TOY BOAT

Okay.  There’s a lot to explain here.  First, it was Christmas.  Second, we’d been having work done on the house so we were a little stressed.  Third, we’d been up veeeery late the night before wrapping gifts.  Fourth, well, I don’t really have a fourth.  I’m not exactly sure how to explain the hats except at some point in the evening I pronounced everyone had to wear one.  And I’m not really sure how to explain the game except, well, we grew up poor.  So we had to invent our own entertainment.

 

This game is an oldie but goody.  It’s simple really.  Just say “Toy Boat” 10 times as fast as  you can.  That’s it.  If you can say it 10 times, keep going.  I know what you’re thinking, you’re thinking – big deal! Anyone can do that.  And that may be … unless you’re in my family.  And before you go calling that kettle black, Pot, maybe you should try it.  It’s not as easy as it sounds.  In fact, the only one who made it look somewhat easy was The Kid.  Then again, she could do a lot of things this Christmas that i couldn't - like fit into her pants.

 

 

First up is Momme.  It’s especially fun to hear her do this since she actually looks a little like she should be in a Toy Boat in this video.

 

 

Nice try Mom.  Ironic that Carrie would tease her about her delivery of this.  As you will see here that chica has no bloody room to talk.  You will also notice Carrie’s eyes and her mouth are somehow connected and she can only use one at a time. 

 

 

The Hub channeled Marlon Brando and got in a good 9 or 10

 

 

Before you watch this clip of me, you should know I’d been at this awhile.  And by “this” I mean, of course, the wine.

 

 

Momme – take two (my favorite)

 

Carrie – with another jolly good try

 

 

And when all else failed, we decided to do a round robin.  Perfect.

 

This is Christmas at our house.  Oh like yours is any better.

Comments

[Lynda]

I can't type right now because I'm too busy laughing, crying and snorting! Thank goodness I don't have milk coming out of my nose.

[Terri Mangold]

Thank you sooooooooooo much for sharing this Jenne!! I'm laughing so hard that I can barely type! I think we should try this in Dallas!! What a hoot!

[Kristen]

I'm a stranger. Ok, not really a stranger. But kind of a stranger. I've been reading this for years. Years I tell you. A girlfriend of mine knows Momme and insisted I read this. Anyway, you should know that I was just about to get up to pee when I thought I'd check your blog before signing off my computer. I had to the "squeeze" as I watched the videos because I was laughing so hard! (Yes, I figured talking about my urine habits would be a good ice breaker. ha.) The round robin was HYSTERICAL. Best post ever to the best blog ever. This made my life. Or at least the next 10.32 minutes of it.

[Susie]

This is so stinkin' funny! I loved the round robin too. Your mom and sister sound like two British people, arguing in a pub over the best way to pronounce it, and then you chime in, machine-gun style, with your rapid response. Totally hilarious. It really is hard to do, and even harder to do without sounding British. I toiled to say it.

[Suzy]

Just watched this with my daughter. I told her Carrie was my BFF when I was a kid. She asked me if she was from England! You guys are still a blast! and by the way, I'm worse than Carrie...it is harder than it looks!

[LIEvans]

Loved Mommé's Smee outfit, The Hub's hand twirls, The Kid's sparkly giggles and how your sis keeps pronouncing it "Beauwt". Jenné your barking style made my cockatiel start screaming.

[Jeff Risley]

So f'n funny!

[Sandrauer]

I loved the tee hee accompaniment nearly as much as the loopy toe-y bouts and too-y boots. Was so thoughtful of Momme to wear her nautical duds! Love to the Clan...

[Wendy]

Jenne, I just saw this post and I'm crying. Laughter tears, of course. I can't wait to Toy Boat-it-up this weekend. That's a good one.

Next holiday you all should try the challenge of eating a tablespoon of cinnamon. Have you tried it? I double dog dare you.