What I learned from....?

        Okay so nothing deep and meaningful this time.  I have thought about this and really can't decide where I get my sense of humor from.  I do believe that it is one of my defining qualities though.

        My mom likes to tell the story that when I was younger she could tell when I was up to some trick because I would come up the stairs giggling.  I don't remember it myself. 

        I do enjoy practical joking, and that is one way that I learned patience, because the setup has to be done just right to make it work.  Recently one of my co-workers decided to prank me and when I got to work he had taken my notebook and desk calendar and stapled them closed.  He was so proud of himself he was trying all day to get me to comment on it.  Instead, that evening when he left I took his notebook out in the shop and drilled it and bolted it closed.  Next morning I told him not escalate because I will win.

        When I was on my mission I had a reputation as a joker.  On one occasion the apartment I was in had four of us living there.  The bedroom at the other end of the hall from mine had a utility closet just outside their bedroom door.  I figured out how to tie the two door knobs together then lit a smoke bomb and threw it in the room and pulled the closet door closed effectively locking their door shut.  They were forced to climb out the window to escape.

        I hope that my practical jokes remain appropriate and not at all malicious.  My girls have picked up some of this behavior but especially Brittanny.  One time in the early nineties as we drove back to the heights Lesli was cold so she pulled her arms into her jacket.  Brittanny, sitting behind her grabbed both sleeves of her coat and tied them behind her seat.  Lesli was calling for my help but between having to drive and laughing so hard I couldn't do a thing for her.  I was so proud of Brittanny for coming up with such an original prank.

        Laugh at yourself and laugh with others but don't be mean.  If you are going to dish be ready to receive too.

Comments

[Richie Call]

I read recently that Spencer W. Kimball used to bless his children to have good senses of humor. I think that's pretty cool.

[Brittanny Asay]

Hey Dad,

I totally remember that, I'll never forget how hard you were laughing. It was the first time that I can remember making you laugh that hard. Peace out!

[Annette]

Yesterday, a couple of co-workers & I rearranged my boss's office, shrink-wrapped his chair and took pictures of each other in his "Mr Rogers sweater" & printed them out & posted them on his door. Can't wait 'till he gets back Thursday morning!

[Lesli]

I have always loved our children's since of humor - they come by it honestly - especially Britt. She is you in a younger female form. I remember the coat incident very well - there was so much laughter - on all our parts!!! You have taught our girls well!

[Lisa Banks]

I just love a good practical joke...I am a practical joker myself...BTY You have an Amazing wife!!!!

[Catherine]

I love practical jokes and always tell my daughter that it is okay as long as it won't hurt anyone. Love the sweater joke....pretty funny!

[Judy]

Ready about the practical jokes has brought back memories of the practical jokes my Dad used to pull. He was really big into joking (nothing malicious -- just good clean fun).

[Mudmaven]

I have read all your entries, backwards, but that's just how I am. You and your wife are blessed to have found each other and it sounds like you are well on your way to following along the same path your parents have. Your love for your family and your ability to share that love with others with feeling, insight and humor - is something very special. Thanks for sharing. ~chris

[Chris]

I can just see this happening. I would have loved to be there, I would have been laughing right along with you and the girls. You do have such a great sense of humor.