I am a certified, card carrying goofball
By TheRealDawn
@dawnald (85135)
Shingle Springs, California
August 4, 2009 10:42am CST
This morning I was making sandwiches for the twins. Since they don't like the same thing on their sandwiches, I usually mark the sandwich bag with their initial. Well this morning inspiration struck and instead I wrote them each a poem
For Cary:
Roses are red.
Vampires are scary.
This little sandwich
Is only for Cary.
For Naomi:
Naomi's sandwich
Has no honey.
That's because she's
Sweet and funny.
Poor Dearra got left out of the fun because she didn't want a sandwich.
So when they saw them, Naomi gave me the "you're so weird look", but with a little smile too. And Cary kept reading his over and over again and giggling. Dearra gave me a look. I might have to try it on her next time I make her a sandwich just to see what she does. 
Want to see my card?
Want to see my card?8 people like this
20 responses
@CroakDesigns (160)
• United States
4 Aug 09
I want a card!!! You sound like my kind of mom!!
Goofballs are my favorite kind of folk!!
Most of my friends are clowns! (literally)
@CroakDesigns (160)
• United States
4 Aug 09
Certified, Card Carrying Goofball!
Of course!!!
:)
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@cblackink (969)
• United States
5 Aug 09
The world could use some more goofballs. I like it!
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@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
4 Aug 09
How can you be that cheerful every morning?
What is your trick?
They are all soooooooo lucky!
Most mothers yell in the mornings! 
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@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
4 Aug 09
It does sound a perfect morning indeed 
I remember you saying somewhere else that you are not a morning person and that's why I wondered.
Your kids are really lucky, card or no card 
I remember you saying somewhere else that you are not a morning person and that's why I wondered.
Your kids are really lucky, card or no card 1 person likes this
@dawnald (85135)
• Shingle Springs, California
4 Aug 09
This was one of those blessed mornings in which they weren't fighting. So no yelling. And actually I get a kick out of my kids, they make me laugh. So even though I am absolutely NOT a morning person, I often get a lot of laughs in the morning.
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
4 Aug 09
I don't think that was goofy at all Dawn. I think it was really a sweet thing to do to make your kids feel special. I would have loved that that when i was a kid if my mother & done something like that but she didn't. I think that just shows what a caring mom u are.
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
4 Aug 09
They will Dawn, believe me. U are a good mom to do things like that. They will be lucky to have such fond memories of a fun mom.
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@leenie50 (3992)
• United States
5 Aug 09
Hey Dawn,
I didn't realize you have twins. How old are they and your other daughter? I love the poems you put on the sandwiches. The kids may have given you funny faces but believe me this will be a memory they will talk about for life. These little things make big impressions. I'm impressed.
Hugssss
leenie
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@dawnald (85135)
• Shingle Springs, California
5 Aug 09
They're a lot of fun, but twin babies? Oy. If they're not both crying at the same time, they're taking turns. I'm not quite sure which is worse. It was pretty exhausting. The weird thing is, I'm pretty sure I had a premonition about it, early in the pregnancy, long before the ultrasound, I woke up one morning absolutely convinced I was having twins. Thought about it, said "naaaah", and then about 4 weeks later I found it that it was.
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@GardenGerty (157555)
• United States
5 Aug 09
You sound like so much fun. I think my kids would have enjoyed something like this. I can hardly wait to hear what you come up with for Dearra. Can you take a picture of the "you're so weird" look. I want to memorialize it.
@danishcanadian (28953)
• Canada
6 Aug 09
Goofballs are the best kind of people, and I even created an interest on here for goofballs under "roles I play in life." I got the idea, when I took a bunch of goofy pics of myself with my webcam's special effects, and needed a place to upload 'em. LOL And the peoms are a great way to keep the sandwiches separate. Good thinking, and i like your sense of humour.
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@danishcanadian (28953)
• Canada
3 Sep 09
I think I meant "goofball" instead of "goofballs," but it's in there. You can see the funny pics I took of myself with the camera. LOL It was pretty funny, and inspired the interest. I hope to see a lot of stuff from you under "goofball." Thanks for the best response.
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@dawnald (85135)
• Shingle Springs, California
3 Sep 09
Now I'm going to have to go find it before I forget!
You're welcome...
