tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7333991649672303972.post8673868831513116118..comments2023-12-29T14:39:38.577-08:00Comments on That Bootleg Guy: Five Days with the Black AmishAaron C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03840720779725600492noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7333991649672303972.post-16700299641879337222010-12-22T13:14:48.148-08:002010-12-22T13:14:48.148-08:00my first thought upon reading "initiated a sm...my first thought upon reading "initiated a small-scale academic strike" was "operation shutdown"? sorry.thainoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7333991649672303972.post-49509576478385949062010-12-21T09:41:15.731-08:002010-12-21T09:41:15.731-08:00Makes me almost want to have a kid, just so I can ...Makes me almost want to have a kid, just so I can mess around and try different "cause & affect" (or is it effect?) type of thingsLew Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11571528030395247455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7333991649672303972.post-12117029508209455752010-12-20T19:20:10.950-08:002010-12-20T19:20:10.950-08:00Lord almighty, this "phase" must be cont...Lord almighty, this "phase" must be contagious as Austin just received parole from his week long grounding (no TV, no Legos!). His offense was screwing off in church. You would have loved my parental rant, Aaron. It went something like this: "Really, Austin, really! In the Lord's house. You DO NOT disrespect God ever, my less in his own house. My punishment is momentary. The Lord's justice is forever..." And on and on. <br /><br />Can't wait for Basketball Jalen and Football Austin to hang out again. Due to my husband's work schedule, Austin got to be my date at the Chargers/KC game. The best quote from the day (after Philip Rivers did a reverse play) "Oh yeah, mommy, I do that all time."<br /><br />Hopefully when our boys are in the pros (who cares the sport), they'll remember to take care of mom and dad!Lorrainenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7333991649672303972.post-45419233947425613872010-12-20T08:06:31.815-08:002010-12-20T08:06:31.815-08:00@O. Joe -- Jalen is literally body-checking oppone...@O. Joe -- Jalen is literally body-checking opponents into the boards while playing "basketball" defense. At the kids' first practice, a fight nearly broke out. They're six and seven year olds! Lovin' it.<br /><br />@Sam -- The problem is, if we take away TV, Jalen will find a way to be in the room with you when it's on. If I'm watching, say, MLB Network's "Prime 9" series, J will enter the room and say, "Daddy, I need to ask you something..." He will then stare at the baseball goodness on the screen before realizing he forgot to make up some B.S. question to ask me. Rinse. Repeat.Aaron C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03840720779725600492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7333991649672303972.post-78390106026023120302010-12-20T08:00:40.855-08:002010-12-20T08:00:40.855-08:001) " Jalen proudly showed off his latest scho...1) " Jalen proudly showed off his latest school project: age charts for me and Mrs. Bootleg. My chart read "40 years old". Oh, grow up, Jalen. Real mature". "you're not too old for me to take over my creaky knee... Oh, wait, yes you are."<br />2) Why can't <i>you</i> enjoy things while Jalen's grounded? Whenever my parents punished me they didn't restrict themselves, just made sure that I wasn't getting my privileges. Hell, I came to prefer the infrequent spankings or getting a mouthful of liquid soap (for swearing). At least then I didn't miss tv's stars coming out to shine in primetime.SHough610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7333991649672303972.post-67754156845118132872010-12-20T07:30:49.689-08:002010-12-20T07:30:49.689-08:00I CAN'T WAIT to read about Basketball Jalen. ...I CAN'T WAIT to read about Basketball Jalen. Baseball Jalen is pretty amusing, so I'm hoping to get a full run down on his team soon. I'm guessing he's got Air Jordans for basketball shoes, Cam? Tell me you didn't saddle him with Starbury's. <br /><br />I would've gone with BP's CEO for the "I just want my life back" quote. Quite possibly the ballsiest thing I heard anyone say all year.Other Joenoreply@blogger.com