Of Turkeys and Lucas

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In preschool last week, the kids all colored a drawing of a turkey in the grass. All Lucas' preschool friends colored a brown turkey in green grass. I asked Lucas about his turkey, and he explained that the orange tips on the yellow grass was really fire because he was cooking his turkey.

The other day, Lucas wanted to know why the doors were shut to the entertainment center. "I don't know Lucas. Did you close them?"
"No. The turkey did it. And then he ran back into the bushes."


I went upstairs last week to find the contents of the toy bin dumped on the floor. "Lucas! Did you make this mess?!"
"The turkey did it!"


"Who ate all your cake, Lucas?"
"The turkey did."

I had hoped that after we ate Thanksgiving turkey, our turkey would disappear. He still hangs out in the bushes and causes mischief.

Comments

Anna said…
Sounds like Lukie might identify better with Billy (or his brother) on the Family Circus? Maybe? Your kids crack me up.
December 6, 2008 at 12:06 AM
Wakan Family Blog said…
I like the Nativity Picture. Steve looks happier than I was when we took our picture. Ours is weak sauce compared to yours.
December 9, 2008 at 2:12 PM
The Halls said…
Why can't turkeys ever clean the house, or make dinner, or buy groceries? He should get points for clever and cute though.
December 17, 2008 at 4:00 PM
NavFamTx said…
Hi Catherine it's me Jillian - thank you for the Picture!

Email me when you get a moment jillianmarie77@gmail.com
December 30, 2008 at 4:57 PM
Lindy Leigh said…
Hey! You all look so great! Email me your email addy so I can invite you to my blog!

backothemoon1@gmail.com
January 27, 2009 at 12:08 PM
Laura said…
it was so fun to read your blog and catch on your life a bit! i wish we still lived by each other.....
your boys are way too cute, and you look like you're doing a great job!
February 11, 2009 at 10:01 AM
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