Thursday, August 28th, 2008...8:56 pm
Herr Construction Worker
Can I apologize for being so remiss? I love both MamaGeek and Cecily, yet this is the first time I’ve joined in on their Photo Story Friday. I am so sorry ladies. I’m a lousy blog friend.
I finally took a picture! Can you believe it? Neither can I. I am embarrassed at how long it’s been since I did my motherly duty & showed off the tyke. My poor (as opposed to Burgh’s) Mr Canon has been idle for weeks. Partially this is due to Knute’s refusal to pose and partially it is that I am a lazy fat ass. True story.
I was blogging diligently cleaning my house yesterday, when I heard a big KABOOM! in the kitchen. Oh, boy. What’s Knute up to now? I walked in to find my change jar upended on the floor and boy wonder sitting in a pile of currency.
“Knute! What are you doing?” I asked while trying not to smile.
“I’m cleaning up the dirt, Mommy - with my dump truck,” he said proudly.
“Well, so you are. Knute? Can Mom take your picture?” He’s been so adament about NOT having his picture taken I was shocked to hear him say, “Sure Momma.”
Now, you know my darling is rather petrified of dirty hands. His fear approaches OCD like tendencies. When he’s thrown up? He could give a carp (my new word for crap, yo) about the vile smelling puke; it’s all about his dirty hands. Last weekend at my BFF’s son’s birthday party? They had to dig up the pirate treasure in the flower bed. My son? Wouldn’t stoop to getting so dirty and watched from the perimeter. And, actually while playing in the raised sandbox plastic thingy, he would stop every so often to “wash” his hands in the grass. I’ve often worried what this might mean, because boys are supposed to get good and dirty. Leave it to my Knute to come up with an alternative. Only Knute would create dirty out of my spare change. That boy is such an engineer in the making. I loved his face when he realized money was, in fact, also dirty. “Momma, I need to wash my hands!
Lord help me. A 32 year old engineer and a 3 year old one. I’m totally outnumbered here. Help. Send reinforcements!
58 Comments
August 28th, 2008 at 9:09 pm
First of all, I am SUPER thrilled you are PSFing with us. Way cool.
Secondly, carp is MY word!!
And last, holy CARP he’s cute! I love that he is following in Dad’s footsteps already,
P.S. The link on Mr. Linky doesn’t go to your blog. Its a nice blog, but it isn’t yours. I am far too lame to fix it myself but I’ll let MG know so she can.
Cecilys last blog post..PSF and She’s Got Rhythm, She’s Got Music
August 28th, 2008 at 9:14 pm
Great story.
My kids are much happier to get their picture taken when they are up to something too. He looks quite proud of himself.
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August 28th, 2008 at 9:14 pm
Never mind…you fixed it already. Or she did. Either way.
Cecilys last blog post..PSF and She’s Got Rhythm, She’s Got Music
August 28th, 2008 at 9:26 pm
Yeah, I gotchayourback - it’s fixed. And I’m surprised and glad you played. But even more stunning is that little guy who isn’t so little, since I last saw a shot of him. WOW.
And yes, you ARE screwed. That’s that.
MamaGeeks last blog post..Chill Out And Eat Your Pie Francis.
August 28th, 2008 at 9:28 pm
What a cutie pie!
Alexandrias last blog post..We Didn’t Get Lost!
August 28th, 2008 at 9:39 pm
Silly boy! I have one who hates getting his hands dirty too but there’s a medical/psychological reason for it. I’m sure knute will outgrow it…if not there’s a good chance he’ll keep his toys and room clean too right? Maybe? Not so much in my house but we got through a lot of germ-x and hand soap! lol
Michelles last blog post..What Should I Choose?
August 28th, 2008 at 9:44 pm
Wow, I think he’s grown since our last lunch. I would love to have seen his face when he realized money is dirty. Ha!
And yeah, you’re in trouble alright!
Brens last blog post..Wanna bite?
