When you were a kid do remember pouring over the Guinness Book of World Records and trying to see what world records you could possibly break? Or what about the Brady Bunch episode where Cindy and Bobby want to break the world’s record for teeter-tottering?
I remember being fascinated by the idea of being the world’s best in anything. And now my kids have discovered the books and they go through phases where they are are talking about what records they can break.
“I bet I could stay awake for five days straight, Mom!” Uh, no honey because I would probably kill you by day three.
“I bet I could blow the biggest bubblegum bubble, Mom!” Uh no, you are not putting five packs of gum into your mouth.
And before you ask, you are continuing to cut your fingernails, bathe, and you are not swallowing fire, knives or anything else dangerous. I know. I am mean.
Today I read about a man who has the world’s largest Lego collection. Two million pieces to be exact.
I’d say my children are well on their way to beating this man’s collection. Or at least they would be if I didn’t keep vacuuming them up and throwing them away.
Ah, but maybe they have the current World’s Largest Bionicle Collection?
Comment by Brigitte — September 27, 2008 @ 7:04 am
I just found this site (in an ad on facebook no less) and absolutely love it! It’s so nice to read that there are other normal Mom’s like me (as opposed to the Super Mom’s with perfect kids!). As for world records, my eight year old son just discovered the “most naked people in a picture” in our 2005 Guiness Book. He thinks this is the funniest thing on the planet and said how he’d love to be in that picture.
Some folks raise rocket scientists, I’m raising a nudist! : )
Comment by Heidi — October 12, 2008 @ 8:48 pm
Mine haven’t found the book yet, they are creative enough trying to create their own records in the house. I should really have a look at it and let them know they can be expert at other things.
Comment by Nathalie — October 17, 2008 @ 5:06 pm