This is what happens in your life, when you are getting ready for major changes. Almost everyone goes through this. It starts around your senior year of high school (if you went to high school). Continuing until you have been on your own for a while, or you got married and had some dependents, or you had a few extra bills and a little less $$$ or you are in the raging hormone time of life.
Anyhow, The Idiot Phase almost always happens.
It can last a few months, a few years, or in extreme cases a few decades (more or less!) We try to get people out as quickly as possible, but some are lost in the vortex of time and remain in this phase for a really, really long time. And we do know a few of those !!
Some clues you are in this phase or could be entering it!!
1. You know everything and your family knows nothing.
2. Your parents are so crazy. They think they know what’s going on?
3. Your employers are sooooo ?!!?!?! The make such a big deal about being on time and ready to work and doing it every single day.
4. The teachers are all ridiculous. You already know everything they are saying. You do know how to read a textbook, after all.
5. Any other car on the road is driven by crazy people, that are out to get you. They, on purpose, will cut you off and/or turn right in front of you. You are the only good driver that you know?!?!
6. Your parents are so funny. They think that you should have a job if you have a credit card.
7. Your siblings are so demanding. They want you to take turns and do your own work. Even though, everyone knows that you are way too important for pesky chores. Whatever. You are way too busy and have a life.
8. Your parents are so silly and foolish. They think you should learn to be interdependent and you are independent!!!
9. Your friends are totally awesome…… They are always there for you and have never let you down…… They do everything you want and they really understand you….….
Idiotic, Privileged, Oblivious, Beloved, Clueless, Cherished,
Take your pick………
Showing posts with label Children. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Children. Show all posts
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Sunday, August 16, 2009
DANGEROUS BOYS versus DARING GIRLS
Several years ago, while I was searching for a special book for my sons birthday, I came across, “The Dangerous Book for Boys” by Conn Iggulden and Hall Iggulden. It was the version published in England. An instant classic. It was published in America within a few months. And then a copycat version, that was authorized by the Iggulden’s came out, “The Daring Book for Girls” by Andrea J. Buchanan and Miriam Peskowitz. Not excellent but good, still a solid book. One of the best things about the books, was that the boy book was RED and the girl book was BLUE !! I always like it when colors are mixed up and not just the classic. Fits in perfectly with our family.
These are amazing books. From the contents page of the Boys Book, I am going to list just a few items. Astronomy, Navajo Code Talkers Dictionary, Understanding Grammar, Making a Bow and Arrow, Timers and Tripwires, Fishing, Rules of Rugby Union and Rugby League (??!!), The Golden Age of Piracy, Skipping Stones, The Ten Commandments, Making a Go-Cart. And it just goes on and on and on. It is the everything you need to know book.
Before the first chapter of the books, there is a list called “Essential Gear.” The difference in the two lists are slight, but very telling in the way boys and girls are viewed. Boys get a shooter (large marble) and fish hooks. Girls get a deck of cards and a good book. So, boys are action and girls are not. This list has been discussed ad nauseum, with some of my children and our least favorite is on the girls list, the end, patience. Like they ran out of things for girls and had to put patience on. But when you look, the boys list has 11 things and the girls 12. It would have been easy to just leave it off.
Essential Gear for Boys:
1. Swiss Army Knife
2. Compass
3. Handkerchief
4. Box of Matches
5. A Shooter
6. Needle and Thread
7. Pencil and Paper
8. Small Flashlight
9. Magnifying Glass
10. Band-Aids
11. Fish Hooks
Essential Gear for Girls:
1. Swiss Army Knife
2. Bandana
3. Rope and Twine
4. Journal and Pencil, with a Back-up Pen
5. Hair Band
6. Bungee Cord
7. Flashlight
8. Compass
9. Safety Pins
10. Duct Tape
11. Deck of cards and A Good Book
12. Patience
A few years ago, we gave our 4 big boys a nice pocket knife along with the Boy Book for Christmas. The girls settled for a box of safety pins (among other things?!?)and the Girl Book. We are working on having the whole entire essential gear list. It was very interesting.
My problem with the differences in the two books, can be summed up by their back covers:
The Dangerous Book for Boys says, “Recapture Sunday afternoons and long summer days. The perfect book for every boy from eight to eighty.”
The Daring Book for Girls says, “For every girl with an independent spirit and a nose for trouble, here is the no-boys-allowed guide to adventure.” That says it all. I combined the 2 lists to make one master list for everybody, so we have our own list.
ELLSWORTH Combined List of Essential Gear for EVERYONE
1. Swiss Army Knife
2. Compass
3. Handkerchief / Bandana
4. Box of Matches
5. A Shooter
6. Needle and Thread
7. Pencil and Paper / Journal and Pencil, with a Back-up Pen
8. Small Flashlight
9. Magnifying Glass
10. Band-Aids and Bag Balm
11. Fish Hooks
12. Rope and Twine / Bungee Cord / Hair Band
13. Safety Pins
14. DUCT TAPE
15. Deck of cards and A Good Book
16. Patience and A Sense of Humor
The dear husband’s absolute favorite on the list is DUCT TAPE !! Because if they don’t find you handsome, you should be handy, I guess, if you have to. And Duct Tape makes everything work, because we are all in this together !!
So, if you could only purchase one book, make sure that you get the “Dangerous Book for Boys.” It is the best! The basic knowledge, skill and survival book for everyone.
