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Monday, July 26
'I'm not laughing at you honey..."
A slip of the tongue
"He has a great vision, he is committed to his MENTOS. No, that's not the word i was searching for!"
Now that my husband is aware that his verbal faux-pas' are being monitored, recorded and publically open to 'snickering' he feels quite trapped. The automatic word search thats goes on silently in his brain mid sentence has become paralysed with fear of humilation and so causing the insertion of many a wrong word, almost, subconsciously...as was explained to me!
You know its actually quite catching, 'MENTOS" what on earth led him to that, how often could you ever possibly insert that by mistake? Now having that stuck in my head i was a total loss as to which word my darling was intending to use.
We both drove on, laughing, confused...then it struck him, ETHOS!
Of course.
Just because the ending is the same (one Latin, one Lolly) does not really excuse it, does it?
"He has a great vision, he is committed to his MENTOS. No, that's not the word i was searching for!"
Now that my husband is aware that his verbal faux-pas' are being monitored, recorded and publically open to 'snickering' he feels quite trapped. The automatic word search thats goes on silently in his brain mid sentence has become paralysed with fear of humilation and so causing the insertion of many a wrong word, almost, subconsciously...as was explained to me!
You know its actually quite catching, 'MENTOS" what on earth led him to that, how often could you ever possibly insert that by mistake? Now having that stuck in my head i was a total loss as to which word my darling was intending to use.
We both drove on, laughing, confused...then it struck him, ETHOS!
Of course.
Just because the ending is the same (one Latin, one Lolly) does not really excuse it, does it?
Friday, July 16
I'm not laughing at you, honey....
There are many attributes attached to my husband, but one of the most appreciated is his ability to poke fun at himself. I have decided with his permission to bare all on the wonderful world of my husband getting words wrong.
This is too funny to keep to myself, and besides this is almost a kind of autobiographical therapy for family issues!
1. It all began with NANO
After but a few years of marriage it became a matter of conflict that I, the Latin taught scholar from a top Girls' school in Oxfordshire, England, had married a tradie from the suburbs of Melbourne, and were now forever to argue the root of all words and the correct pronunciation. You would think after 6 years of this, he may concede that infact, i am far more learned than he, but no. It continues.
So back to 'Nano' nap: meaning; an exceedingly brief sleep. So called because scientifically a nano is a measure of time. Therefore to go down for one's nano nap is to sleep for a short time as a refresher.
Oh, the merriment, when i discovered that rather than saying 'nanna nap' quickly, my sweet uneducated man was instead calling it a Nano nap. You can imagine that kept me going for a long time, until...
2. SNICKERING
When put in context the sentence would read: "For goodness sake, stop snickering at me!"
Meaning: To tease, and chuckle meanly at someone. You may be forgiven for thinking this referred to a person who is consuming one or more Snickers bars, but you are wrong. Rather, this was said by my husband for many years under such a mumbled breath that it was not detected until our marriage union was well and truely underway, making it impossible for me to retreat. When i led him, very kindly, to the correct word, 'sniggering', we BOTH enjoyed a number of days of laughing and clutching our bellies while wiping away tears. What else had this darling man been mis-using for all these decades?
3. IN THE WALLS
This is a corker. This phrase lay dormant until our eldest son turned 2 and began to disregard warnings that he would hurt himself if he continued to balance on the footstool, on the stairs, with drumsticks in his hands....
Low and behold, he would come a cropper and have bruises and lumps the size of eggs and the shade of aubergines to show for it when Daddy came home.
"My, you have been in the walls, haven't you son?". You would think that when i referred to his lesions as 'war wounds' that he may have been given significant pause to consider whether 'walls' was perhaps misplaced in this context. No. So ingrained was this phrase that having listened to my explanation of why this is incorrect, through torrents of laughter and a little bit of jeering, he remained adamant for a little longer until hilarity led to his surrender. Suddenly, "In the WARS" made a lot more sense, but doesn't nearly sum it up. You see, quite often our son does hit the walls and so in our family it will remain, "in the walls".
4. CHARACTER-TURE
This beauty was very recent and the additional impact of this little number was the vehemence with which it was delivered. Let me set the scene...
One Saturday afternoon, on the sofa, kids are both sleeping...time for some adult conversation and weekly catch up. My husband was keen to share a funny with me and i am poised. Most of his stories are not altogether amusing for me a) because i have heard them before (or a version with alternate subjects and nouns inserted) and b) because his idea of funny isn't always mine. This was one of those times. But amidst the waffle sprang the word that would make my day; 'Character-ture': Meaning; a cartoon over-embellishment of the real article or truth. Also known as 'Caricature'.
