You pegged us, bluemilk–we’ve got quirks. Thanks for tagging me for this meme. I should be writing down my kids’ quirks all the time–I think I’ll never forget this stuff, but then I do…
Right now, our quirkiness includes…
1. Chris says “crocogator” for crocodile and for alligator. Crocodiles are discussed ad nauseum in our house, and never once have I heard him say anything but crocogator. I use the word myself without thinking sometimes…
2. The reason we talk about crocodiles so much is that Martin fancies himself a “creature adventurer.” Every day, he dresses himself in “creature-adventuring” gear; he’ll change to everyday clothes before we go somewhere, and as soon as we come in the back door, he steps into the bathroom to quick-change back to creature-adventurer. A creature-adventuring outfit includes animal-themed shorts and shirts, a giant backpack, creature-adventuring sandals, and often, flippers and a diving mask. Flashlights, sunglasses, nets, a raincoat, and/or head lamps often complete the look.
*Creature-adventure is a term coined by his creature-adventuring heroes–Martin and Chris Kratt of PBS’s Zooboomafoo and their Be the Creature DVD. And I guess this is an insight into one of my quirks–I have either named my children after Martin and Chris Kratt, or I have commandeered their names for my kids’ blog-names…you decide…
3. Martin vehemently refuses balloons whenever one if offered–then explains that he’s concerned an animal will eat it and choke.
4. Martin’s animal obsession and Chris’ car obsession clash when we’re in the car; Chris yells, “Go cars!” at the passing vehicles, but then Martin yells, “Go animals!” and glares at Chris. An increasingly hostile shouting match breaks out: “Go CARS!” “Go ANIMALS!” They usually wear themselves out; I’m still too dumbfounded by how weird this is to intervene.
5. They both want to wear their boots all the time. All the time. Shorts, t-shirts…and boots. Pajamas…and boots. 90 degrees out? Boots.
6. Martin considers poachers to be responsible for all of the evil in this world. If he sees a truck go by filled with logs–poachers are killing trees. A plastic bottle floating in the pond means that poachers have been littering…
I love hearing about kids’ quirks. I’m going to ask….Radical Mama, Up Popped a Fox, and not that I don’t love my kids…if they’d care to do this. I hope so, because I know we’ll enjoy more stories about hairy butts, cake-salad, and swearing three year olds…(you know who you are!).
I have a nephew who likes to give me and my parents a potato whenever we leave after a visit. It’s a little bit strange- but I always smile and think about him when I’m at the grocery store and I pass the potato display! And every now and then I’ll find one in my mom’s purse
I’m on this! Your kids are so cute!!!! creature adventurer. Love it.
I just need to get through the weekend out of town and collect my ‘quirk’ thoughts and then I’ll post.
Perfect timing. I was having a bit o the writers block!
Ha, ha, westegg–good one! “Westegg” is my sister, and that nephew she’s talking about happens to be Martin, and yes, he does give my parents and sister a potato every time they leave as a parting gift. When we’re out of potatoes, he gives them a can of tomato paste. We don’t know why he does this.
Candace, I’m glad you’re in–your kids are delightfully quirky–and I mean that as high praise.
And the quirk keeps on happening, right into the comment section. This gave me a much needed laugh today. Just had to share that for my little “Martin,” the ultimate bad guy is all the “bad drivers” on the road who litter, cut down too many trees and otherwise cause destruction and mayhem.
Number three is my favourite, how cute is that? Thanks for playing.
That is too funny! Hey, I’m forwarding awards tomorrow at my place…there’s one for you about your post Random Kindness.