And just like that, summer is over. It always happens the same way, at the beginning of May I panic about three months of no school. How will I fill the days of a busy preschooler for days and days on end? (And this year I added the challenge of a baby on top of that!) I stress and worry about how many days lie ahead.
Then summer begins and we get busy. Some weeks I am not even sure were the time goes, but we stay busy. Suddenly the end of summer approaches, and it’s time to start planning for back to school. I go into panic mode again, this time trying to squeeze in all of the fun things I had planned that we haven’t gotten to yet. And then it happens – school starts once again.
It’s not to say we can’t (or don’t) have fun once school starts, but this time every year I find myself looking back wistfully at those long summer days of just hanging out with my girls.
Summer officially began when we celebrated Memorial Day at the beach.
In June, we hosted 44 of our closest friends for a summer kickoff water party.
We all ohhed and ahhed over K’s first ballet recital.
July found us back at the beach again for an entire week to celebrate the forth.
Wedding bells rang for my sister, and no one had more fun than my dancing queen!
We cooled off in August with trips to the splash park.
And finally it was time to head back to school.
Through it all there were a lot of Popsicles! (Notice I never made it in a picture… Ahhh the life of a mom. I promise, I ate more than my fair share of Fudgesicles – yum!) Don’t miss this great coupon for $1 off Yosicles!
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Kathleen Noland says
How do you make a hotdog stand?
Take away his chair.
susan amell says
love popsicles
Lauren G says
Why was piglett looking in toilet?
To find pooh!
Minta says
What are two accidents that happen every day and every night?
Day Breaks…..
and
Night Falls…..
Marcy Strahan says
Why don’t we eat clown fish????? Beacuse they taste FUNNY!
Antoinette says
Q: Knock, knock—-Who’s there?—-Leaf—-Leaf who?
A: Leaf me alone!
Sonya Morris says
I stink at jokes!
Q: What is the dogs favorite city?
A: New Yorkie!
Terri Moore says
Question: “Why was Cinderella thrown off the baseball team”
Answer: “Because she kept running away from the ball” =]
Tonya Rickert says
Q: What did the apple tree say to the farmer?
A: Stop picking on me!
Heather Robinson says
How do you make a handkerchief dance?
You put a little “boogie” in it!
Liz says
What bird has the worst manners? a mocking bird
dvine l says
which type of bird doesn’t need a haircut? a bald eagle
Jason says
Knock knock, (Who’s there)
Cow (Cow who?)
Cows don’t who, they MOO!!
amy pugmire says
Why don’t Ducks tell jokes when they’re flying?
Because they Quack Up.
Lori Williams says
What did the Spanish Firefighter name his twin sons? Hose-A and Hose-B!
Mary Happymommy says
What did the ocean say to the sea?
Answer: Nothing. It just waved.
keely hostetter says
What royalty so you find in the sea? The “prints” of whales
Jenny Sims says
What do cows do for fun when it’s hot outside?
They go to the moovies.
Cheryl Montoya says
Doctor, how do I stop my nose from running?!
Stick your foot out and trip it up!
Kelly D says
My son told me this:
What do elves learn in school?
The elf-abet
Seyma Shabbir says
Knock, Knock!
Who’s there?
Hatch.
Hatch who?
Bless you and please cover your mouth next time.
Nancy says
My K and first graders loves this old chestnut:
What’s black and white and read all over?
A newspaper!
Mary Beth Elderton says
Knock Knock
Who’d there?
Orange
Orange who?
Orange you glad it’s me?
***disclaimer: The kids seem to think it’s funny 🙂
Victoria R. says
How does the Solar System throw a party?
They planet!! 🙂
ellen says
How do bees get to school?
On the school buzz!
Samantha C. says
Why was 6 afraid of 7?
Because 7, 8, 9!
Tracy Robertson says
Knock knock?
Whose there?
Banana.
Banana who?
Knock knock?
Whose there?
Banana.
Banana who?
Knock knock?
Whose there?
Orange.
Orange who?
Orange ya glad I didn’t say “banana” again?
Wanda McHenry says
Q. What do elves learn in school?
A. The elf-abet
Crissi says
Knock knock
Whos there?
Boo!
boo who?
You don’t have to cry about it!