"Wait, what did you say honey, character-what?"
"CHARACTER-TURE" he repeats with a loud, slow deliberation as if i were hard of hearing. But the greater effect came from the Afro-American style head jiggle and neck jutting (Ricki Lake-esque) which was highlighting for him that he had once again stumbled across a word that i didn't know!
Then came the silent type of laughing you do when you are trying to get air and stay alive. In the middle of this i tried to correct his faux-pas, and to add to the funny-factor, there was no fight on my hands instead a dawning of truth on his face followed by his own fit of air stealing laughter!
I am sure there will be more of these vocabulary delights, and i am also sure that there are plenty of hooters locked away in my memory which will burst forth randomly so please be advised for further articles entitled "I'm not laughing at you, honey..."
This is too funny to keep to myself, and besides this is almost a kind of autobiographical therapy for family issues!
1. It all began with NANO
After but a few years of marriage it became a matter of conflict that I, the Latin taught scholar from a top Girls' school in Oxfordshire, England, had married a tradie from the suburbs of Melbourne, and were now forever to argue the root of all words and the correct pronunciation. You would think after 6 years of this, he may concede that infact, i am far more learned than he, but no. It continues.
So back to 'Nano' nap: meaning; an exceedingly brief sleep. So called because scientifically a nano is a measure of time. Therefore to go down for one's nano nap is to sleep for a short time as a refresher.
Oh, the merriment, when i discovered that rather than saying 'nanna nap' quickly, my sweet uneducated man was instead calling it a Nano nap. You can imagine that kept me going for a long time, until...
2. SNICKERING
When put in context the sentence would read: "For goodness sake, stop snickering at me!"
Meaning: To tease, and chuckle meanly at someone. You may be forgiven for thinking this referred to a person who is consuming one or more Snickers bars, but you are wrong. Rather, this was said by my husband for many years under such a mumbled breath that it was not detected until our marriage union was well and truely underway, making it impossible for me to retreat. When i led him, very kindly, to the correct word, 'sniggering', we BOTH enjoyed a number of days of laughing and clutching our bellies while wiping away tears. What else had this darling man been mis-using for all these decades?
3. IN THE WALLS
This is a corker. This phrase lay dormant until our eldest son turned 2 and began to disregard warnings that he would hurt himself if he continued to balance on the footstool, on the stairs, with drumsticks in his hands....
Low and behold, he would come a cropper and have bruises and lumps the size of eggs and the shade of aubergines to show for it when Daddy came home.
"My, you have been in the walls, haven't you son?". You would think that when i referred to his lesions as 'war wounds' that he may have been given significant pause to consider whether 'walls' was perhaps misplaced in this context. No. So ingrained was this phrase that having listened to my explanation of why this is incorrect, through torrents of laughter and a little bit of jeering, he remained adamant for a little longer until hilarity led to his surrender. Suddenly, "In the WARS" made a lot more sense, but doesn't nearly sum it up. You see, quite often our son does hit the walls and so in our family it will remain, "in the walls".
4. CHARACTER-TURE
This beauty was very recent and the additional impact of this little number was the vehemence with which it was delivered. Let me set the scene...
One Saturday afternoon, on the sofa, kids are both sleeping...time for some adult conversation and weekly catch up. My husband was keen to share a funny with me and i am poised. Most of his stories are not altogether amusing for me a) because i have heard them before (or a version with alternate subjects and nouns inserted) and b) because his idea of funny isn't always mine. This was one of those times. But amidst the waffle sprang the word that would make my day; 'Character-ture': Meaning; a cartoon over-embellishment of the real article or truth. Also known as 'Caricature'.
"Wait, what did you say honey, character-what?"
"CHARACTER-TURE" he repeats with a loud, slow deliberation as if i were hard of hearing. But the greater effect came from the Afro-American style head jiggle and neck jutting (Ricki Lake-esque) which was highlighting for him that he had once again stumbled across a word that i didn't know!
Then came the silent type of laughing you do when you are trying to get air and stay alive. In the middle of this i tried to correct his faux-pas, and to add to the funny-factor, there was no fight on my hands instead a dawning of truth on his face followed by his own fit of air stealing laughter!
I am sure there will be more of these vocabulary delights, and i am also sure that there are plenty of hooters locked away in my memory which will burst forth randomly so please be advised for further articles entitled "I'm not laughing at you, honey..."
