Last night Brooke and I settled in my bed to watch American Idol together. Much to her dismay, the president's speech interrupted us. At first she was greatly disturbed.
Then she seemed to be completely interested in all things political. She watched intently for a few minutes and then suddenly she wanted to discuss some matters.
Brooke: Mommy, has there ever been a girl president?
Me: Nope.
Brooke: What! Are you serious? NEVER?!?!
Me: Never.
Brooke: Well that's just a shame because I think girls are better than boys and a girl president would be good.
Me: Why?
Brooke: Because girls can wear skirts and skorts and dresses and all sorts of outfits that are just so much better than the boring pants men wear all the time.
Me: Oh, that's a good point.
Brooke: Also, I personally think that girls are smarter than boys. And girls live longer than boys because they have two whatchamacallits and boys only have one.
Me: (Spitting out my water) What?!
Brooke: You know, when God made Adam he had to take something out of Adam's body to make the woman--- so, women have more whatchamacallits.
Me: Ribs?
Brooke: Yes, and I also think that a girl would make a better president because I am a girl. And, I think I would like to do that job one day.
And on that note, she hopped off the bed. She'd had enough of politics. For now.
Based on her playground economic strategies, I'd vote for her. You'll remember she saw an opportunity to make money off all those kids whose parents pack carrot sticks and apple slices. So, she gathered up all our sugar snacks and set up shop on the playground.
And she made a profit.
Personally, I think the current president should consider having Brooke take a look at the new proposed budget because unlike the politicians currently involved:
* Brooke has no hidden agenda.
* She shoots straight without trying to put a spin on things.
* She understands that you can't spend money you don't have.
* She would surely wear an outfit that would keep us all talking for days.
* And let's not forget she has two whatchamacallits.
Then she seemed to be completely interested in all things political. She watched intently for a few minutes and then suddenly she wanted to discuss some matters.
Brooke: Mommy, has there ever been a girl president?
Me: Nope.
Brooke: What! Are you serious? NEVER?!?!
Me: Never.
Brooke: Well that's just a shame because I think girls are better than boys and a girl president would be good.
Me: Why?
Brooke: Because girls can wear skirts and skorts and dresses and all sorts of outfits that are just so much better than the boring pants men wear all the time.
Me: Oh, that's a good point.
Brooke: Also, I personally think that girls are smarter than boys. And girls live longer than boys because they have two whatchamacallits and boys only have one.
Me: (Spitting out my water) What?!
Brooke: You know, when God made Adam he had to take something out of Adam's body to make the woman--- so, women have more whatchamacallits.
Me: Ribs?
Brooke: Yes, and I also think that a girl would make a better president because I am a girl. And, I think I would like to do that job one day.
And on that note, she hopped off the bed. She'd had enough of politics. For now.
Based on her playground economic strategies, I'd vote for her. You'll remember she saw an opportunity to make money off all those kids whose parents pack carrot sticks and apple slices. So, she gathered up all our sugar snacks and set up shop on the playground.
And she made a profit.
Personally, I think the current president should consider having Brooke take a look at the new proposed budget because unlike the politicians currently involved:
* Brooke has no hidden agenda.
* She shoots straight without trying to put a spin on things.
* She understands that you can't spend money you don't have.
* She would surely wear an outfit that would keep us all talking for days.
* And let's not forget she has two whatchamacallits.
47 Comments:
I've always said the mark of a good president is having two whatchamacallits. She's got my vote.
Brooke is quickly becoming one of my favorite people!
Just wanted to say that I look forward to your daily posts because you're so honest and candid and real! Funny too.
Although I didn't respond to your post about an idea for your next book, I'll throw in my two cents now ...
A book for women on how to live an authentic, vulnerable, honest life would be wonderful. So needed in today's world!
I'd also love to see a book where you expound/expand on your shirt gift to your nail lady ... we (me included) have gotten so caught up in the busyness of our lives that we've forgotten what it means to serve others, to show kindness, to reach out ... to be Jesus.
Just my two cents! :)
Just wanted to let you know that this made me laugh out loud...for real! I had to read it to my husband. Soooo funny!
That was funny!
Totally spit out my water at the same time I read that you did!
sooooooo glad to have 'found' you again... :D
I would totally vote for her!! Thanks for a smile at the end of a long day!
That's awesome! Well, if Brooke is going to be the first female president... Kayleigh might have to be second. What? you didn't know Kayleigh was going to be President of the United States?
When she was less than six months old, her brother (then 7) asked me if we'd had any female presidents. Not Yet, I said. But we could? said he. Yes. someday. And piped up Sean "Well, I think, Kayleigh should be the first girl president.. she can do anything!"
Lysa - you're killing me, Girl!!! I almost chocked on my Taco Bell chalupa reading your conversation with Brooke! If I had known kids were so darn funny I might have had one or two!!!
Thanks for sharing your "life" - I needed to laugh hard today!! God bless you!!!