Susan H. says
What kind of car does Mickey Mouse’s wife drive? A Minnie van.
Stefanie Gladden(ann lyfe) says
How much does a polar bear weigh?
enough to break the ice.
April says
How does a sheep get clean? He takes a baaath
Sarah says
How do you make a hankie dance? You put a little boogie in it! hehehe
michelle colon says
knock knock
who’s there?
boo..
boo who?
don’t cry im right here!
Meredith says
Knock Knock
Who’s There?
Boo
Boo who?
Why are you crying?
Ellen B says
Q. What did the porcupine say to the cactus?
A. “Is that you mommy?”
Amy Orvin says
Why was the cooking crying?
Because its mother had been a wafer so long!Lol!!
Kris says
How can you make seven even?
Take away the letter S.
Jennifer B says
Knock Knock!
Who’s there?
Cash!
Cash who?
No thanks, but I’d like some peanuts!
Misses Giveaways says
What do you call a cop that is sleeping?
– an ” under cover” cop
Kathy S says
How do you make a tissue dance?
Put some boogie in to it !
Jill H. says
Q. What is Sponge Bob Square Pants favorite western movie: A. Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Squid.
Jennifer Hedden says
What did the ground say to the earthquake?
You crack me up!
Jessie C. says
Where do cows go on Friday night?
>To the MOOvie theater.
Michelle H. says
Q: Where do snowmen keep their money?
A: In snow banks.
Char W says
Why did the girl smear peanut butter on the road?
To go with the traffic jam!
debbie jackson says
what did papa bear say to baby bear?
Bear with me!
Susan C says
What animal needs oil?
The mouse, because it squeaks.
Jan Messali says
What do you call a shoe made from a banana? A slipper!
kelly nicholson says
Share with me a kid-friendly joke to help me keep my kiddo laughing. (Who knows I might even feature it!)
Why did the chicken cross the road?
Because after he got to the other side,he decided to return home
Alicia says
This is one my son is always saying to me:
“You know what?”
“What?”
“Chicken Butt. You know why?”
“Why?”
“Chicken Thigh.”
rosana says
what bird is good at writing?
a PENguin
Debra L. Guillen says
Why don’t Ducks tell jokes when they’re flying?
Because they Quack Up.
Michelle Espinoza says
What is red, white and gray? campbell’s cream of elephant soup
Julie Wood says
Which big cat should you never play cards with ?
A cheetah !
Jessica To says
What do you call an alligator wearing a vest? An investigator!
Andrea Williams says
What did one snowman say to another?
Do you smell carrots?
Sarah L says
How many rabbits does it take to change a light bulb?
None, silly, they don’t use lights.
Thanks for the contest.
Stacey B says
Knock, knock
Who’s there?
Me
Me who?
You don’t know me?
Mari says
What are prehistoric monsters called when they sleep?
A dinosnore!
steph says
what’s a pirate’s favorite letter?
RRRRR!
Amanda Sakovitz says
What do you get if you cross a pig with a dinosaur?
Jurasic Pork
Stephanie says
i dont know any good jokes.. im not good with jokes sorry :/
jules p says
How can you tell if there’s an elephant in your refrigerator?
— A set of footprints in the butter.
Karen Glatt says
What do prisoners use to call each other?
A. Cell phones.
marci h says
What’s the difference between chopped beef and pea soup? Everyone can chop beef-but not everyone can pea soup 🙂
marci h
tristatecruisers at yahoo dot com
Tamara says
Great contest! Thank you!
Here’s my entry…
Q: Why do Hummingbirds hum?
A: They’ve never learned the words!
colleen boudreau says
What do you call a bear with no teeth?
A gummie bear! 🙂
holliister at gmail dot com
Peggy says
What do you call a Witch on the beach? A sandwich!!
sweetheart4171(at)yahoo(dot)com
Amy Pullifrone says
How do you make a tissue dance?
Put some boogie in to it !
Jennifer Rote says
Knock knock
who’s there?
orange
orange who?
orange ya gonna answer the door?
Donica S. says
Where is the only place in a house that you cant find a ghost?
The living room!
amy marantino says
Knock knock
who’s there?
banana.
Knock knock
who’s there?
banana.
