Friday, March 5, 2010

What the *#@**^?

The British have a different way of saying things, different expressions, terminology, accent and so on. I'm cool with that and enjoy learning new ways to use English.

The following came home with Emily from Preschool a few days back.


I read it once, and laughed. I read it again and laughed so hard, I almost had to go upstairs and change into my spare pair of underwear.

1. Spare underwear? I have spare cans of tomato soup that I wouldn't mind sharing with someone. I'm not bothered if my neighbor comes over to ask for a cup of sugar...but underwear?

Why does anyone have a stockpile of unused underwear? If it is not unused- why would anyone want or accept it? I've gone to a lot of charity shops, but never seen an underwear rack.

"Let's see, I've only worn these a few times, I'm sure the kids will love 'em!"

"So what did you do at school today Emily?" 'We played dress up.'
"Really?" 'Yep, We all stripped down and tried on underwear from the dress up box...'

2. Maybe it's not for the kids? It didn't specify the size required. I can only hope itis not a horrible perk provided to the workers. "Well, no raise again this year, but did get a 6-pack of underwear. Hey, this pair looks almost new!"

3. Perhaps this underwear is to have on hand for inevitable accidents that little kids have- but don't people wash and return the 'loaner undies'. (Although our children have required them at times, just writing the words 'loaner undies' makes me shiver).

Why is the school running short?

"Look what I got at school today! They gave us each an apple and a pair of fairy underwear. The elastic is even still stretchy on these!"

This notice from school brought much joy and laughter to our home, hopefully it does to yours as well. And next time to are ready to throw out some old undies, think of all the uses they may have... for your local preschool anyway.
Matt

Sunday, December 14, 2008

Christmas Cookies 2008


I think we are at our peak for Chrstmas Cookie variety, so I wanted to post this before they get eaten and given away. From the top going clockwise we have
Thumbprints: Light, flaky cookie coated in toasted walnuts, topped with a generous helping of red or green frosting
Turtles: Star shaped pretzel, chocolate and carmel in the middle, crowned by half a pecan. Yum!
Sugar Cookies: Kid's favorite, can't go wrong. (of course each color frosting DOES taste different- ask any kid)
Holly Candy: Crisp cereal held together with gooey green marshmallow. Sprinkeld with red fruit snacks for holly berries
Spritz: The annual question of "What shape will this cookie press make?" is answered with never-ending awe. The green dough always seems to get used to make Christmas trees. We almost ended up with blue hearts- but scrapped them
Mini-Truffles: Oreos and cream cheese center enveloped in a smooth chocolate shell.
Stop by if you need a snack.
Matt

Sunday, December 9, 2007