August 28th, 2008 at 10:07 pm
He looks just like you!!! He is adorable! You have taught him well…truckloads of money=fun!!
jills last blog post..Should She Stay or Should She Go Now?
August 28th, 2008 at 10:11 pm
Clean. I am not knowing the meaning of this word.
And yes, you have two of them on your hands. I feel your pain since that’s my life, too.
melissazs last blog post..Fly me to the moon…
August 28th, 2008 at 10:12 pm
All of my boys were/are neat freaks - when it comes to getting their hands dirty, or shit/pants wet, etc. (their bedrooms are a completely different story).
They are turning out okay…
The girls on the other hand, especially Katie, have no qualms about bugs, toads or anything else that crawls.
Rogers last blog post..I’ve Been Remiss In Accepting This Honor
August 28th, 2008 at 11:34 pm
Love this - and he will get better with the clean hands - my son was the exact same way - he’s almost 7 now and gets dirty regularly!!!
Tiaras & Tantrumss last blog post..Photo Story Friday - My Name Is Ning Nong
August 28th, 2008 at 11:36 pm
Yeah, I’d forgotten how cute he is… Thanks for the reminder! : )
The B Man hates to get dirty too. We need a playdate so they can stay clean together!
Elaines last blog post..It’s the SSVS!
August 28th, 2008 at 11:54 pm
Engineers rock.
Positive self-talk. Works for me . . .
As for J. He eats dirt. And bugs (not the freaky big ones like Tranny mentioned). And whatever else you give him . . . or he finds.
So. The change. Knute’s college fund?
LaskiGals last blog post..PhotoStory Friday: Simplify, simplify, simplify
August 29th, 2008 at 2:21 am
Fun PSF. I wouldn’t mind doing construction work if it meant pushing excess money around all day. And I loved your use of Carp– we’ve been saying “holy carp” around our house.
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August 29th, 2008 at 6:48 am
good lord at his age I was always dirty, I carried around worms and frogs for god’s sake. And I was a girl. well I still am. I didnt know I was a girl yet though. that wouldnt get hammered into me (and how WRONG it was to be a girl) until I tried to play ball etc etc. so help me my kid(s) will have equal opportunity to get as dirty as they want. boy or girl.
but hey, at least at some point, he’ll make an excellent house-helper. Wait, have you TRIED that yet, getting him to help? I’ve heard that putting old socks on kids arms and spraying them with pledge and letting them go to town on wooden chairs, shelves, etc. is a great way to get help.
jills last blog post..Contemplating my navel…
August 29th, 2008 at 6:59 am
He’s so cute, I can’t even stand it!!
August 29th, 2008 at 7:04 am
Why would he not want his picture taken? He is soooo cute! Love the big smile.
wrights last blog post..Wordless Wednesday - Stillwater Edition
August 29th, 2008 at 7:06 am
Holy carp, is Knute getting tall. When did he decide to do that?
(Aaron has the dirty hands issue too. And don’t you dare get his shirt wet. Oh the hell that breaks loose.)
nikkis last blog post..Recipe Sharing Friday #3
August 29th, 2008 at 7:15 am
He is adorable! I love his innocent little face there. And why not use coins to clean up! Makes sense to me.
HeadGagglers last blog post..PSF - Watch them Run
August 29th, 2008 at 7:29 am
That’s too cute. He has the best smile!!
What does it say about me that my first thought (after the smile thing) was “She’s going to be finding coins all over the place for weeks…”
Oh, and I LOVE the sock/pledge idea. Guess what my kids are doing this weekend??
Eternal Sunshines last blog post..My first ever award!!
August 29th, 2008 at 7:31 am
He’s waaay cute!
photomommys last blog post..Photostory Friday: Emma’s Bunny
August 29th, 2008 at 7:49 am
I was just thinking yesterday that it’s been so long since I’ve seen the shining mug of that little cutie. Glad you posted one.