Knock knock
who’s there?
orange
orange you glad i didnt say banana?
orange who?
tara pittman says
Why did the chicken cross the road?
to get to the other side
Lauren Knott says
Why did the ant cross the road?
Cause it was stuck in the chicken’s butt.
betsy cortez says
knock, knock
who’s there?
orange
orange who?
orange (aren’t) you going to answer the door.
Brianne Armstrong says
For Christmas:
Which of Santa’s reindeers needs to mind his manners the most?
“Rude”olph 🙂
June Ebinger says
WHICH CAT SHOULD YOU NEVER PLAY CARDS WITH? A CHEETAH!
Thomas Murphy says
what do you call ham that you really want?
Pork-you-pine!
Crystal Litz says
What’s Bruce Lee’s favorite drink? waaater
Sarah L says
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Sarah L says
oops. please delete prior comment #78
Krystle says
Why couldn’t the pirate get into the movie?
Because it was rated R (Arrrr)
Cindy Dawkins says
What is a horse’s favorite sport?
A: Stable tennis!
Pinky Sade says
What kind of key can open a banana?
A monkey!
MommaL says
What kind of eggs does a confused chicken lay?
Scrambled eggs!
tung ton says
why is 6 afraid of 7?
because 7 8 9
Glenna F says
Knock knock
who’s there
Ben
Ben who
Been there done that
Rachel McGuire says
knock knock, who’s there.. Orange…………… knock knock, who’s there… orange………. knock knock, who’s there, banana… knock knock… who’s there.. aren’t you glad I didn’t say orange?
tracy simms says
Why do the the boy throw the butter out of the window? To see the BUTTER FLY 🙂
THANKS, SIMMS3710@YAHOO.COM
Kylie C says
What’s a tornado’s favorite game? Twister!
Elizabeth Rodriguez says
What does “Minimum” mean?
A very small mom!
Where do snowmen go to dance?
A snowball!
What is the strongest bird?
A crane!
What is the most slippery country in the world?
Greece!
heidi says
Ohhhh, I want popsicles!
Birdie Skolfield says
Did you hear the story about the skunk?
Never mind, it stinks.
apple blossom says
what did the blanket say to the bed?
I Got you covered
ABreading4fun [at] gmail [dot] com
Julie Klein says
What did the mayonnaise say when the refrigerator door was opened?
Close the door! I’m dressing!
Allan says
What is the best way to speak to a monster ?
From a long way away !
courtney b says
why did seven hate eight? seven eight nine! lol
Kenny F says
What do you call an alligator wearing a vest? An investigator
Rebecca Shockley says
Knock Knock,
whos there
Doris
Doris who
Doris locked, let me in
Tabathia B says
What’s black and white and red all over?
A penguin with a sunburn
Aimee Fontenot says
What are prehistoric monsters called when they sleep?
A dinosnore!
I don’t know many jokes, so I did look this one up. I didn’t come up with it myself.
Kellie Rose Wilson says
what do you call cheese that isn’t yours? nacho cheese lol
Cheryl Free says
What do you call a chicken from outer space? An egg-straterrestial! *Thanks* for the giveaway!
Barbara Montag says
I so love this one – Receptionist: Doctor, there’s an invisible dinosaur in the waiting room.
Doctor: Tell her I can’t see her!
Thank you.
Rochel S says
My all time favorite: Where do Generals keep their Armies?
In their sleevies!!!
Francine Anchondo says
what is a sodas favorite music?
pop music
Heather! says
What’s brown and sticky?
A stick! 🙂
(This is actually one of my favorite jokes!)
Thanks!
h4schaffer at gmail dot com
Elisabeth says
Q: What do elves learn in school?
A: The Elf-abet!
Jamie Brigham says
Knock Knock
Who’s There?
Banana
Banana Who?
Knock Knock
Who’s There?
Banana
Banana Who?
Knock Knock
Who’s There
Orange
Orange Who?
Orange You glad I didn’t say Banana?
christine jessamine says
what did the banana do when the ice cream fell onto him, he split
Wendy T says
How do you make a baby buggy?
Tickle it’s feet.
Shelley P says
What is a wolf’s favorite holiday?
Howl-oween
crystle tellerday says
whats a ghosts favorite fruit boo berries
Sara Wood says
Q: What did the mayonaise say when the refrigerator door was opened?
