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Sentimental Hogwash

June 25, 2010

(I promise I'll go easy on the scanning stuff from now on, as I'm sure the amusement level is running down with each subsequent post, like yes, yes, we get it, Amy, you were a kid once! Like everybody else! And you said/wrote/wore the darnedest things, etc., ad nauseam, blah blah scancakes.)

Picture 134

(Naked Old Man Monkey Baby says BITCH PLZ SHE'S GOT NOTHING ELSE TO TALK ABOUT.)

 
Picture 139 

I'm about Ezra's age here, give or take a few months, going apeshit over...something. I do wish my mom had saved those pants, because they are outstandingly awful. I would make my children wear them ALL THE TIME.

Picture 140
Picture 141
There you have it: Definitive proof that the mailman is NOT Ezra's mother.

And here is definitive proof that I was an obnoxious little overachiever, even in preschool:

Picture 135 

STRAIGHT O's, BITCHES. And two O-plusses, for "Sense of Humor" and "Attention Span." The teacher notes, though, after "Works and Plays With Will Others" that I "sometimes becomes emotional during free playtime. She is sometimes very sensitive about what others say or do."

(Translation: She's a tattle-tale who cries a lot.)

A couple years later my concerns about other people's behavior extended to the afterlife, as I became quite nosy about the state of everyone's eternal soul:

Picture 136 

Because Valentine's Day is the perfect occasion to ask Did you give your heart to Jesus? Well, did you? 

(Note: I wrote this valentine for my MOM. Who like, drove me to church and read the Bible to me and stuff. BUT YOU CAN NEVER BE TOO SURE.)

Then again...

EPSON025 

Another card for my mother. Poetry, crosses and wild...loins, all together. So one day if you come to this site and find nothing but long-winded quasi-religious manifestos about sex, salvation and Crayola-funded mind control you can at least say you saw it coming. 

Picture 137 

Yes. Tooooootally saw it coming.

Posted at 01:07 PM | Permalink

Comments

Stop reading amalah.com at work! Just stop it, Marianne.

The "loins are wild" pushed me over the edge. Completely.

Posted by: Marianne | June 25, 2010 at 01:11 PM

Your son looks like a carbon copy of you in those black and white pictures!! Too cute!

Posted by: Lyndsey | June 25, 2010 at 01:15 PM

Holy shit! You got some strong genes, lady. My kids vaguely resemble someone I could have possibly given birth to, I GUESS. Nothing like that.

Posted by: Maria | June 25, 2010 at 01:15 PM

Best*transposition*ever!!

Posted by: Angela | June 25, 2010 at 01:16 PM


Okay, that last picture is Noah in a dress and wig, right? Wow! Adorableness.

Posted by: Cristin | June 25, 2010 at 01:16 PM

When you post pics of Jason, I think he looks like your boys, but no. Just no. You could be twins born thirty years apart! A medical marvel! Call TLC!!1!

Posted by: Hey You | June 25, 2010 at 01:19 PM

no kidding on the genes.. holy hell ezra is a spitting image of you at that age

Posted by: JessieGinAZ | June 25, 2010 at 01:19 PM

Are you sure that the kid in the crazy pants ISN'T Ezra?! Twins.

And I love that you got a O+ for sense of humor. Cute.

Hmm, "Loins are wild," Plus a picture of a cross. What does THAT mean? Hilarity.

Posted by: Stephanie | June 25, 2010 at 01:20 PM

WOW, I would've thought that picture in the spectacular pants was Ezra, you are INDENTICAL! My kid looks nothing like me or so I'm told.. You can keep scanning to your heart's content. I love it!

Posted by: MichelleH | June 25, 2010 at 01:21 PM

WOAH, Ezra is like your clone.

Posted by: Beth | June 25, 2010 at 01:23 PM

Ezra doesn't look like you at all, does he? Goodness - if I didn't know better pictures 2, 3 and 4 are identical.

I love the overachieving preschooler thing. And your cards to mom.

Posted by: ~a | June 25, 2010 at 01:23 PM

It's going to take quite some time before we in the peanut gallery tire of your scanning adventures.

