Linking up with Emmy Mom and Kmama for Proud Mommy Moments!
Have you ever known one of those adorable kids who can get away with anything because not only are they a charmer but because they keep their parents laughing so hard they can't scold them? That's my son, Kalten (pronounced Call-ten) Michael Browning. I may as well tell you now that my husband's name is Kevin Browning. You'll want to remember these names as I give you a little example of what I'm talking about. Just before graduation last year, a teacher came to all the seniors to make sure their names were spelled correctly for the stadium reader board. Another teacher came around with a list to make sure names were correct for when they were read off for their diploma acceptance. Enter my son and his creative way of mixing things up a bit. Turn on the charm and the innocent boyish grin. (This has fooled SO many people- including me- and I never seem to really learn my lesson.)
Have you ever known one of those adorable kids who can get away with anything because not only are they a charmer but because they keep their parents laughing so hard they can't scold them? That's my son, Kalten (pronounced Call-ten) Michael Browning. I may as well tell you now that my husband's name is Kevin Browning. You'll want to remember these names as I give you a little example of what I'm talking about. Just before graduation last year, a teacher came to all the seniors to make sure their names were spelled correctly for the stadium reader board. Another teacher came around with a list to make sure names were correct for when they were read off for their diploma acceptance. Enter my son and his creative way of mixing things up a bit. Turn on the charm and the innocent boyish grin. (This has fooled SO many people- including me- and I never seem to really learn my lesson.)
Kalten very slyly changed his name completely for the reader board- to my husbands name.
Then he talked the teacher into believing that we'd left one of his names off of his school records because they never provide enough space on the paperwork we fill out at the beginning of each year. I'm sure he smiled a lot, flashed those baby blues and the teacher bought right into it. Imagine all the expressions of the many family members present and quite a few friends watching their own kids graduate when they called, Kalten ANDREW Michael Browning and my son bounded up the stairs with a big smile and a proud look on his face and the reader board above him said, "Congratulations Kevin Browning. You've graduated!" By the way. My husband received more than one congrats email and facebook message over the next couple days....too bad no one sent money too.
Kevin and I finally got him back. AND GOOD! Kalten is going on a mission for our church and had been waiting for the day he'd find out where he was going. Family and friends gathered and only a couple people knew mom and dad had something up our sleeves---Well, see for yourself. Enjoy this as much as we did.
I am very proud of Kalten for having fun and enjoying life, but also for making the very unselfish decision to
serve the Lord for two years.
12 comments:
hahahahaha!!!!! I can only imagine the tricks my boys will play on me.
Just get 'em back like we did! Boys can definitely be fun.
Oh my gosh, I am so happy I dropped by to read your post today. First I have a son just like your's. He could charm or sell anything. We struggled with some of his behavior; but he did serve a mission. He was always so much fun. Is he a number two son by any chance? I loved the video and was amazed at how funny he was. We lived in Las Vegas for 7 years; it would have been a great experience. The mission to Ohio will be awesome.
Blessings to you all!
LeAnn,
Yes! He's number two. Lol. Funny you pegged that. He's been a crazy kid, always very embarrassing and horrifying at the same time. We've had to deal with a few behavior issues but he's always been an example to everyone around him. I guess the best way to say it is we proudly cringe.
Thanks for stopping by, again!
That is hilarious! Sounds like you guys took your time making that one good. And the midwest is awesome! I am sure he will be a great missionary.
Oh and thank you for linking up!!
Oh that was awesome!!! I laughed so hard! I can see where he gets his sense of humour!
P.S. Thank you for the poke. I've been meaning to visit you for ages! And this was the perfect time!!! What a wonderful family! My youngest got home just under three years ago. He would have been a great companion for your son. Or . . . maybe not! :)
Trina...y'all got him good! That was so flippin hilarious! Loved it!
Too funny!! You sure got him. Loved all the stuff you added to the letter. ;-)
Thanks for linking up!
That is seriously the best thing I have seen online this week!
What a fun family you have, I look forward to reading more of your blog!
And what a fine young man you have raised. My oldest son turns 14 this year, and I know in the blink of an eye it will be time for him to receive his call - I can't believe how time flies!
Xazmin, Thanks. Come back anytime!
That was the funniest things I've seen in a long time. I needed a good laugh. I'm so glad I found your blog!!!
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