When Jack was about 6 he wrote a little joke book with cute little clip art illustrations. He would probably be embarrassed that I'm sharing it here and would find fault in his corny, little-kid humor, but oh well; I'm the mom, it's my blog, and I could use a smile today:Q: What did the tree eat for breakfast?
A: OAK MEAL!
Q:What kind of plant isn't really a plant?
A: A POWER PLANT!
Q:Why were the scissors a bad student?
A: BECAUSE THEY ALWAYS CUT IN LINE!
Q:What do you call a mean kid?
A: A BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD GOAT!
Q: When does ginger ale taste the best?
A: WHEN YOU ARE DRINKING IT!
Love and hugs to you!
Adorable. Hugs. xoxo
ReplyDeleteThese had me laughing! He was a natural!
ReplyDeleteSweet, sweet boy. Love that he loved to laugh and share that... Hugs to you.
ReplyDeleteI just today found your blog. I very seldom make blog comments but continue on my way being a lurker. Today is different. I want to say a million things to you, and yet, I can't think of a single thing.
ReplyDeleteYour Jack is the age of my grandchildren, so maybe I think of you as my child. No child should have to suffer the way you are.
I have the highest admiration for you and your family. No one teaches us how to handle sorrow, each has their own way. Whether you need to scream obscenities to whomever will listen or crumble to the floor in prayer, do what you have to do to get through another day.
I know you're tired of hearing "Time will heal," but it really does. Believe me.
Bless you, Rose
love the jokes, love the pictures. love jack.
ReplyDeleteThose are a stitch.Thanks for the laugh Jack.
ReplyDeleteBless you, your Jack and your family.
ReplyDelete(I'm worried it sounds corny but...) best wishes, as always.
xxx
Thanks for posting I love silly jokes! Hugs to you
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ReplyDeleteI think he'd probably think he was dang funny because these are really entertaining jokes! What a wit!
ReplyDeleteI love the jokes and the photos, especially that first one when he's just a little kid with all his baby teeth, grinning. You don't know me but you are in my prayers. Your boy has touched my heart greatly.
ReplyDeleteWhat a scream! LMAO.... What a lil jokester! Love him!
ReplyDeleteBig warm hugs!
Love the blue teeth...
ReplyDeleteI am always struck by how handsome your Jack is....a beautiful boy.
I may write these up into a "book" for my little 6 year old - a book by Jack.
Love, hugs, and prayers,
Lisa G. in CT
Very creative and fun jokes!
ReplyDeleteSO cute. I was laughing at all of them. I hope Jack was laughing with us too :)
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ReplyDeleteLove love love punny jokes. :)
ReplyDeleteAnd trying to be careful because auto-correct is trying to make my call them puny jokes.
Oh oh oh! I LOVE those jokes! They are far better than my five and six year olds have come up with.
ReplyDeleteWhat a precious precious boy. Thank you for sharing that piece of him with us.
Hugs and prayers,
Rach
Too cute
ReplyDeleteSandie
LOVE the jokes, but the tree one will leave me chuckling for days...
ReplyDeleteAs soon as it's popsicle weather let's all bust out the blue popsicles in honor of Jack!
Love to you, Dear Anna.
I love those! He was so smart and insightful. I love learning more about him. Thanks so much for sharing, Anna.
ReplyDeleteLOVE, LOVE, LOVE these!
ReplyDeletei love that kid....he was punny :)
ReplyDeleteThose jokes made me smile...as did the pictures of a 6-y.o. Jack.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Anna.
My three-year-old's current favorite is:
ReplyDeleteWhy do chickens sit on eggs?
Because they don't have chairs!
I think Jack would have liked that one too.
I think about your family more than you would ever imagine. It makes my heart sick in a way I cannot even begin to explain. And then it makes me more sick to think of what your heart feels and how much you hurt. I know I cannot even begin to imagine. I wish there were words. There aren't. I know that with each post you share more about that little boy and the inner workings of your family. I love getting to know him. I know you and Jack and your family are touching someone and helping them out of their darkest place.
love his sense of humor. love how you have family life so well documented. a reminder, at least for me, to embrace today and to keep that diary, take those pics and hold on to all the papers. bless you and your family.
ReplyDeleteI don't know why, but that second picture really gets me. What a breathtakingly cute little guy. Just love that profile.
ReplyDeleteLove and hugs right back to you Anna!
