National Stick Out Your Tongue Day

Mommy called after looking at the calendar:  how could we forget that today is National Stick Out Your Tongue Day?  Yes, indeed it was, and as you can see above, there was much sticking out of tongues.  We're not entirely sure why, but there is no question that it is fun to do.  In the proper context. For example, it probably wouldn't be wise to do this to your teacher during class, or a police officer as you pass them by.  Now, if you reminded these individuals what the day was, then I'm sure it would be all right - and I'm sure they'd respond by sticking their tongues out at you.

Now where exactly did this holiday come from?  This is yet another holiday with mysterious origins, perhaps set up by some secret society or unknown government organization that keeps track of these sorts of things.  Whatever the reason, we wish you and yours a happy National Stick Out Your Tongue Day.  We hope it is glorious!

So what did we do on National Stick Out Your Tongue Day?  Glad you asked!  First thing we did was get this snazzy t-shirt!

If you're wondering, yes indeed, that is the legendary three wolves howling at the moon t-shirt, available on Amazon.  For just under $20 with shipping, you too can get a t-shirt with three times the wolf power of an ordinary one wolf howling at the moon t-shirt.  You're probably wondering "what power" this sort of shirt can give - or perhaps you doubt me.  Well, my friends, doubt no further.  Let me tell you a story of these five friends who wanted to start a music group.  They weren't all that talented to begin with, so that's where I stepped in and gave them a three wolves howling at the moon t-shirt.  And things have never been the same for them since:

You see, this t-shirt has powers beyond all possible comprehension.  And we now have one in our possession.  Daddy ordered one for a skit upcoming, one about the tribe of Benjamin, "a ravenous wolf."  The skit should be a lot of fun, playing off of the mystical power of the three wolves, one moon shirt.

Another thing Daddy got around to doing was this:

We named him Spike.  Daddy actually found him in the men's restroom, of all places.  The logistics involved are intriguing.  If only we could talk to this frog and ask it, "how did you get here?  What decisions led you to this moment?"  We did release him back into the wild, step one of our new frog recovery and release program.  Now, he's free - roaming the church grounds outside and protecting us from creatures that are slightly smaller than himself.  HOWEVER, I did find this motivational book a bit later on, which was basically telling us to do something entirely different with this frog.

That author Brian Tracy is crazy. 

ANYWAY, today Madison was with Mommy for the day while Daddy worked.  And these two were busy having some serious fun!  They went to the local library to a STEM elementary school program called "Treasure Trove."  Basically, we continued the pirate theme some more today, as kids looked for treasures in the sea.  They made crafts - and it appears as if we've been making these all summer:  all of the things made had a "ocean" theme to them, such as a jellyfish and a popsicle stick boat.  Another theme:  piracy.  Wednesday was the play, last night was the movie, and today the kids were teams of pirates on a scavenger hunt throughout the library!  Madison enjoyed it quite a bit, and the event actually lasted a bit longer than the last STEM class a few weeks ago.  Shortly afterwards, they did some grocery shopping and came home for a culinary epic feast!

Mommy grilled some squash that our friend Josh brought over (Josh's squashes!).  And, she cooked up some shrimp in a garlic sauce, and it was all served over a bed of rice that Mommy could eat - it was absolutely delicious.  The house smelled like a nice restaurant too!  Then she treated us further for dessert:  but she needed time to make it.  So Daddy and Madison went down to the swimming pool to have a bit more fun.  That is, at least until it rained.  Yes, it's been raining again.  Sounds like a broken record, doesn't it?  But we did get to have fun at the pool, which was nice.  Madison loves going to the pool!

We got home, and discovered dessert:  Mommy was making homemade ice cream, and she was using strawberries!  It was absolutely tasty!  Daddy and Madison both had two servings each, it was so good!

What a fun day it was today, but looking back over this summer, we've managed to really pack in a lot each day.  And we haven't even gone on any vacation yet either.  That we might do soon, but the reality is that this summer has been a big vacation for us, filled with fun and relaxation.  And there has been a lot of rain, but it's never interfered with our fun - so we're thankful we have it, and we're thankful for a most blessed summer!

And that's nothing to stick your tongue out at!