Yesterday I had a total moment of dumbness take over.
We had just finished dinner and we were talking about my parents trip to California for the weekend. My mom had gone to the library to get a stack of books on CD for the drive. Then we were talking about what libraries have better selections.
I was thinking in my head that if they weren't so expensive, I would probably go buy the book I wanted.
Then out loud I said "Maybe if I go get my ears checked and I have to get a hearing aide, I could get a discount on audio books online." Those around me agreed for a moment. Then my brilliant mom said, " If you were blind you could get them for free." We then all looked at each other and started laughing because it dawned on us that if I can't hear, then why would I want to get the audio book.
It is not as funny now that I have written it all down. But my dad had a good laugh at my expense.
My response was "Is that a basketball team?" Which leads me into my next funny story.
Last Friday we were sitting at dinner - everyone was still there at the table. We started talking about the weekend and what was going on. I remembered that the Academy Awards would be on Sunday. I said to everyone at the table "Oh ya, the Oscars will be on and I want to watch that." Without skipping a beat Austin asks, "What is that? It is a basketball team?"
We all laughed and told him what it was. I don't think he got it. But it was funny.
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One time I was on a date with Donny and Michelle, they were married and I was with someone they had set me up with. The topic had made its way to cued speech (part of Michelle's skills and profession) which is for the deaf and the it is supposed to help with communication and literacy. My date said, "What about braille? Doesn't that help with literacy?" We all looked at each confused. Then I said nicely, "Well, braille is for the blind." He felt SO stupid and we all laughed at him. He was a good guy and made an honest mistake. It was a good laugh though.
so funny - everyone - everything
Have a happy day. I get to see your mom and dad tonight!
It's official, you did not have to be there to get it. I laughed! Those are funny stories. Kids think and say the darnedest things.
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