I must preface this story by explaining that my hubby is of genius mentality... he was a Realtor, a broker, a math teacher, a builder, can solve the Rubik's cube, and play any song he hears on guitar without the sheet music.  Understand, that it is for all of these reasons this story becomes even funnier...

As I did my normal morning routine (which is drink coffee, shower, watch the news while applying make-up) an absolutely adorable story came on about a big, tough, 120 pound rottweiler adopting a "baby" lamb.  I, giggle, and say with some sarcasm to my husband, "As opposed to an adult lamb, I suppose?"  I adore my morning newscasters but the woman has been known to be a bit of a ditz. 

 <- Lamb     Below right, Kid  Very similar!

My darling hubby looks at me slightly puzzled and I add, "Seeing how a lamb is a baby sheep."  He looks back at the TV, then at me, and then asks, "It looks like a goat.  What's the difference between a lamb and a goat?"  As soon as the question left his lips he knew it was a mistake.  Hard as I tried, my face began to crumble.  Fight as I might, my eyes tearing up, I could not stop the giggles.  I am from nowhere Oklahoma.  He is from California.  Guess they don't have FFA there (0;

As I try to suppress the giggles, I explain, "A baby goat is a kid.  A baby sheep is a lamb.  It is the same as the difference between a kitten and a dog."  His face hardens.  I playfully ask, "Do you know the difference between a kitten and a dog?"  He then answers, "Do you know the difference between a love pat and a spanking?" 

If this was the end of the story, you got your money's worth.  But it's not!  I continue getting ready with an occasional giggle followed by a stern look from him.  Some time goes by before he saunters into the room, clearly pleased with himself.  He looks at me and matter of factly asks, "If an adult lamb is a sheep... what is a ewe... E-W-E?"  As if to say, "AH-HA" to me.  I am back to laughing until I cry.  I explain a "ewe" is a female adult sheep just like a ram is an adult male sheep.  He is brutally aware of the comedy in these interactions and even laughs at himself a little.  He admits, "I didn't realize sheep came in black and brown.  That is why I thought it looked like a goat."  I admit, it was shaved and had no wool.  So, I could see his point.  However, not wanting to end the fun, I retorted...

"Ba Ba black sheep have you any wool?"

To which he cleverly replied...

"Spankings, spankings, a whole bag full"

Husbands say the darndest things!

Sara K. Braden- Villas, Garden, & Single Family Homes from $130's