The world right now is under a lot of stress and anxiety which is affecting our mental wellness. One thing that helps me to release extra stress is to laugh.
In 2013 my life started to change and I found myself a single mom, pregnant with our 5th child. To help me cope with my sadness, stress, and anxieties I turned to focus on the funnies around me. If we LOOK, we can find funny things right around us. Here are some funny pictures and conversations during that time that I’ve documented that will hopefully bring a smile, a chuckle, or better yet a laugh to brighten your day.
While looking at ice cream in Foodland
Kyra (5) yells: I want a FAT cow!
Me laughing: You mean Skinny Cow?
(Feb 9, 2013)
Me: What do you want to be when you grow up?
Taye (3): A farmer!
Me: What will you grow?
Taye: Nothing.
Me: What kind of farmer grows nothing?
Taye: I’ll grow flowers.
Me: Flowers?
Taye: Yah, I’ll grow flowers and the sheep will eat it all up! (23 Feb 2013)
Island way of holding your spot before the windows are open.
While reading a book with my son we came to a picture of a unicorn…
Taye (3): I know a story about a unicorn!
Me: Really? Where is it from?
Taye: My head.
Me: Oh, can I hear the story?
Taye: There was a unicorn and the alligator ate him up. That’s it! (8 Mar 2013)
My poor cold Hawaiian Keiki. (Oct 2013)
Me: It’s late so tomorrow morning sleep in. When you wake up I might be gone.
Zaya (8yrs): What you gonna do?
Me: Stand up (paddle) and yoga.
Zaya: Stand up and what?
Me getting wise: Stand up and shout Hallelujah.
Zaya: Why don’t you do that now so you don’t have to do it later? (12 Apr 2013)
Important slippers!
3rd grade student: I want to see what it was like in the old days.
Me the substitute: Old days, meaning when?
Student: Like… 1990’s.
Me: That wasn’t that long ago! I was alive then!
Student: You were?! (25 Apr 2013)
Me: Stop that!
Taye(4): Yes Sir!
Me: Not Sir it’s Ma’am!
Taye: Yes, Mammal. (19 Jun 2013)
Me: Blow those boogers out!
Taye (4): I can’t! Only gas comes out! (12 Jul 2013)
20 kids! My 6yr old has now upped how many kids she wants from 7 to 20! Originally she wanted 7kids so she could name them Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, etc. Conversation we had the other day while washing dishes…
Me: 20 kids! Why do you want 20kids?
Kyra: So I can give 10 to you to help you and do work for you.
Me: Oh, ok that is nice. Just train them well before sending to my house.(15 Jul 2013)
Taye (4): Mommy, you have a beautiful butt butt.
Me trying to wake up in the morning: Uh huh
Taye: Say thank you mommy. Say thank you.
Me: Thank you (18 Jul 2013)
Me: “Do you know why mommy has been asking for your help more often to lift heavy things?”
My 10yr boy: Because you are getting old?
My girls: No! Because she has a baby in her tummy!!!I’m so glad my girls knew the correct answer because I haven’t aged a bit. (28 Jul 2013)
This makes me happy! I have a 7 and 3 year old. I have a long email that I have going. I always update it when my kids say or do really funny stuff!
Thank you. Looking back at what they said so many years later still makes me smile. I’m so grateful I documented their sweet silly words, you will too!
Kids say the darnedest things! Thank you for sharing humor on days when a lot of us need it.
I’m happy it brought some light to you today. 😊
This is such a great idea!! Kids definitely say and do the silliest things and I love that you have captured so many.
I think because I wanted to find funnies so badly I played closer attention so I wouldn’t focus on my pain inside. I had to stop at July for this post because I documented even more as things got harder. 😆
You have captured some great moments. I am glad you are seeing the humor!
Thanks. I prefer to laugh than to cry. 😉
Kids are hilarious! Thanks for sharing the fun things your kids say! It’s great to know you’re not alone.
Yes! Even though we may feel alone, someone out there understands. 😉
Good outlook! These are so funny!
Thanks! I’m glad you enjoyed them. 😊
Love the laughs! Kids are great!
Heehee. Thank you for reading! 😊
This is such a cute and fun post it made me laugh! Children say the funniest things!
I’m so happy you laughed. 😊 Thank you!
Kids always say the most funny and unexpected things! lol
They do! 🤣
I’m sure your kids will appreciate reading these when they’re older LOL! These little moments are what make life so special!
I agree with you 100%!
haha! These are hilarious moments! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for making the time to read them. 😊
I love the flip flops! It’s really cool that people respect that and don’t just hop in line.
Respect is an important part of the culture. 😉
Kids are so great!
They are. ❤️
Sometimes you do just have to laugh! Love the one about the “old days” cause my kids refer to the 90’s as that! Feels just like yesterday!
Right?! The 90’s was when I grew up the most!
This is a wonderful post. It is nice to read something and just laugh. Thanks for sharing.
I’m so glad it was an enjoyable read! Thanks for reading!
Aw kids are the best! We are so thankful to have ours home with us to keep us entertained during this time.
Lol Yes, kids can be VERY entertaining. 😊
I love funny kid sayings! Thanks for making me smile.
I’m so grateful to have had the pleasure to make you smile. This was a fun post to write. 😊
Kids are so funny!! Especially at three and four. Loved the shoe pic.
Lol yes they are so funny when they aren’t driving you nuts. 😉 Lol yes, shoes can have many purposes 😆