Peter Pan
Last night, I stuck my finger in the husband's nose and then tried to stick the same finger in his mouth, while yelling "EAT IT!" at him.
I torture him like this all the time. It's especially fun to do while he's driving and can't fight back.
Finger in the nose, finger in the ear, pinch the nipple. He even made it part of our wedding vows.
When my father, who is twice divorced and bitter, stayed with us recently he said to me one morning "I heard you guys laughing and having a good time last night"
"I'm sorry, were we being too loud?"
"No, no, it was just nice to hear how much fun you two have together"
He had a good point. The husband and I do have a great time together, but we often wonder what people would think if they knew what we were laughing at.
For lack of a better term, we are silly.
We have contests to see who can make the ugliest face, and then argue over who won, we giggle when someone mentions Dr. Bone, and orthopedist, and we instantly turn into Beavis and Butthead when we hear the words, boob, poop, or rectal.
Hee hee. RECTAL.
I'm often afraid that the Grown Up Police will come to my door and arrest me for impersonating a grown up.
My husband and I have a lot of stress and responsibilities in our lives, so is it really such a bad thing that we spend our down time having nostril flaring contests?
I think too many people rush to be "adults" and they leave their childhoods in the dust. Sometimes, they are so busy being adults, they forget how to relate to children, or how to have fun.
I know a couple who has an almost thirteen year old daughter who is having some behavioral problems. They think that when she turns 15, things will change and she will get better. Don't ask me why they've chosen 15 as the magic age, but it's like they don't remember what being 15 is like. NOTHING gets better at 15. They're so busy playing adult, they've forgotten what it's like to be a kid, much less a teenager.
I think there is a balance between being a responsible adult and still having fun.
I think my husband and I have achieved that balance.
I take care of sick relatives, pay the bills, take the animals to the vet, and run the household, but I also, sit on the floor and play with my dog, watch cartoons, drink hot chocolate, like to color with crayons, love Disney movies, and when I feel sick, I want my mommy.
In some ways I think our "immaturity" will make us better parents because we will be able to relate to, and understand, our children.
I have the rest of my life to be an adult, I'm going to cling to my childhood for as long as I can.
Are you with me?
Comments
You should just use me as your role model for maturity, Torrie, and stop all this playing with toys/watching cartoons/enjoying yourself nonsense.
Laughter never led to anything but pleasure, and we all know how dangerous THAT is.
Posted by: Bucky Four-Eyes | November 16, 2005 12:40 PM
Not only am I with you, I'm moving across the country so I too can play "who has the ugliest face"!
I like you :)
Posted by: Fuzzball | November 16, 2005 01:57 PM
I once heard someone describe it as being "childlike but not childish" which I think is one of the best compliments a person can give.
Posted by: Ern | November 16, 2005 02:16 PM
Oh, I forgot to say I love your site! It is well Blurbed. :)
Posted by: Ern | November 16, 2005 02:16 PM
Rectal is ALWAYS a funny word. Sphincter is also right up there.
Posted by: Jon Deal | November 16, 2005 02:57 PM
No no, you definitely have the ugliest face.
Kidding.
We all like you.
Posted by: New Blue Shoe | November 16, 2005 03:25 PM
Yeah, I'm with you, which is why most of the Stepford Wives here in suburbia do.not.like.me.
Screw 'em. They'll be old, dried-up prunes when they're elderly and I'll be galavanting about the world having myself a good old time while I snicker at the word "rectal".
Posted by: suburban misfit | November 16, 2005 03:34 PM
Woooo new site!!! Rocking!
And you have no idea how stupid Nick and I act together, and trust me, this house is a cartoon haven. We would get along just fine.
Posted by: JessicaRabbit | November 16, 2005 05:55 PM
What an excellent post. I am totally with you. I think that most of the reason Ryan and I are so good for each other is that we both just laugh SO MUCH. We know how to be serious, we also know how to fling sarcasm and poop jokes like nobody's business. Good for you guys, for keeping life humorous.
Posted by: Adrienne | November 16, 2005 06:57 PM
LOOOOOOVVVVEEEE the new site! It's fantastic - congrats!
Posted by: CharlotteinPa | November 16, 2005 08:27 PM
Diggin' the new site- kick ass!
Posted by: Amanda B. | November 16, 2005 11:06 PM
WOW! Love the new site. Well done.