These are amazing books. From the contents page of the Boys Book, I am going to list just a few items. Astronomy, Navajo Code Talkers Dictionary, Understanding Grammar, Making a Bow and Arrow, Timers and Tripwires, Fishing, Rules of Rugby Union and Rugby League (??!!), The Golden Age of Piracy, Skipping Stones, The Ten Commandments, Making a Go-Cart. And it just goes on and on and on. It is the everything you need to know book.
Before the first chapter of the books, there is a list called “Essential Gear.” The difference in the two lists are slight, but very telling in the way boys and girls are viewed. Boys get a shooter (large marble) and fish hooks. Girls get a deck of cards and a good book. So, boys are action and girls are not. This list has been discussed ad nauseum, with some of my children and our least favorite is on the girls list, the end, patience. Like they ran out of things for girls and had to put patience on. But when you look, the boys list has 11 things and the girls 12. It would have been easy to just leave it off.
Essential Gear for Boys:
1. Swiss Army Knife
2. Compass
3. Handkerchief
4. Box of Matches
5. A Shooter
6. Needle and Thread
7. Pencil and Paper
8. Small Flashlight
9. Magnifying Glass
10. Band-Aids
11. Fish Hooks
Essential Gear for Girls:
1. Swiss Army Knife
2. Bandana
3. Rope and Twine
4. Journal and Pencil, with a Back-up Pen
5. Hair Band
6. Bungee Cord
7. Flashlight
8. Compass
9. Safety Pins
10. Duct Tape
11. Deck of cards and A Good Book
12. Patience
A few years ago, we gave our 4 big boys a nice pocket knife along with the Boy Book for Christmas. The girls settled for a box of safety pins (among other things?!?)and the Girl Book. We are working on having the whole entire essential gear list. It was very interesting.
My problem with the differences in the two books, can be summed up by their back covers:
The Dangerous Book for Boys says, “Recapture Sunday afternoons and long summer days. The perfect book for every boy from eight to eighty.”
The Daring Book for Girls says, “For every girl with an independent spirit and a nose for trouble, here is the no-boys-allowed guide to adventure.” That says it all. I combined the 2 lists to make one master list for everybody, so we have our own list.
ELLSWORTH Combined List of Essential Gear for EVERYONE
1. Swiss Army Knife
2. Compass
3. Handkerchief / Bandana
4. Box of Matches
5. A Shooter
6. Needle and Thread
7. Pencil and Paper / Journal and Pencil, with a Back-up Pen
8. Small Flashlight
9. Magnifying Glass
10. Band-Aids and Bag Balm
11. Fish Hooks
12. Rope and Twine / Bungee Cord / Hair Band
13. Safety Pins
14. DUCT TAPE
15. Deck of cards and A Good Book
16. Patience and A Sense of Humor
The dear husband’s absolute favorite on the list is DUCT TAPE !! Because if they don’t find you handsome, you should be handy, I guess, if you have to. And Duct Tape makes everything work, because we are all in this together !!
So, if you could only purchase one book, make sure that you get the “Dangerous Book for Boys.” It is the best! The basic knowledge, skill and survival book for everyone.
Friday, July 24, 2009
PIONEER DAY
I would like my family to remember that we came to live in Arizona and Utah long ago, because our Pioneer ancestors followed the Prophet. I love the songs of the Pioneers, especially, "Whenever I think about Pioneers, I think of brave Women and Men" and "Pioneer children sang as they walked and walked and walked." We are trying to live like they did and follow the Prophet today. In our family we also have a living Pioneer, Maria. She joined the church on her own, in her early teen years and was baptized a member in Canada. We are grateful for all the Pioneers in our family. Following are the words to one of my favorite Pioneer songs.
"Faith in Every Footstep"
........A marvelous work has begun to come forth among all the children of men.
O ye that embark in the service of God, give heart, mind, and strength unto him;
For prophets have spoken and angels have come to lift the world from sin,
That Christ may reign over all the earth and bless his gathered kin.
With faith in ev’ry footstep, we follow Christ, the Lord;
And filled with hope through his pure love, we sing with one accord.
Those marvelous Saints who embraced this great work and shared it in lands far & near;
Who gave all their heart, mind, and strength to the Lord with wisdom and vision so clear;
Now stand as examples of virtue and faith, of souls prepared to hear,
Of knowledge sure, born of humble heart, and love that banished fear.
With faith in ev’ry footstep, we follow Christ, the Lord;
And filled with hope through his pure love, we sing with one accord........
"Faith in Every Footstep"
........A marvelous work has begun to come forth among all the children of men.
O ye that embark in the service of God, give heart, mind, and strength unto him;
For prophets have spoken and angels have come to lift the world from sin,
That Christ may reign over all the earth and bless his gathered kin.
With faith in ev’ry footstep, we follow Christ, the Lord;
And filled with hope through his pure love, we sing with one accord.
Those marvelous Saints who embraced this great work and shared it in lands far & near;
Who gave all their heart, mind, and strength to the Lord with wisdom and vision so clear;
Now stand as examples of virtue and faith, of souls prepared to hear,
Of knowledge sure, born of humble heart, and love that banished fear.
With faith in ev’ry footstep, we follow Christ, the Lord;
And filled with hope through his pure love, we sing with one accord........
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