Life Is Funny: Teaching by Example

By MAD21

Most parents know that children learn best when they see your example. And as most of you know, it's not beyond me to go that extra mile to be the best example I can be.

We've had beautiful weather in the area this past week and my kids and I have spent a lot of time outside in it. Jumping on the trampoline, riding bikes, drawing with sidewalk chalk... riding scooters...

My oldest has gotten really good with riding her scooter. So good that she tends to ride it really fast and is trying "tricks." Much to my dismay, I might add. But I haven't said anything except that she needs to be aware of all the ridges in the sidewalk and that the scooter may come to an abrupt stop.

You see where I'm going with this yet?  ...No?

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Life Is Funny: What? Don't Your Pencils Talk To You?

By MAD21

My kids are a source of never-ending entertainment in our house. Way back in September I talked to you about our "bees" and how my girls are so creative in their pretend world. They both have wonderful imaginations.

My youngest, however, seems to do a whole lot more along the story-telling side of her creative play. Her dolls, her bees, or whatever she happens to be playing with have all kinds of adventures, and interact with each other in very dramatic ways... voices included.

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Life Is Funny: Man Vs. Machine

By MAD21

As much as we want to laugh at this guy, you have to admit he is pretty talented. I found this link after I posted The Final Countdown two weeks ago. I couldn't resisted linking it, too. Enjoy.

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Life Is Funny: Mouse Vs Mouse Trap

By MAD21

In honor of my friend Sarah (Living Between the Lines) and her new little buddy that took up residence in her house last week I present this sweet little video.

Stay with it to the end. I almost turned it off half way when it turned sad, but then realized things weren't as they seemed...

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Life Is Funny: The Final Countdown

By MAD21

In the long tradition of one-man-bands just like Bert from Mary Poppins and Circus parades, we give you Kazookeylele:

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