Karens last blog post..OBX
August 29th, 2008 at 7:50 am
Hilarious! I just love knute, if all of my boys had been like him my house would have been a cleaner place while they were growing up.
August 29th, 2008 at 8:15 am
Too cute! I wouldn’t worry too much. I have found that boys (mine at least) are far more sensitive to all sorts of things. Go figure.
shannons last blog post..PhotoStory Friday: Closing Out Summer
August 29th, 2008 at 8:36 am
at least you won’t have to worry about where those hands have BEEN….
the planet of janets last blog post..What a difference a year makes …
August 29th, 2008 at 8:59 am
He is so adorable!! I’m glad he’s showed up here again!
Amy @ Milk Breath & Margaritass last blog post..William
August 29th, 2008 at 9:03 am
He’s so adorable! But I’m pretty sure that you have to make your own reinforcements. . . .:)
Jerseygirl89s last blog post..Can You Force A Child To Become a Cross Dresser?
August 29th, 2008 at 9:25 am
LOl — he has the cutest little face . . . even when he’s making a mess!
Following In My Shoess last blog post..Because The Eggs Went Bad
August 29th, 2008 at 9:29 am
Yay for playing! And, that Knute of yours is trouble! Good thing he’s super cute!
Krystyns last blog post..From the mouths of babes…
August 29th, 2008 at 9:50 am
Adorable! He’s such a handsome little guy.
Alisha @ Izzy N’ Emmys last blog post..PhotoStory Friday- Baby Critters
August 29th, 2008 at 10:17 am
Will you please, PLEASE, stop referring to your ‘fat ass’? Unless you’re willing to offer photographic proof that you do, indeed, have a copious posterior, please stop calling yourself a ‘fat ass’. Because I’m willing to bet good money, that left to the judgement of others, your ass is FINE. I mean your posterior. ‘Cause I would never just casually refer to your ‘ass’ like that, in a casual way … almost friendly … *ahem*
I’m just sayin’.
Love you.
August 29th, 2008 at 10:26 am
He’s such a cutie. Can he come give my daughter some pointers on hand washing. I have to twist her arm to get her to wash up. I love the idea of change as dirt too.
Kelli@GohnCrazys last blog post..Sleepy Boy
August 29th, 2008 at 10:45 am
He’s gotten so big!!
What can ya say? My guys don’t like the feel of paper. Paper?! They get this weird look when they have to take the wrapper off a straw. That is just not normal.
Btw, yes, you’re screwed - join the club.
August 29th, 2008 at 11:32 am
When my baby was a baby, she wouldn’t walk on the lawn because grass is “poky”. Now she sends her son over here to get dirty because she just can’t stand it.
Sandys last blog post..Who Do You Think Will Prevail?
August 29th, 2008 at 12:16 pm
Lordy lordy lordy, I don’t envy you girl! 2 engineers?? Yikes!
Mrs. Kittys last blog post..The Ordeal: Part 2
August 29th, 2008 at 3:10 pm
I wouldn’t worry–every kids is different
My older son doesn’t mind getting dirty but when he is done, he literally strips himself nekked at the sink or tub and cleans with wipes until he is ‘nice and clean’. And this has taken an hour before thanks to our resident body artist
Lisas last blog post..Now Spanky is TWO
August 29th, 2008 at 3:36 pm
Really…. I’d be more concerned that he seems to like to play in money. How very Scrooge McDuck of him.
Sports Mamas last blog post..What Makes Us Stronger
August 29th, 2008 at 3:43 pm
He’s a cutie!
Smoochiefrogs last blog post..That’s NOT What I Meant!!!!
August 29th, 2008 at 4:15 pm
Ha Ha!
That boy is really starting to look JUST LIKE HIS MOTHER!
And, so handsome….
Tonis last blog post..Good Times
August 29th, 2008 at 5:51 pm
I saw that and wondered how much shopping money in quarters is on the floor. Does puppy know about that stash??!!
