I had the sweet job
of babysitting for CJK the last night
of March.
He slept over while Mom & Dad
went out of town.
Nope-doesn't bother him at all to sleep in a
"girly bed". lol
Guess what!!!!????
The next morning was
APRIL 1st-APRIL FOOL'S DAY
Actual conversation:
Nana- Come on CJK. Let's play a trick on Papa.
CJK: OK- What kind of trick?
Nana: Come on- I'll show you.
We go downstairs to the little kitchenette
where Papa prepares his special foods
that he has eaten since he got cancer.
CJK: What are we gonna do?
Nana: We are going to tape down the SPRAYER on the kitchen faucet.That way when Papa turns the faucet on he will get sprayed.
(someone else's image using rubber bands)
I proceeded to show him how that worked
by turning just a tiny bit of water on.
Even that little bit of water soaked the floor.
He was overjoyed.
This was going to be the
BESTEST APRIL FOOL'S JOKE EVER!
Nana: CJK-Don't say a word to Papa. It's a secret. OK?
CJK: I know, Nana!!! I won't tell him cuz it's a secret, right?
Nana: Right!
We head back upstairs where
Papa is watching the news.
I sit down.
CJK stands DIRECTLY in front of Papa,
grinning like a Irish elf.
Then opens his mouth and laughs.
Papa: What are you laughing about?
CJK: Nothing.
(10 second pause- as CJK continues to stare and grin.)
Papa: What's so funny?
CJK: Nothing. Hey, Papa-why don't you go downstairs and get sprayed?!!!
Papa gives me the hairy eyeball.
Papa: Thank you, CJK!!!
I give CJK the "you little traitor" eyeball!
Should I tell you that even being
forewarned he got sprayed a bit
before it 'hit him'?
Well, at least I didn't have such a
big 'clean up' this year.
Here's the funny thing.
I have done this every year since we
have been married---like 40 years.
He NEVER remembers!
And- he always BRAGS that--
"She got me AGAIN"...
CJK is NOT invited back for
NEXT APRIL FOOL'S DAY.
He can play the trick at his own house!
I am off to the Va this morning for the 6am shift.
Love those guys.
Love y'all, too.
Have a GREAT Tuesday!
41 comments:
LOVED this post! I can just see him now, grinning away, barely able to control himself! (I am glad nobody does that to me, though!) You're too much fun, Diana. -Jenn
Diana, That is so funny..CJK didn't flat out tell...but he had a round about way of letting the cat of the bag. I wish I could have heard him laughing. OMG...poor hero, 40 years. LOL...just like I said how many times can a person fall for the same joke.....well I hope it's many more for you two. :):):) Have fun at work. Hug the boys. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
LOL I never did like April Fools joke. Does anyone know how that got started anyway?
Have a good day pushing around all those men! We women are good at that!
LOL! Kids are like that. Can't keep their mouths shut. I think it's a riot that your hubby doesn't remember from year to year. You are too much!
How funny that he couldn't keep the secret! Funny too is your husband's surprise each year that you play this prank on him!
Have fun at the VA!!! Please don't rubber band anything down at the VA :)
I think Papa likes it and likes that you spray him with attention and love.
That sounds about right for four-year-olds. LOL I was the one in our family that could never keep a secret when I was little.
I'm cracking up that you've done this every year for 40 years and he never remembers! Such a fun little trick. I love it!
Too precious, out of the mouths of babes. xo
You may have had your ups and downs in life, but still full of humor. It is wonderful you can do this. No doubt the fellows at the VA look forward to your day.
HaHa, you crack me up! I can never think of the perfect trick to pull on Cliff. Actually, I'm scared of the ramifications. Lol!! He's a very good prankster.
I tried to do that to my brother, he left, and I forgot it was on. So my mother's boyfriend got sprayed on accident and he thought it was my brother that did it.
Girl that was so cute. But wait til he does it to mom and dad at home. Andy did that. Not so funny! lol Have a good day.
Our little blabbermouth handed his poppy a Christmas present then spouted out, It is just a watch, best laugh that year.
Aww that is too funny and fun for april fools day!! Hope you have a great week. :0)
Nana's is the fun place to go! Love it, Diana. Have a nice afternoon. ♥
Ha! I love it. I had a blabbermouth who would go Christmas shopping for daddy with me. I would tell her it was a secret and she would nod in understanding. Then she would march in the house and say, "Daddy, I have a secret. We bought you slippers, but don't tell." Good job. ;-)
Hahaha! You are too funny! But...you should not involve the Littles in your devious plans! Hahaha! Just kidding...keep up the good work!
Enjoy your week...
Cheers!
Linda :o)
I am so sorry I posted my comment (and deleted) on the wrong post................I said, You should know little kids can not keep secrets.
Janice
Proving that most of the fun is the anticipation! My sister gave her first husband the very same birthday card from about year 5 to 18. He never noticed. Men!
I have missed you! Thanks for making me laugh out loud!
HaHa ~ I love how you are teaching the important things in life....My son is a practical joker, and I am always nervous around him. He's coming for breakfast tomorrow....I hope he doesn't bring me a present. HaHa,
This cracked me up! Love it! And I would be the same way. You could play the same trick on me every time and I would forget that you done it last year. That little grandboy is the the cutest! You are truly blessed. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Diana, he is the cutest!..Happy April..xxoJ
Oh how funny, you are such fun grandma!! And what an adorable picture you got of CJK!!
I love this post Diana, you're such a breath of fresh air.
Kids just can't contain their exuberance and joy. Too bad for those of us who grow out of that wonderfulness <3
Poor kid, he just couldn't contain himself. Love the pictures of CJK...he is adorable. xoxo
Aww, to see that beautiful laughing face is worth getting drenched.
Oh I would have had to do a trick on blabber mouth after that. Hahaha.
Next year, put seran wrap over the toilet bowl, tight so he cant see it. Always a fun one.
Lisa
Oh how funny. You should know by now that the kids can't keep a secret. LOL You would think that John would know by now that you are going to play that trick on him.
Have a great day.
Hugs,
Mary
Oh, how precious! He is so cute! Sounds like there is a lot of fun and laughter around your house, in spite of all. :) Sending you love and hugs, sweet friend. You are such a dear blessing.
What a hoot!
Too funny Diana, Out of the mouth of babes!! He was so innocently letting it out of the bag.
Have a great day. Hugs
That is just hilarious! Kids cannot keep a secret. They just HAVE to blab. So cute, Diana.
Oh my goodness, it is absolutely hysterical! For one thing, it's a very good trick...one that I do not think I would play on my hubby! Your John is a much better sport than my Jim. And to think that you have done this every year for 40 years! You little devil you...LOL!
Spoiled your fun , Eh? I'm sure he will be doing that again somewhere..HE won't forget it..You are creating a monster...John is a really good sport..guess he has to be!!
How sweet! Now CJK has a great story to tell everyone <3
Oh my gosh, that is so adorable. Just want to give him a big hug for cuteness! Love it! :-D
Leave it to a little kid to ruin everything!!! It's so funny how they are clueless about such things. It is endearing though :-)
They did not have faucets in our homes that were like that so I never got to play that trick, but in one of our homes a friend was visiting us and he did that to me! It was not even April Fools day!
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