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Monday, July 27, 2015

Beware of the Pain Train

My husband is just a big kid who never grew up. So this weekend, when my son was having a Nerf gun war with his friends, he had to get in on the action.

It started innocently enough. My husband was sitting on the sofa with a Nerf gun tucked under his leg. He figured nobody would see it. And they didn't.

When the group of ten-year-old boys came up behind him, ready to shoot, he gave them the shock of their lives. He grabbed his weapon, stood up, whipped around, and fired. All in one motion.

Let's just say, the boys didn't stick around long. They scattered, howling from the stings of the Nerf bullets, and retreated to safer ground.

My husband let out an evil laugh and shouted, "Beware of the Pain Train!"

Right. Especially one with military training!
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44 comments:

  1. Alex J. CavanaughJuly 27, 2015 at 3:27 PM

    Sneaky! Bet that was fun to watch.

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  2. nashvillecats2July 27, 2015 at 3:38 PM

    That's the sort of thing my late husband would have done. A big kid at heart. Loved the post Sherry, great to read.
    Yvonne.

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    1. Sherry EllisJuly 30, 2015 at 10:50 AM

      I think a lot of guys are just big kids who never grew up. :)

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  3. Janie JunebugJuly 27, 2015 at 5:45 PM

    I think most men never grow up. I bet the kids thought he was cool.

    Love,
    Janie

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    1. Sherry EllisJuly 30, 2015 at 10:51 AM

      I agree. And yes, all the kids thought he was cool!

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  4. Robyn Proctor July 27, 2015 at 6:10 PM

    Haha love this! Most Dads I know are really just big kids.

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    1. Sherry EllisJuly 30, 2015 at 10:51 AM

      My husband loves playing with my son's Nerf guns and remote control helicopters!

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  5. Pat HattJuly 27, 2015 at 6:43 PM

    haha now that sounds like fun

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  6. Christine RainsJuly 27, 2015 at 9:46 PM

    Hilarious! *LOL* Though, beware the retribution of ten year olds. Hehehe!

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    1. Sherry EllisJuly 30, 2015 at 10:52 AM

      I'm afraid of what they might be planning! Hopefully it won't involve me.

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  7. www.norbuwangdisblogspot.comJuly 27, 2015 at 10:04 PM

    Humm May be he had tried to create joke with them.

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  8. sageJuly 27, 2015 at 10:15 PM

    Sounds like a good time. Around our house, the nurf gun is used to pop squirrels on the birdfeeders

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  9. RachelJuly 27, 2015 at 11:12 PM

    Sounds like something my boyfriend would do, but to me! I'm better with water guns because I don't think I've ever actually used a Nerf gun!

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    1. Sherry EllisJuly 30, 2015 at 10:54 AM

      They actually have battery-powered automatic Nerf guns now. That's some serious rapid fire action!

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  10. CherdoJuly 28, 2015 at 12:47 AM

    Nerf everything looms large in my sons' legends. They all considered Nerf wars to be the best thing going.

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    1. Sherry EllisJuly 30, 2015 at 10:54 AM

      I think all boys like Nerf guns. Big, adult ones, too!

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  11. Rick (Ratty)July 28, 2015 at 3:33 AM

    It's always important to have kids around to have an excuse to play.

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  12. Launna July 28, 2015 at 6:04 AM

    Haha... you hubby is funny... I'm sure the boys will think twice next time ♡

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    1. Sherry EllisJuly 30, 2015 at 10:55 AM

      They probably won't attack him. They'll go after me!

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  13. AnonymousJuly 28, 2015 at 7:12 AM

    That sounds like fun. I've never used a Nerf gun before. I only had small water guns.

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    1. Sherry EllisJuly 30, 2015 at 10:55 AM

      Nerf guns are fun, but when they bullets hit you, they kind of sting.

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  14. BlackswanJuly 28, 2015 at 8:54 AM

    I'm sure the kids adore him! xoxo

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  15. Holy Ghost WriterJuly 28, 2015 at 9:27 AM

    I bet they were surprised

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  16. TBMJuly 28, 2015 at 10:04 AM

    Oh boy, this can be never ending. I hope he knows that ;)

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    1. Sherry EllisJuly 30, 2015 at 10:56 AM

      I'd hate to see what kind of payback is coming.

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  17. DEZMONDJuly 28, 2015 at 2:39 PM

    I've no idea what nerf is... I'm kinda glad I've never really played with guns... seen too many in real life....

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    1. Sherry EllisJuly 30, 2015 at 10:58 AM

      I'm sure you have. Nerf is a toy company that produces a sponge-like material . Nerf footballs are soft and sponge-like, as are the Nerf gun bullets (except the bullets have rubber tips to make them fly.)

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  18. Liz A.July 28, 2015 at 5:55 PM

    Sneaky. The best way to go.

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  19. Mason CanyonJuly 29, 2015 at 6:19 AM

    I bet they are planning their revenge now. He may have to watch his back. :)

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    1. Sherry EllisJuly 30, 2015 at 10:59 AM

      I'm sure you're right. He's a big boy though, so I'm sure he can handle it.

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  20. Crystal CollierJuly 29, 2015 at 10:16 AM

    LOL! They grow up, but they never grow up.

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  22. Deanie Humphrys-DunneJuly 29, 2015 at 4:29 PM

    The boys got a real surprise this time! I'm sure they'll remember it.:)

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