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For the foolishness of God is wiser than man's wisdom 1 Cor 1:25

Of course foolish behavior is a relative thing, and so some behavior is more FOOLISH than others.

Foolish in ..
What They Say and Don't Say...

What They Do and Don't Do...
    

What They Think & Don't Think...
 

Sports & Fools...
 

and the underachieving cousin of the fool.. Mr. Lazy

and finally no collection of fool cartoons would be complete without a tribute to

The Jesse Ventura School of FOOLISH Government

RAISING.. and corraling the little ones.  From birth through preschool your next 4 or 5 years is a crazy busy time where your anticipation for the birth of your child is now replaced with the anticipation of their nap and bed times. Alone.. is not really on the radar! Sleeping through the night.. LUXURY!

These are wonderful years where your baby grows from total dependence to a toddler expressing their growing independence while still using mom as their 24/7 fix for any predicament they get themselves into, and deliver any snack they cannot reach. So to accomodate this independent/dependent environment mom will require setting up safe boundaries for her little chillinz to crawl, toddle, run, and jump within.

These years are best described as GRACE UNDER PRESSURE where moms will be tested by these little peoples take their first steps, potty training, riding a bike with training wheels, and grow a vocubulary from their first goo goo to becoming suprisingly articulate in expressing themselves and their never ending needs.

While experiencing those proud moments as your child hits each of the above developmental milestones and more please do realize the rest of mom's days are filled with negotiating meals one bite at a time(HERE COMES THE AIRPLANE) to doing dishes while being shell shocked with verbal barrage demanding JUICE JUICE or MOMMY PLAY WITH ME.  Even try and navigate across the expanse of your kitchen without encountering the toddler 2-legged takedown. And if you ever think about a nice relaxing bath.. in peace and quiet.. insert a big ol LOL here cuz it aint gonna happen unless they are at grandma and grandpas.

Of course dad is critically important too, BUT everyone knows.. mom (even outside any traditional stereotype) makes the house a home, adds order to the parenting madness, and the children all know who is REALLY IN CHARGE.  Without mom, the home would look (and smell) more like a guys dorm only with legos, matchbox cars, dollhouses, and other misc toys strewn everywhere. So the sooner everyone acknowledges mom is the boss, the better. Like the old saying goes.. If momma aint happy aint nobody happy.  Also, like Bill Cosby once commented on family dynamics, "I have seen what the boss has to do and I DON'T WANT TO BE THE BOSS!"Moms.. speak softly but carry a big MOP!  (cuz things can get messy)It must be stated now that the average salary for being a MOM is even less than a Christian cartoonist. While this financial package leaves something to be desired, the fringe benefits of dandelion bouquets, and an occasional mothers day breakfast in bed comprised of cold cereal and luke warm coffee is PRICELESS.

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Have you heard about the next planned "Survivor" show? Here's the details:

- 6 Married men will be dropped on an island with 1 car and 4 kids each, for 6 weeks

- Each kid plays two sports and either takes music or dance classes.

- There is no access to fast food.

- Each man must take care of his 4 kids, keep his assigned house clean, correct all homework, complete science projects, cook, do laundry, etc.

Expecting Moms...
Long before the pitter patter of little feet a seed is planted in fertile soil.. and the miracle of life begins.  Never thought your motherhood condition would be described with a farming analogy did ya?  Well this is where the farming analogy ends as the growing bundle of joy is safe inside mommy while the farmers field crop may be eaten by ravens.. BUT I DIGRESS..



Hello morning sickness..
This is a time of queezie stomachs, and strange cravings that only a mother to be and a man drinking beer while watching football can relate to. Some foods sound soooo good, while just the whiff of others make mommy a bit green.  Of course in the case of the man drinking beer all foods always look good.. BUT I DIGRESS.. #2





The baby bump.. It is that amazing time as mommy tummy grows.. and grows.. and GROWS.  Your inny belly button is now definately an outy. This all at first are welcomed as  amazing signs of this new life, but later mom to be says with a concerned look to her husband.. I look FAT.  To which the husband either should pretend he did not hear her, or be more diplomatic in his response than a republican politician at a womans rights rally during an election year.  Choose your words wisely and she will allow you to continue living.. after all her condition is ALL YOUR FAULT.

9 months is a long time.. After the queezy first few weeks and months pass mom will begin to feel better before she begins to feel worse again... as the BLESSED day approaches.  This is when the anticipation of baby's birthday is matched with being tired of your growing .. tummy.  Acid reflux, so tired in the evening, and then the pains begin.. the baby kicks. While it seems cute to hear of this new sign of new life.. I feel bad enough when I eat to much but I never want my food to kick me from the inside... BUT I DIGRESS #3

The other pains.. you will think you are going into labor, but these are what you call BRAXTON HICKS contractions.. aka practice contractions.  Now I have learned from experience to NOT tell your wife these are braxton hicks contractions unless you want your head BIT OFF at the neck.  Instead take her to the hospital only to be sent home a bazillion times when THEY tell her they were only braxton hicks contractions.  Again, do not tell her see I told you so." this will again result in the above mentioned head bitten off at neck. .. AND my wife would remind me.. YER NOT A 'BLEEPIN' DOCTOR! Well I knew that before she told me, and truth be told she did not say 'BLEEPIN' but she certainly implied it.

Finally after more false alarms than you can count.. it is D-DAY (delivery day)... and wer'e off to the hospital where the actual birth takes less time than the reading of my above pregnancy description.

to be continued below..

note: For some of you 'specially blessed' like my wife and I were with our third pregnancy there may be a time of bed rest.  

Bed rest is... welcomed news for someone like me after a long weekend of too much activity, but during a pregnancy this is a precautionary time where little activity by mom is prescribed to do all that can be done to ensure a healthy pregnancy.  For us, it was an anxious time with honestly plenty of concern where friends, family, and church joined together to make life still function.  Meals were brought in, childcare was provided for our two boys, and the true Grace of God was very real to us by the actions of his people.  We are forever indebted to these wonderful friends and family as after 5 1/2 months (yes 5 1/2 months) of bedrest and born 10 weeks early at 3lbs 13 oz was our daughter Erin.  Now she is all grown up and doing well BECAUSE OF the above mentioned wonderful friends, family, and doctors,.. and answered prayers by our loving God.  Because of this.. we were able to experience raising a TEENAGE GIRL.  Not a job for the fainthearted. BUT I DIGRESS #4

Birth.. from One Man's Perspective -- > click here  to follow the story of the birth of my first born.  Trust me, it is not a touchy feely Oprah like reading.  It is instead truly BIRTH from a man's perspective with all the feeling and sensitivity expected from a guy who colors for a living.

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