Super Butt Man...

Normally, I try not to write anything on the blog that might embarrass one of the kids. However, this is also the place where I try and do some journaling so that when they are grown, I'll have some record of the craziness that was our life with three kids.

Today Thomas came home with a mark on his daily citizenship card. "Writing inappropriate words."

It seems that while completing assignments in work stations, his partner Matthew suggested Thomas write something funny on his paper. First he wrote this....

Let me assure you the answer to #5 is NOT "butt." Then, as if that weren't "funny" enough, he turned his paper over and wrote this....

I'm assuming he meant "Super Butt Man," as I don't even want to contemplate what "Supper Butt Man" might be.

I was furious when I saw it, I mean, the kid does have a TEACHER for a mother! I didn't even discuss it with him when I saw it in his backpack. I tried to calm myself and decided to call his father to commiserate and discuss what to do. Scott is in Houston tonight for a bond watching party. I called and explained what HIS son had done...when he managed to catch his breath after several minutes of laughing hysterically, he said, " You do think this is funny don't you??"

See, this is why it's good to have a partner in this whole parenting thing. That other person provides a very necessary balance. Neither of us had the proper parental reaction. It IS funny, and it IS infuriating. Scott's reaction made me realize that it is rather funny and reminded me that he is a totally normal 8 year old boy. When Scott realized that I wasn't all that amused he immediately offered suggestions on how to handle it. Raising these three is definately a team effort!!!

Seriously though....What IS it with boys and butt humor??!!!?? I realize that part of the humor was lost on me because I am a girl. The sad part is that it doesn't get any better with age. When I taught Freshman this type of thing was always an issue and judging by the reaction today of my 39 year old husband, they never outgrow a good butt joke.

For those of you curious what the punishment for this type of behavior at school is in the Milder house...

1. He is writing a letter of apology to his teacher for his inappropriate language in her classroom.

2. He has had his Xbox removed for the remainder of the week and weekend.

3. The ever evil, worst punishment of all.....a good "talking to." I can remember begging my mother to please just beat me, but not talk to me anymore. This tradition is continuing with the next generation. I swear once I saw his eyes start to roll back in his head!!

Just another day in paradise!!!

Blessings,

Leslie