Well, this past weekend we ushered in the summer with a rummage sale. Its a nice way to meet the neighbors, make a few bucks and clean house! We do one twice a year on our front yard... once as a spur of the moment idea (this one was such an idea) & the 2nd as a neighborhood function (probably July). So, all day I have people stopping by, picking up my stuff, putting it back down, mentally deciding and then handing over hard earned cash for my empty pockets... all in all a very fun two days. I think my house is 250 lbs lighter, at least!
Six kids, of course, adds lots of humorous moments, though & this weekend wasn't without its share. Madigan, commonly referred to as "Bruiser", has always been a no-nonesense, independent, stand up for herself kind of girl. As #4 she comes by it honestly and has no qualms about getting in anyone's face about anything. Which is the prolouge for the rest of this story...
Playing out front, running back and forth, pushing doll strollers & flying plastic bag kites Madigan and our neighbor's boy were having a blast! On one such passing the kids were still a house away when I heard the little boy yell something at Madi... it was something that you think you hear, then shake your head because you MUST have heard something wrong. At the same moment I am shaking my head Madigan stops dead in her tracks, whips around, hand on her hip and yells "What did You Just Call Me?" The neighbor boy repeats his name calling ~ in which, of course, I am highly interested by now. He answers her, my mouth drops open and Madi says back to him "Oh, Yeah, well your a f...face!" AHHHH!!!! I motioned for the dad to come over ~ he took his and I took mine and Madi sat on the stairs wailing that she was innocent (Patsy!), that she was just repeating words. A five minute lecture ensued and another five minutes on the stairs and they were back to pushing strollers and flying plastic bag kites.
Nice gentle reminder that children are listening to EVERYTHING!!! Oh, and don't mess with Madi!
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