Posted by: Lis | June 25, 2010 at 01:27 PM

This post had me laughing out loud. Love that you tried to save your mother's soul. And gotta watch out for those wild loins. Too funny.

Posted by: Julia @ Hooked on Houses | June 25, 2010 at 01:27 PM

They are definitely your boys!
I have a report card like that from preschool. I hate that my teacher pegged me at such an early age, but I seem to be living up to her expectations now..

Posted by: Sprite's Keeper | June 25, 2010 at 01:31 PM

Picture #2 = proof that you are Ezra's Mother

Last Picture = DEFINITIVE proof that you are Noah's Mother

(and I had that Barbie Camper in the second picture. I want it back in the worst way now. Off to search eBay)

Posted by: Procrastamom | June 25, 2010 at 01:31 PM

Whoa. I think it's remotely possible that Ezra is your child. If only you had the pants to prove it.

Posted by: Lisa | June 25, 2010 at 01:34 PM

Love that you were witnessing to your mom (while also fishing for compliments "do you care for me?").

Those pants are freaking awesome.

Posted by: Wendy | June 25, 2010 at 01:35 PM

Wow, Ezra is your clone, especially considering the crazy-pants picture. But then the last one looks just like Noah. Did your husband *really* contribute to their conception?
Fun post.

Posted by: Clarabella | June 25, 2010 at 01:42 PM

You know, I think MY loins might just be wild as well.

Posted by: KimAZ | June 25, 2010 at 01:44 PM

I am particularly fond of the wild loins. Did your mother keep a straight face when you presented her with that little gem?

Posted by: Judy | June 25, 2010 at 01:46 PM

'Do you care for me?' to your mom. Priceless.

Posted by: kathy | June 25, 2010 at 01:56 PM

Oh, Olan Mills photography, with those cheesy backgrounds. Is there a person out there who made it through the 80's and early 90's and didn't undergo this unique torture?

Posted by: Ris | June 25, 2010 at 01:57 PM

Basically both of your kids look exactly like you, at different ages. Poor Jason.

Posted by: iEatDC | June 25, 2010 at 01:59 PM

Basically both of your kids look exactly like you, at different ages. Poor Jason.

Posted by: iEatDC | June 25, 2010 at 01:59 PM

Basically both of your kids look exactly like you, at different ages. Poor Jason.

Posted by: iEatDC | June 25, 2010 at 01:59 PM

Basically both of your kids look exactly like you, at different ages. Poor Jason.

Posted by: iEatDC | June 25, 2010 at 01:59 PM

Basically both of your kids look exactly like you, at different ages. Poor Jason.

Posted by: iEatDC | June 25, 2010 at 01:59 PM

Basically both of your kids look exactly like you, at different ages. Poor Jason.

Posted by: iEatDC | June 25, 2010 at 01:59 PM

I guess I'm with the other commenters, did you reproduce with yourself? And if so... you could win the Nobel Prize.

Posted by: at | June 25, 2010 at 02:00 PM

Despite what you may think, the posting of old photos and school-time memorabilia does NOT get old.

Also, your genes totally dominate because those photos of you as a toddler? Look exactly like Ezra. Right down to the haircut. Preshussss.

Posted by: freckleonthenose | June 25, 2010 at 02:14 PM

The picture where you are going apeshit could literally be Ezra going apeshit! Twins you are!

Posted by: Erika | June 25, 2010 at 02:18 PM

you made sweet cards about wild loins and eternal salvation.... a serious side for the child who gets O+ in sense of humor.
Awesome. THAT is the stuff worth saving and scanning. :)

Posted by: HolyMama! | June 25, 2010 at 02:21 PM

Oh wow, that last picture looks like you put Noah in a wig & a dress.

I heart that Valentine's Day card. Awesome.

Posted by: cindy w | June 25, 2010 at 02:24 PM

Holy crap, them babies look like you! My son is identical to my husband in that way. Looking at pictures of my husband as a toddler is creepy because of it.

I LOVE that valentine!

