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Overheard in my house

Disclaimer: I completely stole this idea from my friend Lauren and while I don't see it becoming a regular (until Adelyn starts making complete sentences) I thought this little conversation was kind of funny...

Background: Matt & I were discussing the birth of Caroline, the upcoming birth of Darla's baby, and his lack of need to use family names. 

M: "Does that bother you?"

A: "No, not really. Maybe if we had one I really wanted to use it would." 

M: "Yeah, I mean how do you know which one to choose? I guess we could use Jelaine." (combination of Jennifer & Elaine - our mother's)

A: "Jelaine is niiice."

M: (Yelling and throwing his hands in the air)  "What up Jelaine!"  

Comments

Rob and Darla said…
Hahaha..yea I totally saw that whole conversation play out..
March 28, 2010 at 7:48 PM
Isaac&Kyle said…
Hilarious...I'm with Darla...could totally see Matt's face and gestures..lol!
March 28, 2010 at 9:57 PM
Mimi said…
Jennifer- Good. Elaine- OK. Jelaine- I don't think so.
March 29, 2010 at 5:44 PM
Chris and Corrie said…
haha i was totally going to say i saw it all perfectly but darla & issac/kyle beat me to it! lol jelaine wont be getting my love & affection. better think of something more clever if #2 wants a CAC!
March 29, 2010 at 11:47 PM
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