tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595491177347226789.post6520579936283282457..comments2024-03-01T00:28:27.209-05:00Comments on Hello Ello: Random Funny Things My Kids Say - Part 5Ello - Ellen Ohhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18311917335471167591noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595491177347226789.post-19492306932435565262008-01-18T22:59:00.000-05:002008-01-18T22:59:00.000-05:00Well, how's about it, Mom?She worked really hard f...Well, how's about it, Mom?<br><br>She worked really hard for it, after all, and managed to entertain all of us. That's gotta be worth a skinny coat!<br><br>On a side note, your Oldest is definitely going to be a lawyer. ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595491177347226789.post-55119140232468679702008-01-18T23:28:00.000-05:002008-01-18T23:28:00.000-05:00I say...no new skinny coat...but maybe $1 for the ...I say...no new skinny coat...but maybe $1 for the story. She can start earning the coat.<br><br>And I agree...Oldest has definite lawyer potential.<br><br>How you managed to keep driving through all this I have no idea.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595491177347226789.post-66415140251388977832008-01-19T03:04:00.000-05:002008-01-19T03:04:00.000-05:00That's hysterical!That's hysterical!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595491177347226789.post-72487682899036897112008-01-19T06:49:00.000-05:002008-01-19T06:49:00.000-05:00I'm not a parent, but even I know the Power of Pes...I'm not a parent, but even I know the Power of Pester. And I think going as far as creating a pretty decent story in the pursuit of Pester shows some serious intent on your daughter's part.<br><br>I agree with Sarah Hina - I think she earned it. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595491177347226789.post-1332903472391609022008-01-19T08:48:00.000-05:002008-01-19T08:48:00.000-05:00The way I look at it, Ello, this kid rocks a story...The way I look at it, Ello, this kid rocks a story. So you either GET her the skinny coat, or one day she writes a memoir, it sells in a six-figure bidding war, and you are forever depicted as the Evil Mother who made her wear a fat coat.<br><br>I'd go with the skinny one.<br>EAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595491177347226789.post-67487365221321920662008-01-19T12:19:00.000-05:002008-01-19T12:19:00.000-05:00i am so adopting her methodology for when i want s...i am so adopting her methodology for when i want something and am told no....and if denied again, i will just keep adding to the stories, except the stories will decrease in quality and be excruciating to listen to, until my opponent breaks.<br><br>who says you can't learn from kiddos?!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595491177347226789.post-36357988855043745892008-01-19T12:25:00.000-05:002008-01-19T12:25:00.000-05:00i love your kids. they're truly awesome. this is b...i love your kids. they're truly awesome. this is better than scripted dialog.<br><br>but i'd take you out for that drink.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595491177347226789.post-53773624158701203532008-01-19T12:28:00.000-05:002008-01-19T12:28:00.000-05:00I love it!!! Talk about earning your keep...the p...I love it!!! Talk about earning your keep...the power of words...she has got the gift!! It is great how you are able to capture all these priceless moments and chronicle them so well. There is a whole other book right there. Your three girls are awesome...and their distinct personalities always shine through.<br><br>This story made my day!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595491177347226789.post-42700122535856489642008-01-19T12:47:00.000-05:002008-01-19T12:47:00.000-05:00Angus is going to end up ruling the world, you kno...Angus is going to end up ruling the world, you know. But you do have to admit it was a creative approach to her request.<br><br>You've got to write these up for a humor mag. There are quite a few markets who use personal reminiscences, and they love humor.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595491177347226789.post-4694534891971324292008-01-19T14:56:00.000-05:002008-01-19T14:56:00.000-05:00Ello, Your kids rock!!!! The oldest definitely h...Ello, Your kids rock!!!! The oldest definitely has lawyer potential... but angus, my friend, well let's just hope she uses her powers for good!!! She's hysterical!<br><br>I say she should earn something for the story... that's some creative begging she did there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595491177347226789.post-87709708284582282692008-01-19T18:37:00.000-05:002008-01-19T18:37:00.000-05:00I agree with those who say buy her the coat. Remem...I agree with those who say buy her the coat. <br>Remember the clothes hangers in 'Mommie Dearest?'