Posted by: Jen L. | June 25, 2010 at 02:25 PM

Last picture: WHERE ARE YOUR LEGS?!! is there a hole in the floor, like at the beach, and you drape the towel around and you don't have legs and... I have to go to bed, my mind is playing tricks on me.

Posted by: Diana | June 25, 2010 at 02:26 PM

I know you'll be jealous that I have that same Barbie motorhome/camper thing in 70's orange in my basement right now... wonder if I could sell it for big bucks on ebay?

I love these posts about your childhood. = )

Posted by: Rachel | June 25, 2010 at 02:26 PM

LOINS. I held it together pretty well until I got to LOINS. HA HAHA. RARE LOINS.

Posted by: jonniker | June 25, 2010 at 02:26 PM

Loins is now my word for the day. Thanks to whomever mentioned transposition up there, I was NEVER going to figure out what you really meant *g*
Thanks for ensuring my coworkers continue to think I'm insane.

Posted by: neeroc | June 25, 2010 at 02:30 PM

#2038 here to say wow, does Ezra look just like you!

Also, I love how the other kids are playing quietly while you're having your meltdown. Ha!

Posted by: Suzy Q | June 25, 2010 at 02:41 PM

Oh, wise Amalah, loins ARE wild! You were a smart girl, even back then.

Wow, that last photo is 100% Noah and the other three (crazy pants plus the B&W ones) are straight up Ezra! These were fun, thanks for sharing!

Posted by: Jenny | June 25, 2010 at 02:49 PM

Gotta agree with everyone...Wow! Those boys are definitely yours! You have to dig up some baby pictures of Jason and post them too for comparison.

Posted by: kris | June 25, 2010 at 02:50 PM

First: Ezra is your spitting image. No doubt about it. You're his mom.

Second: Does anyone miss those wonderfully fragranced, mimeographed copies of yore? I loved me so fresh smelling copies back in the day.

Third: Please don't stop with the scanning. It totally makes my day. Totally.

Posted by: Sandra | June 25, 2010 at 02:51 PM

I almost woke my son up with my giggling over the "Loins are wild" part of your poem. That's awesome.

Posted by: Parsing Nonsense | June 25, 2010 at 02:58 PM

Wild pink Christian loins. You are so my kind of gal.

Posted by: Plano Mom | June 25, 2010 at 02:58 PM

Please stop making me cry with laughter at work. I don't think that anything will ever top 'wild rare loins'.

And holy cow do your boys look like you!

Posted by: Dawn | June 25, 2010 at 03:09 PM

Jason lost.

Posted by: rkmama | June 25, 2010 at 03:15 PM

Wow, he is a copy of you. The hair contributes, but most of it the little FACE and the little EXPRESSION ON IT.

Those valentines are the best valentines I have EVER SEEN.

Posted by: Swistle | June 25, 2010 at 03:22 PM

OMG - the wild rare loins almost made me spew water on my monitor. My coworkers think i'm crazy

Posted by: Kim | June 25, 2010 at 03:28 PM

oh my god, i think i had that pink dress when i was 2. the good old days...

Posted by: duchessbelle | June 25, 2010 at 03:35 PM

I actually had to stop reading and put my head down on my hands to do that really quiet, heavy breathing cubicle-laughing over the "loins are wild and so rare you". Good one! I might chuckle over that for a day or two...

And I'm digging all the old scanned stuff. It's fun!

Posted by: Julie | June 25, 2010 at 03:39 PM

Can't stop laughing over "loins are wild and so - rawr - you!" That had to be what you meant, right?

Posted by: Sarah | June 25, 2010 at 04:01 PM

I have to say that wasn't expecting a reference to loins being wild in this post. Thanks for keeping us on our toes, Amy!

Posted by: beccado | June 25, 2010 at 04:01 PM

I am shaking the whole couch laughing at the loins. OMG. That is comic GOLD right there!

Posted by: Jen | June 25, 2010 at 04:28 PM

Good Lord, the resemblance between you and Ezra is uncanny. If the pictures weren't obviously from the early to mid 80s (I know that style well), I'd think it was him.

