The Petersen Herd

The Petersen Herd

Saturday, November 15, 2008

Clarification and My skirts flying up!

Kabe doesn't really have Terrets . . . at least I don't think so, but it is an ongoing joke at our house because of the very loud, very frequent, very random outbursts. Lately his favorite is "Expelliarmus" which is shouted imediately following prayer or yesterday's "Jabalaba!" which was shouted from the bathroom. It's always a different word, but always shouted very loudly at inopportune moments, he'll grow out of this right?

No - Tyler wasn't poisoned by something I made and I'm sticking to that story! Actually and thankfully he's the only one that got "it" so I'm thinking it was something that he ate at school and then forgot he ate because neither of us can put a finger on it!

I don't generally use the term "makes my skirts fly up" . . . mostly because I don't wear skirts often and when I do, I'm not really into the sensation of feeling the wind send it flying (I finally grew into the modesty concept - aren't you proud Mom?). But sheesh - I was feeling completely inflated when I filled up the van yesterday and it cost HALF what it did a month ago! I don't pretend to understand a stinkin' bit of what determines the price of fuel but I'm thanking the middle-eastern powers that be for saving me a little extra cash that I can now spend on . . . DIAPERS! (or who knows, maybe Christmas? Or you know, there's always that "Toni needs a vitamix fund" I started).

There you go - now you all understand me so much better, next time I post I'll be a little more thorough :)

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

Glad no one else got the food poisoning! I love Kabe's words - he's so clever! Whenever he makes a prediction during an experiment, it usually involves some sort of magic, like the experiment will magically turn into his favorite food. He's a hoot and I love it!

Bethanie Vanbuskirk said...

Yeah, I found your blog through the Rutters. Your kids are so adorable. Thanks for letting us come over the other night.

Nat said...

Thanks for the clarification. You are funny! About Kabe's terrets, all four of my guys have that, and so far not one of them has grown out of it. Clint has a bit more control than the little guys do! :)

Grimm Family blog said...

I am glad the fam is well. But don't i won't tell my husband you want a vitamix. he could die. Ha ha! He used to work for bledtec and his best mans dad owns the company so now he has an obsession about how evil they are. Funny how silly our husbands are. if you don't know what I am talking about go to www.willitblend.com its hilarious how many things they destroy.

Jason and Michele said...

My little Austin has the same "Terrets" problem. Must be the age! Feels good to know I'm not alone!

joana said...

hey cute girl! thanks for messaging my blog. usually people just tell me they looked at it, and i'm like "then leave a message already!"
i'm pretty new to this, and need all the blogging friends i can get:)
btw your family is stinkin' adorable, and your posts are hilarious!