Over Spring Break, Dan and Brady got in the habit of talking like Hillbillies. It started when we were walking through the log cabins at a campground, and continued off and on for the whole trip.

Since then, they have --- blessedly -- laid off the whole accent/hillbilly thing.

Last night, Dan and I were off on our nightly walk. Usually we get one or sometimes both of the girls to go with us. Last night, we were lucky and all 3 of our children joined us.

Or maybe not so lucky.

We weren't 2 blocks from home when the men in my life slipped into the accent. And kept it up for a mile and a half.

At one point, Brady was riding Chesney's scooter and singing the theme song from "Blue's Clues." Just picture that for a moment -- my almost 14 year old, starting to grow facial hair, son. Riding a scooter fitted for an 8 year old and singing Blue's Clues with a terrible accent. I told him it scared me a little that he knew all the words.

"I watched Blue's Clues until I was 10, ma. I think I know the words. I'd be scared if I didn't."

Really, do I deserve this?

I am trying so hard to remember all the little things that they did that were both annoying and amusing. Dan's delight at the dog's short, fat shadow. Brady antagonizing his sister so much that she ended up a half mile in front of us. Dan and Ches playing catch during the whole walk.

I usually use the walk to wind down from my day. To relax and get back into family mode. Last night's walk was not the stress reliever it usually is. Just as we were reaching home, Brady says, "This has been a most refreshing adventure. I think I'll do it again tomorrow."

Aagh. I love this kid, and this is part of the reason why, but seriously.... my walk! I want it back.

And does anyone want to guess how annoying 2 weeks in the woods at the log cabin are going to be?

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[DRH]

Here's my theory - my East Tennessee roots were showing when we had dinner together and THAT's what started the whole hillbilly routine in your guys. What can I say? Sorry? At least it comes and goes in your family. It's a way of life for us. :-)