We were watching a program on PBS the other night. Something about Africa and life in a village there. They showed some guys from the village going off to find food. They were wearing a piece of cloth wrapped around their bottom... think sumo wrestler. We were all caught up in the interesting facts and life that I could never live, when my son asked why they were wearing only that piece of cloth.
I had been so frustrated with my children not picking up their clothes all day, I quickly replied "Their mom got tired of them not picking up their clothes! She took all their clothes away and gave them that piece of cloth to wear!" He looked so mortified! I asked him if he wanted me to take his clothes away and he could wear one of those as well. His eyes were as big as they could be as he shook his head no.
I suggested he could go clean up his room then. He quickly encouraged his sister to join him. (I think he didn't want to see her in one of those either.) Their room was cleaned up in record time! I love PBS!
everything me
- luann
- In my perfect world, everything would be plaid, every food would have chocolate, every cake would come out of the pan in one piece, every garden would grow picture perfect, and every child would do chores with a smile.
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everything friendly
everything happy
- Clue
- Everybody Loves Raymond
- Food Network
- Galaxy Quest
- Knotting Hill
- Mythbusters
- Pride and Prejudice
5 comments:
haha you just wouldn't think PBS would be useful for these types of issues. thanks for sharing the tip!!
You are so hilarious! I think my kids would have reacted the total opposite and been very excited about wearing loin cloths instead of having to pick up their clothes.
Quick thinking LuAnn. That is so funny. It sure was fun to see you and the kids this past week. I have missed not being able to see you all for so long. We sure are excited for you and Mike and your new house and everything. We love you all and hope to see you again soon. -Mandee
That is a sweet story! You crack me up.
That is adorable. I will have to remember this one. Great way to clean the room. You are so funny!
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