wacky wednesday - tee hee hee

We just got back from a week in North Carolina visiting the grandkids and their parents. One of the things I love about being there is listening to kid conversation, and in particular, kid jokes. Even though I've heard most of them many times, each child tells them with different expression and emphasis which makes me laugh again and again.

I asked each of the older kids to tell me their favorite joke. As expected, "knock knock" jokes were at the top of their lists.

Christopher (age 10)

Knock knock!

Who's there?

Aaron.

Aaron who?

Aaron out my stinky gym shoes!

Nick (age 9)

Knock knock!

Who's there?

Dishes. 

Dishes who?

Dishes your friend, let me in!

Ben (age 7 (almost))

Knock knock!

Who's there?

Blue.

Blue who?

Blue Berry!

Lexie (age 6)

Knock knock!

Who's there?

Banana.

Banana who?

Knock knock!

Who's there?

Banana.

Banana who?

Knock knock!

Who's there?

Orange.

Orange who?

Orange you glad I didn't say banana?!

Ellie (age 4 months)

She doesn't know any jokes but she makes me laugh with her expressions and "talking!" It seems as though she is trying to tell a joke as she babbles and then waits for a second before delivering the punchline and breaks into a huge smile. 

It has been said that laughter is the best medicine. I think it might be. The effects of laughter and exercise are similar - heart rate increases, oxygenation of tissue increases, stress hormones are reduced. People who laugh often tend to be healthier and happier. So go find something to laugh about … giggle… guffaw… snort… and let loose a belly laugh!