Tuesday, July 13
Marathon Run for Levi
Hi everyone
You won't know this but our son Levi is hearing impaired and receives the most incredible support and and therapy from The Shepherd Centre.
My husband, Scott, is raising money for them and the amazing work they do by running the Blackmores Running Festival Marathon in September.
We have 3 months to raise $2000 with your help.
If you are willing to give even the smallest contribution we appreciate it greatly!
Go to http://www.gofundraise.com.au/FRPView.aspx?fid=65184 to make a difference today.
Warm wishes,
Shannon
and Levi....
You won't know this but our son Levi is hearing impaired and receives the most incredible support and and therapy from The Shepherd Centre.
My husband, Scott, is raising money for them and the amazing work they do by running the Blackmores Running Festival Marathon in September.
We have 3 months to raise $2000 with your help.
If you are willing to give even the smallest contribution we appreciate it greatly!
Go to http://www.gofundraise.com.au/FRPView.aspx?fid=65184 to make a difference today.
Warm wishes,
Shannon
and Levi....
Friday, July 9
Terrigal Markets
1 more sleep til Terrigal Market, love to see you there!!
Terrigal Scout Hut, turn right at the roundabout at the bridge and you will see flags and signs, Hut is on the right.
9am until 2pm, free admission, music, coffee, gourmet cupcakes and MILLY MOLLY MANDY goodies!
Terrigal Scout Hut, turn right at the roundabout at the bridge and you will see flags and signs, Hut is on the right.
9am until 2pm, free admission, music, coffee, gourmet cupcakes and MILLY MOLLY MANDY goodies!
New Banner on Madeit.com!!
Its all about APPLES!
Let's get thinking about Spring now that I have had my fill of Winter (mind you its alright for me to say since i'm hopping off to the UK for their Summer in a matter of weeks!)
But in the meantime...here is a little summer/spring offering to brighten your world...
But in the meantime...here is a little summer/spring offering to brighten your world...
To puchase these fantastic 'Apple' fabric library bags for $18 each click here or to purchase the 'Apple' fabric tab tied cushions at $15 click here. They are both backed with hardwearing calico and all fabric is prewashed to eliminate all shrinking when washing.
For an additional touch, why not have me personalise your calico backing with the name of the child for whom its intended with hand embriodered lettering? Click here for example 1 and click here for example 2!
Happy spring time!
Thursday, July 8
An offering for the boys
Add a mean fish to your little boy's room for a touch of nautical fun, and why not add a matching bunting flag and calico backed library bag to his collection...why should the boys miss out on home decor?
To purchase this little gem for $15 click here
Tuesday, July 6
Loving Little Rose
Life is all the richer for Mijke of Little Rose, once you see her hand made in Australia clothing range you won't look back...
Terrigal markets
You don't have to wait! We will be at Terrigal market this Saturday 10th July from 9am until 2pm...its moved to the Terrigal Scout Hut which you can see from the bridge near Terrigal Pub!!
With the brand new location are brand new stalls and its a wonderful market.
Come and see us and grab your bargains, i will have some preloved but barely worn children's clothing too (Uk Labels like Monsoon!)
....See you on Saturday!
With the brand new location are brand new stalls and its a wonderful market.
Come and see us and grab your bargains, i will have some preloved but barely worn children's clothing too (Uk Labels like Monsoon!)
The Allambie Heights Preloved Markets was a great success, the Shepherd Centre mom's were able to raise money in support of the work needed for our heaing impaired kids.
Check out a shot of them and of the Milly Molly Mandy stall.......See you on Saturday!
Saturday, July 3
Terrigals Markets
Great news...you can now see Milly Molly Mandy every 2nd Saturday of the month at the Terrigal Markets on the gorgeous Central Coast as of September 2010. We will be vacationing for a summer wedding in England for the month of August and then back to the furnishings fever and straight into business. I am happy to take orders without interruption and will be checking emails and able to correspond with you, adding your orders to the inventory for my return!
Watch out for reminders later....
Watch out for reminders later....
Friday, July 2
only 2 more days til the Preloved Markets 4 little ones!
Put it in your diaries the Preloved Markets 4 little ones has its first ever market at Allambie Heights this Synday 4th, 155 Allambie Road, Allambie Heights, 10am until 1pm, just a few hours to grab a bargain, lots fo preloved items as well as some designer children's goodies.
60 stalls to see....
Ps. This is how much fun you will have!!
60 stalls to see....
See you there,
Milly Molly Mandy
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