Laugh With Us Blog

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To Make My Husband Laugh

One of my daily goals is to make my husband laugh.  This is today’s success story: We were eating supper–steak and German potato salad.  My little two-year-old boy was happily eating his potato salad.  Evidently he and I were the only two that cared for it.  My daughter Joy was impressed that he would eat… [continue reading]

A Cool Spanish Teacher

My high school Spanish teacher was my favorite teacher.  It was hard to find subs in Oklahoma that could speak Spanish, so since I was a native speaker, when he wasn’t able to make it to class he would have me teach the lesson, and the sub would sit in the back and supervise.  This… [continue reading]

Why I Homeschool

“Why do you homeschool?”  I hear this question a lot from family, friends, neighbors, and perfect strangers.  For me it was an easy decision because it was Jason’s.  (Insert smile here.) From the first time he heard of the idea of homeschooling he thought it was wonderful.  Me?  Not so much.  To homeschool I thought… [continue reading]

Home Fried Potatoes Recipe

4 medium potatoes peeled and chopped 1/2 medium chopped onion 1-2 tablespoons bacon grease salt and pepper to taste paprika Fry the onions with the oil until the onions begin to turn clear.  Then fry the potatoes until they start to brown.  Cover and cook on low for about 20 minutes stirring often until potatoes… [continue reading]

Funny Kids Quotes #3

My daughter, Joy, asked me, “Mom, what’s your last name?” Now, you have to understand:  She asks a lot of questions.  I was in a hurry.  I thought the answer was obvious.  So I hurriedly spouted out, “Same as yours,” in a very mono tone voice. “Sameasyours?” she asked laughing as if that was the funniest… [continue reading]