A: Close the door! I’m dressing!
Kim Henrichs says
How did the Vikings send secret messages?
By norse code
Erika P. says
Q: Why did the baker go to jail?
A: Because he got caught beating the eggs.
april yedinak says
How do you make a tissue dance?
Put some boogie into it.
Lynda Del says
What do you call ham that you really want?
Pork-you-pine!
janie far says
What did King Kong say when he called the wrong number?
King Kong ring wrong!
Christy Maurer says
Knock knock
Who’s there?
Duane
Duane who
Duane the bathtub, I’m dwowning.
Rita M says
Knock Knock
Who’s there?
Cow Say
Cow Say who?
No silly, cow say Mooooooo!
Lisa Brown says
Why is lettuce the most loving vegetable? Because it’s all heart.
Jason B says
What does a teddy bear say when asked if he’s hungry?
No I’m stuffed.
april taylor says
What color is a burp?
Burple
lisa lo says
Why don’t Ducks tell jokes when they’re flying?
Because they Quack Up.
Angela England says
Why did the chicken dance across the road?
Because he wanted scrambled eggs.
Stacey Cockrell says
Why doesn’t the elephant use the computer?
Because it is afraid of the mouse!
Sharon says
What do you call a ham you really want?
Pork you pine!
Terra Heck says
Where do pencils go for vacation?
Pencil-vania
That king kong joke that someone put in a comment made me laugh out loud.
Thanks.
partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com
Holly S. says
Knock-knock!
Who’s there?
Boo.
Boo who?
Well you don’t have to cry about it!
This cracks my daughter up!
Meghan says
How do you make a squirrel your friend?
Climb a tree & act like a nut!
Karen says
What do you get when you peel a banana?
A pair of slippers!
Maggie C says
What do you call a bear without teeth? a gummy bear!
Cody Anderson says
Q. Where do snowmen keep their money?
A. In snow banks.
Jennifer says
whatkind of hair does the ocean have? Wavy..
Beth Hill says
What did the pacific ocean say to the Atlantic Ocean ?
Nothing, they just “waved”
Tim says
What’s black and white and read all over?
A newspaper
ewhatley says
When you’re ready to go to school in the morning say “Let’s make like a tree and leaf.”
gina says
Q: Why did the poor dog chase his own tail?
A: He was trying to make both ends meet!
Fayme stringer says
How do you make a tissue dance?
Put a little boogie in it!
nannypanpan says
how do you get a mouse to smile…say cheese
nannypanpan@gmail.com
Deanna G. says
Q. How do bees get to school?
A. On the school buzz!
Marcia Goss says
Why didn’t the skeleton cross the road?
Because he didn’t have the guts!
Richard Hicks says
What’s black and white and red all over
zebra….newspaper
brich22 at earthlink dot net
Cassie says
Q: What did the apple tree say to the farmer?
A: Stop picking on me!
Natalie U says
why did the little boy put lipstick on his head?
he wanted to make up his mind
pedidentalasst at yahoo dot com
christal c w says
How do you make a tissue dance
put some boogie in it
angie lilly says
OK…I will admit that this is a tad macabre, but I heard this as a kid back in the 1980s in grade school and still find it hilariously dark and twisted. Hopefully you will too and sorry if you don’t like it!
Why did the monkey fall out of the tree?
It was dead.
Yeah…I know…LOL
angie lilly says
Please note that there was no Yosicle coupons at the link provided. Maybe they were August coupons? Anyway, I claimed the entry because I didn’t have a chance to print the coupon when it was available and that isn’t my fault. I hope that is OK. If not, disregard my entry.
jen says
Angie – thanks for letting me know. You are right, it must have ended Sept 1. Sorry about that!
LeeAnn says
Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to the other side. HAHAHAHAHA
Seriously…I don’t know any kid jokes. I don’t even know any adult jokes for that matter. If only I had some Popsicle sticks handy. 😉
angie lilly says
100% not your fault! I just thought you should know and didn’t want you to think I was cheating! 😀
Gerardo Zamora says
What do you call a rooster who wakes you up at the same time every morning?
An alarm cluck!
Penny B W says
My sons favorite:
Knock Knock
Who’s There?
Interrupting cow
Interrupting c-
Mooooo!!!