Friday, March 6, 2009

Our Mom, by Cole, Reese and Reuben

What is something your mom always says to you?
Cole: I love you.
Reese: (no answer)
Reuben: Let's go!

What makes your mom happy?
Cole: That her kids love her.
Reese: Happy face.
Reuben: Medicine.

What makes your mom sad?
Cole: When we disobey.
Reese: Being naughty.
Reuben: Sick.

How does your mom make you laugh?
Cole: By telling us jokes!
Reese: I don't know, jokes?
Reuben: Madagascar 2 caterpillar.

What did your mom like to do when she was a child?
Cole: Puzzles.
Reese: Play games.
Reuben: Play with my boys.

How old is your mom?
Cole: 40.
Reese: 22.
Reuben: 5.

How tall is she?
Cole: 6 feet.
Reese: 50 feet.
Reuben: Big.

What is your mom's favorite thing to do?
Cole: Take care of her children.
Reese: Pick berries.
Reuben: Play together.

What does your mom do when you're not around?
Cole: Take a rest.
Reese: I have no idea because when I go somewhere, I don't know what you do.
Reuben: The computer.

If your mom became famous, what would she be famous for?
Cole: Having 5 kids! (yes, we have one on the way!)
Reese: (no answer)
Reuben: Treasure!

What is one thing your mom is good at?
Cole: Taking care of her children.
Reese: The computer.
Reuben: Computer.

What is one thing your mom is not very good at?
Cole: Building houses.
Reese: Legos.
Reuben: Going.

What does your mom do for a job?
Cole: Takes care of her children.
Reese: To tell us to do the dishwasher.
Reuben: Doing the dishwasher!

What is your mom's favorite food?
Cole: Salad.
Reese: Those little cabbages, what are they called? (Brussel sprouts?) Yeah, yeah, brussel sprouts!
Reuben: Eggs and toast.

What makes you proud of your mom?
Cole: That you take care of us.
Reese: That you can feed us.
Reuben: Make mine birthday cake.

If your mom was a cartoon character, who would she be?
Cole: Batgirl.
Reese: A space man.
Reuben: Star wars.

What do you and your mom like to do together?
Cole: Do school.
Reese: Go to the Daisy Cafe.
Reuben: Play.

How are you and your mom the same?
Cole: We both have big feet.
Reese: Our skin is the same.
Reuben: Same kissing.

How are you and your mom different?
Cole: I'm young, and you are old.
Reese: You have spider veins, and I don't.
Reuben: You change into Dad.

How do you know your mom loves you?
Cole: Because she always has.
Reese: Because I always think about it.
Reuben: Me be special.

What does your mom love most about your dad?
Cole: He's handsome.
Reese: He gives you kisses a lot.
Reuben: Him special.

Where is your mom's favorite place to go?
Cole: To a fancy restaurant.
Reese: Red Robin for her birthday.
Reuben: At Robin.


Isn't having children enlightening?



9 comments:

karissa said...

Tears. Sweet, sweet darling boys-all five of them. They are blessed to share their life with you. What a gift to hear "you" through their words!

:: the monkey pod :: said...

so very precious! :)

mrs boo radley said...

I love this! Remind me how old they are?

AND one on the way? Did I know that? xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo!!

Whitney said...

I smiled my way through this whole thing. There are many days I wish I was 50 feet tall.

Judi said...

I smiled all the way through as well. I love that Reese said, i have no idea what you do when you're not with us. haha. so cute. and "me special...him special" how old is Reuben?

Anonymous said...

What makes Mom happy...medicine. ROTFLOL! Kids, wish everyone could me more like 'em!

Lynne Paulus said...

That's so great! What memories to capture!

flowerpot said...

This is one of the most precious things I've read! In several answers, the boys talked about the time you spend with them. Good job, Mom, even if you aren't so good at Legos. ha ha

blessings!

Unknown said...

That was SO fun to read! Congratulations on being pregnant, by the way - so very exciting!!

Don't you love being called "big" by your children? I was told the other day I have a big, BIG bottom! Hope you are well!