I agree. We have WAY too much stress in our lives to NOT have fun when we can. My new principal's last name is POON. Whenever I say it to the b/f, he yells out TANG! We giggly like kids. I love it. I **NEED** it.
Congrats on the new site. Enjoy your life for all it is worth.
Posted by: Tanya | November 16, 2005 11:53 PM
Great new site!
I can relate to your post. I have two kids, 5 and 2, and we get along great because I still am a kid when with them! Yes, the parent has to step in when tantrums, and the like occur but otherwise, it is fun and amazing and so intimate.
My husband and I are nuts for each other because we are nuts when together. And it is great for the kids to see.
On any given day you can find my husband and I wrestling each other either for the hell of it or to get something out of the hands of the other one; chasing each other for the hell of it; many things that are either too gross, stupid or private to mention; tickling wars; trying hard not to laugh and giggle when in bed because the kids sleep with us but it is hard because we get hysterical at times; ooops that was a smelly one (my daughter loves farts! what can I say!); burping contests are a must for our son and on and on.... And forget silly kid music, right now they are crazy about the Black Eyed Peas and Gwen Stefani...
My point? It is great that you guys are the way you are and have that intimacy to boot. Having kids is amazing but the hardest job you will EVER have and to have that with each other will keep you sane (yes, you need your insanity to stay sane!) and will give you the most amazing relationship with the kids as well.
Our daughter started kindergarten last year and hubby and I were depressed for a while because we missed her so much and it felt like our gang had split up!
I have been reading you and am sorry you missed your period. But don't give up, have tons of sex and pretty soon you will be posting such things for us to read!
On a sidenote... How do you like your webhosting? Hubby and I are starting a business here in Spain (a holistic health center) and are looking for a good webhost for our site!
Posted by: Miz BoheMia | November 17, 2005 07:00 AM
And now that I think about it...
We need to see those wedding vows!
And what church can I join that condones booger eating AND nipple pinching? Is that a part of the dogma?
If you did it all civilly, well then I think a new religion might just be born! My booger eating toddler will be the new prophetess.
Posted by: Jon Deal | November 17, 2005 01:41 PM
Totally with you. I love to laugh at dumb stuff. :)
Your new blog looks great, girl.
Posted by: southernfriedgirl | November 17, 2005 10:13 PM
Ohhhh ... new site looks soooo fab. I am totally jealous ...
And I think you could do a lot worse than emulate Bucky's level of maturity.
Posted by: Nilbo | November 18, 2005 10:30 AM
AMEN sista! Last night, my boyfriend and I were acting like little kids. The laughter released sooo much tension. Cheers to silliness.
Posted by: divinecalm | November 18, 2005 03:03 PM
really. can i marry you and your husband? i promise not to sleep in the same bed. although i am intrigued by the fact that you don't have to wear a bra. i don't have to wear a bra either...just so as i tuck them into my pants and don't scare the children.
love, raz.
Posted by: RazDreams | November 18, 2005 09:29 PM
First, I have to say that I really like your new site. Giving the Armstrongs a little business is a good thing. Of course, I'm obliged to say that I like the masthead. I like my little sister's work. :-)
Good for you guys, being silly and all. Ichabod and I giggle whenever we get the chance. Just last night he ripped off a really loud fart right into the matress. So not only was it loud, it shook the darn bed. I thought I'd laugh my effin' ass off. Little things like that keep a marriage strong.
Posted by: Squirl | November 19, 2005 03:53 PM
Maturity is totally overrated. My boyfriend and I are constantly pinching each other and farting in one another's general direction, just for fun. There is never a lack of giggles in our house, that's for sure. And you are right about that poor 13 year old kid you know - 15 will only be worse! I know it was horrendous for me.
BTW, LOVE the site! It looks awesome! And FUCK Blogger!!!
Posted by: Katie-bored-at-work | November 20, 2005 01:08 AM
Love your new place.
And I, too, am with you. May you never stop laughing with each other.
Posted by: Susie | November 20, 2005 04:32 PM
You are right... you should cling to your childhood as long as you can. I'm doin the same thing, some people don't appreciate it, but i couldn't care less!
Great site btw!
Posted by: Zofia | November 21, 2005 08:36 AM
yes, yes, and YES! i hate when people think they have to act all stoic and crap when they are parents. like that's supposed to make the better impression on the kids or something.
p.s. i like to watch cartoonss, too. but only the good ones. ;)
Posted by: Sarcomical | November 22, 2005 11:04 PM