First, a few disclaimers.
The TV downstairs (which is the only one they watch) is almost always on either PBS Kids or G - PG rated movies.
I apologize in advance for the usage of one small little word in this story. If I censored it, Michael would make fun of me, but if I leave it, my mother will have to cover her delicate eyes. Or Mrs. Dianne! Mrs. Dianne, if you're reading this, you should either hit the "back" button now, or choose to believe that a little girl took her pet donkey to the Fort Bragg July 4th festivities. Your choice. We aren't allowed to have farm animals living on Fort Bragg, but the advertisements for the big day only said, "no dogs" - no mention of farm animals.
At our celebration, there's a big to-do with an announcer calling out each state's name, the date they joined the union, and what the state is known for. The state's flag is walked out, and a cannon is shot (no actual cannon balls, we wouldn't want to hurt people). At the end, the American flag is presented, and the National Anthem sung. Then, the colors are retired, to a drum beat. And that is where/when the following conversation took place...
I hope I've taken up enough space that the part about the donkey won't be visible unless you scroll down.
Michael was standing beside me, with Aaric directly in front of us. Michael leans over and says, "Is that little girl up there shaking her ass to the retiring of the colors??!"
I laughed, indeed, there was a girl who looked around 9 who was thoroughly enjoying the rhythm. Aaric looked back at me and said, "Did Dad just cuss?" Michael didn't hear him, and continued on, "I wonder what she'll be when she grows up?"
Without missing a beat, Aaric replied, "a stripper."
He says he heard it on TV. Seriously, what is Big Bird teaching these kids about these days?
5 comments:
i loved hearing michael's version of this story. (relayed through larry, of course) LOL!
Oh my goodness! I am literally shaking with laughter!!!
I think I want to hear Michael's version of this story too - although I must admit I really enjoyed yours! Maybe it comes from having military boys?
I MISS you guys!!
If Michael's version is different, it's because something is fabricated!
This is sooo funny!!!
You allowed that no-good, miserable husband of yours to say "a**" in the presence of an innocent child? Outrageous! What were you thinking? That poor child will be in therapy his entire adult life because of that incident! I'm not only telling your mother, I'm telling your MOTHER-IN-LAW!
--Prince Michael's true biological father (just as soon as the dust settles, you can contact me at my new home at Neverland in sunny Southern California) and your shocked uncle, Paul
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