Laughing and wedgies and something about Monday

I heard on the radio recently that adults laugh an average of 15 times a day, while kids laugh an average of 400 times a day. And while this makes me happy that kids are having so much fun, it makes me sad that maybe us adults aren’t.

So I thought I’d share a comment I got from Mandy, at Discursively Happy, since it had me literally cracking up. In response to my post about the red balloon in my kitchen, Mandy said…

That is funny! I have a fear of helium balloons because one night I was getting ready for bed and all the lights were out and I saw what looked like a head a little shorter than me and I thought it was my son so I started talking to him and there wasn’t any response so I started to panic and reach for the light with trembling hands just to see one of the kids’ helium balloons floating in mid-air. It has freaked me out enough that I don’t allow balloons at my house after dark. Crazy huh!

Thanks for the laugh, Mandy! I loved it!

And here’s another thing that cracked me up…

I was driving to Target with my son yesterday, and he was reading a book in the back seat.

I looked in the rear-view mirror and smiled. “I’m so glad you like reading,” I told him.

“Yeah,” he looked up and smiled back. “This is the kind of book for me, Mom. It’s all about wedgies and underpants and stuff. Captain Underpants is probably going to be my specialty.”

Laughter is such good medicine, isn’t it?

And here are a few other good things…

Does anyone like jewelry? Kristen at Kristen’s Custom Creations designs the most creative and beautiful pieces. I bought this necklace from her not too long ago and hardly ever take it off…

(In fact, if you read my post “Funny How Things Happen”, you can see the necklace in the picture.) Kristen has a blog too, so pop on by and tell her hi.

While I’m on the subject of great gals, I want to thank Stephanie at Metropolitan Mama for her mention in Tuesday Tours. If you haven’t had a chance to stop by Stephanie’s site, make sure you do. She always has valuable information and insights, and her Tuesday Tours are a great way to see what’s happening on the web.

And here’s another blogging resource that I think is awesome: ProgBlogger. I subscribe to his feed and am always impressed with the quality of tips and information that he shares.

On a different topic, I have to let you know that I love change. So if you see some color or background changes around here, it’s just me having fun. I’ve learned just enough (thanks to Shera at Sweet N Simple Designs, who is wonderful, and who works closely with the people she designs sites for) to be able to make a few modifications to my blog. And since I’m one of those people who gets excited about moving furniture around just to see it in a different spot, you may notice some changes here, depending on the season. Or the weather. Or maybe even my mood. :)

Last, BUT NOT LEAST, I’m launching something that I’m really excited about on Monday, so be sure to stop by and check it out.

Happy weekend, everyone!

Comments

  1. My son was a Captain Underpants reader as well. We always had some good laughs while reading those books.I going to try and check out all the links you mentioned. Thanks for sharing.Enjoy your weekend!

  2. Sad but true. I wish we could all laugh more often. Kids are good for it, though. I wonder if there are any studies showing that parents live longer than childless couples? YOu know, like pet owners do and married people live longer than singles.Just wondering :-)

  3. I like change to. Guess it’s good that I do since my house will be going through some renovations in the next few months! =)

  4. I love change!! My husband doesn’t even comment anymore when he comes home and things are moved around bc he knows it will change again.. Got to love my hubby!Can’t wait to see what you have new on Monday!!Have a good weekend!!

  5. I actually made myself a goal to laugh more often at the beginning of the year. Kinda funny huh! Some days are easier than others but it really does make me feel better on the good days!

  6. Thanks for the great links to all those wonderful sites.I’ve been thinking of doing some major changes to my blog too!Change is good!Have a great weekend,Robin~♥

  7. So Monday is the big day? I can’t wait. I love your links here, and the funnies are So funny. Especially your sons comment.

  8. One of the best parts of having kids is the laughter they bring into the home! Sometimes I’ll get them going with a tickle fight or a nonsense story to get them laughing to get me laughing.I can’t wait to see what new venture you have brewing. I’m off to a retreat this afternoon; I look forward to checking it out Monday.

  9. I’m getting to know change too these days…I just wrote a post about it today! Love the necklace too! Thanks for sharing all the links!

  10. Some days I feel like I don’t let myself laugh enough. Instead of laughing, I get annoyed or frustrated. I have really been working on this lately, so your post is really timely. I look forward to checking in to see what is new!

  11. Wow – what is it that you are launching – I am so curious!cute post yes Laughter is great medicine and my kids make me laugh alot. I am so thankful for them

  12. Those books are quite funny…kids do laugh more..it’s too bad being adult can be so serious!-Sandy Toes

  13. I quite agree about laughter. Living in a home with an ill spouse and a ‘special child’ I seldom hear laughter anymore. Thanks for the smile tonight.

  14. Well, between the beginning of your post and the end, I laughed about 100 times, so I’m well on my way to being a kid again! Thanks for sharing. BTW, I’m celebrating a Sweet Centennial today over at my place–please drop by!

  15. I love to laugh! In fact, I’ve found that sometimes it is the most spiritual thing we can do. I host a weekly humor column with link ups on Wednesdays. If I didn’t laugh, I wouldn’t be able to fulfill God’s call on my life. And that isn’t funny.Can’t wait for your announcement Monday! :)

  16. Honestly, I think blogging has significantly increased my daily laughing capacity. Whether it’s comments left on my blog or something I read on someone else’s blog, if I’m at my computer I am often laughing. It’s a good thing!

  17. This is another post that I instantly connect with. I am working on a talk for MOPS groups this year about laughing… Funny to see you are writing about it. No coincidence here. Ordained without a doubt.Thanks..

  18. I got to be with my daughter, her best friend and her mother this past weekend and we laughed so hard. I made the comment that I hadn’t laughed like that in so long. Daughter said “That’s so sad.” And it is sad. I am working on changing that.

  19. Some days are easier than others but it really does make me feel better on the good days!

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