Friday, March 27, 2009

Bird Brained

Walking in the house after school...

Darren: "I just saw a female cardinal! She was brown."

Sarah: "Cardinals are red, Darren."

Darren: "No, Sarah. Female cardinals are brown, and the male is red. Isn't that right, Mom?"

Sarah: "Darren's right, Sarah. The male is the red one, the females are all brown."

Darren: "I saw the female and a male together."

Mom: "Maybe they were husband and wife birds."

Darren: "No, mom. They were mates."

Sarah: "Really Mom, birds don't know anything about marriage."

I stand corrected.

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17 comments:

GibsonTwins said...

That is laugh-out-loud funny stuff!! They do have a point though. I'm afraid of the day my kids realize that if I take away outings as punishment that it is equal punishment to mom/dad. On that day they will have overthrown the in-house government.

Brandi said...

LOL! Too funny Cheryl. You know you have a set of super smart kiddos there!

Stephanie said...

That is so cute. Your 2 kiddos are very brilliant!

p.s. Got my CD today, THANKS AGAIN!

in time out said...

I love what kids say...i have been doing an interview with my kids, stay tuned, it will be a series soon. Maybe I will post all the questions first for those who want to play along.

Sorry I missed your Way back Wednesday. I have been out of it with sick kids, and behind in life...

April Greer said...

I love these little arguments...my boys think they are sooo smart!

Terra said...

So I wonder what those birds do in bed together?

SouthernDogwoods said...

I enjoy reading your blog because of many reasons but one of the reason is your two are so funny plus genius smart. That combo makes for great stories!!!

Laura said...

You learn something new every day don't you?

Tracy said...

These are my favorite posts...when you share the funniest of conversations. Too great.

Rachael Schirano \\ Rachael Schirano Photography said...

i agree with stacy, i love these posts too. their conversations are always so wonderful to read.

tbonegrl said...

Hilarious!

Nancy said...

HAHAHAHA Oh geez. You should write these down. Oh wait - you are! ;)

Anonymous said...

Well, they certainly told YOU! :)

Debbie said...

Now, do we really know that? Maybe they have little birdie weddings and throw people seed around.

debi9kids said...

OH My Gosh! 2 clever kiddies! Very cute Cheryl :)

ps Sorry i haven't been around much... things have been "hectic"...

oh, could you send me that Fishful Thinking link again? I can't find the email...

ChefDruck said...

I can never get my head around the fact that in nature, the females don't bother to get dolled up. It's the males that put on the make-up. I would love to not have to struggle to remember to put on lipstick every morning!

Elle Charlie said...

Gotta love it - once they start school they get *smart*!