The Trombone Twins

These two crack me up.  Rea has been counting the days till she's in 4th grade and can play an instrument.  She finally settled on the trombone after changing her mind half a dozen times.  Ma-lak played baritone last year, and was set on the trumpet this year.  He was SO good, and we hated to see him switch since most bands are historically short in the bass department.  He missed the deadline earlier this month to get the trumpet, thanks to his "forgetting issues" (more on that later) so we told him last week, pick something out - if you don't come home with some sort of instrument this week then you may not be playing this year.   So, home he comes with a trombone, and they are having so much fun - dueling trombones, interesting concept!

Speaking of forgetfulness...  This may be the perfect timing for a new, special edition of "funny things my kids say".   

Earlier this week, Ma-lak forgot his homework, and sadly this was not the first or second time this year already.   He was getting a little lecture from me in the car on the way to school, and I said something like, "What's up with you forgetting your homework all the time?"  Without missing a beat, he nonchalantly says, "Oh, I have this thing where I forget stuff a lot."  Hmmm....  A "thing" huh?....  (Cue the segway lecture on being responsible.)

Tonight Daryle came home from a meeting and asked the boys why they hadn't taken the trash out yet (one of their nightly chores).  Ma-lak muttered something about forgetting, but Ya'shar boldly and confidently announced, "It's because our minds aren't focused on the some things yours is."   ?!?!?!??  Where does he get this stuff?!  His honesty is refreshing, if anything.  :)