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Wednesday, April 30, 2014

There's Trouble AFOOT- Conversations With Kids-

Sometimes when the grandgirls are here
I just sit and  listen without them realizing it.
Those are often the best conversations of all.

Last weekend, SweetCheeks & Ria were
sitting together.
.They usually get along quite well-
not a lot of spits and spats between them.
SCheeks:  Ria, will you rub my feet? (sweetly)
Ria:  Yeah, SweetCheeks. Okay.
SCheeks: Oh- That feels SO good, Ria!
Ria:(putting her feet up)  Will you rub mine, too?
SCheeks:  (adamantly) 
NO!  I HATE touching feet.
Ria stops rubbing.
SCheeks: (begging)
 Ria!  PULHLEASE  rub my feet? 
Ria: (starts rubbing her feet again)
Ria:  Okay- but SweetCheeks you HAVE to rub my feet, too.
SCheeks (half crying) Ria- I TOLD you I HATE touching feet.
Ria:  Fine!  I am NOT rubbing your feet then.  You can rub your own feet.
SCheeks:  (tearing up now)  
Ria- I CAN'T rub my own feet.
Ria:  Why NOT?
SCheeks:  I TOLD YOU- I DON'T LIKE TOUCHING FEET!

I am in the corner laughing myself silly.
SCheeks not knowing calls out:
Nana!  Can you make Ria rub my feet for me?
Me:  No, SweetCheeks, I can't~
SCheeks:  Fine!  I didn't want her to rub them anyways!  
As you can see-they still love each other!
At least ONE of them does!

Sound anything like YOUR house?
Tomorrow is the first day of May- 
Hooray!  Hooray!
I may have something special to show you...
or maybe not
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51 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 30, 2014 at 5:45 AM

    I am with SweetCheeks on this one, I hate touching feet, although I can just about tolerate my own!

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  2. Nancy's NotesApril 30, 2014 at 5:49 AM

    Foot rubs, so soothing, but not so much for SweetCheeks, I understand!! Oh those cute girls! Diana, I can't believe it's going to be May, wasn't it just Christmas???

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  3. JapolinaApril 30, 2014 at 6:13 AM

    So funny! The only good thing about carpooling is when I shut up and listen to what comes out of my sons and their friends mouths. Lately, these teens are smartening up and not talking too much around me but when they were little, it was priceless what they would say.

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  4. Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowApril 30, 2014 at 6:30 AM

    That's a good one ! :)

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  5. LindaApril 30, 2014 at 6:35 AM

    Kids say the darndest things....LOL. I get so jealous when my son in law rub's Jessica's feet. Kev won't look at feet, much less touch them!

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  6. JettieApril 30, 2014 at 7:22 AM

    The best entertainment in the world.

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  7. JApril 30, 2014 at 7:54 AM

    LOL - so cute! One of our 5 year old twin grandsons is into the "that's not fair" phase. When mommy told him that brother is a minute older than he is, she got that response too.....guess we can't win! When 3 year old Bree is thirsty, she says she is "drinky." Now that one makes sense!
    But I love just listening in on the kids like you do! Sometimes it's hard to keep a straight face!

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  8. AnonymousApril 30, 2014 at 7:58 AM

    tha'ts the sweetest bickering I have hear in a long time,

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  9. Diana FergusonApril 30, 2014 at 8:06 AM

    Cute!! Love listening to the little ones. Have a great day!

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  10. Cranberry MorningApril 30, 2014 at 8:10 AM

    Haha! What a character that Sweet Cheeks is!

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  11. One More Time EventsApril 30, 2014 at 8:32 AM

    Love your stories…too cute!

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  12. Patty PattersonApril 30, 2014 at 8:33 AM

    That is just too funny! And I can sympathize with Sweet Cheeks because I, too hate touching feet. Yuck! But then, I don't like mine rubbed, either, so maybe it's okay.

