Jumpy

Today's doodle didn't come out exactly as I intended. I was going to draw Australia and cover it with holes, but couldn't get it to look right, so I went with this.

While the elephant certainly looks happy (I would be too if I'd never been able to jump before), it doesn't look much like he's jumping since I ran out of room for his feet. Trust me though, they're off the ground. And he's leaving holes all over Australia.

This Cat Looks How I Feel

I am d r a g g i n g this morning. I became an auntie again yesterday which means I went visiting. Of course I stayed too late because it's impossible to walk away from babies, and I got home much later than I expected. The cat in today's doodle looks like me.

I haven't even had any lemons.

French fried

Language barriers are a funny thing. Puns seem to be an especially difficult thing to explain to someone who speaks a different native language than you. Today's joke proved to be unexpectedly challenging. They understood that frogs like flies, they just didn't understand why the flies would be French.

We Missed You

Have you noticed the lack of doodles? Just this once, it's not because I forgot to post. The boy didn't have school last Thursday because of Rosh Hashanah. Then, he was home sick on Friday. That means no doodles. It will just make today's all the sweeter, right?

Many thanks to the joke book with illustrations by Roy Mckie. This doodle is lifted straight off of that cover.

Fake it 'Til You Make It

This summer, the boy convinced me that we needed a hummingbird feeder in the backyard. We got one, and for weeks it just hung there. No birds came. Then, the other day, I saw the tiniest little bird finally dart over to it. I snapped a few pics because the boy was at school and I wanted him to see his tiny visitor. I haven't seen one since, but at least I know they're actually out there.

I'm going to ask the boy today what songs he thinks they would hum. Can't wait to hear his guess.

Tight Squeeze

This joke is almost obsolete. There's a very good chance my son will only understand it because of Dr. Who.

Realistically, do kids even know what a phone booth is these days?

Things That Make You Go Oom

Oh, weekends, why are you so short and rushed? Time just gallops right on by. Unless you're the guy in today's doodle. For him, it might just mosey in a backwards direction.

First Double Header

It happened. The first forgotten post of the year. As a consolation, you get two lovely jokes today instead of one.

The boy wanted to know why the fish needed a cane since he can just float in the water. Smartypants. I told him the fish is too tired to keep himself afloat and uses the cane to push off of the riverbed.

I thought finding a reference for this doodle was going to be so easy. Surely, someone has drawn a mouse fresh out of the shower before. I couldn't find any cute, towel-wearing mice. I found this happy guy, though, and drew a towel around him. I wish showers made me this happy.

Have a great weekend!

Lovable Landscaper

I was going to call this 'cutest landscaper' or something similar, but decided it would be a lie. There are many adorable critters that could do the job. Let's be honest, a baby goat wins the prize, right? Sorry, Moomers, I still love you, but the cuteness of baby goats is unbeatable.

Sneak Thief

Reptiles seem to get a bad rap. They're always described as slithery and creepy, no cute or cuddly to be seen. Today's joke does nothing for their bad PR.

Killer Concerto

I didn't know if I was going to be able to pull this doodle off, but I loved the joke, so really wanted to make this happen. Luckily, Google came through for me and found me a great reference pic. Many thanks to the other artist that enjoyed this joke so much they illustrated it.

Ants in your Pants

Today was the boy's back to school picnic. They go all out with food trucks and a DJ and the kiddos have free access to the playground for two whole hours. It's mayhem and they all love it. I felt like this joke was perfect for today.

I'm pleased to report that we had zero ants crash our picnic. There were grasshoppers and gnats practically clouded the skies, but not an ant was seen.

Sniffles

Heading back to school is always a great time to be exposed to new things. New friends. New teachers. And new germs! The halls are filled with runny noses within weeks.

This little fella knows all about it.

Fingers crossed that we avoid the worst of the pestilences this fall!

I Spy

We got off to a rainy start this morning and it hasn't dried up yet! The boy made sure to wear his rain boots so he could splash in puddles on the entire way to school and then back home again.

This guy doesn't have any shoes or feet, but I imagine he'd be wearing rain boots too.

I belatedly realized we've had two dino jokes in a row, so I promise to do something new tomorrow!

A Little Something to Get Us Started

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Is this thing on?

It feels like it's been forever since I posted here, and yet, summer vacation flew by! My big kid is off to first grade this morning looking three years older than he did in June and missing one tooth. He wanted to continue with the jokes, so you lucky folks get another year of doodles :)