August 29th, 2008 at 6:35 pm
You want I should send my dirty boys your way? I have a GREAT picture of my Little Guy at about 20 months, covered in mud from head to toe. He can teach Knute to love the earth.
Fleas last blog post..TGIF
August 29th, 2008 at 8:28 pm
He is sooooooooooo adorable! I love the fact he was cleaning up change. If any of my three children found change they’d put it right in their banks. Even my youngest, who is 21 months old, loves to put money in the piggy bank.
August 29th, 2008 at 9:09 pm
He is adorable! You must show him off more often!!
My youngest has just started freaking out when his hands get too dirty. I’m trying not to get too wound up by it so he doesn’t — I try and play it off by casually handing him a wipie. What to do?
Karens last blog post..Green and crunchy am I?
August 29th, 2008 at 10:07 pm
oh he is too cute, does photo story Friday mean we will be getting weekly doses of this adorableness???
I used to freak out at sand on my feet, it still bothers me and I can’t put my shoes on till every bit has gone!
marmite and teas last blog post..A meeting with TreeBeard
August 30th, 2008 at 4:57 am
A regular Ansel Adams you are. I love the dirty money analogy. I’m a little anal like Knute about my hands too.
August 30th, 2008 at 12:18 pm
Love the “dirt” scooping. Cute.
Good luck with the OCD.
August 31st, 2008 at 12:04 am
I have to concur with your theories, sounds like you might have another budding engineer on your hands. Look at it this way, if he lands a top job, he can REPAY you. Good, eh?
I can’t believe how freakin TALL he is getting. Cute Knute! (No rhyming pun intended. :o) )
Siobhans last blog post..Photo Hunt: Beautiful
August 31st, 2008 at 7:22 am
I am forseeing that in the future he will have a real sized dump truck surrounded with money. Then he can fund our holiday and margaritas.
Whatcha think?
Kelleys last blog post..Big shout out to my mascara and pirates.
August 31st, 2008 at 11:54 am
He certainly looks all boy. He such a handsome kid. His reaction to you taking a photo is funny. It’s like he let you take his picture to avoid any trouble on the change jar. Another example of a fine man in the making.
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August 31st, 2008 at 8:03 pm
Thanks for visiting! I am usually a little timid when the raccoons come up but this time I was confident enough that I didn’t worry about Rabies! Good thinking though!
Alisha @ Izzy N’ Emmys last blog post..PhotoStory Friday- Baby Critters
September 1st, 2008 at 12:58 am
What a cute little guy!!! Adorable!!
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September 1st, 2008 at 1:32 pm
Oh my goodness, he really is SO cute. Such a sweetie (darling).
Get at yer motherly duties and snap that kiddo! They grow so quickly!
VDogs last blog post..More (Cuteness) Than A Mother Can Take
September 1st, 2008 at 2:41 pm
That’s a LOT of change!!
September 2nd, 2008 at 9:23 am
Mr. Canon deserves more attention. He requires at least weekly fondling. True story.
Burgh Babys last blog post..Breaking Out the Curses
September 2nd, 2008 at 10:42 am
aw, so cute! I love watching my boys load up their trucks and play.
Colleens last blog post..Word to the Wise…
September 2nd, 2008 at 9:49 pm
First off, he’s really effing cute. Secondly, I say embrace the fact that he is willing to clean himself and his stuff. My son screams like he’s being tortured if I even approach him with a baby wipe.
Anyway, he’s really effing cute. Ok, I already said that, but damnit it’s true.
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September 4th, 2008 at 9:01 am
First, do you like how I’m working backwards here through these posts I missed? I must really love you b/c not everyone is getting this treatment!
Second, I would have done this yesterday if you hadn’t gotten me hooked on MS so that I couldn’t do anything else but read.
Thirdly, that is the cutest picture of him on the floor with all that change! I would not have been able not to laugh I tell you! Did he pick it all up or did you??
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