothing box”. He’s thinking something, by golly, and I’m sure it’s something like how to tell me nicely that I need to get to work on losing baby fat, or that the house is a mess or that he’s been having these deep conversations with God…something…anything…HELLO?Milehi – yeah, the older kids saying “bitty” gets us some dirty looks every time we go.Laura – I know that look of which you mean…that uniform makes ’em all look so good, huh?Kasia – get back to work.
I’ve seen that Bitty one before. DH and I were cracking up, and my third child weaned after two. I’ll have to come back to the last one.
Oh, my goodness, I laughed so hard I cried. Thanks!
Bwahahahahahahaa. That was horribly wrong, and hysterical.
Hi Michelle,I clicked over from the Danielle website just browsing. I, too, am a military wife of 12 years so far and have six children under the age of 10; so I have enjoyed your blog tremendously. God bless!