@TheGreatWhiteBuffalo (4822)
• United States
5 Aug 09
With all of that sweet sugar you should be able to tame the worst monster, even a big ole grumpy man should appreciate a taste of that kind of nectar and if nice enough could even be encouraged for more...
Words, Carrots, Sticks, balls, and boobies Hmmmm?
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@TheGreatWhiteBuffalo (4822)
• United States
6 Aug 09
You put a smile to my face and to my heart...
Just a little time with a rhyme,
That is all it takes,
I think of baking a cake,
I think of sweet things,
I think of life good and bad
I think of you and I'm glad
For the internet
Full of intent
Full of vision
Tonight's mission???
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@dawnald (85135)
• Shingle Springs, California
6 Aug 09
tonight's mission, long, hot bath!!!
glad it made you smile...
@James72 (26790)
• Australia
4 Aug 09
It's about time they gave you an official card! I think it's great that you're doing little things like this for your kids because it's only a matter of time before they hit that stage where all they'll do is roll their eyes whenever you open your mouth. Milk it while you can I reckon! 
I think it's great that you're doing little things like this for your kids because it's only a matter of time before they hit that stage where all they'll do is roll their eyes whenever you open your mouth. Milk it while you can I reckon! 2 people like this
@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
5 Aug 09
hi dawnald you are one creative and great mom, bet your kids really dig even if they give you the whats up with her look. so try it on Dearra,bet she smiles even as she gives you the look. My husband used to put silly notes in my lunches and I loved it, creative and silly but still much appreciated.I think your kids are very lucky to have a goofball as you state it for a mom. keep on being y our self. good luck.God bless
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@Wizzywig (7847)
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4 Aug 09
That sounds like a perfectly sane and rational thing to do. How old are the children? Mine are 'grown-up' now so I have to send them interesting little treats in the post - like pancakes, hot-cross buns, one-legged jelly babies and instant snow (sealable plastic bag - just add water, freeze, remove from bag and then grate it)
What a shame you dont live nearer, 'cos, when you make that sandwich for Dearra, I think she'll laugh and I'd like to hear her. You keep on carrying that card dawn!!
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@dawnald (85135)
• Shingle Springs, California
4 Aug 09
The twins are almost 9 and Dearra is 12. Maybe I'll make her a turkey sandwich tomorrow.
Pancakes by post?
Pancakes by post?@dawnald (85135)
• Shingle Springs, California
4 Aug 09
lol well I'm glad one son appreciated them!!!
@Wizzywig (7847)
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4 Aug 09
Yes, the Shrove Tuesday type of pancakes. When my 1st son went to Uni,I knew he would miss them so I sent him some. He threw them away. When my younger son went to Uni,I felt I should treat him the same. He sent me a text saying "Thanx 4 pancakes. Unlike woossie son, I ate mine"
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@thebohemianheart (8827)
• United States
4 Aug 09
You really are a funny lady, Dawn.
Can I have one of those cards, too?
Where do I get one, huh, huh, huh?
Those funny little things are the things that your kids are going to remember when they are older, and have kids of their own.
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@thebohemianheart (8827)
• United States
4 Aug 09
Lambinator? I kinda like that one.1 person likes this
@thebohemianheart (8827)
• United States
4 Aug 09
Oooh, yes! Definitely lambinate mine!
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@dawnald (85135)
• Shingle Springs, California
4 Aug 09
I just hope they don't come home and tell me that their friends have made fun of them!
@tamarafireheart (15384)
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4 Aug 09
Hi dawald,
Awwwwww, that is so sweet. I've got one for you, you are as bright as the morning dawn and as refresshing as a cool breeze across the mylot site as you make us smile and cry with laughter. Thank you for being so refreshing to us. Hugs.
Tamara
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@debrakcarey (19887)
• United States
4 Aug 09
Those sort of things are making memories that your kids will have to tell their kids about....goofball granny!
My grandkids call me 'silly gramma!' 
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@windymyre (210)
• United States
5 Aug 09
You sound like a really cool mom! My mother never did anything like this for me when I was a kid. My husband will put a little note in my lunch every once in a while. I have saved some of them. I have one in my purse & one in my desk at work. He left me a note on the kitchen table that I would see today before I went to work. It really made my day. It said to have a nice day & I did!
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@dawnald (85135)
• Shingle Springs, California
5 Aug 09
I don't recall that my mom did stuff like that either. Actually this is the first time I did it, kind of a whim...
