a typical fishing evening

When you are in the parenting mode, answering questions, fixing problems, disciplining when needed, saving lives, you do not step back to hear the conversation.  But this day I did and could not stop laughing.

Ben and I decided on a Thursday to take the kids up for a picnic dinner next to Sheridan Lake, a short, beautiful fifteen minute ride.  I had the car packed with all the essentials, grill, hot dogs, buns, ketchup, fishing poles and chairs.

Ben rolled in to the driveway at 5:15 and we rolled out at 5:30.  As we began unloading for a full evening a fun, what seemed like only a few things turned into a full load for both Ben and myself.  Carson believes he is invisible {as does every young boy} and starts walking down a steep hill.  I hear Ben yelling "Carson stop, no Carson. You are going to get hurt, turn around buddy. Carson. Carson. CARSON. Ugh kid can you listen" while I am talking with Madison "Madison, did you say you did have to go potty or no?  Which one babe? Your underwear just hurt? You want your swimsuit? You need to pee? No we are going in the water once we make it down the hill. Well, I am not sure swimming across the lake is possible right now, maybe when you get older. Yes, Mommy is old but not really old, just a mature, young 30.  30 is not old.  Stop saying I am old.  Yes you are little and smaller than me.  I thought you said you didn't have to pee?"

Now we have arrived at the classic fishing spot.  There is just one other shore fisherman, two young guys and a boat trolling across the lake.  The grill has been turned on, hot dogs are sizzling and the juice boxes have been opened.  We get the kids geared up with swim suits and sunscreen.  The lake is smooth, no wind, no waves and just a soft glow from the warm summer air.  Perfection.

"MOM I JUST FARTED IN THE WATER!!"

Oh, wow. Reality check. We are parents with children who say anything, very loudly, audible to the 4 other people present on the entire lake.

"MOM I JUST TOOTED AGAIN!! THE WATER BUBBLED!!"

Alright, now this is just funny and ridiculous and embarrassing {not really, I have heard it all}.