Words of Wisdom from K&K

Koria and Kimball don't have preschool on Mondays, so while Luke and Layne where down for a morning nap, I told Kimball that I'd play a game with him. He picked out Diego Chutes and Ladders, which I highly recommend (it doesn't take much energy or brain power). I was trying to explain to him how to move and that he couldn't skip spaces or he would not be playing by the rules. In the meantime, Koria was coloring by us at the kitchen counter when she interupted our game, turned around, and said to me in her most authoritative voice, "Mom, when you're cheating, you're not winning!"

Earlier that morning as I was busy with the babies, I heard Koria screaming in her bedroom and when I went to check it out, I found Kimball rolling Koria into the carpet with all his body weight, laughing his head off. I told him that he couldn't do that and that he needed to stop beating up his sister when he replied, "A guy's gotta do what a guy's gotta do." You're three, buddy. Where'd you pick that one up? I think my kids watch too much Scooby Doo. Aunt Jana gave K&K a new Scooby-Doo sports DVD when L&L where born and we noticed that one section is all about the cartoon version of WWE. Next time they watch it, I'm going to listen and see if Shaggy pulls that line out as he's in the ring with Hulk Hogan's ring buddies. Ahhh, the memories. I used to make my younger brother, Derek, pretend to be a WWF wrestler with me on Saturday nights growing up. I'd make him stand across from me in the living room, with a newly washed towel tied around either of our necks, and I'd proceed to have him run into the middle of the room where I'd take him down to the ground and pelt him with just-folded laundry that still had not been put away. Guess I shouldn't wonder where Koria and Kimball get their ideas afterall ...

Right before lunch that same day, I noticed Koria standing by the back window that was slightly open to let in the fresh air. I heard her say, "Hello? Is there anybody out there?" I've often had that thought, but as far as I can remember, I don't think I've verbalized it. So to all of you out there reading this, remember that when you're cheating your not winning, a guy's gotta do what a guy's gotta do, and I KNOW your out there. I just may show up one of these Saturday nights in a cape and tights, ready to destroy your freshly folded laundry. Don't be surprised if it's at your house, Derek. Sometimes a girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do.