Posted by: Carrie | June 25, 2010 at 04:48 PM

See, now, that "proof you're ezra's mom" pic actually looks more like Noah to me, whereas the pants picture... if you had told me it was a picture of Ezra, I would have completely bought it.

Posted by: Della | June 25, 2010 at 05:19 PM

BWAAA HAA HAA! I almost just snorted water out my nose! Loins! *sigh*

Also, we also have the over embarrassing "Olan Mills" childrens' photos in my house. Fortunately they are like GIGANTIC wall sized framed portraits and therefore: Too big to scan! Darn!

Holy crap that was funny. PLEASE KEEP THE SCANNIN' IN MOTION!

Posted by: kari weber | June 25, 2010 at 05:48 PM

Oh my goodness that was hilarious. The Valentine to your mom is absolutely PRICELESS. "Did you give your heart to Jesus?" I can only imagine how hard it was for her not to burst out laughing when her sweet and earnest toddler delivered that card!

Posted by: wordygirl | June 25, 2010 at 05:50 PM

I started laughing out loud after "Did you give your hear to Jesus?" and then completely died with the loins..... HAHAHAHAHA

Posted by: Stephanie | June 25, 2010 at 06:19 PM

I'm glad you were an overachiever! I got lots of comments about how I wasn't living up to my potential.

Posted by: Amanda B | June 25, 2010 at 07:01 PM

LOINS ARE WILD! Hahahaaaaaaaaaaa!

Posted by: Rebecca | June 25, 2010 at 07:12 PM

Is that Noah in a wig in that last picture?

Posted by: KTSchoger | June 25, 2010 at 07:43 PM

HAHAHA oh man I am WEAK with laughter over here at the "loins are wild." WEAK I tell you! And I thought that WAS Ezra in the 2nd picture before I read the caption. Seriously, the resemblance is remarkable. And the last picture? TOTALLY Noah.

Posted by: Carrie | June 26, 2010 at 12:00 AM

Love the old photos but does anyone else find the last pic a bit disturbing? I can't make out where your legs are..

Posted by: maria | June 26, 2010 at 01:13 AM

I love all the scanned stuff. I've loved it since you scanned that Microwave Cookbook.

I started laughing so hard at the Loins Card that my husband got irritated with me and had to pause his uber violent cop drama until I contained myself to his satisfaction.

Posted by: Marilyn (A Lot of Loves) | June 26, 2010 at 01:32 AM

I am LOVING the scanning and the memory lane stuff! Keep it coming! You are at your funniest when you're describing childhood. Thar's gold in them thar piles! (And now you're not going to trust my comedic judgement, are you?)

Posted by: Rachel | June 26, 2010 at 09:08 AM

So adorable and wow, do you have dominant genes or what?

Posted by: Jerseygirl | June 26, 2010 at 04:51 PM

seriously. that last photo?! copy cat!

that loin poem was HYSTERICAL! i love it. i believe i wrote a puzzle about a game using long sticks and balls. later running into my teacher, she told me how she laughed hysterically about it afterwards.

Posted by: kat | June 26, 2010 at 08:30 PM

The quick check on Jesus-loving in the middle of the Valentine is brilliant.

Posted by: Sarah | June 27, 2010 at 02:55 PM

Yeah, it's going to take me a few days to get over "loins are wild and so rare you." I can just imagine how your mom felt when she got that particular Valentine...so funny!

Posted by: Amy | June 27, 2010 at 08:03 PM

Dude, you need to start an exclusively scanned blog. Love!

Posted by: Amanda | June 28, 2010 at 06:55 AM

Wow...strong genes is right! My guy looks like me but that is just insane!

Posted by: Karen | June 28, 2010 at 08:40 AM

BARBIE CAMPER!!!!!!!!!! I so had that. Actually I think I still do!

Posted by: Luann | June 28, 2010 at 12:26 PM

Re: your connecting Valentine's Day to Jesus. I was just writing to @momslant about how my kids have never heard of Jesus or his dad or any of his people and how they might be culturally illiterate because even though they are only 3 and 5, a lot of little kids know about such concepts already. Now I modify that with, "Little kids, for example, like Amalah."

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