Too funny! And I love hearing about all of Brooke's business ventures. God bless!
Loving your family more and more each day. I am soooo far behind on bloggy reading...I've missed you!!
So, so, so funny! I think the two watchamacallits would definitely come in handy as president!
I just love how she watches the role model of her mom and believes that she can do something special with her life, too. I try to involve my kids in my business and achieving goals and then I see them at young ages setting goals for themselves and experiencing the reward. It's a cool thing.
I needed a good laugh this morning, and that definitely did the trick! Sounds like Brooke will make a great president someday.
ABSOLUTELY HILARIOUS!!!!
I'm voting for Brooke! Of course, I'm not American, but if I was....
Laughter is the best medicine. Thanks for this injection this morning.
Praying the Lord will help you stay one step ahead of this little one,
Joy
She is a HOOT!!!
And she's got my vote....she sure can't do any worse than what is happening now!!
blessings,
Kim
Brooke sounds like change we can believe in...too bad she is too young. How refreshing to hear an honest perspective on the ways of life.
Kortni
Your Brooke just made my morning! How precious and precocious, I bet this one keeps you on your toes. Thank you for the smile.
I really needed a good chuckle this morning. Thanks so much for allowing us to experience the joy of parenting with you!
My whatchamacallits are killing me due to intense laughter for the past 5 minutes. Love that little girl of yours!
Oh, this was too funny! And just what I needed on this rainy, cold, "I have a stinky attitude and so do the other people in my home" morning.
:) Vote Brooke!
What can I say? Hi.lar.i.ous!!!
Today's to do list: Make "Brooke for President" posters.
I don't want to wait. Can't we vote her in now before we have any more bailouts!!!
You Go Girl!!!!
My daughter Caysee kept asking me last night, "mom, is he lying? Mom, Is he lying? Why doesn't he answer that man's question?" Wow? She gets it??
I told her, well sweetie, which sounds better?
A. The Sky is Blue
or
B. The sky was a magnificent pale blue, with dreamy cotton candy clouds sun-streaked through their fluffy middle, leaving beams of glorious shades of the rainbow?
She grinned.... I said, he uses flowery words to keep your eye from focusing in on one thing... then the one thing doesn't look so important.
She says "oh, so basically he is just saying the same thing over differently?"
You got baby girl!
Caysee & Brooke for President!!
Blessings!
That was too cute! I would so vote for her. Maybe my Maddie can be her vice president.
How precious:)
She would have my vote!
Thanks for the sweet story this morning!
-Kate :)
You better watch that one! Get her a campaign manager now.
Diane
I'll vote for Brooke!!! As long as she is Republican!!! jk!
Pamela in TX
Well, as I always say "Girls Rule, Boys drool." So, I'll vote for Brooke...unless my daughter is running against her. She has two watchamacallits too. :-) Maybe they can be running mates.
That is precious.
Oh, how funny! My Katie could be Brooke's vice president, but I suspect they would quickly lose focus on world events and spend more time choosing just the right outfits and shoes. Must be the two whatchamacallits!!
Dear Brooke,
You are so precious. I hope you run for president some day. You, my dear child, have much wisdom at your age. You go girl!
that is too precious!! love it
Brooke gets my vote!
Hugs,
Susan
Lysa, I am laughing so hard I am crying! Too funny! Two whatchamacallits does give one leverage, I suppose. She has my vote!
Lysa,
Brooke is one of my favorite people in the world...she has my vote!
I will be laughing about this for a few days. Maybe everytime our president gives a speech, especially if he is wearing boring pants!
LOL!
You go girl!
There is nothing that can stand in the way of a woman with a plan. Hands down, she has my vote! Where are the Brooke for President buttons?
:)
Well....based on the Whatchamacallits alone....I'm voting Brooke!
lol! oh my word! what a cutie! i think she could definitely set a few things straight! :)
good girl!
Oh, I have SO missed you!! I nearly fell out of my chair laughing at Brooke's whatchamacallits.... I haven't spent any measurable time on the computer in months and I had a few minutes tonight (and a bit of spare energy to go along w/ those minutes!) and decided to log on to see what ya'll have been up to. I'm so glad I did! Again, your blog never fails to inspire and amuse...
Blessings!
Staci
She has my vote! If she wants she can start out cleaning up things in IL. We need a good person to run for governor!
What a precious dialog. I'm glad once again she could "esplain" things accurately!
I am wondering what her role will be in the future~for real. Amazing ambitions for such a young person! Sales and Presidential ambitions...hmm
She is adorable!! I'm voting for her!!
Oh my goodness!! I'm so glad I came by today. I was already filled with the joy of the Lord, but this is an added bonus! love it! She's got my vote. She could probably raise some $ by selling Vote for Brooke t-shirts! I'd buy one...lol.
First time here and I thought this was just too cute. Love Mommy time with my girls too.
OK, this made me laugh out loud so much that my husband made me read it to him! We're both rolling!
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