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  13. farmhouse-storyApril 30, 2014 at 8:52 AM

    ha! i'm with sweet cheeks:)

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  14. LaurieApril 30, 2014 at 8:55 AM

    Hehe!

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  15. Our Hopeful HomeApril 30, 2014 at 9:00 AM

    I have a teen and two tweens, there's never a peaceful moment in my house. I kid you not.xoKathleen

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  16. Liz@ HomeandGardeningWithLizApril 30, 2014 at 9:04 AM

    Too funny! I hate touching other peoples feet too so I'm with SweetCheeks!

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  17. BethApril 30, 2014 at 9:13 AM

    Those girls are precious!!

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  18. NellieApril 30, 2014 at 9:15 AM

    They are truly "grandgirls!" Cute, cute story! xo Nellie

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  19. DonnaApril 30, 2014 at 9:19 AM

    Having had two girls, I can TOTALLY relate to that story! LOL So, so cute!!! The story and the beautiful girls!
    Donna

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  20. Ruth KellyApril 30, 2014 at 9:29 AM

    How fun the kids are!

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  21. Pam KesslerApril 30, 2014 at 9:29 AM

    Well don't send her down here for foot rubs, because I hate touching feet too. Don't even get me started about cutting someone elses toenails. Yuck!

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  22. Curtains in My TreeApril 30, 2014 at 9:32 AM

    Sweet Granddaughters there, I have all grandsons, 7 of them and they love to have their back rubbed LOL from Grandma
    What will do scheek do when it's time for pedicures and pretty painted toenails ? LOL

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  23. Kim April 30, 2014 at 9:38 AM

    Those "overheard" conversations are always the best!

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  24. Art and SandApril 30, 2014 at 9:44 AM

    One day I will have grandchildren to eavesdrop on!

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  25. Victoria's Vintage DesignsApril 30, 2014 at 10:38 AM

    LOL - I like it but I don't wanna do it!!! :))

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  26. UnknownApril 30, 2014 at 10:42 AM

    OMG - this conversation went on weekly in my house when I was growing up LMHO - except I always promised my Brother I WOULD rub his feet and then I'd retract the promise after mine were rubbed - it's just too funny reading this Diana LOL
    XOXO

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  27. UnknownApril 30, 2014 at 10:42 AM

    p.s. I KNEW Sweet Cheeks reminded me of someone - It's Me !!!!!!!!!!!!

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  28. Lisa @ Texas DecorApril 30, 2014 at 10:45 AM

    You're so right...the best conversations are when they don't know you're listening! This was so cute! My oldest son can't stand feet either. He doesn't even want to look at someone getting a foot massage. Sometimes when we're sitting on the couch together, I'll "accidentally" let my foot graze his leg...he goes crazy! It's too funny!

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  29. Cheryl @ TFDApril 30, 2014 at 11:08 AM

    Haha! Kids are so funny!

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  30. Leslie Anne TarabellaApril 30, 2014 at 11:30 AM

    She should tell her sister to put on clean socks first, then she'll rub them! I'm with her and feet.

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  31. VeeApril 30, 2014 at 11:59 AM

    Guess you have all your bases covered with May. Ha! Do I have anything going on like this at my house? Every day between three and five. Looking forward to it. =D

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  32. Simply LKJApril 30, 2014 at 12:19 PM

    They are hilarious!

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  33. cards4ubylouise and other treasuresApril 30, 2014 at 12:37 PM

    Not sure I have ever had someone rub my feet...but it sure does sound comforting. But I am with Sweet Cheeks....not sure I could rub, even my husbands feet, I am not a rubbing kind of person.....hahahaha this is a funny comment!!!

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  34. 20 North OraApril 30, 2014 at 12:46 PM

    They are so funny. Aren't their conversations just hilarious!

    Judy

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  35. SarahApril 30, 2014 at 2:29 PM

    Oh, a foot rub sounds good to me. Is Ria available?
    Happy first of May!

