Neutralizing the Asphalt...

My nephew, Brad, has to be one of the cutest and most original creatures on this earth! Of course, all of my nephews and my niece share that characteristic--along with yours! But Brad has something special about him. Maybe it's the fact that he was born in Hokieville and has lived most of his life on Hokie soil. Maybe it's his sweet nature that amazingly keeps him from breaking rules like, "Don't open the drawer--mouse trap set!" while the other nephews sneak peaks. I can't quite figure it out because he's just so extremely and wonderfully unique. (We all are--if you're not convinced of that, read Psalm 139.) Bradley is also quite a natural humorist. My sister told me this story and I simply have to share it with the world!

My sister, Kris, serves as the President of the PTA at Margaret Beeks Elementary School in Blacksburg, VA. (I held my first "official" teaching job there!) Apparently, the school had plans to pour new asphalt in the parking lot. I cannot recall exactly how the situation worked out, but one day they were driving buy the school and Kris said aloud, "It looks like they poured the asphalt." From the back seat she heard Brad's sweet voice, "M-o-m, you didn't have to say that." Kris, unsure of what offense she had committed replied, "What did I say? All I said was that they poured the asphalt!" Brad, knowing that certain words should simply not be spoken loosely replied, "You could have just said butt-phalt."

Not wishing to offend, I apologize if that story comes across as too un-saintly or improper, but I found it so clever and just so cute! If my sister gives me permission, I'll publish his adorable smile, and you won't be able to resist the story or the smile, either!

Have a blessed day!