Apparently my dad…. He jumped into my car the other day with one banana and one Q-tip. I thought that’s odd, the Q-tip part; he literally eats a banana every single time he gets into my car, even if I’m taking him out to eat. I said, “what are you going to do with the…
Category: Crazy things my dad says
Bonus Surprise at Daddy’s Doctor Appt!
It was a gorgeous Tuesday morning, which I guess made an ideal day for my dad’s annual checkup. I was with the usual road-dog gang; mom (69), dad (82) and moi’ (age is just a #). We arrived after fifteen minutes and waited in the lunch room, just kidding the WAITING room for my dad’s appointment time. Nothing out of…
Wonder Why my Daddy’s late to his Dr’s Appt?
He forgot his toothies and had to go back home to retrieve them! True story, Haha……
Quote of the day!
In the hospital yesterday my dad said to my mom “I feel like my entire body’s been shocked!” My mom said “It was—-literally!” (He had a cardio version that morning)
Butterflies in my tummy
In the dollar store earlier today my 79 yr ole’ dad picks up a “Yard Butterfly”, no big deal, right? Then he proceeded to make it fly in a circular motion around his belly & stated, “I have butterflies in my tummy, I have butterflies in my tummy! The crazy things my dad says!
“Dear Abby” Daddy–REALLY!
My dad ran in the store earlier today, he came out & my mom said “What did you go in for?” He said “Dear Abby snack cakes” We laughed & said “You mean, Little Debbie snack cakes!”
My Dad loves finding little treasures!
My funny, kid at heart, 79 year old dad loves, loves, loves to pick up just about anything he see’s on the ground! Sometimes it’s a diamond ring or two, coins, & sometimes its just plain trash & other times— WELL…. While at the Wal-Mart the other day My dad, daughter & I had our hands full of cheese, hot dogs & ant hotels—my…
Giggles, Hernia & Toots
My dad & I were, en-route for his first ever “Black Friday” shopping with me. It was an experience to say the least, he said “Listen!” then he pushed on his belly & his hernia made a squishy sound. I laughed & said “That’s disgusting!” Then he did it again, but this time–it sounded drastically different. I giggled & said…
Book for old people???
As usual my parents & I were driving around in my car & my dad said the darnedest thing. “Do you read books?” I said “of course” eagerly anticipating why this totally random question came from his breath.Then he said “you know a book on how to treat old people, because your always –taking us…
My Dad’s Crazy X-Ray?
In the car on the way to my dad’s doctor’s appointment for his chest X-ray, he starts talking crazy. Crazy talk went like this= ” When they look at the x-ray will they see what I ate for breakfast?” We said No, silly, it will show your chest: like your lungs & heart. He said “Oh…
Dallas+Me+Kids+Grandparents+T.V.=Tooth?
Well, well, well, it has been a very interesting day to say the least. Here’s the visual: On our way to the “Big D”, just 10 minutes into the trip! I’m driving with my mom as my co-pilot & a large bag of candy in between us, Papa & Peyton in second row & my…
London or Dallas
Picture this, we’re driving in Dallas! I’m lost on my way to Baylor Medical Center & in a hurry, due to my sis having her baby early. I’m usually good with directions but this trip I was just off, missed the mark, geographically impaired, just not with it. I was listening to my iPhone directions also my…
Thank God fingernail clippings & NOT toenail clippings!
My mother walked up to my father and said “Thank you so much for leaving the three fingernail clipping on the dresser for me, It’s gross! The only thing more gross— if they were toenail clippings!” Ahh my parents, soooo funny.
Father’s quote of the day!
My son Logan was singing a silly obnoxious song in the car & my dad said “In the time it took you to learn that song, you really could have learned something useful!” per my dad Related articles Parenting fun! (revdlesley.net)
Logan & Papa
Logan began with “Y’all wish my awesomeness would rub off on you” then papa countered with “No, you wish my intelligence rubs off on you!” its WAR…
****BREAKING NEWS***Update (in red)—— to Paw Paw’s Opossum story!
My dad had an albino opossum visiting his home on a regular basis, he would leave food out, watch for him & before we knew it, this blossoming opossum friendship had turned into part of the family. On our last trip to Hot Springs two weeks ago, my dad was telling me all about my…
My dad & I and plenty CRAZY!
So we’re off mall walking today, and just talking crazy, no really– talking about crazy & CRAZIER people. We laughed about the silly stuff we came up with –I was telling him, how there are differences of CRAZY, I told him “I’m more like the fun CRAZY” & then I said “the real CRAZIES don’t even know their crazy, that’s what…
Mall Walking
Mall walking with my daughter & my father, we pretty much walk to every store & shop, while my dad walks the mall. Starting & stopping probably isn’t conducive to good cardio, is it? HA, oh well — We’re getting our shop on! Happy Wednesday!!!!
My dad & his skunk!
Around 4:30 one morning, my father phoned my hubby and asked him if he could come over immediately & help him out with a little problem. My hubby rushed over, concerned of what the problem would be so early in the morning. My dad previously in the week had noticed a skunk visiting his backyard a few times, so…
One legged man
I was watching a T.V. commercial while over my parents home tonight, I said “Awwww that man has one leg!” My dad immediately jumps in conversation with “That’s nothing, I see dogs hopping around with just three legs all the time!”
Plumber & Paw paw “I’ll take one for the team!”
The plumber was visiting my dads house a few years ago. Regular occurrence in the neighborhood because it was built around Pecan orchards. I was over visiting, no big surprise. The plumber was snaking the drains, toilets, whatever plumbers snake & he finally figured out the problem. Mean while, I was sitting at the table enjoying a nice…
It all started with the Eye Doctor!
Image via Wikipedia The day began so normal, even for me. I had a eye exam and my parents & I were going to fit some flu shots in at our doctor down the street, so they decided to drive me, since my eyes were being dilated. They picked me up 20 minutes before the appointment, I realized on the way there,…
Paw paw & his albino opossum (Y’all that’s possum’ for us southern folk)
My dad had an albino opossum visiting his home on a regular basis, he would leave food out, watch for him & before we knew it, this blossoming opossum friendship had turned into part of the family. On our last trip to Hot Springs two weeks ago, my dad was telling me all about my new brother “the opossum” what he…
Hubbies “sign of love”
My hubby was mowing the grass one day, and said he had a surprise for me. I closed my eyes & walked out back to find my name mowed beautifully in the yard! It’s undoubtedly one of my favorite gifts & it was absolutley free! He gained a lot of thoughtful points that day!
Paw paw quote
We’re driving to Hot Springs, Arkansas to enjoy our little vacay spot, as we do about once a month. I drag my parents along for the ride, and good times, good times. I’ve always said my family should have their own reality show, because the crazy things that come out of our mouths & things we do. We…
Travel, Family & Fun rolled into one! 