ReplyDeleteHahaha. I'm going to pass these along to Mooch, who also makes her own jokes. Maybe they will up her game a little, because his are actually funny. The ginger ale one was my favorite. As are all the pictures. I second the notion of blue popsicle day and would definitely post some pics in honor of Jack.
ReplyDeleteOh, I LOVE the scissor one! Funny!
ReplyDeleteI love the blue lips, Anna (in addition to the jokes, of course)! He must have had a blue flavor ice or other snack before some of those photos were taken. :)
ReplyDeleteThinking of and praying for you all,
Your Cousin, Emily R.
All the pictures are so adorable but for some reason profile pictures always get to me. The profile picture of Jack is so innocent and pure. It makes my heart ache. I hope our prayers lift you when you are really down. I pray and think of your family many times a day.
ReplyDeleteLove the jokes. My kids were cracking up. I'm sure they will be telling them today at school.
my son used to do the same thing at that age. blessings and hugs to you too. Mandy xx
ReplyDeletelove them
ReplyDeleteThose are actually really good! Very impressive. I love seeing glimpses of his sense of humor through things like this. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing Jack with us, Anna. What a precious child.
ReplyDeletexoxo
He is such an adorable boy. God bless him and your family. Prayers for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteThe mean kid/bad goat joke at 6 years old? Incredible!
ReplyDeleteBtw, your neighborhood looks so pretty and comforting in that last photo. What a perfect home and setting for Jack and Margaret to be raised in.
Love and hugs to YOU, Anna!
So cute with his little baby teeth. Are his lips blue in the last two pictures (from eating candy or something)?
ReplyDeleteHe was a clever kid from early on.
I think they are cute, and I did smile, thanks take care. Mary
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing the smiles.
ReplyDeleteI will be sharing these with my kiddo. He will definitely appreciate the punny funniness. Thanks for sharing these, Anna. And my goodness, your tags get me every time. I hate this so much for you too.
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jbhat
I have never commented before but I have to today because those jokes are really damn funny!...I hope you don't mind if I show them to my little sister, she will crack up. Incidentally your Margaret reminds me a lot of her.
ReplyDeleteSweet. Funny. Not corny at all. Thank you, again, for sharing so much of Jack with the rest of us. Hugs & prayers...
ReplyDeleteSo clever and cute!
ReplyDeleteThose are HILARIOUS! I laughed out loud! After everyone's reaction in the comments, I bet he'd be secretly proud and think, "yeah. I'm pretty stinkin' funny, and I know it." :)
ReplyDeleteI'm a big fan of the oak meal.
Praying for you, Anna. And your wonderful husband and amazing daughter.
What a beautiful little boy. I cannot imagine how much you miss him.
ReplyDeleteUgh.
ReplyDeleteI want to squeeze him. Especially that boy I'm seeing in the second picture. I can't even begin to imagine the profound hurt in your heart. I can just hope that all the thoughts and prayers - and special signs from Jack - help ease it somewhat.
xoxo
How cute are those? I am going to share these with my grandkids that are just that age. He was such a special kid!
ReplyDeleteThose are so funny! I thought I had heard all of those kids jokes but these are new. Especially loved the oak meal one. I will never eat oatmeal without thinking of that joke!
ReplyDeleteLove and hugs,
Claire
So sweet! I'm glad you have these.
ReplyDeleteYummy, he is so adorable!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet darlin boy! It made me smile.
ReplyDeleteAnna.. when my day goes bad and I am having a pity party,I am reminded of you and your family, your precious Jack, and it gives me a good kick in the behind.
Much love,
Joyce
Love that little brain of his. So dear.
ReplyDeleteThese are really funny! I just told them to Paul, he thought they were from Larry taffy wrappers!
ReplyDeleteI just adore these jokes, Anna. What a sweetie, Jack is.
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ReplyDeleteLove it!! Loved the jokes and especially loved the sweet pics of your precious boy. You know he was quite smart that Jack! To create a joke book like that at age 6? that's pretty brilliant! xo -Annie P.
ReplyDeleteThese are adorable Anna! Thank you for sharing! I have such a big grin on my face here at work this Sunday morning. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteHow adorable, and funny too. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteI happened to be searching for a few corny jokes for my students' class newspaper and stumbled across 'Jack's Jokes.'
ReplyDeleteWell done, sir Jack...
I see Kristina P. frequents your site, so it must be a good place!
funny boy Jack.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait till the day you get to hear his jokes again, whispered in his own voice into your ear.
I want this for you.
So much, Anna.