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  36. ℳartina @ Northern NestingApril 30, 2014 at 4:02 PM

    LOL!!! My house everyday!!!

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  37. DonnaApril 30, 2014 at 4:10 PM

    Oh my gosh, Diana, those two are just hysterical! Let me guess, SweetCheeks won't become a massage therapist or a pedicurist when she grows up, will she??

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  38. JunkchiccottageApril 30, 2014 at 4:21 PM

    Diana how funny. I love to get a foot rub too but I am with Sweet cheeks I do not like to touch feet either. The two of them together how sweet. Don't you just love sweet and natural moments like theirs. Loved this post.
    Kris

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  39. Julie's LifestyleApril 30, 2014 at 5:29 PM

    Diana, they are just too adorable! Have a nice evening!

    Julie

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  40. Tina@WhatWeKeepApril 30, 2014 at 5:56 PM

    Hmmm....sounds like me and Magoo at bedtime. He's a non foot rubber like Sweet Cheeks!

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  41. Celestina MarieApril 30, 2014 at 6:09 PM

    Hi Diana, this is too funny and so sweet at the same time. I agree with SC. I could never be a pedicurist! LOL This was my house many years ago when all the cousins would gather!! But when my son was a little guy about 3 years old, he would give me a foot rub when I came home from work!! LOL He is going to make a great husband!!
    Blessings XO

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  42. ~Lavender Dreamer~April 30, 2014 at 6:39 PM

    Girls are so sweet and so logical too. They'll always be close sisters. How nice it will be as they grow up together. Enjoy your evening my friend! Hugs!

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  43. Musings from Kim K.April 30, 2014 at 7:07 PM

    I'm smiling at this conversation thinking of similar ones with my two very very different aged daughters. Hugs!

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  44. God's Grace OverflowsApril 30, 2014 at 7:22 PM

    Oh Diana.... You have no idea! (Well, maybe you do) Ha! YES, this is like my house every day with my three boys..... They keep it lively to say the least. I do find myself giggling often to keep from crying... Well, not crying all the time, but it can also get intense with three boys!

    I hope you enjoy your first day of May..... It's been cold and windy here for the past week. I'm ready for a warm up.

    Hugs to you, sweet friend!

    Amy

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  45. Amy at Ms. Toody Goo ShoesApril 30, 2014 at 9:04 PM

    I love listening when I am chauffeuring my son's friends around. I think they forget I'm in the car.

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  46. Mary@mydogsmygardenandmaryApril 30, 2014 at 9:18 PM

    How funny - kids..... So if SC doesn't like touching feet. Get a golf ball and place it on the floor and have her put her foot on the top and roll is around - feels wonderful and she doesn't have to touch her feet. Also works good for back rubs, just roll it on your shoulders and back. Of course on the back you have to have someone do it for you.
    Never a dull moment with the grands.
    Mary

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  47. GratefulPrayerThankfulHeartApril 30, 2014 at 9:43 PM

    Haha! I didn't expect her last response. Sweethearts, both of them!

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  48. Joy JunktionApril 30, 2014 at 10:40 PM

    Listening to kiddos talk is just precious! I get 2 of mine tomorrow :)

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  49. Butterfly 8)(8 Bungalow May 1, 2014 at 12:15 AM

    So adorable! It reminds me of my daughter and her cousin when they were around that age. xoxo

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  50. Sherry @ Thrift My HouseMay 1, 2014 at 7:35 AM

    Oh goodness at the spits and spats that go on at this house! I have an 18 year old daughter and a 12 year old daughter (who's going on 18) living in the same room... it's DRAMA most of the time. That will change soon, my oldest son is moving out Sunday and the girls will be separated. Praise God!!! SweetCheeks has "that look" that I see often ;)

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  51. UnknownMay 3, 2014 at 11:50 PM

    Oh my, just darling! lol xoxo Jen

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