Erin: You never know what kids are going to come up with at any given moment. This moment actually began as an obnoxiously olfactory one. Abercrombie and Fitch punched me in the face as I stood in the bedroom door. I was choking on a tsunami of Axe molecules as I managed to croak out, “What’s goin’ on in here?” to the tiny nearly naked boy STILL spraying himself head to toe with the stuff.
“Ace said this makes you grow hair. I want to be a bear.”
Ellen: Ha! That’s adorable and I admire his commitment to his dream.
Quite frankly, I can’t remember wanting to be anything, but a doctor at any age, and, gee, I’m really glad I picked that.
Erin: I know I wanted to be an astronaut. My family actually nicknamed me Space Puppy, and that was BEFORE the movie Space Camp too, so you KNOW I was serious.
Ellen: Well, aren’t we just a couple of cute clichés. But here’s the thing, I got the degree, but I’m not practicing. You’re not an astronaut, you space out sometimes, but you’re not an astronaut. But really, you made the right choice since there is essentially no space program now. Were there any other dream “bullets” you dodged?
Erin: I couldn’t have dreamt up the life I have now when I was 5 or 10 or even 20. Once I left the daily grind to stay home with my kids, that’s when the possibilities really opened up.
Ellen: I couldn’t agree more, so without further ado. . .
Ten Things We Never Dreamed of Doing When We Were Kids
1. Park Rangers
Don’t worry, they didn’t give us guns.
2. Taste Testers
If you’re going to dabble in Pinterest occasionally you’ll get a mouth full of Pintershit.
3. Cowgirl
Erin mourns the loss of this hat. Should she??
4. SAHM Cheer Squad
Give me a “S” Give me an “A” Give me an “H” Give me a “M” What’s that spell? Chronically tired and under-appreciated!
5. Milkmaid
You really never plan on being a Milkmaid, however . . .
6. Unibomber Posse
With friends like these, who needs enemies?
7. Zombie Wedding Planner
At least they weren’t picky about the freshness of the flowers or the cake. And we did win a trophy.
8. Swingers
What did you think we meant?
9. Synchronized Swimmers
Don’t try this at home. Years of practice.
10. Synchronized Divers
Don’t try this at home either.
We always thought we would have more dignity and make more money. Our guidance counselors really could have prepared us better.
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I’m still working on my post for this listicle. I never dreamed of being any of these, but your list is funny. 🙂
Kathy Kramer recently posted..My Annual Self-Indulgent Obligatory Birthday Post
This is funny. Oh the things we do for our kids!
deana recently posted..Dear Man (yes you)
I am also really impressed you took those crazy photos together…so funny! Great list!
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How cute are you guys?! I’m laughing out loud at the SAHM cheer squad!
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That one is my favorite. Ellen
I love your photos!
Hmmmm…….I really did always want to be a mom, but in my childhood imaginings, I only ever had toddlers. That’s probably a good thing, because who would have kids if they were thinking about teenagers?
Ginger Kay recently posted..Do you remember pet store monkeys?
Yeah, I never really thought past the baby stage. Who knew they grew? 🙂 Ellen
Motherhood just opens up lots of great opportunities, doesn’t it? Looks like you have had lots of fun!
Kim@Co-Pilot Mom recently posted..I Dreamed a Dream
I voted for you guys! Love your blog. I *loved* Space Camp – the movie. I’d like to see it now – I’m guessing it’s a little hokier than how I remember it. Love seeing the pics of you guys, esp. the SAHM cheer squad. Ha!
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Thank you! Ellen
I’m sorry taste testing didn’t work out so well 🙂
Alison recently posted..10 Truths I Learned In 3 Years Of Imperfect Parenting
Too bad fabulously funny bloggers wasn’t a goal because y’all are totally rocking that one!
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You are too kind and we are too old for blogging to have even been an option. 🙂 Ellen
I will have to save the Zombie wedding planner line for my next event planning class. I always get such great ideas from your blog. Thanks for sharing.