<br><br>This is really hysterical!!! Your children are a hoot.<br>:-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595491177347226789.post-54957883963886505912008-01-19T20:34:00.000-05:002008-01-19T20:34:00.000-05:00Sorry to hear of yet another young girl (TOO young...Sorry to hear of yet another young girl (TOO young!) getting caught up in the evil insecurity spiral of "looks are most important." <:( I vote for the blue coat in protest of the Western media.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595491177347226789.post-53566326502241085112008-01-19T22:46:00.000-05:002008-01-19T22:46:00.000-05:00I was forced to wear a big, fat green jacket one s...I was forced to wear a big, fat green jacket one school year. I'm still recovering. I believe the monster story may have spared me that year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595491177347226789.post-63010329432105766672008-01-20T11:05:00.000-05:002008-01-20T11:05:00.000-05:00haha! you are so outwitted and outnumbered! the gr...haha! you are so outwitted and outnumbered! the great thing is, they all have YOUR sense of humor. HAHA! right back atcha mommy! =D<br><br>your kids are hilar!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595491177347226789.post-86958727036146297062008-01-20T15:53:00.000-05:002008-01-20T15:53:00.000-05:00I think Angus needs a new skinny coat. God love he...I think Angus needs a new skinny coat. God love her heart, she's got an active inagination, she 's got drive and initiative, and a helluva story delivery. <br><br>Sound like someone you know, ello?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595491177347226789.post-13230054284479048852008-01-20T16:50:00.000-05:002008-01-20T16:50:00.000-05:00Great story, Ello, and I agree with the others abo...Great story, Ello, and I agree with the others about your budding lawyer and writer.<br><br>I think I'd promise Angus a skinny coat in a year's time. And in the meantime, I'd tell her a story about a little girl in a big, fat coat and how all her friends in skinny coats got eaten up, but the monster ignored her in her too-fat, too-fluffy coat with all the feathers that would've gotten stuck in his monster gullet and choked HIM to death. Yep.<br><br>But I'm a notorious skinflint, and my apologies to Angus.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595491177347226789.post-42929894636474896772008-01-20T17:05:00.000-05:002008-01-20T17:05:00.000-05:00I wonder where Angus got her story-telling ability...I wonder where Angus got her story-telling ability?!?!<br><br>That is too funny.<br><br>So, how about the coat, Mama??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595491177347226789.post-31426768406295375712008-01-20T17:08:00.000-05:002008-01-20T17:08:00.000-05:00Another thing... buying Angus a new coat MIGHT stu...Another thing... buying Angus a new coat MIGHT stunt her story telling output. Nothing like life's imperfections to get a writer going...look at the "poop" entry. What a hit!!<br><br>I'd get a little more mileage out of this one before giving in. Bloggers are always in need of "fresh" material!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595491177347226789.post-28786036573083462132008-01-20T19:51:00.000-05:002008-01-20T19:51:00.000-05:00I say no new coat. If you give in now, you're hos...I say no new coat. If you give in now, you're hosed. The force is strong in this one. Good luck to you! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595491177347226789.post-81167869304693618812008-01-20T20:27:00.000-05:002008-01-20T20:27:00.000-05:00I think you have two little negotiators on your ha...I think you have two little negotiators on your hands...they'll make fine legal minds!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595491177347226789.post-77183806119654612022008-01-20T22:37:00.000-05:002008-01-20T22:37:00.000-05:00Angus is genius.Angus is genius.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595491177347226789.post-1042209315021320032008-01-21T09:49:00.000-05:002008-01-21T09:49:00.000-05:00Hahaha. My kids went through the "skinny coat" th...Hahaha. My kids went through the "skinny coat" thing a couple of years ago. Yours are doing it young.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595491177347226789.post-45734052835486745382008-01-21T14:15:00.000-05:002008-01-21T14:15:00.000-05:00Hahahaha...oh, this is great, Ell, as usual!Hahahaha...oh, this is great, Ell, as usual!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com