Laughter IS the Best Medicine
I probably should have titled this post “my annual whine about how busy the beginning the school year is”, but then who would want to read it, right?
Hang in there with me – there is a slightly funny moment at the end of all my whining. (At least I thought it was funny, but it might have been one of those you-had-to-be-there moments. I’m sure you’ll let me know. Even if it’s not funny, there are pictures.)
Since I work with new teachers in my district, the beginning of the year can be especially crazy. Between work and getting Little J settled into a new school and new routine (can we say Holy Major Mood Swings, Batman? It’s like living with a pregnant preschooler.) it’s not uncommon to find me staring blankly into space, trying to remember what it was that I was about to do.
Last weekend, we headed down to Harvest Fair at State Fair Park for a much needed break. We go every year and always have a great time. There’s pumpkin bowling, caramel apple making, rides, food, and great entertainment. Our favorite part of the tradition is the making of the scarecrow. We usually wind up with more hay on us then in Mr. Scarecrow, but we have a great time.
Each year, Little J makes a big deal out of coming up with a name for Mr. Scarecrow. The most amusing part of the whole process is that he always names him Fred. Every. Year.
Little J requested that “Fred” ride with him in the backseat as opposed to the way back of the SUV. Big J belted him in and Little J beamed with joy at the thought of having a straw friend to share the ride home.
“Uh-oh!” Little J exclaimed as we pulled out of the park. Big J slowed down thinking there was a problem in the backseat.
“What’s the matter?” we asked him.
With all seriousness, Little J replied “Fred has to go to the bathroom.”
By the time we stopped laughing, we ALL had to go to the bathroom.
Happy Fall, ya’ll!!
LOL! That sounds like it was a blast! I will have to try and remember to look up when the fall festival is and make a trip down there. I don’;t think in all my life in Wisconsin I have ever been to that.
Well, when you gotta go…you gotta go.
I heard about that for the first time this year…and didnt get a chance to go.
Its for sure on my to-do list for next year!