Wayne recently posted..A Grown Up Listicles
We are here to give you fuel and fodder. 🙂 Ellen
The funny rush from #2 came so fast it made my nose hurt. Y’all are hilarious! LOL I really enjoyed your post. The diving picture looks like one of you was brave and the other scared. Love it.
These are great!!! I absolutely love seeing all the things you’ve done together!! I wish I knew the story behind the Unibomber Posse photo! It looks like it would be a good one!!!
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You guys crack me up. Love the list!
Kelly recently posted..Career Choices of the Past
I love that you have so many fun photos of the two of you. So often, Mom is the ones taking the pictures, so she is completely absent in the albums. Great list! Opportunities really do open up when you become a mom.
christine recently posted..Monday Listicles – My Forgotten Dreams
Love your take on the list – the pics are great! And no offense to guidance counselors, but mine suggested I could be an exterminator because I love animals. WTH? I never put much stock in what she said after that.
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Chronically-tired and under-appreciated. Most definitely. Great pics.
Jamie@SouthMainMuse recently posted..A dream is a wish your heart makes. Then the phone rings.
Loved your pictures with the list. Made it so much more special. Favorites were synchronized swimmers, swingers, and zombie wedding planner. Hilarious!
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Regardless of your job, I think it’s impressive that you thought you’d have more dignity. I lost all aspirations of that after the first human popped out.
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I love coming to ya’lls page and seeing all the fun stuff ya’ll have done together. I would take that dive.. err maybe how high was it from the jump off spot to water??
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hahahahahaha those pictures cracked me up to the point that I looked twice….and thrice…
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one of your best
very funny
Lance recently posted..Here Comes A Regular
I am ROLLING! You two should take your show on the road. Or at least become syndicated!
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You guys are a couple of fun-junkies aren’t you? Those pictures prove it!
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#4 made me laugh so hard. Maybe if you promote this squad enough TLC will come calling and do a reality show on you. That would be awesome!
Azara recently posted..I thought I would shave my head
You guys have waaaay too much fun!!! Wish we were neighbours. 😀 The last shot reminds me of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Who’s who is my only question?!?
Diane recently posted..Things I Thought I Would Do/Be… #Monday Listicles
Oh how I love this. You guys make me miss my BFF some kinda bad! Loved the pinterest-gone-wrong picture. I can manage to mess up even the good pinterest recipes. I’d hate to find a bad one!
Ashley recently posted..Parenting in the Fire Swamp
I love how you guys did the list this week!
Audrey recently posted..Monday Listicles – What I wanted to do or be when I grew up
SOOOO much more interesting than what we actually wanted to do/be. Thanks for the entertainment!
Marie recently posted..My childhood aspirations (Monday Listicle)
Erin, let the hat go. Really.
(I love this list–I love you guys! I always read, just haven’t commented in a while!)
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I love the park rangers pic and the synchronized diving pic! How fun would both of those things be??? I recently did a survey on what would you do if you had skill set necessary and money was not a factor – I totally would have picked one of these had they been an option!
Kate
Seriously Kate recently posted..The Case for Baby Surprise – Five Things to Consider
You two are ridiculously adorable, you know that, right? You make me miss having a best girl friend. My best friend is currently my husband, but I’m doubtful he’d pose for the SAHM cheer squad shot. There are somethings you just need a girl friend for. Love you guys!
Kim at Mama Mzungu recently posted..Eating crow, along with birthday cake.
Haha, love these photos. Especially the milkmaid one.
Amber recently posted..Things That Make Me Go "Huh?"
Wow, my life is so dull! My goal for the new year is to have as much fun as you guys do.
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You can hang with us any time!! Erin
Where to even start? You two are the best. Loved reading about all of your adventures. Kahlua, ice cream and champagne? The Rein beer was a better choice LOL You two really need your own show, thanks for the laughs
paul recently posted..Struggling
Aww, thanks, Paul. If you know anyone, we could invite you both over for some rein-beers! Erin